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"Into the Mist"
East Tennessee, 2015The morning mist was doing its best to hide the last bits of autumn color, but these yellow birch trees weren’t having it. Their golden leaves shone through the fog like lanterns in the quiet forest, putting up one last, bold display before winter took over. The soft light and swirling mist made everything even more beautiful, wrapping the scene in a dreamlike stillness that felt both fleeting and eternal. Moments like this are what continue to inspire my photography. -
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"Smoky Mountain Stream 1"
Great Smoky Mountains N.P., 2017It was another early morning hike in the Smokies when I stumbled upon this serene composition. The soft, diffused light filtering through the mist, the rich autumn palette, and the quiet stillness of the forest stopped me in my tracks. What began as a vigorous walk quickly turned into a moment of stillness and reflection. Surrounded by nature’s quiet beauty, I lingered, taking it all in before carefully setting up my gear to capture the scene. This image is the result of that pause—a moment of peace preserved through the lens. -
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"Aspen Dream"
Utah, 2015
Quaking aspens get their name from the way they appear to "quake" or "tremble" in the wind. These trees are also unique because an entire grove can share a single root system, making all the trees in the grove part of one living organism. The Pando grove, located west of Moab, is widely considered the largest living organism on Earth by weight and area.
If you've spent time with my images, you've probably noticed that I have a passion for trees. Aspens are definitely one of my favorites. I visited the La Sal Mountains outside of Moab in late September, and these beautiful trees were at their peak fall color.
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"Sheldon Ruins 2"Yemassee, SC, 2016Old Sheldon Church, originally known as Prince William's Parish Church, was built in the Greek Revival style between 1745 and 1753. It was burned down by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War. It was rebuilt in 1826, only to be burned down again by General Sherman in February 1865.The day I shot this series in 2016, my wife and I were the only people on the property, and the history and reverence were palpable in the air. In recent years, this historic site has been deluged with tourists and photographers, and the church ruins have been surrounded by an iron fence, rendering this shot unmakeable any longer.
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"Sheldon Ruins 3"
Yemassee, SC, 2016Old Sheldon Church, originally known as Prince William's Parish Church, was built in the Greek Revival style between 1745 and 1753. It was burned down by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War. It was rebuilt in 1826, only to be burned down again by General Sherman in February 1865.The day I shot this series in 2016, my wife and I were the only people on the property, and the history and reverence were palpable in the air. In recent years, this historic site has been deluged with tourists and photographers, and the church ruins have been surrounded by an iron fence, rendering this shot unmakeable any longer. -
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"Natchez Sunrise 1"
Franklin, TN, 2017A morning well spent atop the Natchez Trace Bridge, hovering over Highway 96 West in Franklin, TN. While I am not typically a fan of shooting routine sunrises and sunsets, the ever-changing light and low-hanging fog in that place at that moment were terrific, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to create the images in this series. -
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"Natchez Sunrise 2"
Franklin, TN, 2017A morning well spent atop the Natchez Trace Bridge, hovering over Highway 96 West in Franklin, TN. While I am not typically a fan of shooting routine sunrises and sunsets, the ever-changing light and low-hanging fog in that place at that moment were terrific, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to create the images in this series. -
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"Natchez Sunrise 3"
Franklin, TN, 2017A morning well spent atop the Natchez Trace Bridge, hovering over Highway 96 West in Franklin, TN. While I am not typically a fan of shooting routine sunrises and sunsets, the ever-changing light and low-hanging fog in that place at that moment were terrific, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to create the images in this series. -
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"Natchez Sunrise 4"
Franklin, TN, 2017A morning well spent atop the Natchez Trace Bridge, hovering over Highway 96 West in Franklin, TN. This was the last shot in the series, and while it was only moments after I took the first three images, which were more typical sunrise shots, it is more akin to the type of imagery that speaks to me. The ever-changing light and low-hanging fog in that place and at that moment were terrific, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to create any of the images in this series. -
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"Homestead"
Utah, 2015
I was standing on the side of Highway 163 in Utah, the iconic stretch of blacktop that leads into Monument Valley, which became even more famous thanks to the movie 'Forrest Gump.' I was waiting for traffic to pass so I could set my tripod in the center lane of the road to capture the perfect shot. As I glanced to my left, I was greeted by a breathtaking view of towering sandstone mesas and buttes. In the foreground, there was a small, isolated homestead. The contrast between the homestead and the massive rock formations, along with the stunning clouds and the beautiful afternoon light illuminating the textures and tones of the desert floor, inspired me to capture this image.
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"Monument Valley Sunset"
Utah, 2015As the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky above Monument Valley ignited in a symphony of warm hues. Pam and I were treated to this beautiful sunset panorama from the balcony of our room at The View Hotel. From this perfect vantage point, the iconic buttes—West Mitten, East Mitten, and Merrick Butte—stood in silent grandeur, their rich red tones deepened by the fading light. It was one of those moments where time seemed to slow down, and the vast desert landscape became a canvas of color and stillness. I had to capture it. -
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