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American Graffiti
I first visited Three Rivers, New Mexico in 2007, during a snowstorm and made Into the White. I had hiked in the snow and climbed the...
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Fine Art Prints
All of the fine art prints I sell are handcrafted by me, I do not use a print lab and nothing is outsourced. Each photograph is hand...
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Making a Photograph
People often ask, “How did you make this photograph?” There is no short answer, no secret recipe; I genuinely wish I could say, I did A,...
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The Problem with Cameras
Cameras are technical devices and, to a significant degree, can be configured to work in automatic mode with little input from a user,...
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Fluid Sunset
I made this colorful windswept sunset photograph while exploring a remote region in northern Quebec. While driving along the shore, I...
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Do Not Try, Just Do
I do not try my best; I do what is necessary. This applies to all endeavors, from making photographs to being kind to others. I am not...
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Making or Taking?
Some say making a photograph; others say taking a photograph. Which is correct? Microsoft believes it is taking, check out their grammar...
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Storm in New Mexico
I made this photograph in Three Rivers, New Mexico, a barren area known for petroglyphs. I had arrived in NM the prior evening after a...
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Going Aluminum
Being a photographer is not always about making new photographs with a camera; here is "Moonrise Over Twilight" (roughly 33" x 25") on...
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