Signature Art Collection

Sublimity - Temecula, CA - USA

It's these types of details of nature, and God's beauty that simply astonish me, cause me to take serious pause, and reflect on the magnificence of our existence. So subtle, so simple, so easily overlooked, yet so sublime. What was interesting about this patch of dew is the fact it was found in the afternoon around 1pm, when it's usually found early in the AM. Hiking through a field off the roadside, this glimmering patch caught my eye in passing & called to me from the grass. With my basic kit lens, I spent considerable time, meticulously capturing the full range of colors and all of it's subtleties, in an effort to represent the fascination and joy this simple, sublime beauty provided to me.

Fall Fascination - Glen, New Hampshire - USA

Much of my work comes from stopping the car when passing a scene that fascinates me, often standing on a thin shoulder of road, with cars buzzing by, probably thinking I'm crazy! This is one of those times, and one of the more memorable of them. A beautiful roadside scene in a tiny NH town, on the edge of the White Mountains. I especially love creating art from these spontaneous, inspired moments of awe and fascination with every day scenes that are available to all of us, and are so often overlooked.

Alone with Cobblestone - Owl's Head, Maine - USA

These beautiful creations were found on a rocky shoreline in Maine, at Owl's Head State Park. I came to see the lighthouse, and found myself spending most of my time admiring the fascinating and endless variety of cobblestone lining the beach. I imagine many people walk by, without taking the time to notice the intricate beauty Mother Nature provides us right under our feet. I had a fantastic time being In the Moment, Alone with the Cobblestone.

Solace - Creole Nature Trail, Louisiana - USA

The simplicity & beauty of nature is where I find my solace, my inspiration, and my sanity. The lotus moves and speaks to my soul, representing tranquility, perseverance, non-attachment, and most importantly, the beauty that can arise from the muddy dark waters. This was found along the Creole nature trail, All American road, in SW Louisiana. It's a wonderland of wetland and marshy goodness, with gators galore. The lotus happened to be in bloom while passing through, and exploring a nature preserve. I happily spent a good portion of my day admiring and capturing these inspirational beauties.

Silky Serenity - Clackamas County, Oregon - USA

Oregon is known for it's majestic, lush forests, jaw dropping waterfalls, rivers and mountain landscapes. But there is simple beauty to be found here too, and everywhere for that matter. This meditative, serene scene in a simple county park creek, was more than enough to fill me with wonder, joy, and gratitude for life on this peaceful day.

Springtime Trust - Ichetucknee, Florida - USA

This capture provides a wonderful memory. While staying in Florida, I met and became quick friends with a fellow photographer, who was also living a nomadic lifestyle traveling and exploring. She had much more expensive and sophisticated equipment than mine. Having just met, I asked if she would allow me to try out her lenses to capture some lovely flowering bushes in the campground. A bit reluctant, she ultimately decided to trust me, and hand over $10,000 worth of lenses, stating that she'd never done this before, and it was a monumental trust exercise, to which I assured her there was nothing to fear. I was elated at the opportunity, knowing I would have much more artistic range & expression than with my own basic equipment. This occurred in the Spring, and it occurs to me that Spring is a wonderful time of reassurance, reminding us that we can place our trust in God, in our path, and the natural cycles of life. Just as nature is renewed every year, and assured to do so, we can rest assured that we also will be provided what's needed to grow, emerge, and blossom, even after experiencing times of cold, wilting, and withdrawal. We can always trust in the promise of sunshine and new life.

Mystical Experience - Oregon Coast - USA

The coastal mist, which was invisible to the eye, allowed for these fascinating sun rays. I pulled off the road simply to stop and bask in an ocean view, atop the cliffs on the Oregon Coast. When I looked over and up, I was struck with awe and excitement from this unexpected, gloriously mystical scene. We've all heard the phrase that it's not about the destination, it's about the journey. Something I truly connect with and try to live by, fully experiencing the ever present Now. Had I been solely focused on the destination, which was the view of the ocean from the cliff tops, and not taken a few moments to experience my surroundings, I would have missed out entirely on this magnificent, mistical experience.

Bitter Cold Beauty - Dayton, Ohio - USA

Just because it's bitterly cold outside doesn't mean it's any less beautiful. You just have to be willing and available to recognize the beauty that is often unseen. Sunset from atop the hills at Hills and Dales Park.

Winter Whimsy - Dayton, Ohio - USA

On a typical Winter morning, feeling a bit mundane from the weather, I looked outside the front window, and became filled with wonder and excitement from these rain drops dangling on the ends of the bare winter branches. Each branch contained a drop of water, providing a fascinating scene of glistening sunlight and reflections. With this whimsical mood change I grabbed the camera, and immersed myself for quite a while in a world of simple, subtle beauty, hoping to capture and convey the feeling of wonder it provided to me. The reflection of the bare tree seen in the singular focal point of the drop. As with most of my work, this piece was created with a basic kit lens.

Pavement Profundity - Dayton, Ohio - USA

It's been said, and has also been my experience, that the world around you is a reflection of what's inside of you. See beauty, love, and goodness inside of you, and you will see it in the world around you. It also goes the other way. As you open to see and experience more beauty outside of yourself, in the world, you'll more easily find it inside. It's all connected, and all a reflection. Here is a beautiful reflection found in the pavement, on a wet Winter day, walking along in an apartment complex. I imagine many would not see beauty in this scene, and perhaps wouldn't even be looking for beauty on a day such as this. For me, being present, in the moment, and knowing that there is beauty to be found everywhere, it was rather easy to see it reflecting back to me from the gravel ground of this parking lot.

White Magic - White Sands Nat'l Monument, New Mexico - USA

I believe in magic, and I believe in wonder. And I believe they can be experienced every day in the simplest of ways. The smile of a stranger is magical. The light in another's eyes. The sun peeking through the clouds. The bountiful blooms of nature. Everywhere we go, and everywhere we look, we can experience a sense of magic and wonder. Having been fortunate enough to experience the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, this sense was on maximum overload. It's a true wonder of nature. The geological process of how these pristine, towering, awe inspiring white sand dunes formed is fascinating, as is the experiencing of them. Add in the surrounding New Mexico mountains and desert flora for an extra dash of mysticism. Perhaps more than any other locale that I've experienced in my journeys, I was filled with an immensity of wonder, awe, and connection to something greater, and so much more powerful than myself. My spirit and soul was vibrating with excitement and aliveness, in this place of pure magic.

Driftwood Delight - Lover's Key, FL

I was particularly excited to visit Lover's Key Beach. Among the other highlights it offers, this was my first opportunity to witness, and photograph the phenomena of driftwood on the beach. This beauty, with it's distinct contour, lines and wood pecked holes, did not disappoint, and filled me with delight!

Universal - Mount Desert Island, Maine - USA

Sunlight glistening on the surface of the gently swaying harbor water, appearing as if the entire universe itself is being reflected back to me in this moment of time. We all come from, and exist within, the same universal source. Connected to one another, and to the infinity of our existence. When we recognize this spark, and this force within ourselves, and one another, an entirely new world of magic, and possibility opens up in our lives.

Unusually Beautiful - Roswell, New Mexico - USA

Unusual often equals beautiful. This is an albino peacock. Not quite what we're accustomed to, but splendidly beautiful in it's own way. I came across this stunningly pleasant surprise at the zoo of Roswell, New Mexico. Not the only unusual findings in Roswell!

Simple Magnificence - Laguna Beach, California - USA

"The very fact alone, that you are here, existent, in this moment, should fill you with awe & faith in existence. When we learn to appreciate the simple magnificence of life, the extraordinary appears more often. Mere reverence, wonder, and awe for our experience expands the mind, and connects us to a universal source." - BBB These succulent beauties are found abundantly in Laguna Beach. Found on a random walk through a random neighborhood, and it's one of the many reasons why this is easily my favorite beach town. This is a variation of the original with additional editing, including an oil paint effect.

Through The Pines - Idyllwild, CA

I was camping at about a mile high elevation near Idyllwild, CA in the San Jacinto Mountains. Having scoped this spot out earlier in the day, I anxiously returned to soak in & capture the sunset. Idyllwild is a magical place, surrounded by towering pine trees. The sunsets are sublime, looking westward over 100 miles towards the California coast. I had captured 5 or 6 "art worthy" shots from this sunset, and this one produced the most memorable feeling. In the moment, an idea sparked. Find a spot where I can frame the sun inside of the pines. So I ran around with camera in hand, becoming filled with happiness & excitement when I found my spot, knowing it would convey the majesty of this sublime setting & sunset.

High Tide Impressions - Wakonda Beach, OR

Beachside State Park. Drove to the beach to simply watch the sunset. Plans immediately changed in the parking lot, when I spotted these incredible pools of water left from high tide. As the sun was nearly set, and darkness was impending, I literally ran down to the beach, at least 100 yards, through thick sand full of wood debris. I wanted enough time and light to make these pools the focus of the capture. I take care in editing not to "over do it", but threw all reservations out the window here, because the scene left such an impression on me, that I wanted the final product to do the same.

Blue Mountain Majesty - North Carolina, USA

If you love mountains as much as I do, and especially if you love blue as much as I do, it doesn't get any better than the Blue Ridge Parkway. A 469 mile stretch through the Smokey Mountains in Virginia, and North Carolina. Along this stretch, are endless and breathtaking expanses, and vistas. Famed, and aptly named for the gorgeous blue ridges. This was taken near Mount Mitchell, the highest peak in the Eastern U.S. I was lucky, on this day trip to Mt. Mitchell, to be treated to a fairly nice sunset, which allowed me to capture these gorgeous blue ridges in all of their majesty. I'm often asked if these are the REAL colors, and yes they absolutely are real, as the eye sees it, and as I usually aim for in my final product. Only minor enhancement to increase the vividness of the scene.

Lover's Key Beach, Florida - USA

Look Up - Florida, USA

Beauty & amazement can be found absolutely everywhere, and quite often, you just gotta look up. This is the Ponce De Leon lighthouse, the tallest in Florida, and 2nd tallest masonry lighthouse in America, with 203 steps. It's known for it's expansive view of the Florida coast, including Daytona Beach & Cape Canaveral. Frankly, I was much more mesmerized with this view, than the one at the top, as I was In the Moment, observing the beauty all around versus racing to the top.

Electric Ripples - Plymouth, Massachusetts - USA

After a full day of touristy, pilgrimmy things, this was a refreshing, spontaneous stop on my way out of Plymouth. Found on the small inlet of Plymouth Long Beach. Strolling and observing, I became fascinated by these rippled, wavy reflections of light. The shell is submerged in the water, allowing it's brilliant colors to shine. Thousands, if not millions of crushed up seashell bits can also be seen here. The black in the sand is from the proximity to the road, and accumulated dirt & debris.