Nestled along the coastline of the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), Saint-Tropez is a lovely place to holiday. Known in the present day as a playground for the rich and famous, the charming interior of the town harks back to when it was a simple fishing village prior to the 1950s.
Read MoreArt of Editing
Clients often ask, “what does editing really entail?” My initial answer is always the same; my goal is to draw focus to the desired subject and remove elements of distraction. Although editing means widely different things to various artists, most want to simplify and enhance their images based on their memory of what it was like to be in a location at a specific time while taking the photograph.
Read MoreSeaside in Cartagena
The seaside city of Cartagena is a vibrant and lively place. Situated on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, the founding of the present city dates back to 1533. During the colonial era, it was known as Cartagena de Indias. A major port city, Cartagena is the gateway to Colombia.
Read MoreHistoric Miami - Dade County Courthouse
Designed and built between 1925 and 1928, the Dade County Courthouse is a significant Miami high-rise. The iconic building served continuously as the Dade County seat until 1985 and as a courthouse for over ninety-four years since the formal dedication on September 6, 1928. Now, with a brand new $852MM courthouse under construction across the street, the future of this historic tower remains uncertain.
Read MoreCannon Beach
Cannon Beach is one of the most charming seaside towns in America. The cedar shake aesthetic, caliber of local establishments, and surrounding rugged landscape make this beach town an exceptional place. Renowned for its many art galleries, restaurants, seaside B&Bs, and quaint shops, Cannon Beach is a gem along the Oregon coast.
Read MoreCape Blanco
Named for its distinctive chalky-white cliffs, Cape Blanco is a dramatic headland rising 200 feet above the Pacific Ocean. This promontory has been a landmark to seafaring travelers since the early 1600s. The cape is the westernmost point in Oregon.
Read MoreBlacklock Point
Sandstone cliffs rise over 100 feet above the beach below. Low tide reveals brilliant patterns in the sand that the surf leaves behind. Should you be lucky enough to visit this location on a clear evening before the marine layer enshrouds the shoreline, the orange cliffs illuminate with a magical glow from the setting sun.
Read MoreA Guide to Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake National Park is awesome! If you are a volcano climbing, polar bear plunging, wildlife watching, stay up past your bedtime to watch the stars come out type of individual, then this is the place for you.
Read MoreFavorite Moments of 2021
As 2021 comes to an end, I would like to share a selection of my favorite images from the year with short stories as accompaniments. Two major road trips across the United States and multiple trips around our home state of Oregon allowed me to capture some of my favorite moments from the past year.
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