Over the years, I’ve gathered a collection of photographs, field notes, and journal entries from a life spent climbing, backpacking, and wandering through wild terrain — more than 140 mountain summits, countless miles across the Sierra, and days shaped by weather, stone, and solitude. What began as a personal record for family, friends, and remembrance has grown into a chronicle of exploration, endurance, and the quiet rewards found in the wilderness. This space brings those experiences together to share a glimpse of the landscapes, challenges, and moments of clarity that have marked each journey.
Abundant River
Calm and Flowing Rivers Just as rivers can flow and give their strength, they can remain still in silence and peace. A source of nourishment and contemplation, we are put to ease and rest. From ... Read More
Temperance & Perspective
Gentle & Temperate Wilderness Treading among the high places can bring about the presence of beauty and mystery. Even as memorable snapshots to capture what the place would say. Ever watchful, ever-present, the spirit within ... Read More
Steady Footing
Even footing among uneven ground Looking carefully at the terrain before you, there are sections that provide even relief. Far less dangerous yet farther out and more strenuous to get there. Remote and exposed the ... Read More
Stature & Standing
Stature & Standing Fully extended upward over a range of many years. The growth of a stand of Sequoias that together proclaim their being. Their beauty and statue command an observer to take notice in ... Read More
Distant Cover
Distant Cover Low elevation overcast skies at a distance to remind an observer of a different mood. By place and circumstance, there is a separation of daylight and darkened skies. To affect a perception among ... Read More
The White Tree
This photo I took by happenstance in passing while out on a peak ascent in the San Gabriel Mountains. The unique nature of the tree stood out to bring into remembrance the tales of J.R.R ... Read More
Waters of Life
There are times when I come upon a river and layout on its boulders or adjacent granite surfaces to feel its roar move through me. So it is in passing, sometimes you come upon places ... Read More
Shade & Sun
Tree Shadow A common view depending upon the day or season. The contrast and character of upward tree growth. A seemingly infinite range of diameters, shades, and shapes. All unique where the trees are as ... Read More
Foot of the Mountain
Mountain Outcrop Big Baldy outcropping in Sequoia National Park. The prominent mountain formation en route to the summit of Big Baldy. Where the tree-line and its alpine features are at a relatively uniform elevation. With ... Read More
Imprint of Nature
Imprint of Nature Sometimes when heading straight toward the sun, it presses before you with its intensity. While there is uncertainty about what is coming, still the image must get captured while on the go ... Read More
Path of Contemplation
Path of Contemplation Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths. -Pr. 3:5-6 A narrow path to ... Read More
Tapestry of Light
A series of photos that are of Redwood Canyon. A forested loop route in between Sequoia and Kings Canyon. A lovely area worth exploring with full effort and an open heart. With much to see ... Read More
Successive Approximation
Twin Peaks Summit Climb When setting out, there are often times where there really isn't a trail or clear route to the top of a mountain. Cross country approximation to the top of a well-known ... Read More
Lion of the Forest
Giant Sequoia A finite number of Sequoia trees exist as they grow in the wilderness that hosts them in just the right conditions. While not as plentiful as the sands on the shore of any ... Read More
Lake of Glass
Lake of Glass Asymmetrical balance of light cast upon a lake and its sky above. With reflections of color, shapes, land, and sky, a visual message appears to tell us a story of beauty and ... Read More
Heaven Sent
Heaven Sent Create in me a clean heart, O God,and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence,and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy ... Read More
Gentle River
Gentle River Seasonal rivers can flow at varying levels of force, pressure, or strength. Depending on where the river runs, it can rage or flow calm and gentle. SO as an example and time spent ... Read More
Peace & Persistence
Yosemite Meadow A peaceful meadow in Yosemite. Finding solitude is in itself a viable goal if you’re willing to head out to a more remote spot. And it really doesn’t take much effort or time ... Read More
