Waterfall On Me

Spring Sunset

I took this picture on the drive back to Auckland from the Bay of Islands on New Zealand's North Island.

The Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands lies on the northeastern coast of New Zealand's North Island. The popular holiday destination is connected to the South Pacific and is comprised of about 150 islands. The first European to arrive there was Captain James Cook in 1769.

Glacier Climb

I took a trip to New Zealand with my cousins and while we were on the South Island, we took a helicopter ride up to the Franz Josef Glacier. When we got off the helicopter, it was obviously cold. But then we put on crampons over our hiking boots and followed a guide up and down the terrain so the sweat set in. It was a truly surreal experience.

Soothing Sky

I shot this through the window of a bus on my way back to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. The trip from the Southern part of the country lasted several hours. At one point, the massive bus started up this mountainous road that twisted and turned to the point where I thought we might go over the other side into the waiting abyss. At one point I looked past the road and saw the light beaming through the clouds, revealing the lush green of the landscape. Somehow, it made me feel better.

The Real Rissani

At the edge of the Sahara desert lies a small town called Rissani, about 222 miles east of Marrakech. It's where many tourists stay before a taking a jeep and camel excursion to the dunes. I had the opportunity to spend time and look around there before the dune trek. Rissani has a pretty sizable bazaar where people sell everything from clothes, to spices, to fresh vegetables. It is not a slick looking as the souks you'll find in the big cities but somehow it seems more real.

Jesus, On the Road

If you're driving cross-country, you can take Interstate 40. Along the way, you'll see many crosses and other homages to Christianity and Jesus in particular.

Ailing Kicks on Route 66

The old Route 66 guided Americans west to California during the Great Depression, from Chicago to Los Angeles. The route became a symbol of freedom and was well-traveled from 1926 to 1985. It has been since decomissioned as a federal highway and Interstate 40 has swallowed much of Route 66 while reconfiguring parts of it to be more time efficient. All these factors caused many of the popular roadside motels along Route 66 to go out of business, including several in Albuquerque's Nob Hill neighborhood. Some of their signature neon signs that have been celebrated in American pop culture are falling apart.

Recently, The World Monuments Fund put Route 66 on its 2008 list of most endangered sites. Thankfully, there are efforts under way to restore and revitalize roadside motels along Route 66.

Striking a Pose

My cousin and I were just joking around, taking pictures while on vacation in Spain. This is one of the results. I love it because it looks like a sunglass ad in a magazine. Sometimes the best images happen by accident.

Trapped in Time

For whatever reason, almost in every city I've been to, there is at least one area where there are several blocks of abandoned buildings and store fronts that still have their merchandise in the window. Usually they are in the low-income neighborhoods which doesn't do much good for its residents. Some store fronts even have the signs still up for a sale that's long been over, leaving behind what can perhaps best be described as a retail time capsule.

The Madness of Marrakech

Marrakech (or Marrakesh if you prefer) is one of the craziest places I have ever visited. It's not the capital of Morocco but it feels like it is. The bulk of the action in the city happens behind the walls of the ancient medina.

The square inside is called the Djemaa el Fna and it's where these pictures were taken. At night, food stands pop up and you can sit at the benches while people prepare food right there for you. That's why there are so many lights. There are people who play music, perform acrobatics and even snake charm in the center as well.

The Ghost of Ads Past

In many parts of the United States, there are older buildings, often brick, that still have ads painted on one side. The paint is usually faded by now so what I liked about this ad in particular is that the paint is well-preserved.

Growing Up

This is the same little girl who I photographed in black and white, only a few months later.

America, Divided

The weekend marking the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war, thousands marched from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., across the Potomac River and to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Or at least the fenced in parking lot across the freeway from the Pentagon.

This protest created more controversy than the usual anti-war demonstration because the route of this one took marchers past the Arlington National Cemetery where American servicemembers are buried. Veterans and others found that offensive... and made it clear. This photo was taken in front of the cemetery.

Under the Bridge

This is a photo of the Ravenel Bridge (Cooper River Bridge) in South Carolina. The three-mile, cable-stay bridge connects Charleston to Mount Pleasant. I took this photo through the front windshield of a car.

The Colors of Summer

Portraits of a Baby

The Marche in Garches

A few miles west of Paris is a small suburb called Garches. On Thursdays and Saturday mornings, there is an outdoor market or marche in the middle of town. The marche is a staple of French life and makes for some interesting images.

Man vs. Nature

This is really a photograph that shows a moment. For a few seconds, a pigeon landed on the head of this beautiful statue in the Jardin des Tuileries near the Louvre.

Metro Moment

The Paris Metro is as much part of experiencing the city as anything else. I wouldn't have seen as much as the city as I have without it!

Sacre Coeur

The Eiffel Tower

The first picture is from underneath the Eiffel Tower. The second is from across the Seine at Trocadero. I just loved the reflection of the iconic structure in the window.

Paris in Black and White

Paris is perhaps my favorite city in the world. The first three photographs I took last August, the fourth I took this past March. No matter what time of year, it's a gorgeous gem of a place with many opportunities to take amazing pictures.

Sunday Morning in South Carolina

Reflection

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Climbing the Dune

Desert Crossing

I happened upon some camels being guided through the desert by their Bedouin herder. You can see just how hot it was. Later, we used camels as we ventured onto the dunes.