Kelso Dunes
Scott and I headed out to the Kelso Sand Dunes in the Mohave Desert for some photography. My uncle brought me here when I was a kid and I have fond memories of the place. …
Category: Camping
Alabama Hills
This is a photography trip that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. I typically spend a few days snowboarding in Mammoth each winter, and it always kills me to drive past the …
Zion National Park
Our second trip to Utah’s Zion National Park. Last time, Steve and I hiked the subway from the top down, and I didn’t get an opportunity to photograph the popular cascades area. On this trip, …
San Juans, Colorado
Colorado is home to the largest aspen forests in the world, so it’s no surprise that photographers flock here during the fall. I began my trip by visiting the iconic Maroon Bells, shooting the sunrise …
Alaska II
We should have taken the near collision with a grizzly bear to be a sign. After such a successful trip in 2004, this year was not to be. We flew standby, which saved a lot …
Cuyamaca
I’m not sure whose idea it was, but we decided to celebrate the end of The Lopilla’s bachelorhood by getting blasted at Cuyamaca. How we made it through the night without a complaint or visit …
Yellowstone & Grand Teton
Yellowstone is a hotbed for nature photography, and Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit. By late September, the crowds have thinned and the colors are simply breathtaking! I spent a couple of …
White Mountains
Mads and I visited the White Mountains, which are home to several groves of Ancient Bristlecone Pines. These are some of the oldest living things on Earth, and I have long been fascinated by them. …
La Fonda, Mexico
Independence Day fell on a Wednesday this year, but that was no excuse not to get out and party like rockstars. With the demise of the annual Mammoth trip for reasons unknown, we decided to …