Today I am happy to be announcing the availability of a new collection of limited edition prints.
The images in this collection were taken during a restorative 20-day hike of the John Muir Trail in California’s Sierra Nevada during July and August, 2009. When I set out to hike, I expected to find jagged peaks, winding streams, and blooming flowers. I found those things and more: stunning beauty, peace, wildness and the renewal of a soul sapped by human conflict.
Each of the 13 images in this collection is limited to editions of 25 prints and is available exclusively from Gallery La Mesa.
I invite you to come and view the prints with me during the opening reception. I’m happy to discuss style, technique, equipment or anything else photographically related.
If you cannot join me for the reception you are welcome to visit the exhibit anytime until April 3. I would be more than happy to view the prints with you at another time, just give me a call.
What: Fountains of Life Opening
When: February 19, 6-8PM (Opening Reception)
Where: Gallery La Mesa 8808 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 619.462.5760

Finding images that compel me to capture them can sometimes be challenging. Sometimes I try to force an image or take a picture that does not feel right, those images very rarely turn out to be something that I am proud of. Other times images come at me in a flood and it takes all of my concentration to make sure all of the technical aspects of image capture come together. One of the good days was August 7 when we were hiking through the Evolution Range.
I felt ill the whole day but really wanted to make it to Evolution Lake before we stopped for the day, and I am really glad we made it there. As the golden hour came the mountains were wrapped in clouds and set aglow by the setting sun. The scene felt natural and I was able to find several compelling compositions in the span of an hour. As a photographer, these are the days I live for!
8-7-2009
I don’t know what is going on but I still feel sick! I still have a sore throat and still feel low on energy. Sick or not we still gained 2800 feet and walked 12+ miles for the day. We passed 130 miles in total today and I am determined to finish this hike! I did not take many pictures today, mostly because
I was focusing all of my energy on hiking. When we arrived at Evolution Lake a spectacular sunset unfolded and I quickly rattled off a hundred frames or so. We found a neat wind sheltered spot for our tent but in the process of pitching the tent I broke one of the guy lines. I fixed it with a square knot and then found someone’s discarded shoe string. That shoe string may come in handy. Just before we came over the crest to Evolution Lake we heard the “Cheeseburger Bird” for the first time. I was really starting to doubt the existence of this bird until I heard the unmistakable song.