Travel Gallery

"Balloons Over Bagan" @ Shwesandaw Pagoda (Myanmar)

What takes your breath away? We woke up at 5am and hopped on our scooter to make it to the temples in time for sunrise. Driving down cold and dark dusty roads, hoping for a glimpse of the sublime. The scene was out of a storybook, almost hard to believe!

"Fibonacci" @ Mojave Desert (California)

Soft sandy ridges Spiral away endlessly Splashy sunlit dunes

"Ghosts" @ El Matador Beach (California)

The sun escaping Misty waves engulf the rock Night approaches fast

"Dunes" @ Playa Del Rey (California)

Powdered sugar sand Ocean hides behind the dune Vivid skies prevail

"Dark Wave" @ Point Dume (Zuma Beach, California)

The sea was angry My clothes soaked in salt water But I got the shot!

"Sunset" @ Santa Monica Bay (California)

Griffith Observatory is magical for sunsets, but if you want to shake it up check out the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook!

"Hazy Beach" @ Santa Barbara (California)

Moody ocean breathes Mysterious coastal cliffs Rocks and sand collide

"Shimmering Sand" @ Phra Nang Beach (Thailand)

Beauty can be found everywhere, not only on remote beaches or during peaceful sunsets. It pervades each moment, and I'm learning to seek it out in the "normal" parts of life too.

"Titans" @ Phra Nang Beach (Thailand)

Steady. Solid. Still. Two behemoths jutting up from the ocean floor framed an idyllic sunset. The dynamic sky and constantly shifting waves were contrasted by the simple unshaken presence of the rocks.

"Silky + Smooth" @ El Matador (California)

Step 1: Buy expensive camera. Step 2: Put camera in harms way repeatedly. Step 3: Get great shots.

"Crash" @ Point Dume (California)

Water against rock Thunderous waves cascading Dynamic motion

"Princess Cave" @ Phra Nang Beach (Thailand)

A shimmering and sandy sunset. Low tide brought a glistening spectacle to the shores of Phra Nang Beach. A lone couple stands underneath the "Princess Cave" overhang far off in the distance.

"Speedway" @ El Matador Beach (California)

Sandy surf recedes Quicksilver streaks resisting Into the cauldron

"Wind and Waves" @ Muir Beach (California)

Breezy coastal wind Beautiful vistas below Bright sun lights the coast

"Sunlit Valley" @ Old Bagan (Myanmar)

"The Secret Beach" @ Ko Phi Phi (Thailand)

Want to find secluded beaches like this one in Southern Thailand? Simply hire a private long tail boat (it's not as expensive as you may think!) For around $50-80 you can have a full day private tour of the islands... WITHOUT THE CROWDS ;) Totally worth it -- I can't wait to go back!

"Rain Pool" @ Colorado National Monument

Sunsets above the Colorado National Monument, and a pool is filled with rain water from an earlier storm.

"Contours" @ Stinson Beach (California)

Shadows in the sand Light contours and complements Shimmering ocean

"Silk and Sand" @ Lake Powell (Bullfrog / Hall's Crossing, Utah)

In this long exposure shot of Lake Powell the azure water contrasts beautifully with the orange and red hues predominating the rocky coastline. This image was taken near Hall's Crossing Marina and Bullfrog.