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The landscapes of the western United States and Canada are a breathtaking showcase of nature’s grandeur. Towering snow-capped peaks rise above emerald forests, while crystal-clear lakes mirror skies painted in vibrant hues. Expansive deserts stretch endlessly, their golden sands glowing beneath fiery sunsets, contrasting with rugged canyons carved by time. Each photo captures a unique moment of untamed beauty, reminding us of the vast and diverse wonders these regions hold. Together, they tell a story of wilderness, adventure, and timeless splendor.
Lake Louise and Mount Victoria
2009
Lake Louise shimmers with an intense turquoise hue, framed by rugged peaks and dense alpine forest. At the far end of the lake, Mount Victoria towers majestically, its snow-covered summit often veiled in mist. The Victoria Glacier cascades down the mountain’s face, feeding the lake with icy meltwater that gives it its striking color. Together, they form one of the most iconic and breathtaking scenes in the Canadian Rockies.
Canon 4000 16-35 f4L at 21mm
New York City is a vibrant metropolis filled with iconic landmarks and diverse neighborhoods. Visitors can marvel at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, symbols of freedom and history, or take in sweeping views from the Empire State Building and One World Observatory. Times Square dazzles with its neon lights and bustling energy, while Central Park offers a peaceful escape amid the urban landscape. Art lovers flock to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, showcasing world-class collections. The city’s culinary scene is unmatched, from classic New York-style pizza to fine dining experiences. Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge or exploring the trendy streets of SoHo and Greenwich Village completes the quintessential NYC experience.
Tower of Light
September 11, 2020
From across the river in New Jersey, two beams of light pierce the night sky, standing as solemn sentinels in memory of 9/11. Their brilliance reflects softly on the water, creating a serene yet powerful tribute to resilience and remembrance. The quiet city skyline frames this poignant scene, reminding us of hope and unity in the face of loss.
Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 70-200 f4L at 75mm
Pennsylvania and New York state parks offer a mix of dense forests, rolling mountains, and peaceful lakes that shift dramatically with the seasons. Misty mornings settle over quiet trails, while waterfalls cut through rocky gorges with steady, cold force. Autumn turns the hillsides into deep reds and golds, and winter brings a crisp stillness to the landscape. Whether captured on a calm creek bank or from a high overlook, these photographs reflect the rugged, understated beauty that defines the state’s wild places.
Misty Spring Day
2020
This photo captures a quiet, secluded watercolor-like cascade on the Glen Leigh side of Rickett's Glen State Park Falls Trail. Water spills gently over dark, layered rock ledges, creating soft white ribbons that weave through moss-covered boulders. Fresh spring greens glow against the cool blue mist settled among the trees, giving the scene a hushed, almost enchanted atmosphere.
Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 16-35mm at 21mm
Caribbean Islands
The Caribbean stretches across the sea like a chain of emeralds set in turquoise, each island with its own rhythm and breath. Jamaica rises bold and soulful, its mountains spilling down to beaches where the air carries the pulse of reggae and the scent of rum and fruit. Far to the east, St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands feels quieter, its bays glowing with calm water and its hills wrapped in lush green light. Waves whisper against Cinnamon Bay and Trunk Bay as if guarding stories older than any map. Across the region, trade winds weave through palm fronds and coral reefs shimmer just beneath the surface, alive with color. Sunset paints everything in gold and rose, turning even the simplest moment into something cinematic. Out here, time moves slower, and the islands feel like a place where the sea remembers every traveler who ever drifted along its warm, endless blue.
One Love
1984
FRAMES Magazine Editor's Choice
A lone boat anchors in the turquoise waters of Montego Bay. The sea glows like liquid sapphire, stretching to a horizon where sun and sky melt into gold. Gentle ripples whisper around the hull, carrying the promise of freedom and quiet adventure. In this tranquil scene, the boat becomes a dream—floating between earth and heaven on Jamaica’s endless blue.
Nikon F Nikkor 50mm on Kodak film.
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