Monthly Archives: January 2012

Mt. Conness

Mt. Conness (12,590′) overseeing Tuolumne Meadows and Tenaya Lake on October 22, 2011. Polly Dome (9,806′) is seen on the left and Pywiack Dome (8,851′) on the right....

Monterey Bay

The beginning of a stormy day at Monterey Bay.  This photo was taken on June 26, 2011....

Shepherd Crest

A perfect day of fly fishing at 20 Lakes Basin with the summit of Shepherd Crest (12,000′) in view.  This photo was taken on August 19, 2011....

Capitola

Surfers enjoying their afternoon on a beautiful spring day at Capitola.  This photo was taken on May 23, 2010....

Mt. Hoffmann

Sunset view from Mt. Hoffmann (10,850′) on September 25, 2010.  Half Dome (8,842′), Clouds Rest (9,926′), and Mt. Clark (11,522′) are seen in the background catching the last light of the day....

Morro Rock

A sunny day where Morro Rock is seen sitting amongst the mist blown coast on January 17, 2011....

Waddell Beach

Kitesurfer cruising along the coast at Waddell Beach on October 16, 2010....

Salinas River State Beach

Using a circular polarizer filter I was able to capture the colorful sparkle reflecting off of the water at Salinas River State Beach.  This photo was taken on November 26, 2011....

Henry W. Coe State Park

A breezy late afternoon hike at Henry W. Coe State Park on November 8, 2010....

Maui Beach

A perfectly shaded beach on Maui.  This photo was taken on August 11, 2010....

Cathedral Peak

On January 6, 2012 I began my hike starting at Tuolumne Meadows (8,500′) in Yosemite National Park.  It was 18 degrees when I started at 8 am and not even five minutes into my hike I realized that my water supply had frozen.  Nevertheless, I continued through patches of snow and ice towards Cathedral Peak
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Lake Tahoe

A peaceful afternoon at Lake Tahoe on June 17, 2011.  Just before arriving to the north east side of Lake Tahoe, my wife and I enjoyed an excellent lunch at West Shore Cafe and Inn....

John Muir Trail

Hikers walking along the John Muir Trail in Yosemite on October 8, 2011.  Possibly these hikers were on their way to summit Half Dome (8,842′) or returning to Little Yosemite Valley Campground after looking down the 594′ drop at Nevada Fall....

20 Lakes Basin

A sunny late morning at 20 Lakes Basin with North Peak (12,242′) towering above.  Mt. Conness (12,590′) can be seen in the background.  This photo was taken on August 19, 2011....

Mono Lake

Sunrise at Mono Lake on August 19, 2011.  This was our view before my father-in-law and I began our drive to Twenty Lakes Basin and completed our first backpacking trip together!...

Maui – Windsurfers

Windsurfers at Nua’ailua Bay, Muai on August 12, 2010.  Puu Kukui (5,787′), the highest peak in the West Maui Mountains, is in the background enveloped by clouds....

Santa Cruz Mountains

Early morning sunrise over the Santa Cruz Mountains on January 7, 2011.  I found this view on the way to Castle Rock State Park to do some rock climbing....

Maui – Napili Bay

While waiting for a seat at the Gazebo Restaurant for breakfast I took a few minutes to walk the rocky coast line and stumbled upon this view of Napili Bay, Maui and Lanai on August 12, 2010.  Print Sizes: -- Please Select -- 12x18 Print 16X24 Print 24X36 Print Updating......