New Black and White Landscape Image

Approaching Storm 

A panorama of epic proportions, a computer screen does no credit to this incredible moment I was able to capture—to view this image in person is simply breathtaking. 

The brooding melancholy sky and curvaceous ridgeline snaking up the shoulder of the peak invite focus to the summit in the center.

The negative space to its left is balanced with the mass of the mountain—while to the right, it creates transcendent visual harmony. The atmospheric clouds mantle the mountains casting shafts of light which highlight and bring our eye to focus on the otherwise hidden terrain of the West Elk Range. 

The unique vantage point allowed me to capture the vastness and grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, while also accurately conveying my heartfelt love for the beauty of nature. 

View my Landscapes gallery to see more images like this. 

New Animal Kingdom Image

The Bugling Bull Elk

I’ve had the opportunity to capture some of the most remarkable images.

This magnificent bull elk is announcing his presence—a powerful animal, a force of nature, yet this image captures the sublime beauty of nature with the meadow of delicate flowers balancing the primal energy of the “subject.” 

My experience as a hunter and stalker has served me well in helping to capture rare glimpses of the natural world. 

View more images like this in my Animal Kingdom gallery. 

New Black and White Landscape Image

Mountain Vista and Fence Posts 

In the same vein of Ansel Adams, this image captures an incredible landscape in the black and white format. 

This image takes the audience to this area of outstanding natural beauty, where one can get a sense of the vastness of the mountain range on the horizon and perhaps a poignant reminder of the feeling of awe that the early pioneers might have had when gazing to the far distance. 

The ancient fence posts remind us of those pioneers and forefathers who were free to explore new possibilities and bravely ventured west. 

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New Abstract Landscape Image

This photograph was actually taken from a park in downtown Aspen. 

Lately, I have been fascinated with reflections.

Reflections allow for a layered composition of textures and visuals, creating a unique, multidimensional image. 

View more like this in my landscape gallery. 

New Landscape Image

Southwest View, Independence Pass

Striking view from Independence Pass on a very atmospheric evening.

Most people don't even notice this lagoon is there since it's on the other side of the road from the parking area that leads to the Independence Pass overlook. 

View more images like this in my landscape gallery. 

New Landscape Image

Prairie Storm

There's a moment right before a big storm when the clouds are rolling in and the lighting changes to an eerie white/grey color. Everything becomes illuminated, and small details and textures pop.

These are the electric moments when it's exciting to be outside and experience nature on the move.

When I look at this now, the experience of standing in the howling winds and swirling snow of the soon to arrive storm comes rushing back.

I can't begin to imagine how hard life was for the people who lived here 100 years ago, who endured storms like this on a regular basis without the conveniences of modern life. 

I've been to this prairie dozens of times before, but only in this rare moment did all things combine to create this dramatic black and white image.

View more images like this in my landscape gallery. 

New Humor Image

The Car Factory

New image added to my Humor Gallery. 

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New Abstract Image

The Edge

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New Aspen Image

It's always a party at the world famous Aspen popcorn wagon. As always, it resides just off the East Hyman mall in downtown Aspen. 

See the full sized image and more like this in my Aspen gallery. 

New Street Image

Five yellow balloons enjoying a rare afternoon out at the Aspen 4th of July Parade. 

See the full sized image and more like this in my Street gallery. 

NEW Highland Bowl Series

Aerial Views of Highland Bowl

Highland Bowl is where the experts ski, and even they have never seen aerial views like this. 

A bucket list item for many, Highland Bowl is arguably the most intense skiing in all of North America. The summit, which is only accessible by foot, descends from a peak of 12,382 feet.

What makes these images unique is the vantage point. There's simply no outcropping or higher peak anywhere around where you can really see what the climb to the ridge looks like.

Even if you are one of these rare people who have the billy goat-style stamina required to make this 45 minute trek carrying skis, snowboard, and/or backpack, you still never really walk over any spot that will allow you to get these same views. 

The helicopter, on the other hand, changes everything and makes all of these views possible. 

What made this day spectacular was the fact that it was the third weekend of March, which historically has the most skiers in town and we had just had a big snowfall the previous week. So the conditions all came together on this crystal clear, snow bird Colorado day. 

They say every day is different on the mountains, and this was one of the most spectacular. We were very fortunate to record it. 

View the Full Series

To see the full series, click over to the series page.

Since these images look spectacular in black and white, we also created a black and white Highland Bowl Series, which we call Highland Bowl B&W.