Here are some landscape images from our recent trip to the Sierra Nevada. It wasn't a banner year for autumn color, but the weather was nice and the views were amazing. To view the images, click here or on the image above.
Photography
November 14, 2011
California Trip Snapshots
Heather and I went to Calfornia in October for some hiking and photography in the Sierra Nevada Mountains along the Hwy 395 corridor. There was still snow on the ground from the previous week's storm when we arrived, although much of it gradually melted as the week went on. We were hiking in 8-10" of snow on Monday and Tuesday, but by the end of the week most of the trails were clear. To view the images, click here or on the image above.
August 03, 2011
Southwest Colorado
Heather and I decided to get away for a short trip in July, to the mountain town of Silverton in Southwest Colorado's San Juan Mountains. It was just an extended weekend (leave Friday morning, come home Monday night); but it was nice to get away from the oppressive Texas heat to enjoy some fresh mountain air, along with some hiking and photography. To view the images, click here or on the image above.
April 26, 2011
Family Pictures - Jaida (and Mommy)
Some shots I took of my niece Jaida (and her mom) over the Easter weekend. To view the images, click here or on the image above.
April 14, 2011
Cactus Country - Superstition Wilderness, Saguaro National Park
For vacation this spring, we spent a week in southern/central Arizona. We started with visits to Saguaro National Park (near Tucson), and the Superstition Wilderness (west of Phoenix). After that we moved on to Sedona (pictures to come). Our trip timing was a little off; we were a few weeks late for the wildflower blooms, and a few weeks early for the cactus blooms (except some of the ocotillos). To view the images, click here or on the image above.
November 14, 2010
White Sands National Monument
Ever since our very brief visit to White Sands back in 2007, I've been meaning to return for a more in-depth visit. Last month I had the chance to do so, spending an extended weekend in Alamogordo. Part of the Dunes Drive (the unpaved part) was closed the first two days due to flooding from rains the previous week; this meant a lot more walking to get to the more concentrated dunes, particularly problematic in the morning since the park doesn't open until 7am (sunrise was at about 7:15). Fortunately the road was opened up on Saturday and Sunday. To view the images, click here or on the image above.
Organ Mountains, New Mexico
While visiting White Sands National Monument recently, I also made a half-day trip to the Aguirre Spring Rec Area in the Organ Mountains. Part of the same Chihuahuan desert as Big Bend National Park, in many ways the areas reminded me of the Chisos Basin. The Organ Mountains themselves are quite dramatic, rising as jagged peaks 5000 feet above the surrounding area. To view the images, click here or on the image above.
Central TX Daytrip: Frelsburg & Dubina, Oct 2010
Last month I visited a couple of the painted churches west of Houston, in the area of Frelsburg and Dubina. To view the images, click here or on the image above.
August 31, 2010
More images at The Majestic Landscape
I've added a few more images at The Majestic Landscape, and will continue to gradually add more over time. Some of the of the images will be ones you've seen before, although in most cases I've gone back to the 'negative' for a fresh take on working the image.
To make it a little easier to see what the most recent additions are, I've added a Newest Images page, which will show the last several images that were added to the site. You can track changes as new images are added with the RSS and Atom feeds if you use a feed reader. In the near future I plan to add some additional content, including downloadable wallpaper and "print of the month" specials (just need to find the time).
August 14, 2010
Fair Park, Dallas
Had a chance to visit and photograph Fair Park during a short visit to Dallas with a couple of other photographer friends. I've never been to the Texas State Fair, but the park there is a pretty neat place. Lots of Art-Deco architecture and statues. To see the gallery click here or on the image above.
