Destination Guide: Monument Valley - A Photographer's Guide
Sunrise behind the Mittens, sunset at John Ford's Point, and how to photograph one of the most iconic landscapes in the West with respect.
Reading the Light Before It Arrives
A clear sky makes a beautiful morning but a forgettable photograph. How to read the conditions, and the landscape, before the sun shows up.
Five Places to Sleep Close to the Light
The best sunrise is the one you don't have to drive to. Five stays chosen for one reason: you can walk out the door and be in position before first light.
Living With a Landscape: How to Choose a Print
Size, light, wall and mood. A field guide to choosing a landscape you'll want to live with for decades.
The Case for Doing Nothing at Sunrise
Sometimes the most important thing I do at sunrise is lower the camera. On presence, solitude and the beauty we're too busy to notice.
What's in the Bag: Florida Keys Edition
One body, three lenses, a polarizer and a tripod. What made the flight to Florida, what stayed home, and why.
Destination Guide: A Sunrise and Sunset Guide to the Florida Keys
Where to stand, when to go and where to sleep: a photographer's guide to the best light from Miami Beach to Key West.
Four Mornings in Islamorada
It started with inspiration from another photographer, and hours on Google Earth. Then it took four mornings for the sky to cooperate.