Landscape, Nature And Travel Photography

This Weeks Friday Freebie iPad Wallpaper: California Wildflower
Friday Freebie features an image to liven up your iPad display with images from my travels… all for free.

Amazing to think that Spring is almost over so here is a wildflower photo before it is too late. Taken a few weeks ago at Rancho San Antonio County Park, these and other flowers created a colorful tapestry under green California Oaks.  A shame to think that Spring is nearly over… get out and enjoy it while you can.  If you’re curious to see more of my wildflower photos look no further than this link. Thanks for checking in and enjoy this Friday’s Freebie.

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This Weeks Friday Freebie iPad Wallpaper: Mavericks Big Wave
Friday Freebie features an image to liven up your iPad display with images from my travels… all for free.

Few activities contrast the power of nature with an individual man like big wave surfing. Most big wave locations are in exotic locations such as Teahupoo in Tahiti (Laird Hamilton takes on Teahupoo video) or Jaws in Maui (video of the biggest wave surfed or so they think), but at just the right time of year the Mavericks surf break in Northern California is the place to be. Beyond the man versus nature story of Mavericks the waves are simply beautiful in form. The photo in today’s Friday Freebie exemplifies that beauty of form. If interested in seeming more of my Mavericks photos check out my set from the last Mavericks Surf contest in 2010 or see all my Mavericks photos from 2006 on.

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This Weeks Friday Freebie iPad Wallpaper: Memorial Day Flag
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Today’s photo is not my typical iPad wallpaper photo. This coming Monday is Memorial Day and I thought I’d share a photo that fit the holiday. My sister in-law is overseas at the moment in Afghanistan serving with the U.S. Air Force and like many other families who worry about their relatives serving in the military we worry about her a lot.  While our immediate attention focuses on her well being we never lose sight of the countless soldiers that have fallen in the line of duty to protect the United States. To all past & current serving U.S. military, Thank You. To all who have lost a loved one in the line of duty my condolences for the ultimate sacrifice your family member has made.

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This Weeks Friday Freebie iPad Wallpaper: Channel Islands Sunset
Friday Freebie features an image to liven up your iPad display with images from my travels… all for free.

California sunsets can be quite amazing. On a recent trip to Santa Barbara, California I was reminded of this with an amazing light show. For 8 years I lived in Santa Barbara and as much as  I hate to admit it I often took them for granted. Taken from campus point at UC Santa Barbara this particular view of the Channel Islands, Santa Cruz Island to be specific, with under-lit clouds really took my breath away. If you enjoyed this photo be sure to check out more of my sunset photos. Thanks for checking in and enjoy this Friday’s Freebie.

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This Weeks Friday Freebie iPad Wallpaper: Yosemite Abstract
Friday Freebie features an image to liven up your iPad display with images from my travels… all for free.

Abstract photography, one of my favorite photographic genres, as it is a reflection of how a photographer sees versus what he literally sees. Abstracts are a great form of creative escape as well, as they often break traditional photographic rules. This particular abstract might surprise you in that it was taken in the heart of Yosemite Valley. I like to think a good abstract can be found most any where and in any weather. To see a sampling of a few of my abstract photographs view my Abstract photo gallery. Thanks for checking in and enjoy this Friday’s Freebie.

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This Weeks Friday Freebie iPad Wallpaper: White Sands Detail
Friday Freebie features an image to liven up your iPad display with images from my travels… all for free.

White Sands National Monument is a truly special place. The gypsum sand not only creates a beautifully unique landscape of white sand dunes it reflects the ever changing color of the sky during dusk hours. The resulting hues that make up the landscape look unreal. For being such an arid place there it surprises many that there are numerous species that call the dune fields home from reptiles to mammals. White Sands National Monument is also a great place to hone ones creative eye as well allowing a photographer to explore textures, patterns, color and more. This October I’m heading back here and if you’d like to join me you can find out details here about my White Sands Photo Tour.  To get a better idea of what natural beauty is found here view my White Sands National Monument photo gallery. Thanks for checking in and enjoy this Friday’s Freebie.

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This Weeks Friday Freebie iPad Wallpaper: Grand Teton Sunrise
Friday Freebie features an image to liven up your iPad display with images from my travels… all for free.

Grand Teton National Park is truly a special place. The towering mountains, scenic valley and abundant wildlife makes for an amazing nature experience. I’m embarrassed to admit before my first visit to Grand Teton National Park I was of the mindset that it would be a pitstop rather than a point of focus. Boy was I wrong.  The park made such an impact on me I’ve since revisited numerous times and look forward to my next visit.  To get a better idea of what has caught my eye here visit my Grand Teton National Park photo gallery. Thanks for checking in and enjoy this Friday’s Freebie.

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This Weeks Friday Freebie iPad Wallpaper: Pristine Rainforest
Friday Freebie features an image to liven up your iPad display with images from my travels… all for free.

In honor of Earth Day I thought I’d share what Mother Earth looks like when she’s at her healthiest. Today’s Friday Freebie was taken high above Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. While traveling to this remote refuge by small plane (and by small I mean a 2 person plane) I was blown away at the density, vibrancy and health of a completely wild & pristine rainforest. While it was great to see only a few miles away a stark reminder remained of how quickly such terrain is razed for farmland and industrial use. Costa Rica boasts an amazing amount of biodiversity thanks to the rainforests here.  If you’re curious see what types of plants and animals are found here take a look at my Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica photography gallery. Thanks for checking in and enjoy this Friday’s Freebie.

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