Enchanted Forest

Once upon a time...

                                        

                                          Model:  Jaydyn Todd

Struggle for Life

I've always been drawn to the beauty of lines, textures and patterns in nature.  A lot of the time, the most beautiful come from natures harshest landscapes.  Where life has to struggle to survive.   I find that same beauty in people as well.  I love the quote by Khalil Gibran ~  "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls;  The most massive characters are seared with scars.

"It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream." ~ Bern Williams

Leaf

Trying out my new lens.  I just purchased the Nikon 50 mm f/1.8
I think it's my new favorite!

Just for fun...  It's always fun to try new things and be creative.  Sometimes they turn out kind of cool. :)

~A glimpse of one of my most recent projects~
I was commissioned by a sculptor who is currently lecturing about his work with 'The Bristlecone Pine Tree'. My assignment; to document the subject matter of his work.  What an amazing tree...what a fun adventure!  I LOVE my job!

Slot Canyons

One of my favorite places to explore in southern Utah are the slot canyons.  These dramatic landscapes are amazing to see, and make beautiful photographs.  The colors and textures of the rock, carved out by rushing flood waters, are one of mother natures spectacular masterpieces.

My camera bag.  It's as unique as me :)   To the little treasures that adorn it, the places we've traveled, to the memories and photographs made, AND to the many more yet to come!

Paul

I took a few photos of my handsome hubby today before he shaved the beard.  The police officers did a fundraiser for CAPSA, and got to grow one for awhile.  It has to be gone before shift in the morning, so I talked him into letting me snap a few. 

Eskimo Kisses

As the autumn leaves float down the river, and the blue sky reflects on the water around them, it was like summer was floating downstream.  I felt the same way that I do when I watch a flock of geese flying south for the winter, and feel the crisp autumn breeze on my face.  Summer saying goodbye for now, and making way for winter. Maybe I'll go south too?  Wait for me! 

Moss

The vibrant green of moss, has got to be one of my very favorite colors in nature.  I love the contrast of the bright green with the warm colors of the autumn leaves.

River and Leaves

Some of my favorite autumn photographs, are of the colored leaves in the water.  So simple and peaceful.

Sagebrush Sunset

Waterfall

Autumn Leaves in the River

Autumn.  My favorite time of the year!  I love the soft light, the warm colors and cool breeze.  If only it would last a little longer.

The Road Less Traveled

There is something about the wide open, big sky country of Wyoming and a dirt road, that calls my name quite often.  There is so much beauty in a place that would seemingly be "nothing but sagebrush."  And room to be alone and breathe?  Plenty of it!  Now the only decision is, which road should I take?

An approaching storm.

This Pronghorn Antelope was laying in the sagebrush, waiting out the afternoon rain when I found him.  He stood up, but was curious enough to hang around for a few photographs before running over the hill.  Lucky for me! 

I noticed how beautiful and healthy he was, but it looked like he had a run in with a fence across the front of his neck.

Jayd in Natural Light

I did this photo shoot with Jayd using only the available natural light.  A little challenging, but fun! 

Sunset over the Wellsville Mountains

Leaf on the Beach

Clematis in Black and White

Reflections

River

Nothing like spending a beautiful spring day getting your feet wet, for some river photographs.  The different shades of green in the moss and hanging gardens was so brilliant.  The only reason that I quit was because I couldn't feel my feet anymore! 

SMOKE

I took these photographs of smoke from an incense stick.  It was all natural lighting.  Just the smoke in the sunlight coming through the window, painting beautiful patterns.