From My Perspective - Thoughts on nature, photography, and sauntering.

A man walks along 1st Street past historic Court Street

Snowboken

On January 25, 2026, a winter storm walloped the east coast, bringing a foot or more of snow to parts of the NYC region (Hoboken got 9.8 inches). Here are some scenes taken during the height of the storm.

Go With the Flow

A forecasted sunrise fizzled, but the Hudson River didn’t. On a low-wind, boatless morning, the river revealed its movement — smooth, ordered, and brisk. Sometimes the right image comes from stopping the chase and going with the flow.

Sunrises and Serrated Peaks in the Sawtooth Wilderness

5 days, 40 miles, and breathtaking sunrises in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness - lakes, ridges, and unforgettable moments on and off the beaten path

The Seals of Sandy Hook

Once rare in Sandy Hook Bay, harbor seals have returned. Cleaner water, healthier fish populations, and stronger protections have changed the story. Each fall, seals migrate south from Canada and New England, hauling out along the bay to rest, warm up, and ride out the winter.

Painted Buntings in Jersey City

Painted buntings are rare visitors to New Jersey, especially in winter. So when a brightly colored male appeared at a backyard feeder near Harsimus Cemetery in downtown Jersey City, birders from across the region took notice. Against an otherwise gray winter backdrop, the bunting brought a flash of color that felt almost unreal.

28 Apr, 24

Not a Valley of Death, but a Valley of Red Ochre

As we drove past the boundary of Death Valley National Park, we stopped at the familiar park sign. Beneath the name is a quieter line: “Homeland of the Timbisha Shoshone.”

30 Dec, 23

Between mama bear and her cubs

We were in dense woods when we saw him: a black bear about 100 feet ahead. I did what you’re supposed to do when you encounter a bear. I reached for my camera.

24 Oct, 23

A Room with a View

We spent two nights at The View Hotel in Monument Valley, where every room looks out toward the Mittens and Merrick Butte. From the balcony, the same landscape transformed hour by hour, from darkness to dawn, gold to blue. It was a reminder that in photography, the subject may stay the same, but the light never does.

28 Aug, 23

Look behind you

I often head into a landscape with a clear vision of the image I want to make. When the light is changing, it’s easy to get locked in on capturing that moment. But it’s just as important to stop and look around, and behind you, because you never know what you might be missing.

27 Aug, 23

Yellowstone Wildlife & Natural Wonders

An intact ecosystem with bison, wolves, bears, moose, and more. Hydrothermal features that include nearly half of the world’s active geysers. Geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Any one of these would justify a visit. Yellowstone has them all.