Journal
24 entries
Fractured speckled eggshell resting on fresh garden mulch, Central Alabama
After the Hatch
My garden · Alabama · May 6, 2026
In the quiet ecosystem of a Central Alabama garden, a fractured, speckled eggshell rests atop fresh mulch — likely carried far from the nest by a nesting robin after a successful hatch.
Cahaba River winding through dense forest canopy at Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, Alabama
The Ancient Path
Cahaba River NWR · Alabama · April 20, 2026
The Cahaba River, one of the most biodiverse waterways in North America, carves a serpentine path through the heart of the Wildlife Refuge.
Eclipse sculpture by Charles Perry inside the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero atrium, San Francisco, California
Geometric Core
San Francisco, California · November 7, 2025
Inside one of the world's largest atriums, the Eclipse sculpture by Charles Perry serves as a massive, spiraling heart of aluminum and steel.
Tunnel View panorama of Yosemite Valley with El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park, California
Cathedral of the High Sierra
Yosemite National Park · California · November 4, 2025
Few vistas on Earth command as much reverence as Tunnel View. The glacial valley of Yosemite opens up in a staggering display of geological power.
Perfect reflection of Yosemite Valley granite cliffs in still Merced River water with autumn foliage, California
Mirror of the Merced
Yosemite National Park · California · November 4, 2025
Down on the valley floor, the Merced River slows to a crawl, creating a perfect liquid mirror for the surrounding peaks.
White milkweed star-shaped florets in bloom at Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, Alabama
Lifeline of the Cahaba
Cahaba River NWR · Alabama · May 3, 2025
Amidst the dense undergrowth of the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, a cluster of White Milkweed stands as a vital outpost for local pollinators.
Great blue heron perched on fallen pine over emerald waters of Lake Purdy, Central Alabama
The Silent Watcher
Lake Purdy · Alabama · April 26, 2025
Perched upon the skeletal remains of a fallen pine, a Great Blue Heron stands in motionless vigil over the emerald waters of Lake Purdy.
Artisanal cocktail in classic coupe glass with hand-carved ice at Stage restaurant, Georgia
The Craft of the Cocktail
Stage · Georgia · April 25, 2025
In the dim, sophisticated atmosphere of Stage, the culinary arts extend beyond the plate and into the glass.
Coachella Valley city lights at twilight viewed from Mount San Jacinto summit, California
Desert Grid
Mt. San Jacinto · California · March 22, 2025
From the sub-alpine heights of Mount San Jacinto, the Coachella Valley appears not as a desert, but as a sprawling circuit board of human ingenuity.
Lone Joshua tree silhouetted against Mojave sky with desert raven perched on top, Joshua Tree National Park, California
Mojave Anchor
Joshua Tree National Park · California · March 21, 2025
A lone Joshua Tree stands in sharp relief against the Mojave sky, its twisted, bayonet-like leaves silhouetted by the harsh desert sun.
Massive quartz monzogranite boulder formation with desert varnish at Joshua Tree National Park, California
Quartz Monzogranite Monolith
Joshua Tree National Park · California · March 21, 2025
Massive formations of quartz monzogranite dominate the landscape, appearing as though they were stacked by giants.
P-51D Mustang Man O War on display at Palm Springs Air Museum with San Jacinto Mountains in background, California
The Warbird's Shadow
Palm Springs · California · March 20, 2025
Under the stark light of the Coachella Valley, the legendary P-51D Mustang "Man O' War" rests within the open hangar of the Palm Springs Air Museum.
Little Bambino icebox watermelon ripening among tall grass and vines in a Southern garden, Alabama
Little Bambino
My garden · Alabama · August 21, 2024
Hidden within a tangled canopy of serrated leaves and sprawling vines, a Little Bambino watermelon nears its peak ripeness.
Rattlesnake pole bean pods with purple streaking on bamboo stake in Southern garden, Alabama
The Heirloom Vine
My garden · Alabama · June 20, 2024
The Rattlesnake pole bean is a testament to the enduring legacy of heirloom agriculture, its young pods exhibiting characteristic purple streaking.
Moss-covered petrified Coastal Redwood log 3.4 million years old at Petrified Forest, Calistoga, California
The Queen
Calistoga · California · April 11, 2024
"The Queen" is a silent witness to a cataclysm that occurred 3.4 million years ago — once a soaring Coastal Redwood, now turned to stone.
Rugged coastal cliffs and turquoise Pacific swells at Duncans Landing, Sonoma Coast State Park, California
Edge of the Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast · California · April 8, 2024
Along the treacherous reaches of the Sonoma Coast, Duncan's Landing stands as a rugged testament to the relentless power of the Pacific.
Sea stacks and crescent shoreline at Goat Rock Beach where the Russian River meets the Pacific, California
Where the River Meets the Sea
Sonoma Coast · California · April 7, 2024
Where the Russian River meets the sea, Goat Rock Beach offers a dramatic display of coastal erosion and tectonic history.
Blue hour tropical landscape with volcanic rock pools and palm trees at Fairmont Orchid, Big Island, Hawaii
Twilight on the Kohala Coast
Kohala Coast · Hawaii · February 8, 2024
As the sun dips below the horizon of the Big Island, the Fairmont Orchid transitions into a sanctuary of shadow and gold.
Fresh sweet guava with salmon-pink flesh for sale at Hilo Farmers Market, Big Island, Hawaii
The Bounty of Hilo
Hilo · Hawaii · February 7, 2024
The Hilo Farmers Market serves as the sensory heart of the Big Island, where volcanic soil and tropical rains produce an unrivaled agricultural abundance.
Freight train on railroad tracks at golden hour through dense Central Alabama forest
The Iron Vein
Central Alabama · August 7, 2023
As the sun sets over the dense forests of Central Alabama, the steel ribbons of the railroad catch the last of the golden light.
Macro photograph of spherical water droplets clinging to thistle spines after morning rain, in an Alabama garden
Petrichor
My garden · Alabama · May 20, 2023
Following a morning shower, the aggressive spines of a common thistle become a host for temporary jewels of rainwater.
Bicycle wheel, aluminum pan, and tangled scrap metal at a material recovery facility, Birmingham, Alabama
The Mosaic of Reclamation
Birmingham · Alabama · April 30, 2023
In a sprawling heap of industrial and domestic scrap, the discarded metal of the modern world waits for a second life.
Pink and yellow plumeria frangipani blossoms with water droplets after tropical rain, Kauai, Hawaii
Rain-Kissed Plumeria
Kauai · Hawaii · October 26, 2022
On the Garden Isle of Kauai, a sudden tropical downpour leaves behind a delicate crystalline residue on vibrant Plumeria blossoms.
Santa Monica Pier archway sign with vintage convertible at the western terminus of Route 66, California
Americana at the Edge
Santa Monica · California · January 28, 2017
The Santa Monica Pier archway stands as a permanent gateway to the Pacific, marking the spiritual and literal end of Route 66.
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