About the Location: Southeast of Yokohama, Japan, along the rugged coast of Atami, a calming night scene presented itself. This area of Japan is also known for its hot springs ,or onsen, where you can unwind after a day of hiking in the beautiful foothills of Mount Fuji. Continue reading “Onsen Nights”
Category: Landscape Photography
Mont Saint Michel
About the Location: On a rocky island 1km off of the northern French coast sits a small village (current population: 50) that has been primarily a monastery (dating back to the 700’s), but has also served as a prison and a strategic outpost for military defense. At high tide, the ocean surrounds the island making it inaccessible to would-be invaders back in the time it was first inhabited. Today there is a bridge and frequent buses that shuttle in 3 million people per year. Despite the tourists and modern commercialization, Mont Saint Michel lived up to the hype, so definitely go and visit if you are headed to Normandy. Continue reading “Mont Saint Michel”
Lagen Island
About the Location: The Philippines is a nation comprising 7,640 islands. It is a remarkable place with too many places to explore in one lifetime. With villas set within a protected cove and in front of a stunning backdrop on just one small island, there are endless opportunities to watch the sun rise or to watch the stars rotate through the night skies. Continue reading “Lagen Island”
A Quiet Place
About the Location: South Tyrol is the northernmost province in Italy and home to the mighty Dolomites, a mountain range part of the Southern Limestone Alps. This region has an interesting history resulting in more than 62% of the population speaking German as a primary language, and only 23% speak Italian. Continue reading “A Quiet Place”
Camel Herder
About the Location: At dusk, a camel herder walks along a dune’s ridge of Nubra Valley, an important Silk Road trading route from China to India which continued west through what is today Pakistan, Central Asia, and all the way to Greece and Rome. Continue reading “Camel Herder”
Ghost Cat
About the Location: The majestic snow leopard. What makes finding this elusive cat so challenging is the harsh environment they call home. The only way to see one in the wild is to immerse yourself in their surroundings. Continue reading “Ghost Cat”
Under the Stars
About the Location: The small city of Leh, India is nestled into the foothills of the Himalayas in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, it sits at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level. From there, a 1.5-hour drive will get you into the mountains near a small village called Rumbak, accessible only by foot. We camped about an hour’s hike from Rumbak in sub-freezing temperatures at about 14,000 feet. The terrain was rough and unforgiving. The rewards were unmatched. continue…
Jungle Falls
About the Location: Nauyaca Falls near Dominical in Costa Rica is a beautifully wild place that is difficult enough to get and keeps most people away. Only an hour from Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, this part of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is stunning and teeming with flaura and fauna. Continue reading “Jungle Falls”
War College
About the Location: Along the eastern edge of Hains Point in Washington, DC there is a clear view across the Washington Channel of the National War College. Roosevelt Hall, pictured here, was built in 1907 and has hosted the National War College since its inception in 1946. You’ll find mid and senior military officers here studying strategic leadership in a complex global ecosystem. continue…
The Road Winds
About the Location: Mount Desert Island on the east coast of Maine is known as the “Isle of Lonely Mountains.” It is home to incredible trails, roads, coastline, and beautiful Acadia National Park with its notable Penobscot Mountain, Jordan Pond, and Beehive Trail. Bar Harbor is the main attraction for those seeking any food with lobster – from steamed lobster to lobster eggs benedict or lobster mac n’ cheese, you’ll find it here. continue…
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