Roosevelt Elk
The low, fall light was illuminating them with rim lighting and glistening on their antlers, and I couldn’t believe my luck…
Black Bears
I froze in my tracks and just listened. I told myself the rustling could be anything, but I knew it was something bigger than a chipmunk…
Reading the Signs
Soon it became laser-focused on something and crouched, ready to pounce. I froze, scared to lose focus, and just waited…
Ocean Adventures
Staring directly at a great white shark felt real and surreal all at once…
Snowy Plovers
Western snowy plovers are federally threatened. In Point Reyes, their entire population was recently documented at just 32 birds…
Moss Landing
One of the side-benefits of visiting Monterey has been spending time around Moss Landing and Elkhorne Slough…
Elusive Desert Critters
Knowing the chances to see this California native are few and far between, that moment still haunts me…
San Luis NWR
On a recent road trip, I noticed that San Luis National Wildlife Refuge sat at a perfect stopping point…
Amateur Photographer
I’ve been an Amateur Photographer reader for a few years now and this week I was honored they printed a few of my photos…
One Day in Point Reyes
If there was any doubt this is a special place and must be protected, today was the reassurance anyone should need…
Clash of the Titans
The return of the elephant seals to our coastline is a winter highlight in California…
2020, Top Nine
Showcasing your top nine photos from the year has become an Instagram tradition, but I like picking my own favorites…
Weasel Behavior
In the past couple of months I’ve been lucky enough to spend time photographing two long-tailed weasels…
Western Screech-Owl
I’d been there for almost two hours when something gray appeared in the cavity…
