Geminid Meteor Above Moulton Barn

12 Favorite Photos from 2023

January

A pine forest tapering off below the Teton Mountains at sunrise. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

The dead of winter is always a beautiful time in Jackson Hole. During this January we were in the midst of consistent below-average temperatures with above-average snow. As a result, I did my best to head out and capture some of the wildlife and landscapes of the area.… Keep reading...

Trail Creek in Dense Forest Brush

Birding the History Trail

Trail Creek in Dense Forest Brush
Trail Creek flowing along the History Trail through dense forest brush. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming

The History Trail is a 3.8 mile trail that parallels Old Pass Road up to Teton Pass. Though I’ve hiked segments of the trail many times before, I had never hiked the full trail. I took the opportunity to also see what kind of birds I would find along the way, knowing it wasn’t a very active birding location.… Keep reading...

12 Favorite Photos from 2015

January

Pleiades and Comet Lovejoy

My interest in astrophotography in January of 2015 was beginning to hit a high note. I had gotten many of the technical aspects and understandings of the process down, and shortly thereafter, Comet Lovejoy made a pass right by the Pleiades. I was able to capture the shot exactly as I hoped, and was thrilled with the result.… Keep reading...

Rainbow Over Aspens

The Other Side of Doubt and the View 22 Project

Rainbow Over Aspens

Earlier this season, I was honored to have been included in the Jackson Hole Land Trust’s View 22 Project. In previous years, only a handful of local artists were selected to portray lands that the Land Trust has protected over the course of their existence. This year, however, they expanded it to 35 artists covering all different mediums.… Keep reading...

Preserving the Dark Skies of Jackson Hole

I recently completed work on my first film, Reclaiming the Night: Preserving the Dark Skies of Jackson Hole. The short film, at just over 12 minutes, discusses the issue of light pollution, how it negatively affects Jackson Hole and beyond, the vast amount of wasted energy spent on it, and how Jackson Hole can benefit exponentially from embracing the night skies, a high priority in the Comprehensive Plan.… Keep reading...