Most of my photos are of the Central coast of California where I call home. The ocean is my favorite subject with it's dynamic conditions and awe-inspiring beauty and power.
Splendor
An unforgettable evening at Garrapata State Park as large waves battered the rocky shoreline.
First Light
Powerful waves smashed against the rocks as the sun rose in Monterey, CA. One of the few places you can catch a sunrise over the ocean in California.
Splendor
An unforgettable evening at Garrapata State Park as large waves battered the rocky shoreline.
Glow of Pismo
A soft and serene sunset from Shell Beach, CA.
The Cove
Gorgeous light bathing the pebbly shoreline of Pismo Beach, CA.
Garrapata Grandeur
An awe-inspiring scene from Garrapata State Park.
The Dragon's Lair
Turqouise waves smashed ashore as the sun rose in Monterey, CA. The rock formation makes me think of a curled up dragon.
Aquamarine
A classic shot from the Chimney Rock trailhead in Point Reyes, CA. If you look closley you can see elephant seals on the shore below.
The Rock
The famous Morro Rock catching morning light as it towered above the ocean spray.
Vibrant Skies
One of the more colorful and awe-inspring sunsets I've captured. A stormy day sunset in Bodega Bay, CA.
Surging Seas
Massive winter waves battering the shoreline of Montana De Oro State Park.
Cloud Break
An interesting winter sunset from the shore of Marshall's Beach.
Shell Beach Stunner
An especially peaceful night in Shell Beach, CA. Fun fact, I spent the morning photographing Lake Tahoe in the snow, and came home to a warm sunset on the ocean.
Beachside Burner
The sky exploded in color as I wandered Pismo Beach during low tide. One of the more intensely colorful sunsets I've captured.
Reaching to Shore
One of my favorite local compositions. Sunset at Shell Beach, CA.
Booming Seas
A crazy day at Rodeo Beach. Huge winter swells smashed into the cliff face below me, creating a split-second waterfall as the water cascaded down.
Blue & Gold
An elegant sunset from the shores of Pismo Beach, CA.
Guiding Light
Gorgeous light burst through the clouds just before sunset. I love the reflected orange and blue light on the foreground. Taken from Shell Beach.
Storm's End
A cold, windy and rainy day in San Francisico. Snapped from the beach at Sutro Baths. The water was so cold, my feet were killing me while taking this shot.
Golden Shores
Amazing orange light washing across the shoreline of Pismo Beach.
Pismo Dream
A surreal sunset from Pismo Beach with unique clouds hovering above.
Last Light of Pismo
Sunset at the Pismo Beach Pier.
Pier of Gotham
The colors and mood of this shot make me think of Batman. Shot of the Pismo Pier.
Shimmering Tides
A simple sunset from the shores of Shell Beach, CA.
Splash Zone
An unforgettable sunset as waves smashed against the rocks of a hidden cave in Pismo Beach, CA.
Fire in the Sky
Storm clouds lit up with the last light from Pismo Beach. An unbelievably stunning evening.
Standing Tall
A commorant silhouette.
Pathway
Last light at Shell Beach. The tide was extremely low so I traversed the rarely revealed rocky layer as I searched for new compositions.
Radiant
A warm and peaceful evening at Pismo Beach, CA. There was a thick layer of condesation which created a great atmosphere for photos. One of my recent favorites.
Beacon
An unforgettable moment as fog enveloped Pigeon Point Lighthouse. This particular shot reminds me of a dream with the fog blurring the detail of the lighthouse.
Standing Tall
A commorant silhouette.
Sea Layers
I love how these layers of shoreline look almost like a vast mountian range. Taken from the shores of Monterey, CA.
Low Tide
My favorite local beach. I try to challenge myself to find new compostions as I shoot here all the time. The low tide and low sand levles this time of year revealed a rocky underlayer which is often covered. Shot from Shell Beach, CA.
Serenity
I rarely photograph mid-day but the large clouds helped create a soft glow. I love this scene and this location. One of my favorite stretches of the California Coast - Garrapata State Park.
Take Two
This was my second take of photographing this scene. The sunset the previous eveing was a bust, but I was able to find this compostion and vowed to come back when the light was better. Lucky enough, the next evenign was spectacular.
Cliffs of Sur
A spectacular sunset from the cliffs of Garrapata State Park.
Bathed in Gold
The Pismo Pier bathed in golden light.
Shark Fin
The famous Shark Fin Cove. I loved the atmosphere created by the incoming fog.
Fly Over
A seagull soaring over the ocean as waves smashed the cliffs. I love the small details in this photo - the sea cave, the birds perched on the cliffs, the light highlighting the splash of the wave.
Appreciation
Sunset at Pismo Beach, CA. The atmosphere this evening was amazing. I imagine the people on the Pier were taking it all in, appreciating the beauty of a sunset on the Pacific.
The Cove
Gorgeous light bathing the pebbly shoreline of Pismo Beach, CA.
Garrapata Grandeur
An awe-inspiring scene from Garrapata State Park.
Heavenly Light
A stormy overcast day turned golden as the sun peered through a gap in horizon. Taken in Pismo Beach, CA.