I have great respect for painters who take a blank canvas and create wonderful images. Sometimes I feel photographs and photographers are discounted because "all they do is click the shutter." So let me confirm that is not how I develop and create my photographs. Many of my photographs only start out with a click. ... Continue Reading →
Grand Canyon, Phantom Ranch
My legs, in particular my knees were at their end and turning my hike down the South Kaibab trail into an endurance test. I had devoured my lunch. As I advanced forward 50 to 100 yards at a time before needing a rest, I was still a good hour from the Colorado River. I had... Continue Reading →
Grand Canyon 2019, The Hike Down
On a whim in early December, 2018 I searched for hotels on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Usually you have to book hotels at the popular canyon a year in advance. To my surprise Phantom Ranch which sits at the bottom of the canyon had several nights open. Wow, Phantom Ranch! In 1979... Continue Reading →
Race Across America
I recently learned that some friends will be competing in the 2019 Race Across America (RAAM). This is a 3000 mile bicycle race starting in Oceanside CA and finishing in Annapolis MD. In 2012 I made a documentary film of four 50+ years old female racers and twelve crew members called Love Sweat & Gears. ... Continue Reading →
