- Walking Panama City (Panama) one evening as the sun set, I came across this abandoned building just at golden hour, as the sun slipped below the horizon. The combination of wrought iron railings and teal-colored tile arches formed an unusual color palette on the facade, with the decaying building behind it. Shot while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- San Miguel volcano (also known as Volcan Chapparastique) is an active volcano about nine miles southwest of San Miguel, El Salvador. Here, the setting sun begins to fade on the volcano's western face. This image taken from the deck of Andante, our 42-foot sailboat, from the Lempa River while cruising Central America 2000-2001.
- This beautiful walkway along the beach can be found on Useppa Island—a little-known island located on the northern boundary of Pine Island Sound near Southwest Florida. Rising seas, around 4500 BC, disconnected Useppa from the mainland. Among other historical facts, the CIA used Useppa as its clandestine practice site for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Image #4 of 4.
- This beautiful walkway along the beach can be found on Useppa Island—a little-known island located on the northern boundary of Pine Island Sound in Southwest Florida. Rising seas, around 4500 BC, disconnected Useppa from the mainland. Among other historical facts, the CIA used Useppa as its clandestine practice site for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Image #3 of 4.
- This beautiful walkway along the beach can be found on Useppa Island—a little-known island located on the northern boundary of Pine Island Sound in Southwest Florida. Rising seas, around 4500 BC, disconnected Useppa from the mainland. Among other historical facts, the CIA used Useppa as its clandestine practice site for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Image #2 of 4.
- This beautiful walkway along the beach can be found on Useppa Island—a little-known island located on the northern boundary of Pine Island Sound in Southwest Florida. Rising seas, around 4500 BC, disconnected Useppa from the mainland. Among other historical facts, the CIA used Useppa as its clandestine practice site for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. Image #1 of 4.
- Private home on Useppa Island—a little-known island located on the northern boundary of Pine Island Sound in Southwest Florida. Rising seas, around 4500 BC, disconnected Useppa from the mainland. Among other historical facts, the CIA used Useppa as its clandestine practice site for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month anchoring at various islands, snorkeling, and exploring. I love this shot because of nature's tropical gradients from white sand to sky blue. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- I shot several images of the Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company during a shooting trip to Little Havana in Miami. Here the store owners inspect a shipment of tobacco leaves in preparation for cutting and rolling. Little Havana is a neighborhood in Miami that is home to many Cuban exiles. The neighborhood is known for Cuban culture, food, and cigars.
- Tikal became the most powerful kingdom of the ancient Maya, and it is awe-inspiring. This shot of Temple II (Temple of the Masks) is center-framed looking straight up the massive stairs that need to be climbed sideways due to their steepness. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- Tikal became the most powerful kingdom of the ancient Maya, and it is awe-inspiring. When we visited in 2001 it was relatively devoid of visitors. This shot of Temple I (Temple of the Great Jaguar) is taken from the back. A line of visitors in the shadow provides perspective. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- I love this shot of Tikal's Temple IV (Temple of the Double Headed Serpent) as it looks across the jungle on a level plane to the top of the structure, 212 feet from its base. If you squint, you can almost imagine the torchlight ceremony in the doorway. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- An additional perspective on Temple IV (Temple of the Double Headed Serpent) in the background, with Temple 33 in the foreground. Only the base of Temple 33 now remains. I sat at my photo vantage point for 15-minutes, listening to the jungle and birds. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- A stone walkway with arched teal door at the church of Saint John the Baptist in the village of San Juan Bautista Suchix Hahuca. Construction for this Renaissance architecture church was completed in 1576. Bekki and I traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico, February of 2020 with my sister and brother-in-law who organize cultural trips to Central America and Mexico.
- This was actually the stairway to the locker rooms at the Acapulco Yacht Club. But 'Stairway to Heaven' sounds a bit more evocative. Every morning, light flooded the top of the stairs, amplifying the orange walls and carpet. Love those Mexican colors. Image made while cruising Mexico in our sailboat 2000.
- I shot several images of the Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company during a shooting trip to Little Havana in Miami. The store owner takes a break to enjoy one of his own cigars . Little Havana is a neighborhood in Miami that is home to many Cuban exiles. The neighborhood is known for Cuban culture, food, and cigars.
- I shot several images of the Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company during a shooting trip to Little Havana in Miami. The store owner takes a break to enjoy one of his own cigars . Little Havana is a neighborhood in Miami that is home to many Cuban exiles. The neighborhood is known for Cuban culture, food, and cigars.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month. One day we found this little round little button of an island with white sand, one palm tree, and a grounded freighter in the background. So we decided to do a 'shipwrecked' triptych. Bekki donned a dress. I rowed her to the island in our dinghy, and then rowed away to photograph. That's trust! Images made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month. One day we found this little round little button of an island with white sand, one palm tree, and a grounded freighter in the background. So we decided to do a 'shipwrecked' triptych. Bekki donned a dress. I rowed her to the island in our dinghy, and then rowed away to photograph. That's trust! Images made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month. One day we found this little round little button of an island with white sand, one palm tree, and a grounded freighter in the background. So we decided to do a 'shipwrecked' triptych. Bekki donned a dress. I rowed her to the island in our dinghy, and then rowed away to photograph. That's trust! Images made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
- I don't remember the name of the restaurant in San Salvador (El Salvador) where I met this chef, but I had to take a shot of him and his chef's hat. As you can see, his chef's hat takes half the vertical space of the frame. Found this wonderful background of foliage in the back parking lot. Image taken while cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. Brother and sister looked up and smiled from their dugout canoe as their father delivered fruits on the stern of our sailboat. Image made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. We sailed the archipelago for a month, snorkeling and exploring nearby islands. Rebecca painted this image, which is now in our home. Image made while we were cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. The only way to truly experience the islands is by sailboat, and we sailed them for a month. Walking the beach on one of these many islands, I looked up to see this ketch gently illuminated by the setting sun. Shot while cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
- A mountain road on the island of Saint Lucia, part of the Lesser Antilles. Nothing exceptional about the location—there are millions of similar views throughout the Caribbean. I just really liked all of the different verdant shades of green; and the composition, with the stone wall and two-track road leading off to the mountain.
- During one of our many trips to Maui we rented a car and drove the back road to Hana, along Maui's north shore—including its 617 turns, 59 bridges, and over 52-miles of mostly dirt road. This pastoral scene from the Hana Highway depicts Maui's serene landscapes. I love the quiet pastel mood of this photo.
- The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, located about 12-miles northwest of Taos, is purported to be the fifth highest bridge in the U.S., spanning the gorge 650-feet above the Rio Grande. This shot was taken about 1/4 mile north of the bridge. In reviewing the video afterwards, I realized the drone grazed the cliff wall—as evidenced by shaking video. Lucked out again.
- The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, located about 12-miles northwest of Taos, is purported to be the fifth highest bridge in the U.S., spanning the gorge 650-feet above the Rio Grande. I couldn't resist flying my drone underneath the bridge, which was technically challenging from 800-feet away, above the cliff walls, in the bright sun. High five for not crashing the drone!
- The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, located about 12-miles northwest of Taos, is purported to be the fifth highest bridge in the U.S., spanning the gorge 650-feet above the Rio Grande. I couldn't resist flying my drone underneath the bridge, which was technically challenging from 800-feet away, above the cliff walls, in the bright sun. High five for not crashing the drone!
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. Women wear mola blouses with patterned skirts, red and yellow head scarfs, arm and leg beads, long black lines down the nose, and often a gold nose ring. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. Women wear mola blouses with patterned skirts, red and yellow head scarfs, arm and leg beads, long black lines down the nose, and often a gold nose ring. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- Red bull alebrijes carving in the Isaias Jimenez’s studio located in the small town of Arrazola, about 4-miles southwest of Oaxaca. Isaias continues the Oaxacan alebrijes style created by his father Manuel Jiménez Ramírez (who has his own Wikipedia page). Alebrijes are a style of brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of imaginary and mythical creatures. Bekki and I traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico, February of 2020 with my sister and brother-in-law who organize cultural trips to Central America and Mexico.
- Valles Caldera National Preserve is located in the Jemez Mountain range of northern New Mexico. The volcanic eruption that occurred 1.25-million years ago left behind a 14-mile wide volcanic caldera. As we explored the preserve in our rented Highlander that afternoon, squalls streamed across the basin, illuminated by late afternoon sun.
- People gather in the Plaza de la Danza (literally, "dance square") at dusk, adjacent to the Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude in Oaxaca, Mexico. Families still gather socially in plazas and squares throughout Mexico. This plaza was very close to our hotel, so we walked past it almost every evening. I thought it was a quintessential Mexican scene: a plaza with families and friends adjacent to the church and lights twinkling on the distant mountain as twilight fades to night. Bekki and I traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico, February of 2020 with my sister and brother-in-law who organize cultural trips to Central America and Mexico.
- Predictable title, but it's descriptive of the subject. This stack of plastic baskets in a Chichicastenango (Guatemala) market was piled indiscriminately in a jumbled mess. Not sure how you would find the just the right basket for you, but it was a fun shot. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- Elaborate lighting systems illuminate South Beach's Ocean Drive at night. This is one of a series of drone shots which required three separate trips to South Beach. The shots were technically difficult because of pedestrians, vehicles, and stiff breezes off of the Atlantic Ocean. This shot is of the McAlpin and Ocean Plaza Hotels.
- Elaborate lighting systems illuminate South Beach's Ocean Drive at night. This is one of a series of drone shots which required three separate trips to South Beach. The shots were technically difficult because of pedestrians, vehicles, and stiff breezes off of the Atlantic Ocean. This shot looks west to the Miami Skyline above the Breakwater Hotel.
- Elaborate lighting systems illuminate South Beach's Ocean Drive at night. This is one of a series of drone shots which required three separate trips to South Beach. The shots were technically difficult because of pedestrians, vehicles, and stiff breezes off of the Atlantic Ocean. A shot of Mango's Tropical Cafe.
- Elaborate lighting systems illuminate South Beach's Ocean Drive at night. This is one of a series of drone shots which required three separate trips to South Beach. The shots were technically difficult because of pedestrians, vehicles, and stiff breezes off of the Atlantic Ocean. This shot is of the Leslie Hotel.
- Elaborate lighting systems illuminate South Beach's Ocean Drive at night. This is one of a series of drone shots which required three separate trips to South Beach. The shots were technically difficult because of pedestrians, vehicles, and stiff breezes off of the Atlantic Ocean. This shot is of Havana 1957—an authentic Cuban restaurant.
- Elaborate lighting systems illuminate South Beach's Ocean Drive at night. This is one of a series of drone shots which required three separate trips to South Beach. The shots were technically difficult because of pedestrians, vehicles, and stiff breezes off of the Atlantic Ocean. This shot is of the Crescent Resort on the left, with the Mc Alpin on the right.
- Elaborate lighting systems illuminate South Beach's Ocean Drive at night. This is one of a series of drone shots which required three separate trips to South Beach. The shots were technically difficult because of pedestrians, vehicles, and stiff breezes off of the Atlantic Ocean. This shot is of the Colony and Boulevard Hotels.
- Elaborate lighting systems illuminate South Beach's Ocean Drive at night. This is one of a series of drone shots which required three separate trips to South Beach. The shots were technically difficult because of pedestrians, vehicles, and stiff breezes off of the Atlantic Ocean. This shot is of the Breakwater hotel.
- Elaborate lighting systems illuminate South Beach's Ocean Drive at night. This is one of a series of drone shots which required three separate trips to South Beach. The shots were technically difficult because of pedestrians, vehicles, and stiff breezes off of the Atlantic Ocean. This shot is of the Avalon hotel with a vintage yellow and white 1957 Chevy convertible parked in front.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. The only way to truly experience the islands is by sailboat, and we sailed them for a month. They sell fruit, vegetables, and handmade mola textiles to the cruisers. Women wear mola blouses with patterned skirts, red and yellow head scarfs, arm and leg beads, long black lines down the nose, and often a gold nose ring. This woman hopped on deck to sell her mola inventory. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. This lone fisherman worked in solitude as the quiet of the evening mist closed around him. Image taken while cruising the San Blas in our sailboat 2001.
- Wall of colorful Mayan textiles hanging in a market in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. This image taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat from 2000-2001. We rented a car in Guatemala City and drove to the city of Antigua and the surrounding area, including Chichicastenango. I titled this "Mayan Spirits" not only because of the Mayan stories and themes embedded into this wonderfully colorful embroidery—but also because you can almost feel the ancestral spirits everywhere in this magical country.
- While exploring Chicicastenango someone in the village informed us of a shaman couple that were performing a Mayan ceremony up on the hill. Following a nearby trail, we found this husband and wife, and they allowed me to photograph them. When I motioned to the husband to 'smile,' he lit up. Husband and wife are a diptych. Transparency taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- While exploring Chicicastenango someone in the village informed us of a shaman couple that were performing a Mayan ceremony up on the hill. Following a nearby trail, we found this husband and wife, and they allowed me to photograph them. Husband and wife are a diptych. Transparency taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. Only the larger islands are inhabited. Coconuts are harvested on the smaller islands. A lone coconut palm leans to windward over white sand and turquoise water. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- A purple pastel sunset while at anchor in the San Blas Archipelago of Panama. Off the northeastern coast, the archipelago is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. The only way to truly experience the island is by sailboat, and we sailed the islands for a month. Image made while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- The San Blas Archipelago, off the northeastern coast of Panama, is home to the Kuna Yala—an indigenous people that inhabit its 365 coastal islands. The only way to truly experience the islands is by sailboat, and we sailed them for a month. They sell fruit, vegetables, and handmade mola textiles to the cruisers. Women wear mola blouses with patterned skirts, red and yellow head scarfs, arm and leg beads, long black lines down the nose, and often a gold nose ring. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- The Inn and Spa at Loretto is located on the Old Santa Fe Trail, just southeast of downtown Santa Fe. The hotel's abstract geometric adobe block architecture, punctuated with brown metal gutters that look like wooden support beams jutting out from the walls; and the shadows from the morning sun, caught my attention.
- Walking around Huatulco, Mexico, one afternoon, I turned the corner to find two men taking a sidewalk siesta in the afternoon heat. This was one of those photographer moments when panic struck: can I get the camera up, shutter speed set, lens focused, and get the shot off before they stirred? Yes! Was it all that time behind the lens that paid off? Probably not. They were really zonked out. (Or maybe a little bit of both.) This is one of my favorite images from Mexico. Image made while cruising Mexico in our sailboat 2000.
- More wonderful geometric patterns and earthen colors in these Guatemalan embroidered ... belts? I'm not sure exactly what these would be used for. Perhaps if the cord is worn out on the bell you ring the butler with. This image works alone, or as a diptych with image #1. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- More wonderful geometric patterns and earthen colors in these Guatemalan embroidered ... belts? I'm not sure exactly what these would be used for. Perhaps if the cord is worn out on the bell you ring the butler with. This image works alone, or as a diptych with image #2. Taken while we were cruising Central America in our sailboat 2000-2001.
- The town of Grand-Bourg on the island of Marie-Galante, which is part of Guadeloupe, showcases some amazing murals that most visitors don't even notice. Painted on walls and buildings, framed by rusty roofs and chained link fences, I admit these murals can be somewhat camouflaged by the village. Artist unknown. Part of a diptych. Shot while sailing with friends in the West Indies.
- The town of Grand-Bourg on the island of Marie-Galante, which is part of Guadeloupe, showcases some amazing murals that most visitors don't even notice. Painted on walls and buildings, framed by rusty roofs and chained link fences, I admit these murals can be somewhat camouflaged by the village. Artist unknown. Part of a diptych. Shot while sailing with friends in the West Indies.
- Pastel blue shutters frame a white door with textured glass in the town of Grand-Bourg, on the island of Marie-Galante. I often walk into these small towns with busy traffic and and run-down infrastructure thinking, "what am I going to shoot here?" Finding shots like this is like a treasure hunt. Image made while sailing with friends in the West Indies.
- During one of our many trips to Maui we rented a car and drove the back road to Hana, along Maui's north shore—including its 617 turns, 59 bridges, and over 52-miles of mostly dirt road. Off of a side road I spotted a make-shift junk yard of abandoned trucks. Need I say more? Also see 'Blue Truck' for another series of images from this shoot.
- During one of our many trips to Maui we rented a car and drove the back road to Hana, along Maui's north shore—including its 617 turns and 59 bridges over 52-miles of mostly dirt road. Off of a side road I spotted a make-shift junk yard of abandoned trucks. Need I say more? Also see 'Blue Truck' for another series of images from this shoot.