9-17-17 I live right next to a large forest.  Forest fires are a constant in the area, but most are way out there and not a threat to homes or towns.  This particular summer, the fires (lightning caused) were burning closer than the norm to local communities.  With these types of fires, the closer they…

6-24-17 In may of 2017, I went with some fellow photographers to a highway vista point north of Mt Shasta. Like many mountains, Mount Shasta is featured prominently in Native American legends. Local tribes saw the mountain as the center of the universe and integral to their creation myths. Mount Shasta sits on territories held…

7-24-17 I had the great opportunity to be invited as a member of the media to attend a special viewing of the U.S. Air Force Sentry Eagle 17 exercise at Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Oregon.  This was the day before the public was invited and we were given exclusive access right next to the flight…

12-22-16 On this night, my son-in-law Francis was out with me taking some night photos at a different location.  When we were done with those photos, I was still in the mood for some more, but something different than what we were doing.  So I thought, let’s go to this passenger car and see if…