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Paris and Holland: Through the Lens of an American

“Reality’s Illusion” ( Kaatsheuvel, Holland) Hi Friends!! It’s been a loooong time…but I’m back with some cool shots from my recent trip to Holland and France. Hope everyone is doing well and staying out of trouble. 😉 Life has been extremely busy, but I refuse to give up on my blog. After all these years, I really still enjoy the community. 🙂 Hope you enjoy the images and the little creative…

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Ancient Wonders of Arizona

“Beyond Words” (Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona) Hi Friends!! It’s been way too long since I last posted. I hope all is well with everyone, and that your 2023 has started-off on the right track. 🙂 Life has been busy, but I’m so glad to be finally share some photos from my family’s relatively recent trip to Northern Arizona. We visited the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Wupataki National Monument,…

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California’s Eastern Sierra: Mountains. Lakes. Ghost Towns. (Part 2)

Mammoth Lakes, California Hi friends! Here is Part 2 of my journey to the eastern portion of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. To keep it interesting, I’ve included three fascinating facts about the entire Sierra Nevada region. Fact #1: Home to the Highest Peak in the United States (Lower 48) Located just outside of Lone Pine, California sits Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48…

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California's Eastern Sierra: Mountains. Lakes. Ghost Towns. (Part 1)

California’s Eastern Sierra: Mountains. Lakes. Ghost Towns. (Part 1)

June Lake, California Hi friends! It’s been a while. Way too long, actually. Life has been super busy. But, I’m glad to be back and I hope to hear from you all. Last week, my family and I went on a road trip to the Eastern Sierra – a remote, stunningly beautiful area of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Mammoth Lakes, California The area is filled with alpine lakes, snow capped mountains, tiny…

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"Truth, in the Age of Fear"

“Truth, in the Age of Fear”

Years go by, at such a pace, The mirror reflects a stranger’s face; Time is lost, but wisdom found, Clear your mind, hear the sound; They come for us, one by one, Covered in fear, don’t try to run; Weak will fall, first to kneel, Emboldened to lie, cheat and steal; The strong persist, but they are few, Crush thy spirit, who knows what’s true; Black is white, up is down, Never relent,…

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"Soulful Ambition"

“Soulful Ambition”

The façade has crumbled, Before our very eyes. The things we held dear, Shrouded in lies. The world has changed in inexplicable ways, Long for innocence, how I miss those days. Now we’re confronted with a distasteful truth, Listen closely for the proof. They exert power, but pretend its love, Fool me not, you contrarian dove. Anger upon rage, and more of the same, A wild heart can…

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Live Comedy: Kevin Hotter (with Jay Leno!)

Live Comedy: Kevin Hotter (with Jay Leno!)

I’m back baby! This Saturday, I finally get to perform stand-up comedy once again. And, I get to do it with comedy legend Jay Leno. 🙂 Guys, I have to be honest. I really, really missed doing stand-up. After I perform and make people laugh, I feel such a deep sense of satisfaction. For any of my friends in the SoCal region, here is a link for discount tickets. Better act fast, because it’s…

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California Awakens: Beaches. Deserts. Sunsets.

California Awakens: Beaches. Deserts. Sunsets.

“Heartbeat” (California) Hello friends! Hope everyone is doing excellent. 🙂 Here in California, things are finally getting back to somewhat normal. People are living their lives again. Enjoying the sunshine! Eating out. Drinking under the stars. Even Disneyland is welcoming back visitors. “Desert Snowflakes” (California) It’s not been an easy 14 months. Even for me, an eternal optimist. I…

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Fear and Love

“Soulshine” (California, USA) The years fly by, like windy rain; Ups and downs, joy and pain.   Jokes and lies, smiles and tears; All awhile, they sell you fears.   You grab a hand; hold it tight; Don’t let go, grip with all your might.   You stand alone, on the mountain top; Just waiting for, the world to stop. Stop you wonder, what I mean; Take a second, to think what’ve you seen.   A…

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Surreal California: Ghost Towns and Sunsets

Surreal California: Ghost Towns and Sunsets

“Golden Blue” (California, USA) Hi Friends! Hope everyone is staying safe and sane during these crazy times. 🙂 “Primitive Gold” (California, USA) Sunsets and ghost towns. I know. Very random pairing. There’s no theme here. haha Nope – it’s just photos that I took, which I happen to really like.  🙂 Or…maybe that’s the theme? Just find things you really like and enjoy them. Life’s fast. So, just…

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Utah's Treasure: Zion National Park

Utah’s Treasure: Zion National Park

“Empire of Stone” (Zion NP, USA)

Hi Friends! It’s been a long time (again.) The past few months have been intense, to say the least. 

Since stand-up comedy has taken a backseat (because the clubs are not open) and the world is becoming more insane by the day — I thought to myself, what can I do that’s constructive? Then it hit me – let’s study for 4 months. Great idea? Nope, but I did it…

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Summer in California: Mountains, Sea and Desert

Summer in California: Mountains, Sea and Desert

“The Blue and Green of Solitude”

Hi Friends! Hope everyone is hanging in there during these weird times. And when I say weird, I mean insane! haha

One silver lining of all the restrictions on indoor events – I’ve converted that inside time to outdoor exploration.

“Skyward Escape”

My family and I visited some amazing places over the last couple of months. All within a few hours’ drive of our home.…

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California in HyperColor: The Lens of Imagination (Part 2)

California in HyperColor: The Lens of Imagination (Part 2)

“Wild Valley” (California)

Hello Friends!

I trust everyone is doing okay in these wild days! 🙂

I’m not here to bombard you with more Coronavirus stuff.  Every news outlet and social media platform on the planet inundates us enough with all of that helpful and – many times – not so helpful info.

  “Nature’s Tower” (California)

So, instead of babbling about current events, I will just let my photos…

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An Inspirational Open Letter to My Future Teenage Son (on his 4th birthday)

*My little buddy, Flynn, turns 4 in a couple of weeks. So, to commemorate the occasion, I wrote this letter. My hope is simple – one day in the distant future, he will read these words and understand that my love for him was – and remains – boundless. *

Dear Flynn –

Gone are the days of watching PJ Masks. And building castles with your magnet tiles.

You’re a teenager now, which means that life…

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California in HyperColor: The Lens of Imagination (Part I)

California in HyperColor: The Lens of Imagination (Part I)

“Forever Sunset” (California)

Hello friends! This is my first post of 2020, so…Happy New Year!

Or – since it’s already the end of January – has the statute of limitations expired on wishing Happy New Year? Hmmmm. Things to ponder. haha 🙂 

I recently had a thought about why I like using so much color in my photos. It comes down to one word – imagination.

After I take a photo, I’m either…

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Arizona's Vast and Vivid Desert

“Ancient Skies” (Arizona, USA)

Hello Friends!

Hope everyone is doing excellent. 🙂

Life in Southern California has been pretty intense lately. In a span of two weeks, there were 2 massive wildfires within 10 miles of my home. From our house, we could see tons of smoke billowing into the otherwise blue skies. And, we caught a glimpse of some flames burning at the top of the surrounding mountains.

I…