I was camping out on one of the lower peaks (about 8500 feet) in the Andes Mountains. It was a wet and somewhat tropical area and had a light rain most of the night. As daylight started making itself known, the remaining rain clouds started dissipating and swirling about the neighboring peaks. Once again, I grabbed my camera gear and prepared for a moody shot. The sunlight was peaking out here and there, clouds blowing by and changing each second, I just had to wait for everything to come into balance and squeeze the shutter's release cable. The dark neighboring mountain peak intertwined with scattering clouds created a mysterious and suspenseful image, expressing the drama in the air this morning.

south-eastern Utah

these large birds appear to have infinite patience as they stand motionless for hours waiting for their meal to swim by.

a secluded little waterfall along the road to Hana in Maui

southern Maui along the road to Hana

along coast of Lake Michigan

resident of Indiana wetlands

Indiana wetlands