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Four years ago, we opted for wildflowers over a massive lawn to help out the local pollinators and tackle a steep, muddy...
07/01/2026

Four years ago, we opted for wildflowers over a massive lawn to help out the local pollinators and tackle a steep, muddy hill. Best decision ever. 🌾✨
Turns out, the bees and butterflies aren’t the only ones who moved in. Lately, our summer evenings have been completely magical, flashing with hundreds of fireflies.
I knew I had to try and capture it, which meant learning a whole new brand of photography. Night one? A total miss. But after fixing a few mistakes, I set up the tripod in the driveway on night two and finally caught the magic. ✨📸

For the gearheads:
📸 Canon R5 m2 RF 24-70mm 2.8, RRS tripod
24mm, f/2.8, 20 sec, ISO 1600
1 shot taken at blue hour and 20 additional shots taken after dark.

Reflecting on a profound moment from 2023, when I had the privilege of photographing Andy Lewis () and his team on a hig...
06/16/2026

Reflecting on a profound moment from 2023, when I had the privilege of photographing Andy Lewis () and his team on a highline during the annular eclipse.
Andy wasn’t just an athlete; he was a pioneer who defined modern slacklining. From shattering world records to bringing the sport to the world stage at Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show, his impact was unmatched.
The adventure community has lost a true legend. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and everyone inspired by his fearless spirit.

Rainy Reflections in Sydney last night 🇦🇺 📸 Canon R5 M2 RF 24-70mm f/2.8 1/160 ISO 12800. Handheld
03/05/2026

Rainy Reflections in Sydney last night

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📸 Canon R5 M2 RF 24-70mm f/2.8 1/160 ISO 12800. Handheld

Kea are very curious, clever and cheeky alpine parrots. They are master problem solvers — including using tools to get w...
02/27/2026

Kea are very curious, clever and cheeky alpine parrots. They are master problem solvers — including using tools to get what they want. (Scientists have had to redesign rodent traps because the kea would use sticks to release the trap and steal the egg bait!)

The two kea in the video have made the Luxmore Hut area of the Kepler Track their territory. No shoes are allowed in the hut, but there is a mudroom inside with shelves for your boots. This of course protects them from the elements, but also from kea theft!

Since it was going to be a long day of alpine hiking I decided not to bring my large (and heavy) wildlife lens. Turns out I didn’t need it. The kea came right up to me and I was able to get some pretty surprising shots with my landscape lens.



📸 Canon R5 M2 RF 24-70mm 70mm f/5.6 1/1000s ISO 250

Moonrise over Half Dome
02/01/2026

Moonrise over Half Dome

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