Outside of photography, I have many interests to include hiking, backpacking, fishing, and trekking across America's National Parks, Monuments, and National Forests. Hanging out in nature's cathedrals, be it hiking, backpacking, doing landscape photography, or something else entirely, is an experience second to none.

Just recently (June 2011) I relocated from Southern California to the northwest (PDX area) .

My equipment includes:

Canon 5D mark II

Canon 40D

EF17-40mm f/4L

EF24-70mm 2.8 L

EF 70-300L

Tokina DX II 12-24mm 3.5

EFCanon 70-300mm 5.6 IS USM

Induro C213 ( Carbon 8X) Tripod

Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head

Singh Ray 3 stop ND Reverse Grad

Lee .3, .6, .9 ND Grad (Soft)

Lee ND 4x4's

B+W 1.8 ND - 6 stops

Hitech ND Grads (Cokin P mount) (Hard and Soft)

Thanks to all those that have commented on my photos and especially to those people who have given me honest feedback. You have made me a better photographer. Also, thanks to so many for sharing their beautiful images with me and allowing me to learn from your accomplishments.

RIch