These photos were taken high in the equatorial tropics - as a summer sunlight study.  The sun's sky is in contrast - between the rooftop of Haleakala on Maui and that at sea level.  Both sunrises and sunsets are depicted - Can you spy any skylight differences to tell sunrise from sunset?

The eyes have it.  The beautiful colors that we carry around with us wherever we go are actually a summation of hues, tones, shades, saturation, contrast and context (what our bodies are currently producing that captures the light).  

I think the depths of the eyes are exciting micro-color studies. When you factor in light, thought, perception, focus, and facial emotion, the eyes take on a new character.  The eye is the furthest extension of the brain beyond the body, yet reveal a window to the soul.

From a simple "eye color" comes the complete reminder of the wonder and complexity of our own humanity.

I love photographing the beauty and splendid light of the beach. These shots are from beaches around the world, with all their magnificence, distinctive character and color.  However, when in attendance, we are reminded of their elegant simplicity - sand, surf, clouds, sky and sun.  From these simple rule sets, complexity.

I love flowers.  Nature's grandeur and splendid brilliance come with every flower we see. A reminder of Mother Nature’s spledor represented for us to enjoy if we are attuned.  To think they are a form of actual life - we can appreciate botanicals as they are the yin to our yang.  It even works technically as well -  we provide plant food (CO2), and in return flowers provide breath of life (O2). So let’s just breathe and celebrate the amazement of God’s creation.

The exchange of flowerful emotion makes us appreciate our own humanity through the wonder of color.  Our most uniquely celebrated human events; birthdays, weddings, funerals - all have a floral component - and we all know 'why'!  Flowers have the unique ability to affect our mood and cheer us up every day (of everyday-life).

I spent a good portion of my life in the tropical areas of the world. Hawaii being one of the great spots I've lived in for nearly 5 years.  The character of the Pacific, the Carribbean, Mexico, and even Florida makes it photo-worthy.  I am attracted to interesting color palettes and light.  These pictures are reflective of the unique variation of color, saturation and interaction - of the natural tropical world with that which is man-made in those areas.

Simply amazing Monoliths from Yosemite National Park. Half Dome is featured throughout the Summer of 2017 while I worked at Google-X.

We spend most of our days walking in the light of the land.  The colors revealed in landscapes are vast.  I aim to capture the constrasts, shadows, features and breadth of color through landscapes, as varied as I can find them.

A recent addition to my favorite photo topics is the everyday colors of life along the journeyways of in-between.  We spend a lot of time "in-between" here and there, and the power of light, space and color can influence us prior to our destination if we take the time to pay attention with respect.

I spent quite a bit of time at sea in the Navy, where the sea becomes an afterthought and an assumption. After 3 years on my at-sea counter, I mostly forgot about the beauty of the sea. Unfortunately, only a few scenes were ever captured from my days in the Navy, including this one spectacular sunset at the tail end of my last cruise in 2007, whilst coming home from Australia in the Pacific Ocean.  

     There are many overwhelming and underwhelming things I've seen at sea, most of which were never photographed, from flying fish to waterspouts.  This photojournal category will always be a search for anything that compares. I've witnessed tumultuous seas from the bridge of a destroyer as its bow was plunged under the shear face of a 25' wave in rough seas. I've also viewed the un-nerving solitude of a "dead-pond" in the deepest part of the Atlantic ocean - as if any pebble would create concentric rings for miles. The seas are a funny place, and we humans are simple drawn to them.  After all, aren't we 75% liquid?

Lakes were my life growing up - from remote wilderness vacations in Maine, to fishing on Lake Hopatcong in NJ, to swimming at Boy Scout camp in the approaches to the Catskills - my love of lakes is deep.  

The colors near lakes are nuanced with echoes of gentle retreat as the light falls softly.  These little pockets of peace are unknown elsewhere in the universe.  Perhaps that's what draws people to lakes - the "away" part of a "getaway"!

I love to fly fish.  I love the headwaters of streams for their pristine tranquility.  Is it hope that travels downstream from the top?

A never ending sense of joy and energy.  I love my kids.  They are so much fun to photograph.  I love catching them in "moments" that reflect the simplicity, innocence and outlandishness of youth.

Natures majesty.  Animals make life interesting.  Their colors are amazing.  I love animals because they are mysterious, complex and reflect a specialization for survival.  I just branched out on this safari category.

My cats Simba and Nala are brother and sister rescues from the wild. While Nala is skittish and shy, Simba has grown into a confident house predator!  For example, Simba is not afraid of Rocky, my big mountain dog, while Nala is chased by Rocky like Tom Cat is chased by Spike in the iconic Tom and Jerry series.

Have you ever heard the saying "Dogs have owners but Cats have Staffs?"  This is true in our house too, however I like working for my bosses.

"Dogs" are a sweet photo-subject, and in particular, my dogs, which I love as much as life itself. Aspen is my calm English-creme Golden Retriever. Rocky is my magnanimous Bernese Mountain Dog.  Kona-Ko-Kula was my first Golden - a pure water dog. 

I started this as a character study with pictures of people.  It was started in Hawaii, however it is the newest category representing the most challenging shots yet. I am still experimenting trying to find a voice in color, light and consequence.

No rhyme or reason, just fun.

I love colorful foods.  I grew up enjoying candy in almost any form.  I also love fish.  Figured I'd start with my favorites even though they are horribly incompatible!

Those magical two hours when the sun performs miracles with light…