Thoughts about nature and humanity, art and the wilderness experience

New Side Project + 2026 Nature Calendars Available to Pre-order
New Side Project + 2026 Nature Calendars Available to Pre-order
Last week I finished designing my wall calendars for next year, and those are now available for pre-order through my website. If you’re interested, there are two designs: my nature... Read more...
Summer Rain
Summer Rain
It’s raining this morning. A wonderfully peaceful time to sit quietly and write. I took the camera out a few days ago and made another ambient nature film here in... Read more...
Nogal
Nogal
In late April and early May, I spent three weeks on public land in Lincoln National Forest, between Nogal and Capitan, New Mexico. It was a glorious bit of peace... Read more...
Midwest Snowscape
Midwest Snowscape
Before leaving the Midwest to return to West Texas, I was able to take the camera out and create another ambient nature film. I think this is my favorite one... Read more...
Returning Home
Returning Home
Greetings from northwest Missouri, and happy 2025! I’ve only recently become aware of the fact that there is no way to turn off international paid subscriptions on Substack, and whether... Read more...
Six Months in a Van
Six Months in a Van
It’s been six months since the dogs and I moved into the van full-time, and I’ve not written here much. Thanks for sticking around.  I’ve spent a lot of time... Read more...
Even the Pros Struggle
Even the Pros Struggle
I subscribe to Thomas Heaton on YouTube. He’s one of the few nature photographers on the video platform who shows the reality of going out into challenging landscapes and coming... Read more...
Magic vs The Odds
Magic vs The Odds
I’m sitting at a small unfinished wooden desk in my studio—one of the last remaining pieces of furniture in a space filled with boxes—thinking about what I’ve gotten myself into.... Read more...
Ordinary Magic
Ordinary Magic
Happy new year, dear friends and readers. I’m writing on this fine new morning from my home studio in Lubbock after spending a full two weeks in Northwest Missouri, the... Read more...
When A Light Goes Out
When A Light Goes Out
A very dear friend has died. I had just gotten to know her these past two years or so, but her life and friendship have left an indelible mark on... Read more...
Patreon Announcement
Patreon Announcement
Finishing The Colorado Trail this season added fuel to a fire that’s been burning inside me for at least a decade, if not longer. Since stepping off trail, I’ve recommitted... Read more...
The Colorado Trail Finish: Part Three
The Colorado Trail Finish: Part Three
The finale to my three-part trip video series has been available on my YouTube channel for awhile now. Perhaps you’ve already watched it. I apologize for only now getting around... Read more...