Climbing in the Tuolumne Meadows area of Yosemite National Park is a magical experience. The domes and spires in this part of the High Sierra stretch as far as the eye can see and the crisp, clear alpine air at over 10,000 feet is a refreshing alternative to the often crowded Yosemite Valley. It was here that  John Muir spent his summers, and from these lofty summits he named it the Range of Light.

This image was taken on Matthes Crest, a popular route that traverses a spectacular knife-edged ridge and provides a unique alpine experience. My favorite climbing lens is the Nikkor 16mm, which has a wide field of view, provides maximum depth of field, and is very compact making it easy to climb with. Photographing climbs is always a challenge as vantage points are limited and safety always comes first. But great shots have a way of presenting themselves and capturing these images is often just a matter of living in the moment.

Happy Earth Day!

It was 40 years ago today that the green movement was conceived and since then it has become a driving force in today’s world economy and politics. We’ve come a long way from those early days when even the idea of recycling was a novelty to 2010 where fluorescent light bulbs are in vogue and whole countries like Iceland are run almost entirely on clean energy. One of the driving forces in my photography is to show the natural world at its best and to remind us all why we want to preserve it.

So get out and enjoy the day - take a walk or ride a bike, and breathe a little easier knowing we’re heading in the right direction.

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