On our 2018 trip to the Pacific Northwest we spent a night in Forks, Washington just outside Olympic National Park. I had read about this place called the "Tree of Life." My better half, with her endless supply of patience, allowed 3 different trips to this spot over the course of 12 hours until the light was just right. This shot of the sun breaking through this amazing tree is a capture I will always be proud of. This tree is a wonderful reminder to me of perseverance through whatever terrain we may encounter.

I love to travel and find new scenes to shoot. This image though was shot right outside the place I lived in Massachusetts. I was driving home from work and this sunset grabbed my attention. I quickly drove home and rushed back with my camera just in time to catch the sun highlighting the base of the tree. There is something about a dead tree and the intricacy of being able to see all the branching complexity that I have always loved.

This is another shot from the Northwest. We arrived at Rialto Beach as the sun rose and spilled amazingly fragmented light rays through the forest that bordered the beach. I will never forget the rush of excitement as I shot this scene from every possible angle while the light was this brilliant.