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Welcome to my SmugMug page!

Herein you will find insight into my interests and even who I am through photography. Two of my common themes are motorcycling and nature and many galleries share both, as the line between the two has become almost non-existent for me. I'm really not sure which I enjoy more, riding there or being there, but both are a part of me and what used to be an escape from real life has turned into a reality of it's own, with everyday responsibilities just being a distraction from what really matters to me. I've tried to capture these feelings in the following galleries.

Every photo tells a story and is in some way special to me. Many of these are linked to Ride Reports in moto forums or other enthusiast websites such as the firearm photos etc, where the picture is used to enhance a story, or to share a moment with friends. In trying to capture these moments I've been slowly getting sucked in to photography as a hobby in itself and not just a tool to to enhance and share my other experiences. This is reflected in many of my older galleries, as the photos are often from disposable cameras, or even scanned photos from disposable cameras, and the lack of artistic skill is often apparent . In other words these aren't showcase photos (or even close), but important memories that everyone is welcome to share. If you've arrived at this page to view photos that are more pleasing and tell stories on their own check out the featured galleries first, as I've picked some of my favorites for those and hope you enjoy them.

Thanks for stopping by.

Featured Galleries

Moto Photos : This is the gallery that should make you want to ride! Some of my best motorcycle pics from an artistic standpoint. If you're a rider and are more interested in riding pics and don't care about things like exposure and light, but want to see twisty roads and dusty trails, my other galleries are full of them.

Moto Photos

This is the gallery that should make you want to ride! Some of my best ...

Updated: Oct 24, 2009 6:10am PST

Artsy Nature Photos : Just like the name says, these are some of my favorite nature photos. From landscapes to flowers to animals and even the little critters.

Artsy Nature Photos

Just like the name says, these are some of my favorite nature photos. ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2009 7:08am PST

Contest/Theme Photos : These are photos that were taken specifically for topical challenges/contests.

Contest/Theme Photos

These are photos that were taken specifically for topical challenges/c ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 8:04am PST

Galleries

Sierra Wanderings : More scenes that I've found memorable from my Sierra rides that don't fit in a specific galley. The only common theme here is the photographs are from the Sierras, I was there, and I had a camera.

Sierra Wanderings

More scenes that I've found memorable from my Sierra rides that don't ...

Updated: Nov 20, 2009 3:11pm PST

Sonora Pass : Sonora Pass is possibly my favorite place in the whole world. And it's right in my backyard, just a short ride away But this gallery isn't about motorcycles, it's about a road. A road that's old but always has something new. Breathtaking scenery that's always changing but stays the same. It can be an adventure or a relaxing afternoon, but don't make plans for either as the road is as wild as the country it travels through. It's this unpredictability that constantly draws me back time and again to experience new things. Many have traveled this highway but missed the experience by planning a route from a map to where the highway ends, yet they miss the countless destinations in between. Others are on a schedule. You'll never understand this sort of country without taking the time to become a part of it. To sit quiet and listen as the sound of a nearby river comforts you until your thoughts are on the only things that really matter. To feel the adrenaline rush of a more primal nature as a thunderclap shakes your body, the temperature drops to freezing and you have to fight the wind blown hail stinging you in the face just to stay warm. To overcome fears and challenge yourself, physically and mentally. To enjoy the freedom of not always having to be comfortable. The pioneers of this road understood these things, they had no choice. All of these photos are from the highway, or a short hike away, usually just a few minutes. I've arranged the photos by approximate location from west to east, and will add more as I take them. There is so much to explore and this is just a small sample of what is out there to experience. These photos are best viewed in X-Large.

Sonora Pass

Sonora Pass is possibly my favorite place in the whole world. And it's ...

Updated: Nov 07, 2009 7:16am PST

Random Rides on the Strom :

Random Rides on the Strom

Updated: Nov 18, 2009 7:23am PST

Leviathan Ride : Riding around the Leviathan Mine, and surrounding area of Monitor Pass. The Full Ride Report can be found here http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466830

Leviathan Ride

Riding around the Leviathan Mine, and surrounding area of Monitor Pass ...

Updated: May 21, 2009 11:30am PST

Closer to Civilization : While I spend most of my time with a camera in remote places trying to bring a little bit of nature home with me, I can't be out there all the time. As I try to learn more about photography I've been finding myself practicing closer to home, at first just because it was convenient, but I now am enjoying trying to find unique views of some very familiar scenes. These are some of my favorites.

Closer to Civilization

While I spend most of my time with a camera in remote places trying to ...

Updated: Nov 21, 2009 5:09am PST

My ride to Lago (Mono Lake) : Looking for the town of Lago , the location used for the Eastwood movie High Plains Drifter, set on the shores of Mono Lake. You can read the full Ride Report here http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=468997 Mono lake is east of Yosemite where the Sierras meets the desert, and is home of the Tufa Towers, one of the most photographed subjects in the area. So here's my take.

My ride to Lago (Mono Lake)

Looking for the town of Lago , the location used for the Eastwood movi ...

Updated: Sep 13, 2009 4:33pm PST

Squaw Ridge Adventure : Another day in the life of exploring the Sierras. If you care to read the story with the pictures click the link for the full Ride Report. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2041477

Squaw Ridge Adventure

Another day in the life of exploring the Sierras. If you care to read ...

Updated: Sep 21, 2009 6:30am PST

BMW F800GS :

BMW F800GS

Updated: Sep 28, 2009 9:13am PST

Strawberry Pass Rocks! : Strawberry Pass is a jeep trail just west of Tahoe that connects Hwy 50 to Hwy 88. My experience on the trail can be found here http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162542

Strawberry Pass Rocks!

Strawberry Pass is a jeep trail just west of Tahoe that connects Hwy 5 ...

Updated: Sep 21, 2009 2:03pm PST

Fast photos : Most of these are scanned from prints that I bought from a pro, back in my Glory Daze of racing ;) I've added some snapshots from around the pits as well as a few from some Hare Scramble off road races.

Fast photos

Most of these are scanned from prints that I bought from a pro, back i ...

Updated: Oct 27, 2009 11:07am PST

Diecast Bike Models : Just another hobby. I'm trying to collect a die cast replica for every bike I've owned. I'm getting close.

Diecast Bike Models

Just another hobby. I'm trying to collect a die cast replica for every ...

Updated: Oct 24, 2009 7:13am PST

Guns and related toys :

Guns and related toys

Updated: Sep 29, 2009 8:02am PST

Devils Postpile :

Devils Postpile

Updated: Oct 01, 2009 5:38am PST

(some of) My past bikes :

(some of) My past bikes

Updated: Dec 16, 2005 12:05pm PST

Harley Daze :

Harley Daze

Updated: Dec 16, 2005 9:18am PST

Aermacchi Madness :

Aermacchi Madness

Updated: Apr 09, 2006 5:02pm PST

My Videos :

My Videos

Updated: May 27, 2009 10:25am PST

Junction loop :

Junction loop

Updated: Sep 14, 2009 9:22am PST

KLR Memories : The KLR was the bike that introduced me to Adventure Riding, the idea that dirt was for exploring instead of just racing on. I really wish that I had taken more pictures back then as this is only a sample of the trouble that bike led to! Many of these pics were taken with my first digital camera, a 1.3 megapixel, so you've been warned if you try to view these at larger sizes......

KLR Memories

The KLR was the bike that introduced me to Adventure Riding, the idea ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2009 5:40am PST

Death Valley : Back before I carried digital , these are all from a cardboard camera

Death Valley

Back before I carried digital , these are all from a cardboard camer ...

Updated: Dec 14, 2004 9:51pm PST

Velocette rally :

Velocette rally

Updated: Jul 31, 2005 3:35pm PST

Contest/Theme Photos : These are photos that were taken specifically for topical challenges/contests.

Contest/Theme Photos

These are photos that were taken specifically for topical challenges/c ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 8:04am PST

Moto Photos : This is the gallery that should make you want to ride! Some of my best motorcycle pics from an artistic standpoint. If you're a rider and are more interested in riding pics and don't care about things like exposure and light, but want to see twisty roads and dusty trails, my other galleries are full of them.

Moto Photos

This is the gallery that should make you want to ride! Some of my best ...

Updated: Oct 24, 2009 6:10am PST

Artsy Nature Photos : Just like the name says, these are some of my favorite nature photos. From landscapes to flowers to animals and even the little critters.

Artsy Nature Photos

Just like the name says, these are some of my favorite nature photos. ...

Updated: Nov 29, 2009 7:08am PST

Pictures of me Naked :

Pictures of me Naked

Updated: Oct 20, 2009 9:44am PST