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St Lucia · June 3, 2023
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ICONS OF THE WORLD
There are places we recognize long before we ever see them in person. This collection explores those moments when familiar images suddenly become real
Paris, France · 2026
WHERE STONE MEETS LIGHT
NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL· PARIS, FRANCE · 2026
Notre-Dame has been photographed from nearly every direction, but I wanted to see it a little differently. Standing close to the cathedral, I pointed my camera upward, letting the towering facade fill the frame.
The sun was hidden just beyond the top, softening the ancient stone with an unexpected glow. From this angle, the familiar landmark seemed to rise endlessly into the Paris sky.
Sometimes a different perspective is all it takes to see something familiar for the first time.
ABOVE ROME
VATICAN CITY · 2018
There are certain sights that need no introduction. Rising above the trees, the dome of St. Peter’s commands the skyline.
What caught my eye was the contrast - the greenery in the foreground, the brilliant blue Roman sky, and then this centuries-old masterpiece towering above it all.
In a city where history appears around every corner, sometimes all you have to do is look up.
Cable Car
San Francisco, California · 2015
As I rounded the corner toward Union Square, this scene immediately caught my attention. A single cable car made its way through the bustle of downtown San Francisco, following the remarkable uniform lines of the tracks stretching down the street.
What struck me was how much of the city seemed to come together in one view - the cable car, the traffic, the steep street and the surrounding architecture. Even the San Francisco Welcome Center on the right became part of the composition, adding another unmistakable piece of the city to the frame.
Cross & Pyramid
San Francisco, California · 2015
Just outside of Chinatown, I happened to look up and was immediately struck by what I saw. Against the San Francisco sky stood two dramatically different shapes - a cross in the foreground and the Transamerica Pyramid rising behind it.
What caught my attention was the contrast between them. One rooted in the surrounding neighborhood; the other soaring above the city as one of San Francisco’s most recognizable landmarks.
It was one of those unexpected compositions you don’t go looking for. You simply notice it - and reach for the camera.
City Hall
San Francisco, California · 2015
On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, establishing marriage equality across the United States.
Walking through the neighborhood that evening, I was immediately drawn to something extraordinary. City Hall is impressive on any night, but bathed in those brilliant colors, it had become something more —a familiar landmark transformed into a symbol of celebration, equality and change.
It was one of those rare moments when a photograph becomes more than an image of a place. I knew I was witnessing a piece of history, and it was a scene I knew I had to capture.
Golden Gate Bridge to Marin County
San Francisco, California (Marina District) · 2015
Looking west toward Marin County, the Golden Gate takes on a quieter presence as the last light of the day settles over the bay. In the foreground, remnants of World War II coastal defenses are a reminder that this beautiful entrance to San Francisco was once guarded against the possibility of attack.
I was drawn to the contrast - the warm light of sunset, the familiar silhouette of the bridge, and the weathered military structures still watching over the Golden Gate decades after their purpose had faded away.
St Mark’s square
venice, italy · 2007
Venice had always been one of those places I imagined long before I ever saw it. Arriving for the first time was a true bucket-list moment - and almost an assault on the senses. The sound of the crowds, the movement of the water, the smell of the lagoon, the warmth of the sun, and the centuries of history seemed to surround me all at once.
Standing in St. Mark’s Square, I remember trying to take it all in. There was literally a choir singing Handel’s Messiah! It was one of those rare moments when a place from the photograph became real.
The bridge of sighs
venice, italy · 2007
The Bridge of Sighs, or Ponte dei Sospiri, connected the Doge’s Palace to the prison across the canal. Legend holds that prisoners crossing the bridge would look through its small windows and sigh at their final glimpse of Venice before facing imprisonment.
The romantic image was immortalized by Lord Byron in the early 19th century, who imagined those sighs as a farewell to freedom. Whether legend or reality, the story gives this small enclosed bridge an emotional weight far greater than its size - and makes it one of Venice’s most unforgettable landmarks.
Seeing the Bridge of Sighs was another of those moments when Venice lived up to everything I had imagined. Knowing the story behind it made me stop a little longer - not just to photograph an iconic bridge, but to appreciate the centuries of human stories contained within it.
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco, California ・ 2012
There is something profoundly humbling about seeing an icon for the very first time. In 2012, shortly after moving to San Francisco, I stood before the Golden Gate Bridge — not as a landmark I’d seen in countless photographs, but as something real. Its scale, elegance and quiet presence exceeded every expectation. This image reminds me that some places are so extraordinary they can’t truly be appreciated until you’re standing in front of them
The wild world of wildlife
Wildlife rarely poses for the camera. It moves on its own time, follows its own instincts, and usually gives little thought to the person behind the lens.
That unpredictability is part of what makes photographing animals so rewarding. Sometimes it requires patience, and other times, simply luck.
The Wild World is a collection of those encounters - some planned, some completely unexpected, each capturing a brief moment when our worlds crossed.
Sitka, Alaska · 2017
A MOMENT OF STILLNESS
COSTA RICA · PAPAGAYO PENINSULA · 2024
Walking along a beach in Costa Rica, I came across an egret standing quietly against a backdrop of tangled roots and dark foliage,
Its brilliant white feathers seemed almost luminous against the shadows, while its graceful posture gave the scene an unexpected sense of elegance.
Surrounded by the untamed beauty of the beach, it was a reminder that nature has its own quiet way of commanding attention.
A MOMENT OF PERFECT SYNCHRONY
CURACAO · 2018
Off the coast of Curacao, we ventured out by boat for the extraordinary experience of snorkeling among wild dolphins in their natural environment.
Surrounded by the beauty of the Caribbean, we were already witnessing something remarkable. But one of the most unforgettable moments happened above the water.
Two dolphins suddenly launched themselves into the air, almost perfectly synchronized, their bodies suspended for a fleeting instant against the rugged coastline.
It was a breathtaking reminder that nature doesn’t follow a script. Sometimes, the most remarkable moments are the ones you could never plan.
NewI saw this guy the moment I walked up to the tank. Positioned perfectly in front of me, he seemed less like a passing encounter and more like someone who had been waiting for my arrival.
For one brief moment, with only the glass between us, we simply looked at one another — two curious strangers meeting face to face.
face to face with a beluga whale
georgia aquarium · Atlanta, georgia · 2026
A conversation at sea
Juneau, alaska · 2017
Floating in the cold waters of Alaska, these two sea otters seemed to be completely absorbed in their own little world. One quietly taking it all in, the other appearing to have quite a bit to say
Wildlife photography often comes down to patience and timing, but every once in a while, an expression turns a photograph into a story. This was one of those moments - a brief glimpse of personality, captured between the waves.
There were whales all around us that day in Alaska, surfacing just long enough to remind me how difficult they are to photograph. Time after time, I raised my camera only to be a second too late.
So I kept watching, waiting and hoping for that “National Geographic” shot.
Then, finally, everything came together. At just the right moment, a whale broke the surface and prepared to dive and I got the shot I’d been waiting so patiently for.
Sometimes photography is simply a matter of being ready - and having the patience to wait for the moment to find you.
WORTH THE WAIT
ALASKA · 2017
BEING WATCHED
SITKA, ALASKA · 2017
Just off a trail outside of Sitka, Alaska, I happened upon this little fellow quietly watching from the woods. I’m not sure how long he had been there - or which one of us noticed the other first.
But sometimes, when you get that feeling you’re being watched - you are.
where the land leads
Sometimes the most memorable places aren’t defined by monuments or famous landmarks, but simply by the view in front of us.
A coastline disappearing into the distance, mountains rising from the horizon, or a landscape transformed by the changing light can make us stop and look a little longer
Where the Land Leads is a collection of those moments—places that caught my eye, made me pause, and reminded me that sometimes the journey itself provides the most unforgettable view.
Piedmont Park · Atlanta, GA · 2018
WHEN THE SKY CAUGHT FIRE
ATLANTA · 2026
Sometimes the most extraordinary sights appear in the most ordinary places.
Stepping outside my home in Atlanta, I was greeted by a sky ablaze with brilliant shades of crimson, orange, and gold. The familiar silhouettes of neighborhood trees stood quietly against a sunset that seemed almost too dramatic to be real.
No distant destination. No carefully planned photographic adventure. Just an unexpected reminder that sometimes beauty is waiting right outside our own front door
THE BRIDGE THAT VANISHED
SAN FRANCISCO BAY · 2018
Somewhere in the fog, an icon was hiding.
As our boat made its way across San Francisco Bay, a thick blanket of fog had nearly swallowed the Golden Gate Bridge. Its towering structure faded into the mist, leaving only ghostly outlines and a faint trace of its familiar red-orange color.
There was something almost Hitchcockian about the scene. The boundary between water and sky seemed to disappear, and one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks had taken on an eerie, mysterious beauty.
The fog hadn’t simply obscured the bridge, It had transformed it.
ADRIFT IN A DREAM
ARUBA · 2019
Walking along a beach in Aruba at sunset, I watched the brilliant colors of the sky slowly melt into the Caribbean Sea. A lone sailboat drifted through the fading light, its silhouette nearly disappearing into the horizon.
For a fleeting moment, the scene seemed less like reality and more like a watercolor painting - soft, dreamlike, and beautifully unfinished.
WHEN THE EVENING EXHALES
NEVIS, CARIBBEAN · 2016
Dinner was over, and I was heading out to a leisurely walk along the beach when this quiet scene caught my eye.
An empty table, three lanterns casting their warm glow, and the Caribbean stretching peacefully toward the horizon.
There was nothing remarkable happening, No grand spectacle, no dramatic sunset. Just the gentle stillness of an island evening.
Sometimes the most beautiful moments are the ones that ask nothing of us but to slow down and enjoy them
A VIEW WORTH LINGERING OVER
PORTOFINO, ITALY · 2018
A glass of wine, the waters of Portofino, and nowhere else I needed to be. Looking across the bay, the lighthouse appeared almost tucked into the hillside, standing quietly above the rocks.
Sometimes the best photographs aren’t the ones you go looking for. They’re the ones that appear when you simply take the time to look.
HUMBLED
GLACIER BAY national park, ALASKA · 2017
There are landscapes that are beautiful, and then there are landscapes that take your breath away.
Watching the boat cross Glacier Bay beneath these immense mountains, I was struck by the scale of everything around it. What seemed substantial on the water became almost insignificant against peaks carved by ice and time.
In a place this vast, you’re reminded just how small a part of the world you really are.
THROUGH MONET’S EYES
ÈTRETAT, FRANCE · 2026
More than a century ago, Claude Monet stood along this same stretch of Normandy coast, captivated by these cliffs, the sea, and the constantly changing light. Standing here, it was easy to understand why he returned to Etretat again and again. The great arch and solitary needle were no longer shapes in a painting - they were suddenly there in front of me.
For that single moment, I wasn’t just looking at the landscape; I was seeing what Monet saw.
A TASTE OF THE SEINE
LES ANDELYS, FRANCE · 2026
Some places are remembered as much for how they felt as for how they looked. A beautiful day along the Seine, French pastries along the way, and views that seemed to appear around every corner.
From above Les Andelys, the village, the church, and the river came together in one perfect glimpse of the French countryside.
This was France exactly as I had imagined it
THE POND BEHIND THE PAINTINGS
MONET’S POND · GIVERNY, FRANCE · 2026
Standing beside Monet’s pond felt almost surreal. I had seen these lilies and reflections in his paintings so many times; now I was looking at the place where he created some of his most famous work. The scene felt familiar, yet completely new. In this moment, I could understand why he kept returning to it.
ELECTRIC HORIZON
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA · 2023
From my hotel room high above New Orleans, I watched the storm gather over the city and waited - camera ready - for what seemed like eternity.
Lightning never arrives on cue. Then, in a fraction of a second, the clouds opened and brilliant branches of electricity stretched toward the horizon. The wait was long. The moment fleeting. The photograph - unbelievable.
VAJDAHUNYAD CASTLE
BUDaPEST · 2024
There are moments when a place seems almost too perfect to be real. Walking through Budapest, I came upon Vajadahunyad Castle reflected in the still water, its towers rising above the trees. Then, as if on cue, a striped balloon drifted into the blue sky
For a moment, it felt less like Budapest and more like a scene from a fairy tale - one of those unexpected compositions that lasts only long enough for you to notice it.
WORTH THE STOP
DAPHNE, ALABAMA · 2023
Driving past Daphne on my way to Mobile, I caught a glimpse of the sun dropping toward Mobile Bay. There was no plan to stop - just the unmistakable feeling that I needed to.
Minutes later, the gathered pilings stood in silhouette as the last blaze of daylight touched the horizon. Sometimes the road leads you to a destination. Other times, it asks you to pause long enough to see what you might have passed by.
BENEATH THE SURFACE
JUNEAU, ALASKA · 2017
Alaska has no shortage of spectacular views, but sometimes it’s the unexpected details that make you stop.
Glancing beneath an ordinary dock, I was struck by the repetition of the pilings, the rough texture left by the water, and that surprising wash of green water below. There was no grand landscape and no particular moment I was waiting to capture. It just looked kinda cool.
And sometimes, that’s reason enough to take the picture.
Walking into the wind
Malibu, california · 2014
Malibu usually brings to mind sunshine, blue skies and crowded beaches. But on this unusually blustery day, it felt like an entirely different place. `
The beach was nearly deserted, the horizon softened by the weather, when a solitary figure appeared below - walking into the wind with seemingly nowhere to be.
It was one of those quiet scenes that lasted only a moment. The vastness of the beach, the restless Pacific and one person moving through it make Malibu feel incredibly remote.
Sometimes a stranger passing through the frame is all it takes to turn a landscape into a story.
Walking through the Monastery of Filerimos on Rhodes, history seemed to be everywhere - in the weathered stone, the religious images and the quiet passageways that have stood for centuries.
What struck me most was how naturally the present moved through the past. People simply walked beneath the ancient arches and alongside walls that had witnessed generations come and go.
Sometimes history isn’t something you stand back and look at. You sometimes find yourself walking right through it.
STROLLING THROUGH HISTORY
FILERIMOS MONASTERY · RHODES, GREECE · 2007
A Splash OF YELLOW
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA · 2017
Sometimes a photograph doesn’t need to be complicated.
Near Ketchikan, Alaska, I caught this floatplane descending toward the water, a tiny splash of brilliant yellow against an endless wall of green. What caught my eye wasn’t simply the plane, but the contrast - the vivid color of the aircraft surrounded by thousands of trees.
A few moments later, it would touch down on the water and the scene would be gone. But for an instant, everything lined up perfectly.
Black & white
Color often tells us what to notice. Take it away, and we begin to see differently.
Light and shadow become more pronounced. Shapes, textures, expressions and small details that might otherwise go unnoticed suddenly move to the foreground.
Black & White is a collection of images where removing color revealed something more - a mood, a contrast, or a story that felt better told in shades of gray
Rouen, France · 2026
THE SILENT WATCH
PHARE dE SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT / LINGURIAN SEA CETACEAN SANCTUARY NICE, FRANCE · 2018
Standing on a bridge overlooking an inlet near Nice, France, I watched a small boat make its way across the quiet Mediterranean waters. Beyond it, the historic lighthouse stood against the sky, keeping its silent watch over the rugged coastline.
There was something timeless about the scene. The dark silhouette of the rocks, the solitary lighthouse, and the boat leaving its gentle wake seemed to belong to another era.
For a brief moment, the passing boat brought movement to a landscape that felt as though it had stood still for generations.
INSIDE TIME
PARIS · 7TH ARR · 2026
Dwarfed by the enormous sweep of iron, glass, and Roman numerals, a solitary figure stood at the edge of Paris. Beyond the clock, the city continued moving — but inside, for one extraordinary moment, time belonged entirely to her.
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AFTER THE MUSIC STOPS
NEW ORLEANS · FRENCH QUARTER · 2023
New Orleans is a city known for noise, color and crowds. But late at night, the French Quarter can reveal an entirely different personality.
Walking back to my hotel after a late dinner, I turned onto this nearly deserted street and stopped. The harsh light, deep shadows and empty sidewalk seemed a world away from the energy just a few blocks behind me.
Sometimes a city says the most when it goes quiet.
moonrise
joshua tree national monument · 2011
Joshua Tree is a landscape shaped by extremes - massive boulders, desert scrub, and seemingly endless sky. As the light began to fade, the moon appeared just above the rocks, small against the enormous landscape.
It was one of those quiet moments that could easily have gone unnoticed, but framed between stone and sky, the moon seemed to become part of the landscape itself - a fleeting detail that transformed the entire scene.
timeless chicago
2024
Sometimes a photograph isn’t planned - it simply appears. Glancing out the window, I suddenly saw Chicago laid out below me: the sweep of the shoreline, the endless grid of streets and the skyline rising in the distance. It was one of those scenes you recognize in an instant, knowing you have only a moment to capture it.
In black & white, the view takes on an almost timeless quality, reminding me of an aerial photograph from another era - perhaps the 1940s. I half expect I should be making the journey wearing a fedora.
DINNER AND A SHOW
NAKATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT · ATLANTA, GEORGIA · 2023
At a Japanese teppanyaki table, dinner is only part of the experience. The grill becomes a stage, and the chef is both cook and performer.
At the height of dinner, the chef moves at lightning speed —chopping, turning and grilling as the meal comes together for the spectators. Somehow in the middle of all that motion, the camera caught what the eye could barely follow: a fleeting moment where dinner really does become the show.
For me, this photograph captures more than the meal its self. It brings back the energy of sitting at the grill, watching the chef work, and feeling as though you had a front row seat to something both delicious and unforgettable.
before the first turn
High roller · las vegas, nevada · 2013
While climbing a staircase in my Las Vegas hotel, I glanced out of a window and stopped. There, rising against the dramatic sky, was the High Roller still under construction.
The starkness of the unfinished structure, its sweeping lines and exposed framework against the clouds, seemed made for black and white. It was one of those photographs that wasn’t planned or searched for - it just happened.
A spur-of-the-moment glance became a chance to capture a Las Vegas landmark before it ever made its first turn.
BETWEEN THE LINES
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS · 2026
Chicago has always seemed like a city drawn as much as it was built. Straight lines rise on one side, curves stack upon one another while the river quietly finds its way between them.
From above, the familiar becomes almost abstract - a collection of shapes, shadows and patterns that seemed made for black and white.
life on the street
Step away from the landmarks and a different side of your destination begins to emerge.
It’s in the people passing by, the neighborhood cafe, a crowded market, an unexpected expression, or simply the rhythm of everyday life. These are the moments that aren’t posed or planned - they’re simply noticed.
Life on the Street is a collection of those moments: glimpses of people and places going about their day, captured when something made me stop, look and raise the camera
E’tretat, France · 2026
ONLY IN SAN FRANCISCO
MISSION DISTRICT · 2017
San Francisco has always embraced the unconventional, and an evening at the Victoria Theatre was a perfect reminder of why.
We had come to see a musical parody of The Silence of the Lambs - hardly your typical night at the theater. Beneath the warm glow f the vintage marquee, a crowed gathered for an evening that promised to be anything but ordinary.
It was one of those wonderfully unecpeted experiences that captures the spirit of the Bay Area - a place where creativity, humor and a little irreverence are always part of the show.
THE ART OF GETTING LOST
MAJORCA, SPAIN · 2019
Some of the best travel experiences happen when you forget about the destination.
Wandering through the narrow streets of Majorca, we drifted from shop to shop, surrounded by colorful shutters, weathered balconies, and the everyday rhythm of life. There was no itinerary to follow, no particular place we needed to be - just the simple pleasure of discovering whatever waited around the next corner.
Sometimes, getting lost is the best way to find exactly where you want to be.
HOLIDAY NOIR
FRENCH QUARTER, NEW ORLEANS · 2024
The French Quarter was dressed for Christmas, but this corner felt like a scene from another era. Beneath the glowing hotel sign, shadows, strangers and holiday lights came together with just enough mystery to feel like a frame from an old noir film
New Orleans - even Christmas comes with a little intrigue.
waiting in the light
new orleans, louisiana · 2024
Just three blocks from the lights and noise of Bourbon Street, New Orleans felt like a different city
Late at night, I came across this quiet corner - a lone bicycle beneath a streetlamp, surrounded by shadow.The crowds and music were only minutes away, but here, for a moment, the city seemed lost in its own thoughts.
What caught my attention wasn’t simply the beauty of the Mediterranean, but the people working it.
Scattered among the boats and floats, local fishermen went about a way of life that has connected Naples to the sea for generations. Watching them go about their tasks, I realized I was seeing more than a picturesque coastal scene.
I was watching a tradition still very much alive.
THE SEA IS THEIR STREET
NAPLES, ITALY · 2018
the city revealed
chicago · Millennium Park · 2026
Walking along Michigan Avenue on a beautiful summer day, I caught this unexpected view of the Bean through the trees.
Framed by branches and an old streetlamp, it seemed less like a famous landmark and more like something waiting to be discovered.
In its curved reflection, the Chicago skyline rises above the gathering crowd, capturing both the city and the people who bring it to life.
I was exploring the city with my camera in hand when this scene stopped me in my tracks. Like so many visitors to New York, I was fascinated by the symphony unfolding around me - a layered composition of street signs, scaffolding, architecture and people all competing for notice, yet somehow moving together.
Amid all that energy, my camera captured one brief moment when the chaos of New York seemed perfectly composed.
New york symphony
Midtown manhattan · 2021
THE DIVE BAR
BOOTLEGGERS INN · NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE · 2024
Among the glitz and glamour of modern Nashville, the dive bar still offers a window into the city’s musical past - a place where the stage is small, the room is dark, and the music feels wonderfully unpolished.
There are no elaborate sets or flashing lights here. Just a musician with a guitar and a song. In a city that has grown bigger, brighter and busier, places like this are a reminder that sometimes music is best when it’s kept simple - and the beer cold.
Thinking back on this evening, I remember the atmosphere you could cut with a knife and thinking I had indeed found the best place in Nashville.
THE FELINE EYE
There is something about a cat’s gaze that makes you wonder who is really observing whom.
Independent, curious, playful and sometimes completely indifferent to the camera, cats have a way of revealing their personalities on their own terms. Capturing them is less about creating a moment and more about being ready when they decide to give you one.
The Feline Eye is a collection of those encounters - moments of curiosity, attitude, affection, and quiet observation, seen through my lens and maybe, through theirs.
Lucy and Linus · Atlanta, GA · 2021
AFTER AN EXHAUSTING DAY OF DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ———-
BABOO · ATLANTA · 2026
Life on the inside has taken some adjustment. There are soft blankets to test, sunny spots to locate, meals to supervise and humans who occasionally require attention.
After checking everything off this very demanding schedule, Baboo settles in for a well-earned nap.
Retirement from the outdoor life to seems to suit him.
THE CHAIRMAN
ATLANTA · 2020
Linus doesn’t just sit in a room - he presides over it.
Perfectly positioned, paws in place, and wearing an expression that suggests he’s been waiting for an explanation, he has the unmistakable air of someone who knows exactly who’s in charge.
With cats, sometimes you take the portrait. Other times you’re simply granted an audience
Lucy was found in a shelter in Marin County, California, alongside her brother, Linus. One look at them confirmed that they both had to come home that day.
Years later, Lucy flew first class on Delta from San Francisco to Atlanta - fitting for a cat who is undeniably adorable and has always expected the finer things in life.
The lighting was low, the pose was perfect, and she seemed to know the camera had found her.
Some cats just know their best angle.
THE GLAMOUR SHOT
LUCY · ATLANTA · 2018
The cat who claimed the patio
atlanta · 2024
Baboo arrived one day as a stray and promptly took charge of the patio. What began as an unexpected visitor slowly became something much more permanent.
For the past two years, Baboo has called a heated house on the patio his own - close enough to be part of the family, while still maintaining a little independence. Recently, though, he made another decision. — he moved inside.
These two photographs seem to capture Baboo perfectly; curious and watchful in one moment, completely content in the next. For a cat who once simply appeared on the patio, he has managed to make himself very much at home.
