American Flats
This is one of the main buildings in historic American Flats, which is located near Virginia City Nevada.  The site was an old ore processing facility for the booming mining industry that sprang up all through the Virginia Range during the early 1900s.  More recently it has become a hangout for teens, a challenging paintball ground and a favorite for photographers.  BLM has been threatening to tear it down for several years, but lack the funding.  It should be noted, this is a very dangerous place, lots of old crumbling multi-storied concrete buildings and deep holes – watch your step if you go there.
Decatur Transfer House

The Scene:  July 4, 1940 in downtown Decatur, Illinois.  The Decatur Transfer House is a National Landmark and typifies Midwest Life at the time depicted.  Seven base photographs were used to generate the seven main subjects:  Decatur Transfer House, three background building sets, and three 1940's modes of transportation linked directly to the Transfer House at that time.  Note the Bus, Trolley, and of course the 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible - all authentic to the time.  In addition, seven U.S. Flags adorn the setting, the date can be seen on the Trolley, and Donna's Name is on the license plate of the 'Vert.

The illustration was commissioned by Bob and Connie Wiley as a Christmas Gift for Connie's sister Donna Collins who resides in Indy.

Time Of Execution:  40 Hours
Technique / Media:  Etched Rendered Graphite
Size:  9" x 17"
The Color of Fall
Taken on Mt. Rose Highway between Reno and Lake Tahoe.  Every year this is fantasic drive during the fall months when huge groves of aspen turn bight golden yellow.
Just another Crappy Tahoe Sunrise
A late fall morning on the way into Tahoe I was greeted by yet another spectacular sunrise.  I headed directly to the beach to find a good vantage point for my shooting. As I started taking photos, I heard someone walk behind me and say ‘Just another crappy Tahoe sunrise’.  Then he pulled out a camera and started shooting.
Many Years of Fall
On a recent trip to Hope Valley California to capture fall color I found this hollowed out stump that had layers of aspen leaves collected in it from many years.  I was struck by the texture and shapes and how the  new colored leaves contrasted with the older leaves from past years.
This is a three shot HDR image of the Palace Of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
The Streaked Wall
While in Zion National Park on January 1st of 2005 I spotted these climbers on The Streaked Wall. I have done a little rock climbing in my day, but this big wall stuff takes a real driven person.
Mesquite Dunes - Death Valley
I really like the similarity of patterns in the photograph.  The patterns in the sand dunes are like the dunes, which are like the foot hills, which are like the mountains.  Fractals in nature.  The yellow patch beyond the dunes is a bunch of wild flowers that goes for miles.  Death Valley can be amazing in the spring.
Bixby Bridge
This is an HDR of the sunset on Bixby Bridge near Carmel CA.
Decatur Transfer House

The Scene: July 4, 1940 in downtown Decatur, Illinois. The Decatur Transfer House is a National Landmark and typifies Midwest Life at the time depicted. Seven base photographs were used to generate the seven main subjects: Decatur Transfer House, three background building sets, and three 1940's modes of transportation linked directly to the Transfer House at that time. Note the Bus, Trolley, and of course the 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible - all authentic to the time. In addition, seven U.S. Flags adorn the setting, the date can be seen on the Trolley, and Donna's Name is on the license plate of the 'Vert.

The illustration was commissioned by Bob and Connie Wiley as a Christmas Gift for Connie's sister Donna Collins who resides in Indy.

Time Of Execution: 40 Hours
Technique / Media: Etched Rendered Graphite
Size: 9" x 17"
Decatur Transfer House

The Scene:  July 4, 1940 in downtown Decatur, Illinois.  The Decatur Transfer House is a National Landmark and typifies Midwest Life at the time depicted.  Seven base photographs were used to generate the seven main subjects:  Decatur Transfer House, three background building sets, and three 1940's modes of transportation linked directly to the Transfer House at that time.  Note the Bus, Trolley, and of course the 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible - all authentic to the time.  In addition, seven U.S. Flags adorn the setting, the date can be seen on the Trolley, and Donna's Name is on the license plate of the 'Vert.

The illustration was commissioned by Bob and Connie Wiley as a Christmas Gift for Connie's sister Donna Collins who resides in Indy.

Time Of Execution:  40 Hours
Technique / Media:  Etched Rendered Graphite
Size:  9" x 17"
Decatur Transfer House

The Scene: July 4, 1940 in downtown Decatur, Illinois. The Decatur Transfer House is a National Landmark and typifies Midwest Life at the time depicted. Seven base photographs were used to generate the seven main subjects: Decatur Transfer House, three background building sets, and three 1940's modes of transportation linked directly to the Transfer House at that time. Note the Bus, Trolley, and of course the 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible - all authentic to the time. In addition, seven U.S. Flags adorn the setting, the date can be seen on the Trolley, and Donna's Name is on the license plate of the 'Vert.

The illustration was commissioned by Bob and Connie Wiley as a Christmas Gift for Connie's sister Donna Collins who resides in Indy.

Time Of Execution: 40 Hours
Technique / Media: Etched Rendered Graphite
Size: 9" x 17"
See photo in original gallery.