Galleries Alaska - by Land and Sea This Gallery has a little bit of everything ... including icebergs, flowers, glacier "calving" and expansive landscapes Arches & Canyonlands National Parks Arches & Canyonlands National Parks are red rock country. Spring is a time to enjoy moderate temperatures and time to explore these expansive parks in Southeast Utah. Babcock State Park - West Virginia Little treasures abound in the United States, whether it is within the National Park System or State Parks. Babcock State Park in West Virginia is not exception. This is a true gem, including waterfalls and a famous grist mill. Callaway Gardens Colors abound at Callaway Gardens where numerous opportunies at seeing nature at its finest exist. Designs within the gardens, dew on flowers, shapes, colors and lines all add to the beauty of Callaway. Canadian Rockies The Canadian Rockies are absolutely breathtaking. With galcier fed water the lakes are almost surreal in color. When combined with the seclusion of the surrounding mountains they become extra special and beautiful. Charleston SC In the spring of 2006 I visited Charleston, South Carolina. Rich in history, the phototgraphic opportunities are a collection of architecture, history, coves, and plantations. Creative Endeavors In July of 2006 I spent time at Nancy Rotenberg's beautiful estate. Filled with critters, flowers, props of all kinds and emphasis on doing what I may have never visualized myself doing. I hope you enjoy my change of pace. Crested Butte, Colorado Fall, in the Rockies, gives you a chance to see the Aspens in all their glory, reflections in streams, and of course the mountains. The week I was there provided no clouds in the sky (sorry no Ansel Adams Cloud Gun was available). What took their place was abundant blue skies. Unless you are a local of Colorado remember to take your altitude sickness pills before you start taking a hike. You'll need them! Death Valley Death Valley is truly the land of extremes. The geology of the area is very unique and for myself, I have never seen anything like it in all my travels. Picture salt crystal crunching under your feet, sand filling your shoes, vistas that take your eyes into vast valleys and mountains rising from below sea level to 11,000 feet. Add to this colors from the rainbow that can be subtle or can be stark in contrast. Flowers Whether you are looking at a floral arrangement or your own backyard flowers one can find all sorts of design, texture, lines and color that can be photographed. Here are a few that I found. Glacier National Park Glacier has waterfalls, mountains, wildflowers, lakes and smoke ... at least during the wildfires of 2003. Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular of our National Parks. Mountains, streams, gentle waterfalls, wild flowers and yes, even a bear or two make up this jewel located in both Tennessee and North Carolina. Hocking Hills State Park In Logan, Ohio there is an uncharacteristic State Park known as Hocking Hills. The flatlands of Ohio are replaced with sandstone formations, waterfalls and caves. Impressionistic Images French Impressionism is my favorite period of art. One style that I am working on has an impressionistic flavor. Ireland / Scotland Ireland and Scotland are rich in history and yield a wealth of photographic opportunities. From the famous doorways of Dublin to the stone fences organizing the countryside, to the castles, the various shades of green, loches (lakes), mountains the ocean and much more. Please take a peak. London Across the Pond you will find a small town called London. A Queen lives there along with a few subjects including English, driving on the left hand side of the road, fish & chips, a thing called the Tube and the biggest Eye I have ever seen. Michigan Summer 2005 and 2010 included a trip to Mackinac Island (2005), the U.P., and Grand Rapids in 2010 and the western coast of the lower peninsula. Sometimes you can get great images close to home. New Hampshire Fall New Hampshire is more than just the mountains. The streams and waterfalls are plentiful and provide many reflection photo opportunities. Sometimes looking for the not so obvious can give you outstanding and surprising results. Northern California - Peanut Butter & Jellyfish During a brief stay in Northern California I was able to take a tour of Chinatown in San Francisco, visit Monterey and Carmel and of course stop by a winery or two in Napa and Sonoma. Peanut butter on an English Muffin always makes breakfast good, too! Northern Georgia When you think of Georgia, many times one only thinks of Atlanta or Savannah, and of course peaches. Georgia offers much more! Waterfalls, mountains, quaint towns of all types and some beautiful gardens. Of note is Amicalola Falls which at 730 vertical feet is the tallest U.S. falls east of the Mississippi. Take a peek at my 2010 visit to Northern Georgia. Norway Norway is a fascinating country of 4.5 million people. Fjords and mountains cover over 90% of the landscape. If you enjoy the mountains and the sea Norway is the place for you. Most building and houses are of wood on top of stone / rock / concrete foundations. Many of the older building have a pitch to them so when you look at the structure images it really is not the fault of the photographer. Olympic National Park Olympic National Park is one of the most diverse parks in the United States. Combining the ocean and its tidal pools, sunsets and marinas with mountains and rain forests Olympic has a scene for everyone. Oregon Coast Driving along the Oregon Coast is mysterious as to whether you will be confronted with sunshine or fog. You can encounter lighthouses, flowers, sand dunes, starfish, gorgious sunsets, etc. This gallery shows you a few images of what Oregon offers. Oregon Coast 2008 Oregon is a State with much diversity in the landscape it gives us. A wonderful coastline, mountains that are inland, seals, starfish, lighthouses, sea stacks, and much more awaits you. Savannah Savannah, Georgia is more than Paula Dean and her boys (and food). Tybee Island with its' beaches, marshland, historic forts and houses and even the place where Forest Gump talked about that "box of chocolates" is here. Southwest Adventure In November 2008 I took a trip through Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Stops at Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Antelope Canyon outside of Page, Arizona and Monument Valley. What beautiful landscape opportunities! These are certainly great spots for capturing morning and evening light. I hope you agree. Upper Peninsula of Michigan The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a treasure for waterfall lovers. There are only 198 of them in the U.P. With Lake Michigan and Lake Superior shorelines the U.P. also has beautiful beaches and a variety of scenic vistas. Upper Peninsula of Michigan - Fall Color The magic of fall color highlight the beauty of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Few places in the U.S. can match this treasure of reds, yellows, oranges and of course green. White Sands National Monument Great wave-like white, gypsum sands cover the landscape of New Mexico. Gypsum sand starts out clear but scratches caused by collisions with other sand cause the light to reflect a white color. You have to go there to believe it. I am used to the yellow sands of the Great Lakes and Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Soap Tree Yucca's flourish in this harsh environment. Zion National Park Zion is a small but diverse national park with cottonwoods, the Virgin River, and colorful mountain cliffs. The colors of Fall make the beauty of Zion glow even more. Home | Galleries | Contact | Ordering | Biography | What's New | Frame Options © 2003 - John Middlestead - .