My First Thought Is Always Of Light.

Theres No Question That Photographs Communicate More Instantly And Powerfully Than Words Do, But If You Want To Communicate A Complex Concept Clearly, You Need Words, Too.

I Think Landscape Photography In General Is Somewhat Undervalued.

At The Heart Of All Photography Is An Urge To Express Our Deepest Personal Feelings - To Reveal Our Inner, Hidden Selves, To Unlock The Artist. Those Of Us Who Become Photographers Are Never Satisfied With Just Looking At Someone Else's Expression Of Something That Is Dear To Us. We Must Produce Our Own Images, Instead Of Buying Postcards And Photo Books. We Seek To Make Our Own Statements Of Individuality.

When I Go To The Mountains, I Intuitively Know My Place In The World Much Better Through These Experiences. The More Intense They Are, The Better I Know Myself, And The More I Am Able To Challenge Myself.

The Most Interesting Parts Of The Natural World Are The Edges, Places Where Ocean Meets Land, Meadow Meets Forest, Timberline Touches The Heights.