Dorothea Lange reminded us that “the camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” The following galleries contain images I have taken over the past several years in my attempt to capture what I see when looking through the viewfinder.

You never know what awesome things you’ll see when you take a day to explore someplace new. Photos in this gallery come from a myriad of places that are definitely worth exploring.

There is nothing more beautiful or quintessential American than lighthouses and covered bridges. Here are some of my favorites.

From big urban cities to small rural towns, awesome images exist if you take the time to stop and look at your surroundings. Too often we move too fast to really enjoy and absorb all there is to see around us.

As a cyclist I love to explore the many rails-to-trails the exist throughout our great country. What an awesome use of these old railbeds, and a great way to see rural and suburban America.

Our military heritage is definitely worth exploring. Forts and battlefields offer a glimpse into our history and a reminder of the toll war takes on people and families.

What an awesome vacation to the mountains of Tioga County (Pennsylvania) for a 61-mile bike ride and a roughly 5-mile hike in July 2019.