Into The Elements

10/29/2026

Another perfect reflection on a ripple free lake mirroring the scene above. has so many amazing lakes and marshes that are perfect for reflection shots in the .

10/27/2026

A lake so calm the reflections look like glass as fall colors are holding off the onset of winter. in are an amazing thing to witness and photograph. Shot with my .

10/22/2026

Heads up Arizona, round 2 of severe weather today with the following day in New Mexico.

10/21/2026

A very rare setup today. A traditional plains style setup is happening in Arizona in late October. I wish I was out there today. There’s a real possibility for some once in a lifetime shots over terrain that never sees this type of weather.

LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzod87Q-S5w

Forecast discussion on the rare, multi-day severe threat taking aim at the Desert Southwest, particularly Arizona, today and tomorrow. Several rounds of severe storms, including supercells, are expected through tomorrow, posing a risk for damaging winds, very large hail over 2" in diameter, and a few tornadoes.

10/18/2026

Here’s one from the shoot with your phone series. Encouraging anyone to get into photography from the power of the device in your pocket. Even if you’re looking to step up your production and edits. You can have full editing power on your or . This is an HDR photo edited in Lightroom on my phone from earlier this month in . Complete with masking and object removal. Don’t let expensive gear barriers stop you from enjoying the world around you and practicing photography.

10/16/2026

I’ve had a lot of people ask me what camera they should get as an entry level wanting to take the hobby more seriously. My answer? The one in your pocket. I know it doesn’t have “the look”. But the truth is modern phones have incredibly powerful cameras that can do 80% of what the dedicated cameras do. You have virtually the same editing power, and a myriad of options for settings. The difference isn’t likely the camera. It’s developing the eye. What do you like and why? How are you framing the shots? Do you employ rule of thirds when appropriate? Can you take a normal scene and find an interesting foreground or leading line.

Developing your eye is far more important than the gear you have, and you should only upgrade gear when you know what technical limitation you need to solve. That goes for higher end gear as well. The place to start is to take your shooting seriously. Learn what you like and why you like it, and ask questions. Most importantly have fun, and shoot what interests you. Photography can be a great way to learn to take a longer look at the world around you, and find a new appreciation for it.

Here’s a scene from tonight’s sunset in Council Bluffs, IA. Shot with an iPhone 16.

10/02/2026

09-30-2026 - Estes Park, Colorado : Taking a short vacation up in Estes and we had to race out the door to capture this unbelievable sunset over Rocky Mountain National Park. The sunset lit up the sky in 360 degrees with vibrant fluorescence. What an amazing evening!

09/28/2026

09-07-2026 Spencer, Nebraska : This is what a developing tornadic circulation looks like when it’s developing nearly directly above you. This wrap up was forming as I left the town just west of Spencer, NE. Previously I was concerned the storm may drop a tornado in the town itself. Thankfully it held off for roughly a half hour avoiding the town.

09/27/2026

09-07-2026 Spencer, Nebraska : Early on in this tornadic supercell’s life, once I decided to sneak out from underneath the mesocyclone. Up to this point it had made multiple attempts at wrapping up a tighter circulation. In about 15-20 minutes it would end up dropping a cone tornado in the Nebraska countryside.