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There are many things to see in Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California. Of all the beautiful beaches there, Drake's Beach remains my favorite. I was lucky enough to be there in an afternoon with a low tide and interesting clouds in the sky. This revealed rock structures that I had not seen before in earlier visits. The scenery was transformed, and presented great photographic opportunities...

Preston Castle in Ione, California has long been a favorite of photographers, even featuring special photographer-only tours. This "castle" actually used to be a juvenile correction facility. It's long been abandoned tough, and its' spooky, decaying interiors are quite interesting. It's one of the first places where I perfected my hand-held HDR-BW technique. All the shots in this gallery are HDR and were shot hand-held.

Ghost towns of the American West are fascinating places. Even though they are abandoned, you can almost feel the presence of its past inhabitants roaming the streets. Their absence is almost as noteworthy as what is left behind. Bodie in Northern California's Eastern Sierra is an old mining town, long abandoned. It is a must-see place for photographers or anyone interested in California's history.

Jack London State Historic Park is where the famous writer and adventurer Jack London lived up until his death in 1916. One of the most interesting areas of the park, photographically speaking, are the old house ruins. A bit spooky, but interesting nonetheless. A nice way to spend an afternoon.

Northern California beaches may not be the best place to swim or sunbathe (think sharks and freezing waters) but it certainly offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in the state. This is an assorted collection of my attempts at capturing that beauty.

There are a few places that, by nature of their grandure and scale, make you feel small. California's Death Valley and Alabama Hills are two of those places. Following a weekend trip, I captured many photos in these two locations. Here are some of my favorites.

Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, near the city of "Volcano". The park is in a little valley and offers great views of large valley oaks and meadows. The native Indians use to grind their supply of acorns in the grinding rocks still visible to this day. It's not a very well know park, so you won't normally find many visitors to interfere with your photography. Definitely worth a visit.

Boarcay is a wonderful tropical island "Paradise" in the Philippines. It's a common touristic destination for locals and tourists from around the world. The island is teaming with people which makes it an interesting "intersection" of cultures, and opens a great number of photo opportunities.