Dawn of Winter, Jackson - Wyoming The morning light brings both color and heat to the summit pinnacles of the Grand Teton and its family of jagged granite spires. Here, in January, at just 4 degrees above zero, the air was crisp and clear; moose strolled the sagebrush dotted plaines, and back-country skiers left their marks along the slopes of the 'Grand'.

Leprechaun Alley, Redwoods - California The brilliant green shamrock ground cover leads you along, always looking to your feet for the magical fourth leaf. Tiny faint game trails criss-cross the mostly untraveled heart of the Redwood Forests of Northern California.

Little House on the Prairie, Swan Valley - Idaho A desolate empty home stands alone along the wintery plains of Swan Valley, along the fertile eastern edge of Idaho. I know nothing of this house, and its many families, but my imagination fills its walls with many tales.

Stout Grove, Redwoods - California The Stout Grove, off the beaten track and within the Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, sits majestically along a small floodplain at the junction of two rivers. The Stout Grove has a spacious, hushed, cathedral-like quality - and when the early spring light filters through the mist from the river, it becomes a quiet magical place.

Pulse, Kona Coast - Hawaii The Pacific Ocean washes up onto the black lava stones of Kona, just before dawn. The waves are like a heartbeat - regular, visceral, seemingly never ending. It is the heartbeat of the earth.

Frosty Trees, Swan Valley - Idaho The morning frost created these magical white brushes out of trees. By noon, the frost was gone, and the trees once again stood stark and black against the white hills.

The Grand Teton - Wyoming During the heart of winter, the Tetons wear a heavy white coat - hiding the boulders and scree, reflecting the sky, and holding the weight of springtime water for the wildflowers of summer and the hibernating animals of spring.

Gray Glacier, Patagonia - Chile Summertime in Patagonia is still a harsh, nearly arctic, environment. Flowers must thrive and bloom quickly in the few warm hours of the day.

Monument Creek, Grand Canyon - Arizona A small cluster of barrel cactus, in pre-bloom, clings to a rocky pillar overlooking the dry drainage of Monument Creek. This creek is one of many that divides the Tonto Plateau, and the 100-mile Tonto Trail, into hikable sections.

Water and Light, Kona Coast - Hawaii On the western edge of the big island of Hawaii, the small town of Kailua Kona sits almost on top of this tiny cove - Oneo Bay. Soft white sands and jets of coal-black lava rock line this peaceful village attraction.

Starfish, Cannon Beach - Oregon Low tide, where starfish and sea anemone cling to the rocks - and wait

Ancient Art, Volcanos National Park - Hawaii The petroglyphs at Puu Loa were created centuries ago - abstract designs, human figures, and thousands of carved round pockets (or cupules) that were used as receptacles for umbilical cords. Placing a baby's umbilical cord inside a cupule and covering it with stones was meant to bestow health and longevity to the child.

Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach - Oregon Summertime on the Oregon coast means walking in the sand, flying kites, trying to catch some sun, and sometimes just laying in the grass and listening to the waves.

Surge, Kona Coast - Hawaii Holualoa Bay, a very small rocky cove right near the edge of Highway 11, is a wonderful place for sunrise wave action.

Leaf in the Sea, Hug Point - Oregon A wayward decidous leaf is tossed among the aquatic plants of a tidal pool.

Agave, Grand Canyon - Arizona Spring agave plant, green with growth and wet from a spring shower. This image was taken along the Tonto Trail, during a week-long trip along the South rim of the Grand Canyon.

Hermit Rapids, Grand Canyon - Arizona Large standing waves and bottle-green water attract boaters and hikers alike to the cool shores of the Colordao River.

Lucifer, Cannon Beach - Oregon Lucifer, or "crocosmia", grow think and wild along the beaches and inlet creeks that surround Cannon Beach.

Salto Grande, Patagonia - Chile The 'Great Falls' of Patagonia, Chile. This powerful waterway connects Lago Nordenskjold with Lago Pehoe.

Phantom Granite, Grand Canyon - Arizona Pink swirls of granite infuse a water-worn slab of Vishnu Schist, the 1.8 billion year old basement rock of the Grand Canyon. Phantom Canyon, carved by an ancient creek, is laced with such striking patterns.

The Calm Merced, Yosemite - California A calm October morning near the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. El Capitan is just catching the sunrise, and Cathedral Spires waits in the shadows.