Life has a way sometimes of getting in the way of life at least for me preventing me to be places I would like to be at tiems. There is so much amazing world out there to witness, explore and share but we can’t be everywhere at one time. It’s a good thing we’re photographers ’cause photography is a grand way of preserving memories and sharing them. Even if it’s just sharing them with ourselves to remind us of our favorite places when we can’t be there. Mesa Arch in late winter is one such place for me. It’s cold, remote as the light comes up and then the warmth of the light brightens the soul. A physically small spot especially when compared to the global scale yet massive in size in the heart. It’s simply for me a favorite place this time of year!

I love looking up and seeing the stars, I’m very fortunate I have a sky full every night at The Ranch (if it’s not snowing). I love photographing them as well, but to be honest, I don’t kill myself to do so. In fact, it’s the time of year I like to do them the most. That’s because I don’t have to get up at O’dark thirty or stay up super late for the dark skies that make them shine. Now is when you can be out at a reasonable hour in the morning or night and get the shots in relative comfort. But the window it closing fast as we head towards spring and summer. So, if ya want to put the 500 rule to work and celebrate those heavenly bodies, nows a great time because the clock is ticking.