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This stretch of the Central Coast is critical habitat for them, especially during the nesting season which kicks off right around March. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/219c2603-aa30-4f91-a9bc-0d0bfd2a5fda/DSC07599.jpg Portfolio - New Photos 2026 A fragile balance. These tiny birds weigh less than two ounces, but they are a threatened and protected species that relies on us sharing the shore. Seeing them thrive at the base of Morro Rock is a testament to the local conservation efforts keeping our beaches wild. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/28334107-0f2b-48bb-8572-03452087ed55/DSC07265-HDR.jpg Portfolio - New Photos 2026 Morro Rock at sunrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/51961f18-edf7-4e3e-8406-c88ffa4aedf2/DSC08102-small-2.jpg Portfolio - New Photos 2026 Seen here banking against the rugged cliffs of Morro Rock, the Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal on Earth. 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After nearly disappearing from the state in the 1970s, the local population has made a legendary recovery, once again ruling the skies over the Pacific. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/744454df-1e74-4ab6-a779-59814945e8ab/DSC08366.jpg Portfolio - New Photos 2026 A Red-Shouldered Hawk in the Presidio of San Francisco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e6a1eb44-01f6-4b6b-86a0-830df2618499/DSC08553-HDR.jpg Portfolio - New Photos 2026 Marshall Beach at sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e2b3aeaf-2529-421d-81a7-1129099047ca/DSC09253.jpg Portfolio - New Photos 2026 A beautiful California Scrub-Jay in Mountain Lake Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f29aa449-1f79-44e7-a9cb-e296d265df0a/DSC08813-small-2.jpg Portfolio - New Photos 2026 Gray Whales in the Bay just off the coast of San Francisco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d83ec041-b2ac-4564-a12f-8f8649ee0929/DSC08877.jpg Portfolio - New Photos 2026 A Gray Whale comes up to breath just off Alcatraz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/19328742-d203-4452-9853-9201b10319d1/DSC08891.jpg Portfolio - New Photos 2026 https://www.alexgordonphotos.com/portfolio-1/upintheair monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c9079392-4d6e-45dc-9e4d-a9a3a46945c1/20220429_101938+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air An expansive aerial view over the Arizona desert, where ancient riverbeds and geological erosion create a delicate, vein-like network across the landscape. 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From this altitude, the bridge’s Art Deco geometry and vibrant color contrast sharply against the waters of the Pacific Ocean. It highlights the engineering marvel as a thin, elegant thread connecting the rugged headlands of Marin County to the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e00134ab-eccf-4ae7-b51d-66e149ac92cb/DJI_0300-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air A sprawling aerial view of Long Island City, where the rapidly growing skyline of Queens meets the historic industrial waterfront. This shot highlights the dense cluster of new residential skyscrapers that have reshaped the borough's horizon, offering a gritty yet polished perspective on New York’s constant evolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/32c51525-607e-4f5b-890c-8322a77e978a/DJI_0314-Enhanced.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air A symmetric, low-altitude perspective of the Brooklyn Bridge towers. This shot emphasizes the neo-Gothic arches and the intricate web of suspension cables that have defined the East River skyline since 1883. Looking toward Manhattan, the modern towers of the Financial District provide a sharp architectural contrast to the historic stone craftsmanship of the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/32742954-eb94-479c-9e82-41020b74775e/DJI_0351-Enhanced.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air A view of the Brooklyn Bridge looking back toward the Brooklyn skyline. This shot highlights the intricate network of suspension cables as they converge toward the granite towers, with the historic waterfront of Brooklyn Heights visible in the background. 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This high-altitude shot emphasizes the sheer scale and icy isolation of the Alaska Range, where the granite peaks and permanent glaciers create a jagged, otherworldly horizon that few ever get to see from this vantage point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5ab92b37-9ed4-4f9d-8107-3afbc570179c/drone-0674+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air An abstract aerial study of a braided river system in Alaska. The silty, glacial meltwater carves ever-changing paths through the gravel flats, creating a complex web of silver and blue threads. This natural "fractal" pattern is a testament to the raw, erosive power of the northern wilderness and the constant movement of the landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/44cfec12-7e30-415e-a168-ead7f34886ef/DSC00467+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air Yosemite National Park, featuring the iconic silhouette of Half Dome from a small airplane. 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The intricate patterns of crevasses and moraines look like natural brushstrokes from this altitude, illustrating the slow but relentless movement of ice carving through the mountain range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c8dec6d4-bb89-4a7b-be26-19937f41cd15/DSC05626.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air A view of the Knik Glacier in Alaska. This shot highlights the deep blue of the glacial pools and the jagged, wind-sculpted ridges of the ice. Stretching over 25 miles, the Knik is one of the largest glaciers in south-central Alaska, and from this vantage point, its massive crevasses and terminal lake look like a delicate, frozen mosaic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a3063c26-21f7-44fe-beb3-26c5ba118da3/DSC05642.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air A high-contrast, top-down study of glacial ice. This image captures the raw texture of the "river of ice," where pressure and movement create deep fractures and shimmering teal highlights. It’s an abstract look at the powerful geological forces that have been carving the Alaskan landscape for thousands of years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d2d2be03-4cc9-473f-801b-e0d25d30989e/DSC05844.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air A wide-angle landscape where the mountains meet the sea. This shot captures the calm, reflective waters of a glacial fjord, dotted with small icebergs that have calved from the nearby tidewater glaciers. The composition emphasizes the silent, pristine scale of the Alaskan coastline under a clear, northern sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/80b119f6-127e-4a88-8eb5-76529c30849c/DSC05940.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air A serene, wide-angle shot of Prince William Sound, where the rugged Chugach Mountains reflect perfectly in the calm, glacial waters. This perspective highlights the floating "bergy bits" that have calved from nearby glaciers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7df53c80-508b-416d-996b-f05784f322ba/DSC05985-Enhanced-SR.jpg Portfolio - Up In The Air A high-altitude view looking down at a massive glacier as it winds through a mountain pass. 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The rolling vineyards are punctuated by the warm, amber glow of small towns and villages nestled in the hills. This shot captures the quiet transition between day and night in one of Italy’s most storied wine regions, where the land and sky meet in a soft, atmospheric haze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1d0858e9-419d-4269-8710-ab843877519d/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+8.jpg Portfolio - Astro The village of Vernazza in Cinque Terre clings to the rugged Italian cliffs, illuminated against the dark expanse of the Ligurian Sea. This long-exposure shot turns the crashing waves into a soft mist and brings out the textures of the stacked, multi-colored houses. The distant stars and the warm artificial light of the town help bring out the magical, storybook atmosphere of the Mediterranean shore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e096a094-6f00-4e50-8b4c-a119a4eec73e/maine1.jpg Portfolio - Astro The historic Crawford Notch Depot stands as a warm, wooden sentinel against the cooling blue of a New Hampshire mountain twilight. Built in 1891, this Victorian-style station served the Maine Central Railroad and now acts as a gateway for the Conway Scenic Railroad. This long exposure captures the glowing windows of the depot reflecting off the iron rails as the stars begin to fill the notch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/2ca410bc-d662-41f6-bc39-39cb4ecffb54/newedit-3.jpg Portfolio - Astro A sweeping look at the Northern Lights as they stretch across the Lofoten Islands. This perspective emphasizes the scale of the mountains rising directly from the sea, with the green aurora acting as a bridge between the peaks and the clouds. It is a portrait of the Arctic at its most vibrant, where the landscape is redefined by the shifting patterns of solar energy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4331dd31-678c-47aa-bbf3-44615f53faec/wy-wy-full--wy-full-5.jpg Portfolio - Astro The decommissioned AN/FPS-35 radar dish at Camp Hero State Park looms over the Atlantic coastline in Montauk, New York. It was a Cold War surveillance tool to guard against potential Soviet attack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/fdc591eb-ae96-48bf-8667-803d28d2e9df/print-8.jpg Portfolio - Astro Built in 1820, the historic Beebe Windmill in Bridgehampton stands preserved under a clear, star-lit sky. As one of the few remaining Long Island windmills with its original internal machinery, it represents two centuries of agrarian history. https://www.alexgordonphotos.com/portfolio-1/water monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e679d9c0-4371-4827-bb08-506ede062f60/pnw-05133+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Water The underside of a Humpback Whale's tail, or fluke, is as unique as a fingerprint. The distinct patterns of white and black pigment, along with the jagged trailing edges, allow researchers and photographers to identify and track individual whales as they migrate thousands of miles. This "tail-up" dive signals a deep descent into the ocean depths to feed on krill and small schooling fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e74c8093-bf23-4966-806d-0aad2136d3fa/DSC01729.jpg Portfolio - Water A view from within the crystalline heart of an Icelandic glacier. These ice caves are formed by meltwater carving intricate tunnels through the ice, creating natural skylights that illuminate the deep, compressed blue of the glacier. This shot uses the jagged, scalloped walls of the cave to frame the volcanic peaks outside, capturing a landscape that is constantly shifting and reshaping itself with the seasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/3e710590-2c8c-4a40-988a-a16924bab804/DSC06659.jpg Portfolio - Water A overhead view of Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the United States. The vivid colors are not just a geological fluke—they are alive. Each ring of color represents a different temperature zone, home to billions of "extremophile" bacteria. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/52fcdec9-bf25-42ae-98ea-14d5c92f9f35/DSC05272.jpg Portfolio - Water Bison are evolutionary masterpieces of winter survival. Their massive shoulder humps are actually anchors for powerful neck muscles, allowing them to use their heads like a giant swinging plow to clear snow up to four feet deep. This "body plowing" doesn't just help the bison; it creates "highways" in the deep snow that other wildlife, like pronghorn and elk, use to navigate and find food during the harshest months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1af79c36-8b47-454f-9735-f4f1599843a5/nz04877+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Water Known in Māori as Kororā, the Blue Penguins are native to the coasts of New Zealand and southern Australia. Unlike their larger cousins, Little Blue Penguins are nocturnal on land, returning to their burrows under the cover of darkness to avoid gulls and other predators. This portrait highlights the iridescent "indigo" sheen of their plumage, a rare sight in the midday sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/17581975-4719-4f53-98c6-e1d84d140dbd/pnw-04497-Full+Size+JPEG-3+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Water Known for their complex "songs" and acrobatic breaches, Humpback Whales are the ultimate ambassadors of the ocean. Despite their massive size—growing up to 52 feet long—they are incredibly graceful. This shot captures the raw power of a species that was once pushed to the brink of extinction but has since become a global symbol of successful marine conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/366886e4-89cc-432a-ba4e-08c68ead633b/DSC01810.jpg Portfolio - Water A lone explorer provides a sense of scale inside a massive ice cave beneath an Icelandic glacier. The scalloped walls are carved by air and water over centuries, creating a textured "golf ball" pattern that reflects light in every direction. This shot captures the humbling experience of standing beneath millions of tons of ancient, compressed ice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/448e8ac7-c0bc-49a5-99d6-239a95f71629/DSC06189.jpg Portfolio - Water A Grey Wolf pauses for a drink in the crisp waters of the Lamar Valley. While they are often seen as tireless hunters covering up to 30 miles a day, these quiet, solitary moments are vital for survival. This shot captures the intense focus and keen senses of a wolf even during a brief rest, reflecting the wild spirit of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/634cd588-5797-4fd1-a95c-83d852761fd5/NZ-03033.jpg Portfolio - Water A daring Pacific Gull takes advantage of the much bigger and stronger Albatrosses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/36281e90-a53e-4494-aa79-ef74490946fe/NZ-02949.jpg Portfolio - Water Named for the distinctive dark plumage above their eyes, the Black-Browed Albatross is a common yet striking resident of the southern oceans. They are highly social when feeding but return to remote, windswept cliffs in places like the Falkland Islands to raise a single chick—a process that involves a lifelong commitment to their mate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d750bcd0-b612-44ae-bba3-36a545b1441f/DSC05602.jpg Portfolio - Water A powerful eruption of Yellowstone’s most iconic hydrothermal feature. Old Faithful geyser earns its name by erupting with remarkable consistency, shooting thousands of gallons of boiling water up to 180 feet into the air. This shot captures the raw steam and force of the Upper Geyser Basin, showcasing the geothermal energy that sits just beneath the surface of the world's first national park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/38e6734d-b4be-4140-b630-3e82daaf7ccb/DSC02954.jpg Portfolio - Water One of Iceland’s biggest waterfalls, Skógafoss drops a massive curtain of water over 200 feet into the Skógá River. Because of the heavy amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a rainbow is often visible on sunny mornings. This shot captures the alignment of light and mist, creating a vivid arc over a fellow nature lover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b1deaaf5-1bb4-4cab-a811-560cf981e2c1/DSC01956.jpg Portfolio - Water A sweeping view of a glacial tongue as it descends from the Vatnajökull ice cap. The deep blue fissures and crevasses visible in the ice are the result of immense pressure and the slow, relentless movement of the glacier over the rugged volcanic terrain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/eca65d0f-3cb7-47ba-b65c-852569476b1e/DSC02241-Enhanced-SR.jpg Portfolio - Water A massive tidewater glacier looms over the dense spruce forests of Kenai Fjords National Park. This rugged Alaskan wilderness is where the ice age still lingers, as dozens of glaciers pour down from the Harding Icefield into the sea. This shot captures the stark contrast between the vibrant green of the summer temperate rainforest and the cold, brilliant white of the ancient ice above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4f834c10-8180-4a5f-af0e-4f395bef4a36/20240914_174121+%281%29-Enhanced-SR.jpg Portfolio - Water A classic Azorean vista from the heights of São Miguel, where the island’s signature blue hydrangeas frame the Atlantic horizon. Below lies Vila Franca do Campo, the island's former capital, and its famous volcanic islet. The volcanic soil and humid Atlantic air create the perfect conditions for these flowers to bloom in such intense shades, earning São Miguel its nickname: "The Green Island." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/653d50c6-a296-456d-bcdc-8f6225455511/DSC07813-HDR-LargeJPEGNZ-3.jpg Portfolio - Water An early evening view of the Bay Bridge stretching from the Yerba Buena Island toward the San Francisco skyline. While often overshadowed by its orange neighbor to the west, the Bay Bridge is a marvel of engineering, twice as long and carrying over 250,000 vehicles a day. This shot captures the "Bay Lights" installation and the shimmering reflection of the city’s financial district on the waters of the bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6e61475c-d727-4c5b-88c2-d6f89079d32f/ME-Full+Size+JPEG--3.jpg Portfolio - Water Perched on a rugged granite cliff on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island, the Bass Harbor Head Light Station has guided mariners into Blue Hill Bay since 1858. This shot, taken from the rocky shoreline below the station, captures the 32-foot brick tower bathed in the warm glow of the Maine sunset. It remains a timeless symbol of New England’s maritime heritage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c27366a0-e1ef-44de-968e-379914800f9f/aktion-11+%281%29-2.jpg Portfolio - Water As the sun dips below the horizon, the silhouettes of ancient sea stacks emerge against a burning sky. These rugged formations are geological survivors, composed of harder rock that resisted the relentless erosion of the Pacific’s tides. This shot captures the fleeting "golden hour" where the retreating tide creates a mirror-like finish on the sand, doubling the intensity of the coastal sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4e4f66e3-22d4-4d3f-9749-710ae9fab563/NZ-3726.jpg Portfolio - Water Scattered along the Koekohe Beach on New Zealand's Otago coast, these spherical boulders are a geological phenomenon. Known as septarian concretions, they formed in ancient sea floor sediments approximately 60 million years ago. This sunrise shot captures the golden light reflecting off the "turtle-shell" patterns of a partially submerged boulder, revealing the calcite crystals that have filled the cracks over eons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a1f465de-7880-4021-b8bb-97ecae182de9/DSC02557.jpg Portfolio - Water This hidden cave is a fissure in the earth's crust formed by volcanic activity. It has a geothermal hot spring that used to be an outlaw's hideout and later a local bathing spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7b00be5e-0982-43e2-994f-fe02e3247366/abroad-12.jpg Portfolio - Water Jagged rock formations, or "sea stacks," rise dramatically from the sands of El Matador State Beach. These monolithic structures are the remnants of ancient cliffs, eroded over millennia by the relentless pounding of the Pacific. This shot captures the rugged, untamed beauty of the Malibu coast, where deep sea caves and towering pillars create a landscape that feels worlds away from the nearby city. https://www.alexgordonphotos.com/portfolio-1/volcano monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5ae9012f-3dfa-4303-a064-54ab1cffef20/volcano1.jpg Portfolio - Volcano A view of molten basalt carving its way through the Geldingadalir valley. This eruption, which began in 2021, marked the first volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula in over 800 years. This shot captures the glowing "lava rivers" as they cool creating a brand-new landscape in real-time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d7990dfb-9d3d-428a-aa8f-66f29ba7f447/DSC01901-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Volcano Intense gas pressure forces molten rock into the sky as the main crater fountains. Reaching temperatures of over 2,000°C, this liquid fire is a raw display of the tectonic forces at work beneath the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This perspective emphasizes the sheer power of the eruption against the stark, blackened surroundings of the Highland's volcanic rock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/af4662cf-ecba-4dae-a4a3-ea6f2a6c1731/DSC00010.jpg Portfolio - Volcano A brilliant orange lava fountain surges from the central vent of the Fagradalsfjall eruption. This image captures the moment of peak pressure, where molten rock is ejected with enough force to build the surrounding cinder cone. Against the stark Icelandic daylight, the glowing basalt serves as a vivid reminder of the creative power hidden beneath the earth's crust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a16e35d5-7a10-4f93-ab9c-a03b058949c1/DSC01926.jpg Portfolio - Volcano A massive plume of steam and volcanic gas towers over the main vent of Fagradalsfjall. This shot captures the peak of a fountaining episode, where liquid rock is propelled hundreds of feet into the air before feeding the vast lava fields of the Reykjanes Peninsula. The contrast between the brilliant orange core and the cool Icelandic sky illustrates the raw, unfiltered energy of a land still in the making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/80599f7b-9d8e-4bdc-a16c-6f1607845c9f/DSC01013.jpg Portfolio - Volcano As the pressure within the main crater builds, molten basalt breaches the rim, creating a series of fire-falls that feed the growing lava field below. This shot captures the fluid, almost liquid-like nature of the lava as it navigates the jagged volcanic landscape. The glowing orange veins contrast with the cooling, darkened crust, illustrating the constant state of renewal in the Geldingadalir valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b9efbcea-6ef1-4d3c-bea9-1a3ee097f19e/DSC06910-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Volcano A lone figure stands on the ridge as the sky glows with the reflection of the Fagradalsfjall Volcano. This shot provides a rare sense of scale, contrasting the smallness of man against the monumental birth of new land. The haze and steam create a surreal, painterly atmosphere, turning a geological event into a cinematic moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/91a4c279-9474-4e00-8b35-9394aa84784b/DSC06822.jpg Portfolio - Volcano A close-up study of a cooling basalt flow as it moves across the Icelandic highlands. The silvery-black crust of the lava frequently cracks to reveal the glowing, 1,200°C interior pushing it forward from within. This image captures the relentless, slow-motion power of the Fagradalsfjall eruption as it consumes the existing landscape to create a new one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d697d768-1bcb-4d43-a471-92e10db31987/DSC06870.jpg Portfolio - Volcano At the leading edge of the Geldingadalir flow, molten rock slowly pushes through its cooling crust. This shot captures the "creeping" motion of the lava as it advances across the valley floor, still red and radiant despite the darkening surface. In the background, the main crater continues its rhythmic eruption, fueling the relentless expansion of this new volcanic landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/0703ad53-7718-403a-95fe-99f82f082f3a/DSC07018.jpg Portfolio - Volcano A tight perspective on a fountaining event, where molten rock is sprayed with immense pressure from the earth’s mantle. The vibrant orange hue indicates the extreme temperature of the fresh basalt before it begins its transition into solid rock. This portrait of the volcano focuses on the raw, chaotic energy at the heart of the eruption site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/91e58af9-a87e-4412-a489-0b131585b9c9/DSC00855.jpg Portfolio - Volcano A wide view of the rugged ridges surrounding the eruption site. Years of volcanic history are written into these hills, with the newest layers of black ash and stone now settling over the ancient landscape. This shot emphasizes the isolation and the vast, prehistoric scale of the Icelandic interior during a period of tectonic unrest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/90ef99f1-ab03-4bf5-bf57-53e3bcfac2dd/DSC06941-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Volcano As night falls over the Reykjanes Peninsula, the moon hangs peacefully above the violent glow of the Fagradalsfjall crater. This long-exposure shot captures the duality of the scene: the cold, silent light of the moon juxtaposed with the heat and roar of the earth opening up below. It is a rare moment of cosmic alignment over a landscape in the midst of its birth. https://www.alexgordonphotos.com/portfolio-1/desert monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/32f56b62-bd9e-4953-b7f7-da18dba9bfe9/DSC09775-HDR+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Desert Cathedral Rock as the sun dips behind the crimson spires of Sedona. The low angle of the light emphasizes the layered sandstone of the landscape, casting the foreground into deep shadow while the sky transitions into a soft, hazy gold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b0f7054a-63a9-43b7-828b-cb9de70f7775/DSC01159-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Desert Deep within the narrow slot canyon of Kanarra Creek, a solitary waterfall cascades over a wedged log. The vibrant orange of the sandstone walls, carved by centuries of water, contrasts sharply with the cool, rushing flow of the falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6df608e2-3e00-4e3f-a9b3-742b6e6bb553/DSC00898.jpg Portfolio - Desert A high-contrast look at the edge of the Bryce Canyon rim. The verticality of the white and orange limestone fins creates a sense of immense depth, while the scattered pine trees provide a rare pop of green against the desert palette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b7433fda-ebf1-480e-8f22-f4c61791c934/DSC00382-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Desert This shot features the iconic "Three Sisters" formation in Goblin Valley State Park. Under a clear night sky, the mushroom-like hoodoos appear almost extraterrestrial, highlighting the unique Entada sandstone shapes that give the valley its name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6246d889-c079-4a7c-a11c-53cb08192cd6/DSC00390.jpg Portfolio - Desert A wide-angle landscape looking across the vast, undulating hills of the high desert. The soft, midday light reveals the subtle textures of the sagebrush and the distant, rugged mountain ranges that define the desolate beauty of the American West. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/8b0c16c8-b5f4-49aa-9cf3-2d688ea1b1af/DSC00445.jpg Portfolio - Desert An expansive view across the main amphitheater of Bryce Canyon. Thousands of delicate hoodoos stand packed together like a terracotta army, showcasing the incredible erosive power of frost and rainwater on the Paunsaugunt Plateau. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/9194ff53-7f46-4669-ac3c-8e4357a32426/DSC00772-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Desert A closer study of the Bryce hoodoos, showing the intricate "windows" and "arches" that form as the rock face slowly retreats. The play of light and shadow brings out the crumbly, weathered texture of the pink member of the Claron Formation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6aa590d9-5b36-4dee-b7ba-cd6cd287f001/DSC00567.jpg Portfolio - Desert A panoramic view from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The massive scale of the canyon is revealed through the hazy layers of blue and purple, showing the sheer drop and the ancient geological history written in the rock walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/14ecadd8-b115-4515-9585-3aa6a5eb7107/DSC00633-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Desert Another perspective of the Grand Canyon, focusing on the dramatic plateaus that jut out into the canyon floor. The light rakes across the top of the mesas, emphasizing the immense flat-topped structures that have survived millions of years of erosion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f8dbf5df-b420-4d90-baa5-6fc7fe1ae277/owens+valley.jpg Portfolio - Desert Captured in the Alabama Hills of California, this night shot features the famous Mobius Arch. The Milky Way stretches subtly across the dark sky above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/668532f3-13e9-401f-b74f-752c06299568/wy-01292-2.jpg Portfolio - Desert A perspective from deep inside the Zebra slot canyon in Utah. The wind-swept, undulating walls create a rhythmic pattern of lines and shadows, leading the viewer through the narrow, sandy floor into the heart of the desert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c27988ce-5693-4c88-9cd3-53fb83750b0c/DSC01251.jpg Portfolio - Desert A look at the towering walls of Zion National Park. This shot emphasizes the massive scale of the Navaho Sandstone cliffs as they rise vertically from the valley floor, displaying the rich reds and deep oranges characteristic of the Virgin River's work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b00b3201-ec62-45c6-aea9-b1115c245afd/DSC03101.jpg Portfolio - Desert A look at the rugged badlands of South Dakota. The soft, evening light catches the ridges of the crumbly soil, highlighting the various mineral layers that create the colorful, striped appearance of this unique prairie landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/66083092-d81f-4efc-9ec3-9c38ba82c99f/DSC06178.jpg Portfolio - Desert Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a8914f1c-7219-40ea-9202-5527cf480d69/DSC06261-Small+JPEG-2.jpg Portfolio - Desert A unique view of Zabriskie Point in Death Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/afc5e003-3b8e-447d-97e7-b5bf12698cf2/DSC06292+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Desert Near Zabriskie Point is undulating badlands—a maze of yellow and brown striped hills carved by ancient lake sediments and erosion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ca563870-7171-4ff0-9085-2f5e2dac887f/DSC06414.jpg Portfolio - Desert The sky over desert sands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/2eee9927-4f05-4e2f-9c8e-a4cf4fec4b1a/IMG_20161028_180222.jpg Portfolio - Desert A long exposure the Court of the Patriarchs in Zion National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/867b1dd4-e374-4a62-8e05-8f874e4eb116/IMG_20200311_104430_627.jpg Portfolio - Desert The Petrified Waves of Death Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/cce234c2-e3ad-4825-8b45-dc4be926d107/NPS_8208.jpg Portfolio - Desert Balanced Rock in Arches National Park. https://www.alexgordonphotos.com/portfolio-1/italy monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ce3a688d-04e4-4694-9b55-1f504561ed12/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+4.jpg Portfolio - Italy A portrait of the Seceda ridgeline in the Dolomites. The shot captures the extreme geometry of the Odle Group, where massive plates of rock have been thrust toward the sky, creating a sharp "razor's edge." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/8e4fcb37-05ca-4ac9-b984-5d2411d93ce0/DSC09072-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy A view of Florence as the first light of day hits the Duomo. The massive dome of Santa Maria del Fiore dominates the horizon, surrounded by the historic textures of the city’s rooftops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c0ab0860-1b1b-43c8-b7a3-8d4b9bcbb003/trecime-2.jpg Portfolio - Italy A view of the iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo near sunset. The low-angled light catches the rugged limestone faces of the "Three Peaks," highlighting the verticality and textures of this UNESCO World Heritage site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/420c2ab8-070e-499e-b3df-94c5e4c43f0b/DSC06113-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy A atmospheric capture of a historic hilltop town rising above a thick blanket of morning fog. The soft, warm light of dawn paints the mist and the exposed ridges of the valley, emphasizing the romantic, timeless charm of Italy's Piedmont Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c1893a41-868f-437d-bc22-5c59f7ee61ee/DSC00597-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy Looking across the water toward the iconic domes of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice. This shot captures the Baroque masterpiece framed by the wooden pylons and passing vaporettos of the Grand Canal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4e7ca79f-329b-4569-9049-cc5762ae31a8/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+6-2.jpg Portfolio - Italy A view of the Church of St. John in Ranui, nestled in a lush green meadow at the base of the Odle Group mountains. The solitary Baroque chapel, framed by dark evergreen forests and the towering, jagged limestone peaks of the Dolomites, captures a sense of serenity and the harmonious relationship between humans and nature in the South Tyrol region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/8f519a68-d23b-4704-9fe2-16b0cacf93c4/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+11.jpg Portfolio - Italy A perspective of the famously colorful homes lining the canals of Burano. The shot focuses on the reflection of the bright facades in the still water of the canal, capturing the unique island charm that has made this fishing village a jewel of the Venetian Lagoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/adf2eae3-79ad-49f1-9abe-0fcb64b08b14/DSC05897-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy A long exposure of the rolling hills of Northern Italy under a vast, star-filled night sky. The glowing orange lights of the valley towns illuminate the landscape from below, cutting through the dark of the evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/39110bf8-3bea-41bd-a786-5c1122098c36/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+9.jpg Portfolio - Italy A bird's-eye view looking straight down from the top of Brunelleschi's Dome. This perspective captures the intricate geometric patterns of the cathedral’s roof and the neighboring Giotto's Bell Tower. The Cathedral towers over the red-tiled sea of the Florence skyline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ffc1d157-40c3-4ef5-9d2c-005136aed7f9/italy--Full+Size+JPEG-34.jpg Portfolio - Italy A classic, high-angle view of Vernazza along the Cinque Terre coast. The vibrant, multi-colored buildings contrast sharply with the deep blue of the Mediterranean, while the rugged cliffs and terraced hillsides emphasize the town's unique architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c65f3455-73ac-472d-892f-3fe5d9720d4f/DSC03136.jpg Portfolio - Italy Lago di Braies. The emerald-green waters of the lake act as a mirror, reflecting the towering, snow-dusted mass of the Seekofel mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e204b907-eae9-4d3a-9d19-5d6e77c4ebc1/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+13-Enhanced.jpg Portfolio - Italy A view of the still waters of the alpine Lago di Braies with Seekofel mountain reflected in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1bcdd6b8-928d-4fb2-841a-cca51793ae7b/DSC00412-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Italy A view of the Alpe di Siusi at sunrise. The low-angled light rakes across the frost-covered meadow, highlighting the rolling terrain and a solitary mountain hut. In the background, the jagged peaks of the Sassolungo group catch the first golden rays of the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d75e08dc-3ad1-4290-b598-9ed0ce930e77/DSC04725-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy A detailed view of a traditional mountain village nestled in the lush, green slopes of the Dolomites. The shot highlights the classic wooden and stone architecture of the region, surrounded by dense pine forests and steep, mist-covered ridges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a57abed2-7538-4dc4-9dcf-9484c75ddcd3/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+12.jpg Portfolio - Italy Looking up at the massive, vertical limestone pillars of the mountains surrounding Tre Cime. This shot emphasizes the sheer scale of the rock towers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ebcedefb-f326-4d63-bd37-ba57e912faae/DSC01781-LargeJPEGNZ-2.jpg Portfolio - Italy A moody, atmospheric shot near Cinque Torri. This perspective captures the mountains as they are partially swallowed by low-hanging clouds, creating a sense of mystery and isolation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/381bcf8c-1e70-4b03-baa5-f9d45c95161c/DSC01880.jpg Portfolio - Italy The sun-drenched ridge within the Cinque Torri area. The warm light of the late afternoon catches the peaks of the rocks, contrasting sharply with the deep, cool shadows of the surrounding valleys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/89e9bd98-4492-485a-8611-d5db714c7002/italy--Full+Size+JPEG-2.jpg Portfolio - Italy A first-person perspective looking down a rugged hiking trail that winds along the edge of Gran Paradiso National Park in Italy. The wooden fencing and rocky path guide the eye toward the distant, hazy blue mountains. It captures the sense of scale and adventure inherent in exploring Italy's high-altitude wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b9623fe1-cff4-48f6-be85-541ab9fdecdb/italy--Full+Size+JPEG-70.jpg Portfolio - Italy A perspective following a narrow, winding hiking trail that snakes along the spine of a mountain ridge. This composition highlights the rugged, dramatic terrain of the Dolomites, where steep drop-offs meet the high-altitude paths of the South Tyrol region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b4cb035d-4cfe-47a5-9587-bd8fa23a9aa9/DSC05746-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy A vibrant rainbow arches over the rolling hills and historic stone villages of the Piedmont region. Captured during a break in an atmospheric storm, the light creates a stunning contrast between the dark, retreating clouds and the illuminated vineyards below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6a80de18-b99a-4d5a-aea9-7f616f5abb29/italy--Full+Size+JPEG-18.jpg Portfolio - Italy A serene, high-angle view of the Piedmontese hills, where manicured rows of vineyards wrap around the terrain like a green tapestry. The soft, hazy light and distant ridges provide a sense of depth, showcasing the quiet, agricultural soul of Northern Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/19c485a6-8d7d-41df-869e-f7cea4947add/DSC08185-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy A high-altitude perspective looking over the medieval hill town of San Gimignano. The shot captures the iconic stone towers, including the Torre Grossa, rising above a sea of weathered rooftops. This view emphasizes the town’s unique skyline, which has remained largely unchanged since the 14th century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/867281dd-8681-42b5-a76a-d9fba1f9b0bb/DSC08385-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy Framed by the shadows of a narrow medieval alleyway, the 14th century Torre del Mangia in Siena rises into the sky. The shot emphasizes the soaring height of what was once the tallest structure in Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/bb16b3c1-04c9-42fd-97cc-6dc2444b3443/DSC04792-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy Perched precariously on a rocky outcrop, the ruins of the San Michele Convent overlook a deep valley. This shot captures the haunting beauty of the ancient stone walls against the vast, atmospheric backdrop of the Dolomites. I try to emphasize the isolation and spiritual history of the site, standing as a testament to the endurance of architecture in the heart of the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/97593c65-0edd-4684-9292-6ef6afca1b35/DSC09691-HDR-LargeJPEGNZ-2.jpg Portfolio - Italy A view of the Cesta Tower (the Second Tower) perched on the highest peak of Mount Titano in San Marino, the last city state in Italy. The shot captures the ancient stone fortifications as they follow the natural, jagged curve of the cliffside, with the rolling green valleys of the city state stretching out below. This view emphasizes the dramatic, vertical geography that has protected this independent republic for over seventeen centuries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e426e439-2822-4115-999a-c5303f956246/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+8.jpg Portfolio - Italy A dramatic night-time perspective of Atrani, the smallest town in Italy, illuminated against the dark cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. The warm streetlights reflect off the sea, highlighting the dense, vertical architecture and the historic arches of the coastal road. This shot captures the magical, quiet energy of the Mediterranean coast after the sun sets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/fa89a01d-5525-4b17-a885-54cdaaa377fd/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+10.jpg Portfolio - Italy A sweeping evening view across the Venetian Lagoon toward the iconic domes of Santa Maria della Salute. This shot captures the city of Venice as the twilight turns the water a deep blue and the distant streetlights begin to flicker on along the waterfront. It highlights the timeless, maritime elegance of the "Queen of the Adriatic" during the quiet transition from day to night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6515bf3b-7f05-4467-886f-2322578d4ff7/DSC00739.jpg Portfolio - Italy From the top of the Campanile di San Marco, the true complexity of Venice reveals itself. This bird’s-eye view captures the dense tapestry of terra cotta rooftops, punctuated by the white Istrian stone of the city’s many domes. Beyond the terracotta maze, the turquoise waters of the Adriatic serve as a constant reminder of the city’s fragile relationship with the sea—a masterpiece of human engineering suspended between the sky and the tide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ee83d969-370e-494b-b85e-ba1eaae0c437/DSC08633-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy More than just a landscape, the Val d'Orcia is a 500-year-old masterpiece of agricultural design. During the Renaissance, the valley was intentionally sculpted to reflect the ideals of harmony and "good government," creating the rolling, rhythmic hills that have captivated artists for centuries. This shot captures that timeless balance—where the silver-green of ancient olive groves meets the geometric precision of cypress-lined roads, all softened by the fleeting morning mist that settles in the valley’s deep folds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/dcf1011f-e566-4d12-ba27-ccaffd55fe5b/italy--Full+Size+JPEG-65.jpg Portfolio - Italy A vast, sweeping view from a high-altitude ridge in the Dolomites. The shot captures the receding layers of mountain peaks as they fade into the hazy distance, emphasizing the immense scale and silent majesty of the Italian Alps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/62f252e6-71f9-4ba4-8da4-325e0ef6074c/DSC03441.jpg Portfolio - Italy A winding trail leading toward the base of the Cinque Torri rock formations. The path provides a sense of scale against the massive limestone "Five Towers," while the bright, high-altitude sun brings out the intricate fissures and weathered textures of the stone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/eb7475bd-9805-408a-bb2c-0f6e61087646/DSC03346.jpg Portfolio - Italy A unique perspective of the Dolomites framed through the dark timber window of a World War I bunker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/06787f27-96bf-4e6d-9da1-2d536651bd53/PXL_20211004_115022041.NIGHT.jpg Portfolio - Italy This view is actually manmade. During WWI Italians carved deep into the mountains as they attempted to take territory from the Austrians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/cf01a850-cde3-4d95-8396-cdaa297d9c9b/DSC03755.jpg Portfolio - Italy Morning mist clings to the pine-covered slopes as a Gondola floats above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/94dab09a-c4b4-427f-ae8e-3ad18ef19858/DSC07350-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Italy Looking out toward the Church of San Pietro in Portovenere, perched on the edge of a rocky promontory. The shot captures the Gothic-style stone church against the deep blue of the Mediterranean, where the Gulf of Poets meets the open sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/9d357d21-aa08-4b0b-a9c8-2dbe76fc70d7/DSC06318.jpg Portfolio - Italy A compressed, telephoto view of distant mountain ridges fading into the sunset. The fading light creates striking, atmospheric layers of deep blue and purple silhouettes against a vibrant orange and yellow horizon. It’s a serene, painterly study of color and geography that highlights the endless scale of the landscape. https://www.alexgordonphotos.com/portfolio-1/puffins monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a1ea9d32-9ccb-4a0e-b3a1-f65e9cb4283a/DSC01512.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A shot of an Atlantic Puffin carefully picking up a pebble for its burrow. While they are famous for their fishing skills, puffins are also diligent home-improvers, often carrying rocks, grass, or feathers deep into their tunnels to create a soft, safe nesting site for their single "puffling." This candid moment captures the industrious and endearing nature of these clever seabirds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c81f0128-6534-4348-87b5-94b57e33cc78/Patience.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A direct, forward facing view of a puffin loaded with small fish. This perspective highlights the unique notched joints of their beaks, which allow it to stay clamped shut on fish while the puffin continues to hunt for more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/71744feb-f6df-4357-93c2-ed4e11eadc9b/DSC04434+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A puffin stands guard at the entrance of its burrow. These birds are expert excavators, using their beaks like pickaxes and their feet like shovels to dig tunnels up to three feet deep into the turf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/3868c57e-4927-48fd-b17b-7981325224f4/DSC05447.jpg Portfolio - Puffins Two puffins engage in "billing," a heartwarming bonding ritual where mates rub their beaks together. Since puffins mate for life but spend their eight months at sea apart, this display is a vital way for the pair to reconnect at their nesting grounds each spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/18f150f1-a7b8-4a93-8af5-e43a6dc29619/DSC02631-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Puffins Captured mid-vocalization, this shot shows the vibrant yellow interior of the puffin’s mouth. While they are usually quiet at sea, their colonies on land are filled with low, growling calls that sound a bit like a muffled chainsaw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5bcc7b87-0f07-4d50-a27e-e8ec111bd783/DSC04453.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A side-profile showcasing the puffin’s technicolor summer bill. This iconic orange and yellow plating is actually seasonal; once the breeding season ends, the puffin sheds these outer layers, leaving behind a much smaller, duller beak for its time at sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/bbcb9737-3dc7-4c08-b1e6-b322a74947c3/DSC04467.jpg Portfolio - Puffins Soft, warm light catches the plumage of the puffin. Its scientific name, Fratercula, means "little brother," a nod to the black-and-white feathers that reminded early observers of the robes worn by friars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/98169278-8365-4157-abfa-d0ae8e0b7ef8/DSC04478.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A tight portrait focusing on the puffin’s striking eye markings. The red and black fleshy "eye-liners" give them a perpetually surprised, theatrical look that contributes to their "Clown of the Sea" nickname. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/79aa64de-f3b4-4402-9adf-4158f570410b/DSC04537.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A clean, minimalist study of the puffin against a soft-focus background. This highlights their compact size—they stand only about ten inches tall, roughly the height of a standard paperback novel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/0e4c4a91-94fd-47eb-a33e-6e5ba689d58c/DSC04581.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A portrait highlighting the puffin’s most striking feature: its soulful, "eyelined" eyes. This shot captures the incredible detail of their waterproof plumage, which is so dense it keeps their skin perfectly dry even during deep dives into the frigid Atlantic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/83e523e4-e6b6-4042-ad69-017aa9dbe540/DSC04585.jpg Portfolio - Puffins This puffin is captured in a charming, inquisitive pose, showcasing the expressive personality that makes them a favorite of photographers, like me. The head tilt is more than just cute; it helps them focus their eyes on potential threats or movements in the colony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/0274ef91-3607-43ae-a0bc-2d11fcda2680/DSC04587.jpg Portfolio - Puffins Bathed in the warm glow of the golden hour, this Atlantic Puffin is captured mid-call. While they are famously silent while at sea, puffins become quite "talkative" once they reach their breeding colonies, emitting low, rhythmic grunts. This wide-mouthed display is often a way of communicating with neighbors or defending the entrance to its nearby burrow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a388ffe6-ee97-4728-b145-182481550102/DSC04619.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A puffin stretches its wings while perched on the grassy cliffside. With a wingspan of about 20 inches, these birds have to flap incredibly fast—up to 400 beats per minute—to stay airborne. This behavior, known as "comfort behavior," helps them realign their feathers and shake off the sea salt after a long stint on the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/de4eabce-807f-46be-908a-6359cbe57308/DSC04621.jpg Portfolio - Puffins Standing tall against the coastal breeze, this puffin keeps a watchful eye over the nesting grounds. During the breeding season, puffins are highly social and rely on each other to spot incoming predatory gulls. This shot perfectly captures the contrast between their tuxedo-like plumage and the vibrant, rugged landscape they call home. 12. Social Interactions (Right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/9075e718-96c6-4412-9e08-30e0657404c9/DSC04977+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A glimpse into the busy social life of a puffin "parliament." This image captures multiple birds interacting on the cliffs, highlighting the communal nature of their nesting sites. Because puffins often return to the exact same burrow with the same mate year after year, these neighboring birds are often long-term acquaintances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/0c33a368-8896-4e5c-98ab-a893aeb519ed/DSC05158.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A dual portrait of two Atlantic Puffins. These birds often form long-term bonds, and seeing them together on the cliffs highlights their social nature. Notice the subtle differences in their beak patterns; like a human fingerprint, no two puffin bills are exactly alike, though they all share that iconic, vibrant orange and red summer "mask." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/94714869-a3d8-4bc6-bcc1-fb4daf92d4fa/DSC05247.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A gathering of puffins on the rocky slope. These social meetups serve a vital purpose—safety in numbers. While on land, they are vulnerable to larger predatory birds, so they stay close together to keep a collective eye on the sky. This shot captures the organized chaos of a bustling puffin colony during the height of the breeding season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5b117988-bfab-4945-b428-2a2be1b47639/DSC05355.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A puffin standing tall in the lush green grass. This composition emphasizes the bird’s "tuxedo" plumage, which acts as perfect camouflage while at sea: a black back to blend in with the dark water from above, and a white belly to blend with the bright sky for predators looking up from below. Here, it simply looks like a sophisticated sentinel guarding the island edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/dff5d97e-5f32-4cd4-ae1e-1447240d8a66/DSC01529.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A shot showing a solitary Atlantic Puffin perched against a massive, sheer rock face. This image captures the scale of their nesting environment. Puffins choose these treacherous cliffs because the vertical drop provides an easy takeoff for their small wings and keeps their burrows safe from land-based predators like foxes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b06f7a54-9ec3-4bb9-a39c-6237fac0c346/DSC01671.jpg Portfolio - Puffins A moody, high-contrast portrait of a puffin against a darkening background. The lighting emphasizes the sharp orange of the bill and the clean white of the chest. This "tuxedo" look isn't just for show—it’s vital countershading. When they are swimming, the white belly makes them hard to see from below against the bright sky, while the black back hides them from predators looking down into the dark water. https://www.alexgordonphotos.com/portfolio-1/wildlife monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6fe51c84-e38a-417f-a7db-3b04ef2c5b70/pnw-05133+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife The underside of a Humpback Whale's tail, or fluke, is as unique as a human fingerprint. The distinct patterns of white and black pigment, along with the trailing edges, allow researchers and photographers to identify and track individual whales as they migrate thousands of miles. This "tail-up" dive signals a deep descent into the ocean depths to feed on krill and small schooling fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/bbb1740e-dce7-4b30-a5b7-7b293c1e7d75/DSC02842+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife This close-up captures the gaze and intricate feathering of an American Bald Eagle, a species that has made a remarkable recovery across North America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f2bdd440-70bc-497a-bb77-7fb6bafe2ae2/DSC01342-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A massive grizzly bear in the final stretch of autumn, getting ready for hibernation. This photo captures the bear's search for calorie-dense meals to sustain her through the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/fa1b0bd2-6fde-4d8d-b66c-8fc2fb7ce2a6/DSC02299-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Famous for it's brilliant turquoise brow, the Motmot is the crown jewel of the Central American Jungle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1209fbbd-f8d0-44f1-92e0-1a36d70b0b3c/DSC02419-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife This is the Spectacled Eider, named for the distinctive, circular patches of feathers around its eyes that resemble a pair of goggles. This portrait captures a rare look at one of the most unique waterfowl species in the world, often found braving the remote, icy waters off the coast of Alaska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/46283e65-2ef6-4610-a87e-0b6c8daf25ef/DSC06189.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A Grey Wolf takes a drink of water near Yellowstone National Park. These incredible animals can comfortably survive temperatures as low as low as -40, partially because of the insulation of their double layer coat but also they have specialized blood vessels in their legs that keep their paws warm, preventing heat loss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1a93acbf-5472-47d9-b26e-c01a29cd2dd3/nz+2.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Golden Parakeets fighting over food. These funny, social birds are endangered due to habitat destruction and poaching for the pet trade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b21c5112-a5bf-40a7-8dd8-e79adf518293/DSC01489.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife This Alaskan Black Bear was photographed during a quiet moment of foraging. Beyond their fierce reputation, black bears are incredibly expressive and curious animals, possessing a level of intelligence that allows them to thrive in some of the most rugged environments on Earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/85c5f7c7-4aa0-43b2-8d0c-04a11815ed14/calendar--2-Enhanced-SR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A young Tufted Puffin prepares for its life at sea. These birds spend the vast majority of their lives on the open ocean, only returning to the rocky cliffs of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska to breed and raise their young. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/48dc7cfc-5753-4400-8cea-c56ae712a05b/DSC02837.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Surrounded by a trail of rising bubbles, this Harbor Seal navigates the shores off Anchorage, Alaska. Harbor seals rely on their highly sensitive whiskers—called vibrissae—to detect the tiny vibrations of swimming prey in near-total darkness. This portrait highlights the quiet intensity of one of the ocean’s most successful and adaptable hunters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c54f8707-b4b0-49ac-949c-c6b83e5e18bd/DSC05785.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Great Gray Owl, despite its size, it is an apex predator. It is a master of silent flight and can detect the heartbeat of prey moving beneath two feet of snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/82fc2d01-8132-437e-8c24-9e9f9f304d51/DSC07015-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Collared Aracari is a small, very social cousin of the toucan. The Aracari is known to be one of the few species of birds that roost in groups, with up to seven adults squeezing into a single tree cavity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/83cc751e-e51d-4c2f-964d-f34093ed4534/DSC00461-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Violet Sawbrewing is the largest hummingbird in Central America and a true spectacle of deep violet and emerald. This shot captures its territorial nature as it defends a prime feeding spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/dd6630f9-62fb-409f-b486-11da3497846c/DSC01083-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Magenta-Throated Woodstar is one of the smallest of the hummingbird species in existence. Despite its tiny size, the Woodstar is agile and fast, making it incredibly difficult to photograph. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4acff554-4375-488b-8c8e-c39688848500/DSC04322-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A rare find, the Copper-Headed Emerald hummingbird is endemic to the cool, misty cloud forests of Costa Rica. Its namesake coppery crown is a stunning contrast against the deep green foliage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/47c887d0-ce3d-42e1-adca-803a6bc4a4a7/DSC00556-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife The Rufous-Tailed Hummingbird is one of the most territorial birds in the rainforest. Known for aggressively defending prime nectar sources from much larger birds, this tiny dynamo is a master of precision flight, capable of hovering and maneuvering with split-second accuracy to claim its territory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1d97ef5f-1dd8-4b10-ac96-7941e14d17fb/Ts%27unu%27um.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife The most common hummingbird in Central America. They are highly adaptable, found everywhere from gardens, to where I found this one, at the edge of the Monte Verde Cloud Forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/56848c04-4966-4daf-bf0e-67f2fa0ef2df/DSC05120+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Southern Caracara are bold and opportunistic birds of prey found throughout South America. Unlike most raptors, the Caracara is frequently seen walking or running on the ground in search of food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ac12e905-5ff6-4e1e-aca4-c5b582273a8f/DSC02601.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Known for their remarkable intelligence and vocal mimicry, the Yellow-Naped Amazon is easily identified by the bright yellow patch on below its eyes. Sadly, they are currently listed as Critically Endangered due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/59cf1cf6-1231-4e71-a181-c3d839648948/NZ-00237.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife New Zealand Kea is the world’s only alpine parrot. Famous for their high intelligence, Keas are notorious "mountain clowns" known to investigate (and occasionally destroy) hikers' gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/22839ece-4c14-458a-9fd1-374cdfe2ccea/NZ-01690.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife One of the rarest penguin species on Earth, the Yellow-Eyed Penguin is native to the rugged coastlines of New Zealand. Known by its Māori name, Hoiho (meaning "noise shouter"), this bird is easily identified by its striking pale-yellow iris and the vivid band of yellow feathers that sweeps across its head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7765543c-e33e-4609-a1ad-4182f48a5bd4/NZ-01675.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Unlike many penguin species that nest in massive, crowded colonies, the Yellow-Eyed Penguin is a solitary nester, preferring the privacy of coastal forests and scrubland. This portrait captures the intense, watchful gaze of a species that is as elusive as it is beautiful, surviving in the secluded bays of the Otago Peninsula. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/45dd09ec-dc0f-4681-ad19-ac8f97294510/nz04877+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife The smallest species of penguin in the world, the Blue Penguin is just over 9 inches tall. This portrait captures the subtle, slate-blue sheen of its feathers—a natural camouflage known as countershading, which protects them from predators while they spend their days foraging at sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d88798fe-8d03-4f4c-90da-57bc67d516d5/NZ-02949.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife While they are known for their soaring, albatrosses are equally adept on the water. This portrait captures the moment of a successful hunt. Using their powerful, hooked yellow bills, they seize fish and squid from the surface of the ocean or perform shallow dives. Interestingly, they have unique tubular nostrils that allow them to filter salt from seawater, letting them stay at sea for years at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4a01490d-44fa-4dad-a601-dd90a2422aec/NZ-02968.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Black-browed Albatross is named for the distinctive dark plumage above their eyes, the Black-browed Albatross is a common yet striking resident of the southern oceans. They are highly social when feeding but return to remote, windswept cliffs in places like the Falkland Islands to raise a single chick—a process that involves a lifelong commitment to their mate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/29702652-266b-4b07-b490-eddea44af3b6/NZ-03033.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Albatross Thwarted A daring Pacific Gull takes advantage of the much bigger and stronger Albatross and steals their meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f65d1a6c-2121-480c-a45d-eec49ab925bf/calendar--5.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Alaskan Black Bear Often overshadowed by their larger grizzly cousins, black bears are masters of their environment, utilizing their incredible climbing skills and excellent sense of smell to navigate the dense forests and coastal fringes of the Great North. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/8d6c8197-e0f2-4551-a61a-9bb9c3c0e6a2/DSC03423.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Coastal Black Bears are unique "sea bears" that forage on beaches at low tide, using their immense strength to flip boulders for crabs and shellfish. These highly adaptable bears are the largest black bears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/8dec169a-eac0-462e-b454-3076056e78d0/Drying+Off.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife During the peak of a Canadian summer, the heat can be intense even for this apex predator. This candid captures a moment of relief as this Grizzly cools off in a mountain stream. The flying droplets and the bear's closed eyes highlight a rare, peaceful side of these powerful giants in their natural habitat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f02a8bc3-445b-4db1-8e12-38cb87b3573e/DSC09817-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Alaska’s grizzly bears are remarkably huge, with coastal males reaching up to 1,500 pounds and standing 10 feet tall, making them some of the largest land predators on earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d4a2ece6-0cf8-4766-97a3-5fedbb20712f/DSC01842-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A rare glimpse into the early life of a Spider Monkey. Even without using her prehensile tail in this moment, the mother's specialized "hook-like" hands—which have evolved to be thumbless for faster swinging—provide a secure anchor as she moves through the canopy. This newborn will spend its first few months tucked tightly against her chest or back, perfectly adapted for a life spent entirely off the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/9e34f974-0f45-419e-b0ae-af1f9e3dee6a/DSC01752-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife An intimate portrait trying to showcase the deep physical connection between a mother and her newborn. In the dense foliage of the Central American rainforest, visibility is a challenge, but the bond is unmistakable. This infant represents the future of a species currently facing significant habitat loss, making every successful birth a milestone for conservation in the region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/8f977483-a1d3-4ad9-9390-3dc7c03c36a2/DSC05239-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Known for their intelligence and tool-using capabilities, the Capuchin Monkey is a master of the canopy. This portrait captures the intense, observant gaze of one of the jungle's most clever residents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/72de1c99-0cfc-4425-a51b-417ec17d4079/DSC04763-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife These monkeys are among the smartest monkeys in the world. They are known to use stones to crack nuts, sticks to probe for insects, and leaves as cups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ede5757a-f7f6-405c-8064-dd8e63dc2186/DSC09748-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife While one member of the troop focuses on foraging, another often stays alert for potential threats. White-faced Capuchins live in highly organized groups where cooperation is key to survival. This shot highlights the individual personality and sharp awareness that allow these primates to thrive in the dense, competitive Central American rainforest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/28da1f86-5859-4e08-ab35-e149e8d1c86b/DSC09827-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Another portrait of a mother with her baby in Costa Rica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/703182b9-5986-4eed-86ab-7e6ba62523fc/DSC09842-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Capuchins are opportunistic omnivores, with diets consisting of 70% fruit, but they also eat insects, small birds, and even squirrels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/34cf2f2c-0f21-40d1-ae6e-3f08ca14fe4c/momandkid.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A baby takes a quick nap on his mother's back. Female Capuchins are philopatric and stay with the group they are born into; males leave around age 4 to find a place in a new group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a8a6c862-cbd2-4819-98a8-3a86e160dcfc/DSC02247-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife This Capuchin Monkey in unfazed and unbothered by your attempts to be productive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6a80a7f7-2f55-402c-ac22-d523fe672eb5/DSC02491-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Black-Handed Spider Monkey photographed during feeding time at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Costa Rica. Unlike most primates, Spider Monkey's have no thumbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/162965a3-4ed3-4e85-b442-92c3c99af829/DSC06205.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife In researching and following Grey Wolves, you understand quickly it is a study in focus and social complexity. Whether as a lone wanderer or a coordinated pack, the wolf remains the ultimate symbol of the untamed wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4cf904cd-4d65-48da-a491-253139d0eecc/DSC04042.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Outside of humans, gray wolves have the largest natural range of any living land mammal, covering much of North America, Europe, and Asia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/74a0646a-6f3b-40fb-96af-137a866d68d8/DSC04182.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Despite their reputation, Grey Wolves rarely attack humans, with only two documented fatal attacks by wild, healthy wolves in North America in the last 100 years. They typically avoid people, and pose a very low risk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/75c34473-0637-4ed1-8705-80ee8ea7d1cb/DSC05020.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife One of the most adaptable predators in the world, this is a Coyote. This shot captures a rare moment of stillness from a creature usually known for its cunning and elusive nature in the high desert and mountain brush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b90deec2-2275-4006-9412-88eef1b0c7f6/DSC02414.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Brought to Iceland by Vikings in the 9th century, thee Icelandic Horse has remained purebred for over a millennium. Their thick coats and sturdy stature are biological responses to one of the harshest sub-arctic climates on Earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b9ba112e-6f18-4030-bf6a-1d9395423ccc/DSC03005.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Safety in numbers is the primary rule of the prairie dog "town." This pair of sentinels keeps a watchful eye on the horizon from the safety of their burrow's entrance. At the first sign of a hawk or coyote, they will alert the entire colony with a high-pitched "jump-yip" bark, sending hundreds of their kin underground in seconds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ec163eaf-59ca-447c-9624-927a54402572/DSC04124.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A lone Black-Tailed Prairie Dog enjoys a midday meal. They are essential to the Great Plains ecosystem; by selectively grazing on certain grasses, they encourage the growth of nutrient-rich plants that attract larger herbivores like bison and pronghorn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/289080c9-05d7-4864-8f44-86ff587e3cf8/DSC03386-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Prairie dog colonies are divided into tight-knit family groups called "coteries." This group showcases the social bonding that defines the species. From grooming one another to sharing burrows, these social interactions are the glue that holds the complex underground city together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f4443661-ef14-4bc8-a987-6a9e60ab9e38/DSC03582-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A group of young Prairie Dogs. Research has shown that prairie dogs possess one of the most complex languages in the animal kingdom. Their barks aren't just noise—they can communicate specific details about a predator's size, color, and speed. The scout, on the right, stands tall to ensure its warning is heard across the colony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/2c15628c-d6b7-485b-9cb0-d5c6e4ff146f/DSC00835.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Uinta Chipmunk aka the Hidden Forrest Chipmunk is a quick-moving resident of the high-altitude plateaus of Utah. This little forager is a staple of the Bryce Canyon ecosystem, always on the lookout for its next meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/8622bd8e-afee-4cd3-985a-f068b6feee62/DSC02359.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A rare photo of the elusive Wild Boar. You can often smell them before you see them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1b77454d-3751-4490-b199-9814ae4474b2/DSC03767.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Newborn bison are affectionately nicknamed "red dogs" for their bright orange-red coats, which provide a good camouflage in the prairie grass. Within a few hours of being born, bison calves are on their feet and following the herd. Over the next few months, their fur will slowly deepen into the classic brown of the adults as they begin to grow their iconic shoulder humps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/3447ad9d-5c2b-4452-869b-485602c4c814/DSC06873.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife In places like Yellowstone, the road often becomes the path of least resistance for a migrating herd. This "Bison Jam" is a quintessential encounter with the West’s largest mammal. Whether they are moving to lower elevations for winter or simply commuting between grazing patches, bison recognize no right-of-way but their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/27f03727-1e34-4ade-86cb-9be85c3086b6/DSC03349-2.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife As a keystone species, the bison's presence is written into the soil of the Great Plains. Their grazing habits promote plant diversity, while their wallowing creates seasonal pools that provide homes for amphibians. From the birds that use bison fur to line their nests to the prairie dogs that thrive in their heavily grazed wake, the entire ecosystem is built around the bison herd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d0eefc89-5573-405e-8128-457584bcaef4/DSC03780.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Up close, the rugged features of the American Bison reveal a story of survival. From the thick, insulating coat that protects them from sub-zero winds to the sharp, curved horns used for defense, every detail is a testament to their resilience. This portrait highlights the "grizzled" texture of their fur, which transitions from a wooly mane to a shorter, sleeker coat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/dbfaa18c-f4df-4f95-aadf-6849970ec45f/DSC04252.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A lone bull stands against the vast horizon of the American West. Bison are nomadic grazers, moving constantly to prevent overgrazing of the prairie. This shot captures the quiet dignity of a species that once numbered in the tens of millions, playing a central role in the spiritual and physical lives of Indigenous peoples across the continent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/15a3a227-d44d-4416-806d-25e611a9c423/DSC05272.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Bison are evolutionary masterpieces of winter survival. Their massive shoulder humps are actually anchors for powerful neck muscles, allowing them to use their heads like a giant swinging plow to clear snow up to four feet deep. This "body plowing" doesn't just help the bison; it creates "highways" in the deep snow that other wildlife, like pronghorn and elk, use to navigate and find food during the harshest months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/484ab2cd-9cdb-4013-86b1-3442648b8e3f/DSC02428.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife The Bighorn Sheep is well named. Those horns can weigh as much as 30 lbs. A cool note about this species is that they are one of the original species to come over the Bering Land Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/9cd9ef8b-be57-40fc-9118-dc17459c6210/a-00416.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife While they look like a permanent fixture of the landscape, reindeer are actually the only deer species in Iceland, brought over from Norway in the late 1700s. This herd is part of a wild population that thrives in the rugged Eastern Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ff0a4bef-8bc8-45c4-9a32-bc574d960cfa/DSC03309.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Pronghorn are the fastest land animal in North America, reaching speeds of over 55 mph. While they look like antelope, they are actually the last surviving members of a unique family found only in this continent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ea1690b8-7b0c-468e-9e22-3f180150d3b9/DSC03472.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A tender moment with a young Mule Deer fawn. Their oversized ears—the inspiration for their name—give them an incredible sense of hearing to detect movement in the brush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/091b633d-eb3c-4b61-9469-408b4579031a/DSC05063-2.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A glimpse of a herd on the move. Elk are highly gregarious animals, often found in large groups that provide safety in numbers against predators like wolves and bears. While the bulls are famous for their bugles, it is the cows that lead the herd, using a complex system of chirps and barks to communicate while navigating the mountain brush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/2e0d42f7-d2da-46d1-9220-f65b75e79575/DSC08445.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife One of the largest species within the deer family, Elk are vital to the ecosystem. Their grazing patterns help maintain the health of mountain meadows, while they serve as a primary food source for the region's top predators, keeping the wilderness in a delicate, ancient balance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f0a64c66-23e7-49c3-b8d9-bfcf4d055099/DSC04318.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A female Elk pokes her head out of the brush. In the elk hierarchy, older cows act as sentinels, remaining alert for predators like wolves and mountain lions while the rest of the herd grazes. Their oversized ears can rotate independently to pinpoint sounds from deep within the forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5799aa4b-fe3b-4bf2-85d0-6e81b980741c/DSC04355.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Summer Growth A magnificent bull showcasing his antlers in "velvet." This highly vascularized skin carries nutrients to the bone, allowing antlers to grow at an incredible rate of up to an inch per day during the summer months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f1679709-fb16-46ef-90ea-38826b10bcff/pata--2+%282%29.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Standing tall against the backdrop of the Southern Andes, a lone Guanaco showcases the elegance of the species. Unlike their domesticated cousins, the alpaca and llama, Guanacos have remained wild and resilient, possessing the ability to drink salty water and run at speeds of up to 35 mph. This portrait highlights their thick, cinnamon-colored wool and the calm, watchful presence they bring to Patagonia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e8866105-5c9b-484d-aa8b-ae29d973283a/DSC08157+%282%29.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A group of Guanacos navigates the gravel roads of Torres del Paine. These slender relatives of the llama are among the largest wild mammals in South America and are remarkably well-adapted to the harsh winds of the Patagonian Steppe. This shot captures their communal nature—they often travel in small family herds led by a dominant male, constantly scanning the horizon for their primary predator, the puma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/cc3fdad8-1fb7-474e-81a0-717673f2339c/DSC04889.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Taking photos of the sunrise over the Beartooth Highway, at the edge of Yellowstone National Park, this Mountain Goat nonchalantly walked over the cliff into the frame. Found on the steepest cliffs, these goats possess specialized hooves that act like suction cups, allowing them to navigate vertical terrain with ease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f46e7c66-7593-446b-a410-b3e0e5221140/DSC07187.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife The towering giant of the northern forests. This shot captures the imposing scale of the largest member of the deer family, the Moose, perfectly at home in the marshy wetlands of the North. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a1ec3651-ffc5-4df0-87e8-2a9a62108aa5/DSC07138.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Born with legs that seem almost too long for its body, a Moose calf is a marvel of rapid development. Within just a few days of birth, this calf can outrun a human, and within a few weeks, it will be a strong swimmer. This portrait captures the early days of a "twig-eater," as they navigate the marshy wetlands under the watchful eye of their mother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f22053b4-c7fa-4f86-9396-264aaf7fcc64/DSCF2999.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Desert Big Horn Sheep are masters of the arid crags. Unlike their mountain cousins, Desert Bighorn are adapted to go weeks without visiting a permanent water source, getting much of their hydration from succulent plants. This infrared black-and-white shot emphasizes the stark beauty of their rugged habitat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5a15c767-15ad-4869-b602-9690d8c7d4c0/DSC06256-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Alaskan Muskox are literal survivors of the Ice Age. These prehistoric-looking giants are famous for their "qiviut"—an under-layer of wool that is eight times warmer than sheep's wool. When threatened, they form a defensive circle around their young, facing outward with a wall of heavy, curved horns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/dc4eeeab-6ea2-4a60-b48e-5a81d85137e4/DSC08870.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Three-Toed Sloth moving at a deliberate, slow-motion" pace, the sloth is a marvel of energy conservation. They spend nearly their entire lives hanging upside down in the tropical canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/3b4d3954-7759-40f3-9829-4a8df8876c9a/DSC05581-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife This Common Basilisk is famously known as the "Jesus Lizard" for its incredible ability to run across the surface of water to escape predators. Using specialized fringes on its toes, it creates tiny pockets of air that allow it to sprint upright at speeds of up to 5 feet per second before finally sinking and swimming away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7711bb02-2d87-4a51-b0c3-35b7841fb563/DSC06210-Enhanced-NR+%283%29.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Red-Eyed Tree Frog, the ambassador of the rainforest. Their brilliant red eyes and blue sides are actually a defense mechanism used to startle predators when the frog suddenly jumps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4e874275-d3d5-43bf-ba25-51a1254765b3/DSC08979-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife White-Nosed Coati are often mistaken for a cross between a raccoon and a lemur. The Coati is a highly social and intelligent carnivore native to Central and South America. They are famous for their incredibly flexible snouts, which can rotate 60 degrees in any direction to forage for insects and fruit in the leaf litter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/52ede4eb-edb0-42fb-9201-b7235f00c0ab/DSC03748-Enhanced-SR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife A sea turtle, not a day old, making its first trek to the ocean. These hatchlings face incredible odds, yet they possess an innate compass that will eventually lead them back to this same beach to nest decades later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/bf007576-8a91-46e2-b7e6-1031aeaa6825/DSC09047-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Steller Sea Lion is the largest of the otariid (eared) seals. Often seen hauled out on rocky Alaskan outcroppings, these sea lions can grow to over 2,000 pounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ff837022-cd3b-4b6d-9454-27dc7108ddc0/nz+1.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife New Zealand Sea Lion, one of the rarest sea lion species in the world. Found primarily on the sandy beaches of the Otago Peninsula and the Subantarctic Islands, these powerful mammals are known for their deep vocalizations and surprising speed on land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1248e743-9c6c-438a-a625-9790a4b660d0/pnw-04497-Full+Size+JPEG-3+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Known for their complex "songs" and acrobatic breaches, Humpback Whales are the ultimate ambassadors of the ocean. Despite their massive size—growing up to 52 feet long—they are incredibly graceful. This shot captures the raw power of a species that was once pushed to the brink of extinction but has since become a global symbol of successful marine conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/26847c69-610b-4ba4-8037-8be5709bd686/DSC06703.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Osprey In Flight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/edbba51e-5aff-4d78-b935-ce7e2bdd1276/IMG_20210907_143920_127.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife Gharial Crocodile https://www.alexgordonphotos.com/portfolio-1/mountains monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/3e02b466-783d-412f-be39-a4492cb36bb0/abroad-9.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Golden hour on the iconic Matterhorn peak rising above Zermatt, Switzerland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/df2a6070-2ea7-4772-87da-e50053ace84d/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+4.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A view of the Seceda ridgeline in the Puez-Odle Nature Park. This shot captures the dramatic collision of grassy alpine meadows and the jagged, vertical spires of the Odle mountain range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7ffc082f-5326-44eb-857a-03991d3fc95c/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+13-Enhanced.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The emerald waters of Lago di Braies reflecting the Seekofel Mountain. This shot, featuring the iconic wooden boats and the still morning waters, captures why this lake is considered the "Pearl of the Alpine Lakes." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/544c954a-32a5-4fd0-b0b1-0089a2de93a0/trecime-2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Hiking in Tre Cime, you can see the three distinctive peaks that give this area its name. The stark contrast between the sun-drenched rock and the deep shadows emphasizes the sheer scale of these limestone giants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e37bf2f9-0cda-4c5f-958a-f0746898d118/patagonia2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Mount Fitz Roy framed by the gold of the Antarctic beech trees. In the southern autumn (March and April), the valleys surrounding El Chaltén transform into a vibrant palette of reds and oranges, providing a warm, fleeting contrast to the cold, blue-white glaciers and the jagged granite teeth of the Andes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d0b4bc95-74ed-4d11-a994-fb6588d91fd4/untitled-45+%282%29.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A view from the Mirador del Fitz Roy outside of El Chaltén. The granite teeth of the massif piercing the clouds represent the raw, untamed spirit of Patagonia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/56f3e77a-47ee-4058-b042-21cd673b8809/DSC04843+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The legendary granite monoliths of Torres del Paine rising over the Chilean wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/8ed2b4f4-93f4-4465-b9f8-8e3d5aab3636/DSC04115-HDR-LargeJPEG-2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Vestrahorn Mountain in southeastern Iceland. Where the black sand dunes meet the "Batman Mountain." The moody, dark slopes of Vestrahorn reflecting in the tidal lagoons create a surreal, cinematic atmosphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/54fcd339-db62-4e06-8597-0587c88982e3/R0000312.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Moody morning light settles over the jagged ridges of the Icelandic Highlands. The clouds cling to the steep, weathered slopes of the rhyolite mountains, a hallmark of Iceland’s geothermal heart. The presence of a traditional mountain shelter in the foreground provides a sense of scale against the raw, prehistoric power of the subarctic tundra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/51fe4133-d2f8-48d8-838c-9747f815e356/norprint-9.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A vibrant cluster of rorbu—traditional Norwegian fishing cabins—tucked at the base of the massive granite peaks of the Lofoten archipelago. Originally used as seasonal housing for fishermen during the winter cod season, these red huts have become an enduring symbol of Arctic resilience. This shot captures the striking contrast between the man-made warmth of the village and the cold, unyielding power of the surrounding mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1d36697d-ffd2-42e2-9f49-5976b6433e7e/DSC01627-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Dawn Over the Valley. A classic view of Yosemite’s most famous landmarks bathed in the soft glow of sunrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e4e24ce5-6311-464b-bb49-febab14fa6b6/Wrangell+St+Elias+NP.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Road to St. Elias - The long approach to America’s second-highest peak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e7592986-6407-4583-9df8-b15fe8a87c9f/DSC04725-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Alpe di Siusi - Morning light over Europe's highest alpine meadow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7c80662e-0e62-4280-b272-77dbc3b5b9d9/20NZ-3953.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Low tide at sunset, showcasing the mist-shrouded peaks in Fiordland National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f44f839e-3ef7-408c-a148-e04527d5da73/20NZ-00445.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A view of the largest mountain in New Zealand, Mount Cook, from a trail on Lake Matheson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/fc494b37-4a7b-4f08-88cb-83ff28daa5f0/DJI_0013-2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Vibrant moss-covered foothills move up to tall snow covered peaks in a remote part of Iceland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5780c035-7cc8-44eb-8dd6-5b54594334f9/calendar--6.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Through the mist we see jagged, snow-dusted peaks of the Alaskan wilderness. A common sight in America's most wild state. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/52885df8-5470-4c26-98c9-e67ab7edc058/DJI_0149.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The trail leading to the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c7da8760-89c6-488c-b274-f2d2b963357e/DJI_20250903075205_0023_D-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Mulagljufur Canyon, a hidden gem in Iceland where towering green cliffs and hanging waterfalls lead the eye toward the distant glaciers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/895a669a-fc95-4132-b1ef-3f7b19dd44d6/DSC00412-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The soft contours of the Alpe di Siusi plateau in the mid-morning sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d2652f38-9be1-4a16-9e84-fe40774f05dc/DSC01781-LargeJPEGNZ-2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Warm light on the faces of the Brenta group in the Dolomites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f7adf72c-81a3-4c5d-8a01-0c4aa7d8bb09/DSC01637.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The granite walls of Yosemite Valley illuminated under a starry sky. This long exposure brings out the textures of El Capitan that are often lost in the midday sun. If you look closely you can see the lights of climbers who are taking a needed break on the side of the giant cliff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/2e919612-02be-4c0e-9994-0ea3ac64a84e/DSC03331.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Looking down from the steep cliffs of Reine onto the red fishing huts and deep blue fjords of Lofoten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/155858b8-7920-4603-b705-216d14fcf5d4/DSC01880.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A sweeping overhead view of the winding paths carved into the heart of the Val di Funes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/24f87268-da84-43c3-940f-ead60b802ca5/DSC03136.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A secluded, crystal-clear pool of glacial water hidden among the jagged folds of the Italian Alps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/3c431b4d-2016-4738-bb8a-4fa142742128/DSC01938-HDR-2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The morning light catching the granite walls of Yosemite, perfectly doubled in the quiet flow of the Merced River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6d46d3a9-fc60-407b-a4c8-a70d3c181aad/DSC03853+%281%29-Enhanced-SR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The Douro Terraces - century-old vineyards carved into the steep, sun-drenched mountainsides of Portugal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7c01f461-0074-4f70-a26a-a121223f5371/DSC02186.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Wild horses found a high-altitude trail in the Dolomites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/11e59a52-3817-4f3a-8109-8c29cbef495a/DSC02245-LargeJPEGNZ-2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The Maroon Bells - Colorado’s iconic twin peaks, captured in a moment of absolute stillness at the edge of Maroon Lake just before moonrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5bb49e2d-3f0a-4530-9b89-3987cbc7b4eb/DSC03346.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A framed view of the Ampezzo Dolomites through the window of a WWI bunker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/37debf54-cdce-4527-8478-6b1e520a87ec/DSC03360-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Looking up at the sheer, weathered limestone pillars of Cinqui Torri popular with climbers all over the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/05bf4126-2c43-4f57-b78b-5d076eb37ea0/DSC03718-HDR+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A sun-bleached snag stands as a silent witness to the fading light over the layered ridges of Yosemite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/8e2b4ccf-7f37-456c-8ebd-0bf068dfd975/DSC03755.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A solitary gondola suspended in the morning silence above a thick blanket of valley fog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/878dde73-8df2-4b5c-a136-0b077ddf1c77/DSC03881-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The dark, wind-sculpted dunes of a black sand beach at the foot of the Vestrahorn's jagged ridges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4d991113-1656-4444-afaa-2039fc70b6f4/DSC05338-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Into the Wrangells - An endless horizon of nameless, ice-capped peaks stretching into the Alaskan interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/cafe4368-b17f-40db-869f-74c33b8df157/DSC06060-HDR+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Patagonian Stone A raw, textured study of the ancient granite faces that guard the Southern Andes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/0284dd66-ffcb-4dab-8a9d-620df12a35a5/DSC06433-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Kirkjufell aka The "Church Mountain" standing in symmetry with its iconic falls on the Icelandic coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7610fe3b-3b30-4668-87db-803c393f1850/DSC06484-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Looking across the vast, tundra-covered valleys and jagged ridges of the Alaska Range within Denali National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/848fa491-261a-482c-a4f3-3985615b7ec2/DSC07360+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The sheer, vertical scale of the Swiss Alps, where dozens of waterfalls spill into the Lauterbrunnen valley floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/0c14fd95-352a-48e6-bd9c-aca2f18ea777/DSC07986-HDR-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A winding path through the lush, mist-covered mountains of Costa Rica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/3d61d61b-0bdc-43cf-84bd-18ff16c1448c/DSC08609-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The surreal, steaming vents and orange rhyolite peaks of Iceland’s geothermal highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/23ca71f0-0881-4c3e-9bd8-f5b310bb66db/DSC09346-Enhanced-SR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A wide, cinematic view of the rugged, snow-dusted spine of the Alaska Range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/91704bd6-6232-4b59-938b-96bb19389087/DSC09807-HDR-Enhanced-SR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The narrow, breathtaking stone path along the PR1 ridge trail between Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo on Madeira Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d4ff31be-ddfc-4f86-8921-4003f7d91c2a/File2021-11-20+at+5.19.36+PM+12.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A moody perspective of the massive rock walls guarding the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/51aef2ec-7df9-4cff-9601-0593c6213c37/ice-09569.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A view of the subarctic Taiga Forest giving way to alpine tundra in Denali National Park with the Kantishna Hills behind it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/9bcd3344-de13-425c-976b-62db0f1fce80/italy--Full+Size+JPEG-2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A serene hiking trail leading into the valley floor in Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/81b4462f-fd63-43ab-872c-201ce8e217d6/italy--Full+Size+JPEG-65.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Dramatic late-afternoon light cutting across the vertical faces of the Dolomites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/454c012b-8611-41b0-8924-605f3bd54323/italy--Full+Size+JPEG-70.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A sweeping panorama of the jagged limestone peaks that define the Italian Alps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/33e6eef4-ac12-4beb-a24b-1fa84214f1fe/newedit-2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A vibrant yellow rorbu (fishing cabin) tucked against the massive, snow-dusted granite walls of Northern Norway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/49319b33-424c-4488-83d5-b6147f41981a/nz+4.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Rising vertically from the dark waters of the fiord, these peaks in New Zealand’s South Island are often shrouded in mist, adding a layer of mystery to the "Eighth Wonder of the World." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/0dc6071d-70e0-4ece-aa42-686a024134ff/nyBear-1+2.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The fiery oranges of the Hudson Highlands reflecting perfectly in the still waters of Hessian Lake on Bear Mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/30db99a9-f50a-40a1-ad24-5f7225b77add/NZ-03385.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A vast, cinematic perspective of the golden high country surrounding Lake Ohau, New Zealand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/0b1bdb8a-305f-4667-a3a0-984d74714b20/NZ-03124.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Primeval forests clinging to the steep New Zealand slopes under a heavy veil of fog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/8114c8ca-6c7b-4269-8847-f9094d79e354/NZ-03244.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The vast, golden textures of the high-country hills stretching toward the rugged horizon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7981cc3f-01b8-4a24-96a7-3105eded88f7/PXL_20211004_115022041.NIGHT.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The rugged Valparola Pass in the Dolomites, featuring the historic Great War museum built directly into the stone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e84c2f9d-e587-407d-aed9-45940bbaab39/untitled-8+%281%29-Enhanced-SR.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The distinctive, bi-colored granite peaks of the Cuernos del Paine rising over Lake Pehoe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e64a0822-fadd-4fc6-8ccb-f8ca6e46fdf1/NZ-01057.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The stark, jagged silhouette of the Southern Alps mirrored in the mirror-still waters of Lake Pukaki. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/91f6310a-8bda-4489-b562-5c29877d4be5/NZ-02428.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A winding journey through the ancient beech forests and towering stone walls of the Milford road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c300776e-f615-49de-bbd0-75d24c1e61af/NZ-09813.jpg Portfolio - Mountains The soft, undulating waves of the Blue Ridge Mountains fading into a hazy, atmospheric horizon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/dd9f3196-5d44-4bd6-b5d4-fda0b60472a9/NZ-00178.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A wide, sweeping view of Lake Wanaka’s turquoise waters, with the emerald hills of Glendhu Bay giving way to the snow-capped Southern Alps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/233939ab-aa29-45f9-805a-de82fddb5692/NZ-00452.jpg Portfolio - Mountains A rugged trail cutting through the golden tussock of the Hooker Valley, leading the eye toward the distant, ice-clad peaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f5101123-389a-408c-a83e-ab76e0be3367/nzF4098.jpg Portfolio - Mountains Lake Ohau on the South Island of New Zealand. https://www.alexgordonphotos.com/portfolio-1/newyork monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a3671f37-2758-425c-935d-f98921f18c8c/2021-02-08+17.37.23.jpg Portfolio - New York A view looking down into the canyons of Manhattan. The warm glow of the streetlights contrasts with the cool, blue glass of the skyscrapers, capturing the city in its transition from day to night. This perspective emphasizes the sheer verticality and the dense, rhythmic energy of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f7f1f8e3-3587-4751-943f-30bdff40ad07/DSC08271-HDR-LargeJPEG-2.jpg Portfolio - New York Looking south from the Top of the Rock, this shot captures the Empire State Building towering over the Midtown skyline. The Art Deco building is framed by the surrounding city, with the One World Trade Center rising in the far distance. It is a quintessential New York perspective that showcases the architectural layers and history of Manhattan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a2d59957-2e9d-46e2-89f4-a76776d91fd9/DJI_0314-Enhanced.jpg Portfolio - New York A symmetric, low-altitude perspective of the Brooklyn Bridge towers. This shot emphasizes the neo-Gothic arches and the intricate web of suspension cables that have defined the East River skyline since 1883. Looking toward Manhattan, the modern towers of the Financial District provide a sharp architectural contrast to the historic stone craftsmanship of the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7f45cdc9-ac9e-4869-82f8-437d0eeee324/print-3-gigapixel.jpg Portfolio - New York A long exposure capturing a massive lightning bolt striking near Court Square in Long Island City. The purple and blue hues of the storm clouds provide a dramatic backdrop to the illuminated skyscrapers. This shot captures the raw power of nature colliding with the urban landscape, turning the Queens skyline into a theater of light and energy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e0497d0d-40fd-41b9-9303-7a759472af38/abroad-1.jpg Portfolio - New York A low-angle perspective of the Fire Island Lighthouse under a swirling night sky. By using a long exposure, the earth’s rotation is captured as circular star trails centered around Polaris. The stark black-and-white bands of the lighthouse tower provide a grounded contrast to the motion above, highlighting this historic Long Island landmark in a way rarely seen by day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6ca3033b-f143-4ce9-b16d-9645295d9d2d/DSC07685.jpg Portfolio - New York An aerial view looking south over the Financial District. The shot captures the dense cluster of skyscrapers at the island's tip, with the Hudson and East Rivers converging. The scale of the city is emphasized by the tiny barges and ferries moving through the harbor below, providing a sense of the constant motion surrounding the city's economic heart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/883588fb-b6cf-40f8-a575-d90c93c3bc02/DSC07674.jpg Portfolio - New York A clean, vertical composition focusing on the upper reaches and spire of One World Trade Center. Captured against a pale blue sky, the reflective glass of the Freedom Tower catches the light. This minimal approach highlights the building’s role as the tallest point in the New York City skyline, standing as a beacon to resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4fedf12f-4b81-4f63-87c8-b75b7e98c51f/bw1-1-3.jpg Portfolio - New York A high-contrast, black-and-white study of Lower Manhattan reflected in the puddles of a rainy evening. The monochromatic edit emphasizes the geometric patterns of the skyscrapers and the city lights. By stripping away the color, the image highlights the architectural power of the Financial District and the moody atmosphere of a New York night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5fee6524-8364-43e0-9e5c-97c4bf625720/DSC07237.jpg Portfolio - New York A spring scene at Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City. The bright red foliage of the Cherry Trees in the foreground frames a view of the East River, creating a natural contrast with the cool blues of the distant Midtown Manhattan skyline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/bd237383-669c-4956-926d-16183a0ea234/DSC04514.jpg Portfolio - New York Looking down from the Manhattan Bridge at the sweeping curves of FDR Drive. The motion blur of the cars creates gold and red light streaks that snake along the East River waterfront. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6f655aa3-26f1-48f5-b5c5-17950247ea6f/R0004154.jpg Portfolio - New York The shot captures the Squibb Park Bridge's unique wooden structure and zig-zagging geometry as it leads the eye directly toward the illuminated skyline of Lower Manhattan. The warm wood of the walkway contrasts with the cool, blue glass of the distant skyscrapers, highlighting the bridge as a functional piece of art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/30ee1cfc-7ae4-4efe-873c-d29f008061a5/Brooklyn+Heights-2.jpg Portfolio - New York An elevated view from the same Squibb Park Bridge in Brooklyn Heights. The zig-zagging geometry of the pedestrian bridge creates a dynamic lead-in line toward the glass and steel towers of the Financial District. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/e0b7ae34-26f5-432d-8301-e0ba2c77ec02/dum-2-2.jpg Portfolio - New York A reflection of the Manhattan Bridge captured on the glass exterior of a contemporary building on the Brooklyn waterfront. The grid-like structure of the window panes fragments the blue steel of the bridge, creating a layered composition of transparency and reflection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d8cc4e45-8b5d-4ea9-94c3-d4b7ff17031b/Nyc+train.jpg Portfolio - New York Looking down a set of weathered train tracks toward the gleaming glass of the One World Trade Center. This composition uses the parallel lines of the rails as a lead-in, contrasting the gritty, industrial history of the region with the modern, soaring architecture of the Financial District. It's a study in perspective, showing the old infrastructure that built the city pointing toward its newest icon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c1ebd97c-1269-4dd0-b477-2e60cfbce1f5/DSCF4510-LargeJPEG-2.jpg Portfolio - New York Captured in Brooklyn Bridge Park, this shot offers a view of the East River and the Manhattan skyline. The natural textures of the rocks of Pebble Beach in the foreground provide a grounded contrast to the glass towers of the Financial District across the water. This perspective highlights the quiet, contemplative spaces that line the edge of the city's bustling harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/d16a544b-87d4-4a04-823f-0e4e83a95ae6/DSC03165.jpg Portfolio - New York A long exposure of the George Washington Bridge during blue hour. The extended shutter speed transforms the heavy traffic into vibrant ribbons of light, contrasting with the solid, illuminated steel of the bridge's towers. This shot captures the relentless energy of the world’s busiest bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/f53c0fd5-17a5-472a-82ff-e14c617989ca/DSC02532-HDR-LargeJPEG-2.jpg Portfolio - New York A sweeping, high-altitude view looking north along the Hudson River from the George Washington Bridge. This shot captures the lush greenery of the Fort Tryon Park area and the Henry Hudson Parkway as they snake alongside the water. The composition emphasizes a greener, more tranquil side of New York City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ae4d8a93-622e-4c22-8cb0-da90ae885361/monkey-1.jpg Portfolio - New York Looking out from the shores of Staten Island, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge stretches across the Hudson Bay toward Brooklyn. This shot captures the massive scale of the suspension bridge against a dramatic sky, with the distant silhouette of the New York City skyline visible on the horizon. It emphasizes the bridge's role as a vital connection and a grand architectural entrance to the harbor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a48dfeb2-73d2-4d93-a870-e16cc2730b60/nyBear-1+2.jpg Portfolio - New York A serene landscape of Hessian Lake at the base of Bear Mountain. The photo captures the peak’s tree-covered slopes reflected in the still water during the peak of fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a94f8b32-3acd-4177-a35e-cbc42e2b5807/midnight-1.jpg Portfolio - New York The Spanish Revival architecture of the Vanderbilt Museum stands under a star-studded night sky. This perspective captures the ornate details of the estate, originally the summer home of William K. Vanderbilt II. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/310e3c9e-22e0-4fe8-aabb-0fe02a5a4073/DJI_0300-HDR.jpg Portfolio - New York Looking east from Hunter's Point, this wide-angle shot captures the new skyscrapers of Court Square in Long Island City. It is a look at the city's constant evolution, as only one of these tall buildings existed 15 years ago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/280b2851-ef4f-4e2a-9384-1988f9e4a1d4/streeetnov-4-2.jpg Portfolio - New York A quintessential New York City street moment captured in high-contrast black and white. This candid shot features a woman dressed in a makeshift "mummy" costume of trailing toilet paper, navigating the busy streets of Manhattan. The motion of the paper caught in the wind against the backdrop of parked cars and city traffic perfectly encapsulates the bizarre, spontaneous, and often beautiful theater of daily life in Gotham. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/86ea5281-8228-4c40-93a0-9bdd8386322a/DSC05553-HDR.jpg Portfolio - New York The iconic red neon sign of the New Yorker Hotel glows with the warmth of the setting sun. This perspective emphasizes the hotel's classic Art Deco setbacks and its towering presence in the Midtown skyline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ce1fbf20-866f-492d-942a-6cfbc14941ca/print-8.jpg Portfolio - New York Built in 1820, the historic Beebe Windmill in Bridgehampton stands preserved under a clear, star-lit sky. As one of the few remaining Long Island windmills with its original internal machinery, it represents two centuries of agrarian history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/967ee05c-bc9d-4726-aac3-315f7e33884a/newedit.jpg Portfolio - New York A perspective from within the Empty Sky Memorial in Liberty State Park. The twin stainless steel walls reflect the golden sunset and the One World Trade Center across the Hudson River. This shot is meant to capture the memorial's design, which points directly toward the site of the former towers, creating a corridor of light and memory that bridges the gap between Jersey City and Manhattan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/41ded734-3404-404b-939c-7cc4f5572f26/20230812_065718+%282%29.jpg Portfolio - New York Captured from a window seat during a descent, this wide-angle aerial shot reveals the iconic silhouette of the city surrounded by its waterways. The sprawling urban grid of New York showcases the relationship between the dense skyscraper clusters and the bridges that connect the boroughs to the heart of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5c209a45-683d-4545-9e2a-892ba035c504/DJI_0351-Enhanced.jpg Portfolio - New York A view of the Brooklyn Bridge looking back toward the Brooklyn skyline. This shot highlights the intricate network of suspension cables as they converge toward the granite towers, with the historic waterfront of Brooklyn Heights visible in the background. It captures the bridge not just as a transit route, but as a monumental anchor for the surrounding borough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/cbc7a6e7-80bd-498c-8393-68a38377eb7b/DSC07016.jpg Portfolio - New York A view of the Brooklyn Heights skyline captured through my apartment window at sunset. The frame tries to balance the dark interior silhouettes with the vibrant oranges and purples of the sky. This shot offers an intimate, lived-in perspective of the neighborhood as the sun dips behind the distant Manhattan towers, casting a soft glow over the classic brick architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/088225bc-41e7-4bd5-bf17-2c7fdc58f678/DSC07879.jpg Portfolio - New York A high-angle perspective of the Statue of Liberty standing guard in New York Harbor. The shot places Lady Liberty in the context of the vast waterway, with the distant shores of New Jersey and the industrial activity of the port visible. This view highlights the iconic silhouette of the monument as a solitary, powerful symbol of the city’s gateway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b22fcc63-d2d3-401d-bca7-5c36957a4792/DSCF0383.jpg Portfolio - New York A abstract perspective of the Brooklyn Bridge seen through the crystalline patterns of shattered glass. This black and white composition fragments the iconic suspension cables and gothic arches into a web of sharp lines and light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/5dfe7f0f-6555-4953-81c1-482e997a568a/full2x3-.jpg Portfolio - New York The first light of day breaks over the East River, illuminating the historic gantries of Gantry Plaza State Park. This shot captures the calm, glass-like water reflecting the early morning sky, with the Midtown Manhattan skyline beginning to glow in the distance. It’s a peaceful, high-contrast moment that highlights the industrial history of the Long Island City waterfront. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/abb2eb9f-34de-4cb2-be11-57bae587e61b/nyDSC02166.jpg Portfolio - New York A high-angle view looking down at the intersection of the DUMBO waterfront and the East River. The shot captures the warm glow of the streetlights reflecting off the cobblestone streets and the quiet green spaces of Brooklyn Bridge Park. The curve of the shoreline and the distant lights of the pier create a rhythmic, peaceful perspective of one of Brooklyn’s most famous neighborhoods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/21e9d1c7-6b1d-4cf6-9b67-a88317025670/nyDSC03658-NYCFeb20Large-3.jpg Portfolio - New York A black-and-white study of the World Trade Center. The high-contrast highlights the building’s sharp edges against a moody sky, emphasizing geometric form and light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/ff8af428-0e47-40f3-ba59-7938023d89c9/str-5-2.jpg Portfolio - New York Captured from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, this shot balances the quiet, residential feel of the promenade with the towering presence of the Financial District across the river. The soft evening light and the silhouettes of the iron railings create a timeless, classic New York atmosphere, showcasing one of the city's most beloved viewpoints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/649f276c-c744-44b7-ace3-dcf3c4b94740/DSC06021.jpg Portfolio - New York An eerily empty Times Square during Covid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/3755fef3-8e19-4aa6-84c1-8eab78a3e824/IMG_20200318_113858_484.jpg Portfolio - New York For a few minutes a day, the sunlight comes through this window in Grand Central Station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/6b88c15a-b787-41d1-aba6-e52d2a22f718/IMG_20210727_135518_481.jpg Portfolio - New York The most iconic building in NYC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/a53200bc-eea6-4080-ac80-4c238c06f0f4/LRM_EXPORT_362338197014309_20190613_080616870.jpg Portfolio - New York The "Vessel" aka The Big Shawarma in Hudson Yards just before sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/3d7b63e9-f25f-48d5-9240-8b1db2d85b9f/IMG_20180531_061029_593.jpg Portfolio - New York Inside a lighthouse https://www.alexgordonphotos.com/portfolio-1/trees monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1587f046-368b-41a5-bdd8-3cee51e259a1/DSC03101.jpg Portfolio - Trees A view of the rugged badlands of South Dakota. The soft, evening light catches the ridges of the crumbly soil, highlighting the various mineral layers that create the colorful, striped appearance of this unique prairie landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/2da893b5-17bc-4bb7-88cb-11712d62544d/DSC03234-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Trees A solitary tree stands against a deep indigo sky, illuminated by a vast field of stars. This long-exposure shot captures the quiet stillness of the night, highlighting the silhouette of the tree as it reaches toward the cosmos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/199d8cf1-73b8-44da-8c67-03a04a7691c5/DSC06990.jpg Portfolio - Trees Captured during the peak of autumn, this shot features a dense line of golden-leafed trees perfectly mirrored in the glass-like surface of a mountain lake in Alaska. The symmetry between the vibrant forest and its reflection creates a sense of perfect balance, blurring the line between the sky and the water’s edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/4d010649-6728-4d26-b899-b400b9512c6b/DSC07040-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Trees A tighter composition of the shoreline, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow across the turning leaves. The soft ripples in the water gently distort the reflection, adding a painterly quality to the scene. This image captures the fleeting beauty of the changing seasons and the tranquil energy of a high-altitude lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/66c990d5-6824-4206-8eec-061a904066f4/NZ-3425-3.jpg Portfolio - Trees A solitary willow tree stands firmly rooted within the cold waters of Lake Wānaka. Known as one of the most photographed trees in the world, this shot captures its unique leaning posture against the backdrop of the Southern Alps. The calm, turquoise water creates a minimalist stage for this symbol of endurance and natural beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/2b76984b-8ab2-47c2-a33d-34c30be529bf/NZ-01196.jpg Portfolio - Trees Captured at the southernmost point of the South Island, these trees have been permanently bent at radical angles by the relentless Antarctic winds. This shot emphasizes the sheer power of the elements, showing how the canopy has grown horizontally to survive the constant coastal gales. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/b31fb076-52f2-4d44-a9ac-58a338bd573f/NZ-02197.jpg Portfolio - Trees A wider view of a cluster of wind-swept trees, where the branches have intertwined to form a dense, protective shield. The silver, weathered bark and the tightly packed green leaves create a textured tapestry that looks more like a deliberate sculpture than a natural forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/7aeea165-0abe-4de7-848e-8d5b4b333197/NZ-3792.jpg Portfolio - Trees This high-contrast image focuses on a single row of trees battling the elements on a cliffside. The dramatic tilt of the trunks tells the story of decades spent resisting the wind, standing as a testament to the biological adaptation required to thrive in New Zealand's rugged coastal environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/fa3c23ea-7599-4e84-aca9-a7154d5809b4/NZ-3805.jpg Portfolio - Trees A moody, low-light capture of the twisted branches reaching out toward the sea. The soft light highlights the skeletal structure of the trees, emphasizing the gnarled joints and the way the foliage has been "shaved" flat by the passing air currents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/c68f0ced-ccf2-4b0c-b5e0-73a82c6248a6/NZ-3808.jpg Portfolio - Trees A final look at the dramatic landscape where the forest meets the pasture. This composition highlights the contrast between the flat, grassy ground and the extreme, 45-degree angle of the tree line, providing a sense of the invisible force that shapes this unique corner of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69816ec775751c2937df25f8/1f3b46d6-5b34-4664-85c2-b1f2845e1981/1582898790034.jpg Portfolio - Trees In this particular tree in New Zealand is an endemic gnat called Glowworms.