What attracts me and entices the lens are the local’s - people, foods, markets and places where the authentic plain is norm
Trail hiking is highly analogous to travel photography.
Solo hiking provides me the soothing and therapeutic effect. Walking along the trails in quiet and along the nature while observing surroundings clear the head and mind.
While in retirement afforded me the opportunities to explore the most beautiful places in the US - the National Parks. Images in this page are taken while hiking
the Yosemite National Park in California
Zion National Park in Utah
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Red Rock Canyon in Nevada.
Frame of the Yosemite from the Meadow in Yosemite National Park
One of big and famous waterfalls in Yosemite National Park
Known as the Meadow and Wetland in the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park
This lake is sourced from snow melting water and at the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park
Frame taken from Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Aerial view from the top of Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park
Mountains in Yosemite National Parks and more rugged and higher elevation mountains beyond the Yosemite.
This covered bridge is spanning the South Fork of the Merced River near Wawona, California in Yosemite National Park.
Three hours on East Rim Trail brings the breathtaking view of entire valley of the Zion National Park.
Tight rope between two peaks at 3000 feet elevation and enjoying the upside-down hanging in Zion National Park
Trail passage on the way towards the Observation Point in Zion National Park
One of the nature wonders that makes us humble in Bryce Canyon National Park
Navajo Trail begins at Sunset Point and travels down into the main amphitheater and dramatic ascending and descending throughout the trail and narrow passages made one felt be part of the nature. In Bryce Canyon National Park
The frame was taken from the observation deck of Amphitheater in Bryce Canyon National Park.
Red Rock Canyon is located outside of Las Vegas, about 30 minutes from the Strip. It features a one-way 13-mile scenic drive and has several hiking and trails and shows unique desert scenery and vegetation.
Miles and miles of hay field leading into Yosemite National Park
Frame taken from the Horseshoe Bay, opposite side of the SF.
Frame was taken from the Golden Gate Recreation Area’s Spencer Battery location.
Travels with good long-time friends since high school have special and unique because of its own and unique senses of fun, sprits of comrades which causes wanting to do it again soon.
This page is about the trip around the “Grand Circle” in states of Nevada, Arizona and Utah, leaving from
Las Vegas
Grand Canyon
Monument Valley
Antelope Canyon
Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park (in Trekking page)
And returning to Las Vegas.
Framed from the Hopi point on the Hermit Road in the south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park
Framed from the Hopi point
Framed from the Powell point
Framed from the Yavapai point
Framed from the Mather point
Framed from the Navajo point which is eastern part of the south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park
Monument Valley, which is in the Navajo country in Arizona, a red-sand desert region on the Arizona-Utah border, is known for the towering sandstone buttes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.
These three butts have a nick name of three sisters.
Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon in the American Southwest, on Navajo land east of Page, Arizona. The images in this page are framed while walking through the lower canyon where upper canyon is also in near by area.
Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona
Had opportunities to visit a few places in west coast and Hawaii.
Spectacular is the word that shall be associated with the Pacific ocean side and intriguing integration of snow in June into the green scenery.
Hawaii was the place that I would not visit but the wedding invite afforded the opportunity of peeking into Polynesian culture. Rush green, breaking waves and snorkeling were very enjoyable… but too far from east coast.
California Street in Knob Hill section of iSan Francisco. It is around 6p.m. and sadly the street is empty and vacant due to Covid-19 lockdown and caution (24AUG2020)
Walking towards an old temple in Honolulu and found the blue jeans. Did not know how to process the situation but frame the image.
An old lady is slowly dragging a vegetable box in a street in Chinatown late afternoon. I feel her tiredness and reminded me of my extreme tiredness and hopeless sensation of no direction soon after arrival in the US.
June is still chilly, especially in early morning. Lake water can’t be bluer than the lake water.
Framed towards south bound on the Route #1, in north of Big Sur, California
Sunset at the Pacific on December 30th, Pacifica, California
Pacific ocean wave is rushed to the beach in Pacifica, California
Residuals from the wave rush at the beach in Pacifica, California.
Foam plate was formed after the wave rush is retreated. It so looks like shaving foam. Pacifica, California.
Early morning frame of the turtle bay in north section of the O’ahu island.
The US flag flying at the Pearl Harbor memorial site in O’ahu island
Navy ship in maintenance in Pearl Harbor
Exhibition of a retired submarine once active during WW II in Pearl Harbor.
Frame of the south pacific from the Kaiwi shoreline trail.
Plenty of green in entire island of Oahu. This image was taken at the peak of the mountain road dividing east and south.
The trail is outside of Honolulu and gives absolute ocean view over the Honolulu city. At the peak still maintain old defense fort for US military forces during the WW II.
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse is located at the end of Kaiwi shore train in south part of the island
Being in Hawaii without being in the Polynesian dance performance would not complete the trip. The performance was far exceedingly enjoyable than expected.
Christmas Eve morning in Washington DC.
Thinking of those laid down in Arlington Cemetery missed by their families during the Holiday season.
Cold early morning on Christmas eve day in Washington D.C. Strange cloud formation creates unusual image color layers.
President Lincoln’s hand in Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
Straightest street from Lincoln Memorial to the National Monument.
Names of soldiers killed in action during the Vietnam conflict. Thought about the uncontrollable tears of their parents, siblings, spouses and children. .
The wall near the Korean War memorial in Washington D.C.
National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia
The guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
Had lived in near the New York City for twenty years and the NYC is the place with senses of familiarity and extrinsic.
Recent trip to New York City was on Saturday morning in March. Walked from Central Park to 32nd Street weaving through several avenues.
Cool but sunny pleasant day in late winter was perfect for the walk while framing the unmarked, plain and daily normals of the city.
Finished self-walking tour with hot and spicy beef vegetable rice soup in 30th Street.
One summer afternoon view from Pier 109 in Edge Water, New Jersey
Good economy driven condo or office construction in NYC. Framed from south area of Central Park.
Ice rink in Central Park in New York City
NYC has notorious wind tunnel effect in winter season. The folks are ready and have know how.
It is interesting to hear diverse languages being conversed while passing among people in NYC.
Construction is everywhere anytime, every year over past 40 years that come through the lens. This structure provides excellent rain shelter for those who live in street.
Demonstration demanding the healthcare needs were ramping down at the steps of a NYC or NY State government building.
Goal or objective of this living money human being could not be identified. Still curious.
Big sale of NYC related photo prints. There is virtually nothing one can buy with $1.00 in NYC. So it is BIG SALE.
Strategic location in the corner near the Macy’s and selling perfumes (appears to be).
These two officers agreed to be photographed and were good with natural poses. By the skate rink at the Rockefeller Center in New York City
Marquee department store in NYC - Sacks Fifth Avenue
Name itself is the world famous - Radio City Music Hall and the NBC studio in the Rockefeller Center.
Excellent food and slow service along the same street of Radio City Music Hall.
Many brick masonry old buildings in NYC are still good and steel external staircases are equally impressive.
One quarter of the block got leveled for new construction. Construction is perpetual in NYC and one way to keep the city be the New York City as it is known.
Public bus network is one of core transportation platforms for the New Yorkers and visitors.
Eight subway lines are going through this station in Manhattan. The NYC subway has been in service 116 years at the time of this website publication.
The 8th Avenue and framed it standing in the center of the road while the traffic stopped at red light. It is good thing that the avenue was one-way.
Atlanta, GA has been a humble and comfortable place for several years. The greater Atlanta region has and offers everything what are needed to enjoy the life in many meaningful ways.
Images in here are from the places in driving distance from and around Atlanta and the most are plain, slow, simple, day in and day out encounters, and what local folks and communities love to do and enjoying such.
Exhibition of Chihuly collection in the Atlanta Botanical Garden. How Chihuly’s vision and skills with glass and color are conceived and carried out are must be the God given.
In 1850’s Roswell Mill refers to a cluster of mills located in Fulton County near Vickery Creek in Roswell, GA. The mills were best known for producing finished textiles from raw materials grown on nearby plantations, and the group was "the largest cotton mill in north Georgia" at its height.
One of the Mill buildings that was rebuilt and renovated over the years.
One of the historical covered bridges in Georgia over the Vickery Creek that connects to the Vickery trail in Roswell, Georgia.
Turner Field (now closed) - home stadium for Atlanta Braves. Phillies at the Braves at the evening.
The Saturday morning’s Atlanta from the Piedmont Park in Dogwood festival.
Great dogwood trees are concentrated in the Piedmont Park in downtown Atlanta.
Early morning walk around the course in Christmas season at St. Marlo Country Club in Duluth, Georgia.
Practicing for frisbee competition during the dogwood festival in Piedmont Park in Atlanta
Emma is my grandniece and she was visiting to granduncle one summer. She so thoroughly enjoyed the horseback riding as always
The Appalachian trail begins at Amicalola State Park in Dahlonega north of Atlanta.
Historic section of Savannah shows the history that has been well mixed the sweet and bitter feelings and minds of being controlled and controlling.
Famous but common Spanish Moth Trees
The Siege of Fort Pulaski concluded with the Battle of Fort Pulaski fought April 10–11, 1862, during the American Civil War. Union forces on Tybee Island and naval operations conducted a 112-day siege, then captured the Confederate-held Fort Pulaski after a 30-hour bombardment.
Cold late November solo quiet relaxing fishing.. Not many things in the life can be better than this
30 minute east from Savannah. So tranquil and quiet in November.
Area near Fish Haul Beach Park occupied by the freed slaves
A snipe bird - popular around the beach
Visual sign of abundant oyster around Hilton Head Island
Great family beach walk in late afternoon in late November
Ann Arbor, Michigan is the place of being one of many premier and ultimate creators and producers for academic, technological, and athletic excellence and innovation for goodness of entire globe.
These images were taken along the path from a hotel where I stayed to a restaurant where had planned to dine alone. One day in September 2020 when COVID-19 was taking over the country and Michigan.
I think this might be from a municipal building in Ann Arbor
These images were captured from at 39,000FT flying over western states. I am almost sure that some of these areas might well be in areas where magnificent national parks are located.
How majestic about these areas are the contrasting elevation changes, earth’s protrusion in the middle of flat land, and dynamic colors.
Thanksgiving Day getaway to Quebec. The true feeling of winter was abundant. Cold but crips good for thinner blood Georgian.
The city center of Quebec City, Canada over Thanksgiving (US) time. The red roof is the restaurant of the hotel next door. True french culinary presentation was given and tasted for wholesome winter breakfast.
Gusty wind along with heavy snow covers the hotel window.
Framed from the top of Montmorency water falls towards Île d'Orléans island, outside of Quebec City.
Small island at the bottom of the water fall
This set of building blocks is apparently designed by a famous architect so that each home will get maximum visibility and daylight
Old factory in downtown Montreal near the court house. The lettering on the wall tells the dominant language in this town.
The green color gives the effect of double espressos.
Adorable store interior and hot coffee help melt frozen faces and hands from 30 mph gusty winter wind.
I wonder why the sign misses “Welcome To”
