And all at once, summer collapsed into fall. – Oscar Wilde Autumn touches us like no other season. Perhaps it’s the sudden yet gentle nudge of change; the beautiful whisper of time; the reminder that letting go can be beautiful. If you Google autumn quotes, you will find a wealth of poetry, sweet words, and…
Nature itself is the best physician – Hippocrates The timeless power of birds: winged wonders that have captured so many hearts and, on the way, healed a few of us. The puffin that saved me The weather matched my mood. Heavy raindrops pelted the window, creating a chaotic symphony with the wind. The morning was…
Step into the historic town of Milford, Pennsylvania, where autumn foliage creates a charming backdrop. In this blog post, I will share my favorite spots to capture the year’s most stunning fall colors in and around Milford, Pennsylvania, along with places to grab a post-shoot latte, lunch, or lie back and enjoy the view. A…
With the wind’s help, the car door slammed shut. I tugged my scarf free and settled in to the overpowering scent of air freshener. My driver, a non-expressive middle-aged Icelandic man, said nothing; I was relieved. Icelanders aren’t big on small talk, and I preferred it that way. I glanced down at my watch to…
“Even today, when the planet is dark, there is hope.” – Jane Goodall I wanted to begin this blog by describing an intense moment I had behind the camera that moved me towards activism. However, I can’t. For as long as I can remember, I was intrigued and in love with nature. I was the…
The greatest danger to our future is apathy- Jane Goodall This post is not a compilation of facts about Luna Moths ( Actias Luna), but an unexpected story of hope, empathy, and kindness. Summer nights in Northeast Pennsylvania are magic. Dark forests glow to life at dusk as fireflies emerge. Evening air is filled with…
The raven slept in a rock rift. On a cold winter’s night. There are many things that can hurt him. Everything is frozen outside. – Jón Thoroddsen (The Raven’s Song, Krummavisur) I love all birds, but ravens are really special to me. All across the world, these corvids hold significance in a variety of…
The opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference. – Elie Wiesel Recent events in Iceland prompted me to speak up about my opinion to end commercial whaling. After all, animal cruelty is not a national issue; it is a planetary issue. If we are not a voice for animals, then who will be? As…
For the Arctic fox survival on Hornstrandir is a delicate balance between courage and risk. For seven days I had the opportunity to observe them in one of the most remote places in the world. What I witnessed was both tragic and beautiful. This is the story in both images and words. The…
Nature has enriched my life. It has made it worth living. It has brought me joy, healed me, awed me, and given me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. – Arielle L It was a perfect day. My steps slowed along the winding path. Beside me, a river snaked silver, between…