Landscape Memoirs

Welcome to my landscape photography blog, where photos and words come together into a beautiful symphony of creation. Am I writer, or am I photographer? I guess you could say that I’m both, but at the end of the day I’d like to think that I’m just a creator. Below you’ll find musings, photographs, heartfelt words, and more. Enjoy!

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Montana Hiking | Beehive Basin

In the village of Big Sky Mountain resort, lies the give or take 7 mile Beehive Basin Trail. My first attempt at reaching the basin during the dead of winter was thwarted by time constraints and waste deep snow. A week later armed with snow shoes and a commitment, I was ready to make the entire trek. I awoke from my slumber the morning of to -5 degrees Fahrenheit, but with icy blue skies and abundant sunshine forecasted, I knew that -5 would eventually feel like a +75.

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Happy Valentines Day Love

During the many seasons of my self love journey, I spent numerous days meandering the New Jersey coastline..

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Good Things Happen In Goodbyes

In the moment, goodbyes are always the hardest. A once blossoming relationship coming to an end, your beloved pet taking their last breath while resting gently upon your arm, or a close relative passing away can all cause an immense amount of grief

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Four Seasons In One

What led me to living in Montana was a series of events, a series of events that to this day still remain unexplained

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24 Hours in North Yellowstone

Pinch me, because at times I think I'm dreaming! Back in New Jersey where I'm originally from, we have reservoirs, beaches, and state parks to waste away our days at, but out here in Montana I'm blessed to be just a short drive away from Yellowstone National Park.

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