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Prickly “Nair” Pear


Apache Junction, Arizona.

Apache Junction KOA Campground. Remove a cactus’ needles. Make a comfy seat.
That raises an interesting question. When you remove your cat’s claws, it is declawed. Does anyone know what to call it when you remove all the needles from a cactus?
The only thing I can come up… A Prickly [...]

Star-Studded Show


Buena Vista, Colorado. This photograph was taken the first night of camping at the Buena Vista, Colorado KOA. Perched upon this hilltop, I got out of my Element to stand at the base of the Continental Divide and bathe in the crisp, cool starlight.
I also set up my tripod to capture this “happy [...]

A Room With A View


Las Cruces, New Mexico - The KOA Campground. One of my favorite KOA Campgrounds in America, at the Las Cruces KOA you can enjoy a room with a view from the comfort of your RV. Okay, for me it was from the comfort of my car.

Home Away From Home


Rural, Texas. The question is often asked, “You road trip a lot. Where is it that you stay?” Well, the travel is on a photographer’s budget and there are a lot of days on the road.
My true home away from home is the Element. It is my tent, home, office and [...]

Happy Camping


Flashback! - Gatlinburg, Tennessee. 11/16/04. This campground was located at the end of the Gatlinburg strip. It still ended up being a picturesque place to pitch camp for a few days of shooting. Over the Holidays, Gatlinburg sets up light displays throughout the city. The green field beyond the fence was filled with [...]