Warping the world around you with the use of crystal spheres.
Flying water and flipped fountains in downtown Charleston!
Shot with the Canon 5D Mark III.
The beauty of the Many Glacier Lodge is incredible. With over 30 lanterns dangling above your head, surrounding a giant fireplace, it feels like you’ve walked into a new world that time has passed by.
Like Walking on a field of snow, the salt spreads in every direction, as far as the eye can see. This seemingly endless landscape of white is only marred by a mountain range running along the western edge of the flats. This is where the crystal orb thrives, giving you a wild perspective and making it seem like the sky is kissing the ground.
While at the Samish Overlook in Bellingham, Washington, my roommate Matt Leist holds the crystal sphere steady on a mirror, which overlooks the water. This image was then rotated 90 degrees, clock-wise.
The sky kisses the ground while a mountain range splits the earth and sky.
Sunsets in Bellingham, Washington are notorious for lighting up the sky with brilliant colors.
One evening, some friends and I drove to the Samish Overlook and were greeted with one of the best sunsets I have ever seen.
This image was taken and then rotated 180 degrees.
Sitting along a slow-moving stream, I set up the crystal sphere on a log, capturing the forest all around me. The image was then rotated 180 degrees.
Utilizing a mirror, along with the crystal sphere, I was able to capture the sunset, along with a reflection on the mirror.
Another fun use of the crystal sphere is the ability to seemingly capture your surrounding environment in the palm of your hand.
Taken at the Samish overlook in Bellingham, Washington.
Capturing friends and family in day to day life.
Anderson Cole looks out over the Canadian Rockies after successfully summiting Vimy Peak.
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Cara for a week and in just one week, she has given me an incredible amount of information and help while I adjust to this new Backroads Leader life.
It’s always important to rest up after you climb up to 8,000 feet.
On a breezy day in March, Lane Weinheimer and I ventured down to Isle of Palms in South Carolina to photograph her and her boyfriend, Ross. Before they set up, I had to test my light.
Owen Powers stands in ankle deep water, soaking up the sunset.
Lawton Weinheimer winds back and fires a ball during a springtime soccer game.
Western Washington University cyclists and other competitors round one of the many corners at WWU's home race.
Three Western Washington University students hackey-sack during a sunny day in Bellingham, Washington.
Nick Jackson throws a foot on the wall, looking for a place to find traction.
Matt Leist maintains his balance at Locust Beach in Bellingham, Washington during a skimboard session.
All photos in this gallery were taken during a study abroad trip to Tasmania with the Wildlands Studies program.
Waking up at five in the morning is never fun. But when you walk around the side of the bathroom and are greeted with this view, it makes the early wake-up a little more worth it.
Believe it or not, this photo was taken with a macro lens and is actually a plant stalk about five inches tall on a mound of moss.
This photo was taken in Skullbone Plains, Tasmania.
One morning, while staying in the Tarkine wilderness, this was my view when I opened my tent.
Due to the lack of light pollution in Tasmania, most nights we were able to sleep under a blanket of stars.
Hiding in plain sight among the trees. Can you find the bird?
As soon as you step inside a cave, you are in a new world. Pictured here is a room covered with stalagtites.
The humble Pademelon, a small ball of fuzz that hops around and are absolutely everywhere.
A small patch of grass emerges as the tide receeds.
Wineglass Bay, located along the Freycinet loop trail.