June 2017 I had the opportunity to travel to Yosemite Valley. Having studied photography at the San Francisco Art Institute and, meeting Ansel Adams while at the school, it was with great anticipation that I traveled to the Valley. Yosemite Valley is a very spiritual place with majestic mountains all around you. It is easy to see why the valley was such an important muse for Adams and the thousands of photographers to follow him. Below are just a few of the photos from the two galleries added to my website. Enjoy the photos and visit the galleries and if possible make some of your own images of the valley.

Tunnel view

Yosemite Valley View

Half Dome

Royal Arches and North Dome

El Capitan

Merced River

Sunday we launched two sixteen foot kayaks on their maiden voyages. A group of friends came down for the event and we had a good time. My good friend Chris Foster was there and took the photos.

Anthony in new kayak on it’s maiden voyage

Two new kayaks getting ready for their maiden voyages

John trying out the new kayak

Paddling a newly launched kayak

Anthony walked the kids out and gave them a push to shore to ride in the boats

I actually finished the construction of these two boats in December but waited till this month to install the deck lines. Returning to the same place as the photos of the frames were taken new photos of the finished boats were taken.

Sixteen Foot Copper Kayak on the beach

Two Sixteen Kayaks on the beach at Shinnecok Inlet

Burgundy Boat on the Rocks at Shinnecock

I had a free day and spent it at the commercial fishing docks at Montauk. I have always found working boats and the gear fascinating. This day the colors of the gear caught my attention.

Marker floats used to mark fishing lines and nets

Fishing net

Fishing net and glove

Trap markers

Multi colored lobster pots

Fishing Boat starboard side

Wire line with rub guards