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“No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit.” ― Ansel Adams

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My vacation in Hawai‘i was less than ideal for photography which was good and bad. On one hand I got relax and enjoy this beautiful island and on the other I missed out on some beautiful sunrises and sunsets. But I’ve learned a long time ago as a photographer that you can’t control the weather. #landscapephotography #landscapelover #landscape_captures #landscapes #landscape_photography #pixel_ig #landscape_hunter #landscape_lovers #landscapecaptures #landscapestyles_gf #landscape_specialist #landscapeporn #getlost #landscapephotomag #ig_landscape #trapping_tones #ig_masterpiece #ig_podium #splendid_earth #gramslayers #agameoftones #optoutside #discoverearth #exploretheglobe #nakedplanet #places_wow #earthfocus #ourplanetdaily #earthofficial #natgeo #nationalgeographic #awesome_earthpix (at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui)

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So Hawai‘i gave me only one night in 7 days to be able to photograph the Milky Way, but thanks to the wonder of photoshop we can imagine what it would be. So I composited the night sky from Oahu on my first night with a foreground I got later in the week on a night I hoped for clear skies and didn’t get 😪. #longexposure_shots #nightimages #nightshooterz #nightshooters #milkywaygalaxy #astrophotography #astrophoto #astro_photography #longexposure #longexpohunter #longexpo #amazingearth #natgeospace #milkyway #nightscraper #galactic50 #travel #photography #explore #super_photolongexposure #alwaysaheadcc #wearealwaysahead #night_excel #igworldclub #amazing_shots #ccbmadness #ccb_creatives_2018 #ccbunited (at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui)

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A moment in time! This is a long exposure from Maui. #longexpo #longexposure #longexpohunter #canon #canon6d #ccbmadness #canonphotography #travel #photography #maui #nature #clouds #tree (at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui)

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Just some whales cruising along at sunset. We actually watched this pod of male whales “fight” for the love of one female for about an hour and half. According to our amazing guides @pacificwhalefoundation this was a fighting pod of about 5 or 6 whales. I’ll have more from our day with the whales later this week. #ccbmadness #whales #humpback #humpbackwhale #sunset #maui #wildlifephotography #ocean #pacificwhalefoundation #ig_daily #ig_wildlife #ig_wildplace #igsuper_shotz #canon #canon6d #canonphotography #vanguardtripod (at Maalea Harbor, Maui, Hi)

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A shot of sunset at the Bonzai Pipeline from DJI Phantom 4. One of two amazing sunsets on Oahu. #sunset #honolulu #ccbmadness #dji #phantom4 #hawaii #bonzaipipeline #travel #photography #aerialphotography #ocean #waves (at Banzai Pipeline)

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My final sunrise in Hawai‘i. Maui was beautiful even with so so weather. The palm tree lined rocky shores were filled with all type of cool wildlife and scenes. #ccb_creatives_2018 #travel #longexposureislife #vanguardtripod #clouds #longexpo #longexpohunter #palmtrees #ocean #maui #hawaii #islandlife #nature #natgeo #canon #canon6d #canonphotography (at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui)

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The reefs of Maui are teaming with some amazing wildlife and look amazing underwater but from above they give you a whole other idea of beauty. #ccb_creatives_2018 #maui #reefs #longexposureislife #dji #phantom4 #travel #photography #ig_daily #igworldclub #ig_landscape #igdrones #ig_drone #ocean (at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui)

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This was taken in the shores of Maui. It’s been pretty cloudy here so the sunrises haven’t been great but cloudy days make for some great long exposure shots. #ccb_creatives_2018 #travel #longexposureislife #vanguardtripod #waves #beaches #ig_daily #ig_landscape #igworldclub #ig_photooftheday #landscape_lovers #canon #canon6d #canonphotography (at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui)

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From the shores of Maui, good morning. Wailea Beach Resort is the perfect vacation spot. #ccb_creatives_2018 #vanguardtripod #waves #sunrise #longexposure #longexpohunter #longexposure_shots #longexposureislife #canon #canon6d #canonphotography #travel #photography #beach #sand (at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui)

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This a long exposure drone shot from the shores of Maui taken this morning during sunrise. #ccb_creatives_2018 #drone #dronestagram #longexposure #longexposure_shots #dji #djiphantom4 #waves #sunrise #maui (at Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui)

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This shot is from the southern shores of Oahu Hawaii. The weather reports were not really looking great for the entire week I am going to be here so jet lagged and all I woke up at 2:30 am on my first day in Hawaii and headed down the shore line. Enjoy! * #longexposure_shots #nightimages #nightshooterz #nightshooters #nightpics #milkywaygalaxy #astrophotography #ccb_creatives_2018 #astro_photography_#astro_photography #longexposure #longexpohunter #longexpo #amazing_longexpo #amazingearth #natgeospace #milkyway #nightscraper #galactic50 #travel #photography #explore #createcapture #super_photolongexposure #alwaysaheadcc #wearealwaysahead #night_excel #igworldclub #amazing_shotz (at Oahu, HI)

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My first drone footage. This was taken at the Bonzai Pipeline in Hawaii. I’m happy to report that I did not crash my drone on the first flight. #ccb_creatives_2018 #drone #sunset #waves #bonzaipipeline #aloha #dji #phantom4 (at Banzai Pipeline)

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Sunset number 2 from the Bonzai Pipeline in Oahu Hawaii. #sunset #hawaii #beach #beachlife #longexpo #longexposure #longexpohunter #waves #goldenhour #clouds #vacation #canon6d #canon #canonphotography #vanguardtripod #tiffenfilters (at Banzai Pipeline)

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First Hawaii Sunset. Took this last night on my first night in Oahu. Got plenty more from this trip coming. Follow along in my story! #longexposure #longexpohunter #longexposure_shots #longexpo #canon #canon6d #canonphotography #landscape_lovers #sunset #sunset_ig #honolulu #hawaii #hawaiisunset (at Honolulu, Hawaii)

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G50: 2018 Here I come!!!

.The Journey Continues…..

Hello everyone! I know it has been a long time since I have posted here but last year was a tough one. The last time I posted I was wrapping 2016 and an amazing trip across the Northern U.S. states. While the trip had its ups and downs, I would consider it a great success. However, there was some lagging effects from 2016 that carried over into the 2017 season and made my 2nd season chasing the Milky Way for my Galactic 50 project a very rough one. I’ll get it to that in a second, but first be assured that 2018 is already looking up. With the season officially starting this weekend, my first trip is one that will kick off 2018 in a fantastic way.

2017’s Journey

Towards the end of my trip in 2016, I started feel very “off”. Constantly tired and every joint and muscle in my body was constantly hurting. Due to not feeling well and the weather that plagued me the whole trip, I cut my trip down by almost a week. Convinced I was just tired from all the travel, I figured a few good days of rest would really help out. However, after awhile and not improving, it was time to visit the Dr. After many visits and a lot of frustration, I finally found a Dr that figured out I had been infected with Anaplasma, a tic disease typically found in North Central U.S.. Thankfully, this is nowhere near as bad as Lyme Disease and after a month on some antibiotics, I was starting to feel better. There was still a long road ahead of me as the Dr. told me  6-9 months is what it would take to start to feel normal again. Luckily, the plan for 2017 was to take on the east coast. Since that is my homebase, instead of one long trip, I could take a lot of weekend trips.

To start off 2017, I headed down to the New Jersey shore. Starting the season off right. I captured some beautiful scenes as the Milky Way core rose above the horizon. The beginning of the Milky Way season is definitely my favorite. Unfortunately, February is very cold at 3 a.m. on the beach, but with clear skies and only a little wind I’ll take it.

2017 Milky Way Photos

After my success in the early season, I was looking forward to 2017 and what it would bring. It had been a long time since I explored the east coast and I was looking forward to it. Then the curse of the G50 project fully took hold. I would visit Connecticut, Maine, and Virginia all with no luck. Cloudy skies and light pollution kept my 2017 season from being anywhere near what I was hoping. But weather issues are nothing new to any photographer so I kept my head high and plugged on. In total I was able to photograph the Milky Way in Rhode Island, South Carolina and New Jersey.

 So with 2017 behind me, I’m looking forward to a clear sky 2018. And my first trip of the year to photography the Milky Way, well you just have to wait and see! 🙂

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The big Apple!! #ny #nyc #ig_shotz #longexposure_shots #hdr_beautiful_landscapes #hdr_lovers #hdrphotography #32bit #canon #canon6d #canonphotography #mycanonstory #fall (at Liberty State Park)

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Let the light shine on your path! #ny #statueofliberty #longexposure_shots #longexpohunter #hdr_beautiful_landscapes #photography #canon #canon6d #canonphotography #mycanon #ig_daily #ig_shotz #ig_shutterbugs #libertystatepark #nationalparks (at Liberty State Park)