Hot Air Balloon Over Egyptian Valley of the Kings Metal Print

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It's funny that for some of us we have to go half way around the world to try something truly new. That's how I found myself high above the ground in a hot air balloon in Egypt one morning. It's something I hadn't considered doing before. While not phobic about heights, I've never liked them, but despite that, I can report it was just as serene as it appears in this photo. I'll never forget the amazing Egyptian landscapes stretching out before me. And truly this is an amazing and historic landscape. Those rugged hills and mountains are the legendary Valley of the Kings where pharaohs were elaborately entombed so very long ago.

The experience alone would have been worth it, but as a photographer it was also a constant photo opportunity, between the aerial views below and the views of other balloons floating past on the same breezes. I took literally hundreds of photos, but this was the moment, when dawn was fully upon us, that I decided to enjoy the ride before I saw it all th...

Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...