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2025 – The Year in Pictures

2025 – The Year in Pictures. Continuing a tradition that began over ten years ago here is a selection of a few of my favorite images released in the past year. These are not necessarily my best or most popular, but each represents a special moment in time in which the beauty of this amazing world revealed itself before my lens.

Please share and enjoy!  I’d love to know your thoughts and if any images resonated with you or conjured up good memories. You can click on any image for a large high quality view, to learn more about it or purchase a fine art print.

I look forward to seeing your favorite images, and most of all I wish everyone a healthy and Happy New Year!

-Russ

2025 - The Year in Pictures. Cascade on the Tuolumne River, Yosemite National Park, California USA
Cascade on the Tuolumne River, Yosemite National Park, California USA
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Motmot bird (Momotidae) eating a praying mantas, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Motmot bird (Momotidae), Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Sunset at Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Sunset at Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Splendid Leaf Frog (Agalychnis calcarifer), La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica
Splendid Leaf Frog (Agalychnis calcarifer), La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Rio Celeste, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Rio Celeste, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Arenal Volcano, Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano, Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Rio Celeste Waterfall, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Rio Celeste Waterfall, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Morning light on Mount Cook, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
Morning light on Mount Cook, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Rainbow Falls, Wailuku River State Park, Hawaii USA
Rainbow Falls, Wailuku River State Park, Hawaii USA
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Powerful surf on the Puna Coast, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii USA
Powerful surf on the Puna Coast, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii USA
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Jungle stream on the Hamakua Coast, The Big Island, Hawaii USA
Jungle stream on the Hamakua Coast, The Big Island, Hawaii USA
2025 - The Year in Pictures. Sunrise at Mather Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona USA
Sunrise at Mather Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona USA

 

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Happy Holidays!

El Capitan above the Merced River in winter, Yosemite National Park, California USA
El Capitan above the Merced River in winter, Yosemite National Park, California

Happy Holidays and welcome Winter Solstice!

Midwinter, Yule, the Longest Night, Jól – the Winter Solstice (December 21st) is known by many names, but the shortest day of the year is the official start of winter and the perfect time to reflect on the past twelve months.

As 2025 comes to a close I’m grateful for another year of new experiences and travel near and far. And as always I appreciate your support and company, and encourage you to keep exploring all the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Have a wonderful holiday season and a healthy, prosperous New Year!

-Russ

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Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite High Country

Sunset over Tuolumne Meadows along Budd Creek, Yosemite National Park, California
Sunset over Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, California

John Muir referred to the Sierra Nevada Mountains as the Range of Light, and it’s hard to imagine a more fitting moniker. The play of light amid the high peaks, the unique cloud formations along the eastern escarpment, and the painterly sunsets combine in a luminous landscape to stimulate the senses. And though I have many favorites in the range, one location seems to embody the spirit of these mountains like no other – Tuolumne Meadows.

Tuolumne Meadows, in the high country of Yosemite National Park, is a pristine alpine environment of glacial-polished domes, cascading streams and lush meadows under an indigo sky. At nearly 9,000 feet it also has a short summer season between snows with virtually no spring or fall, which makes an annual pilgrimage even more special.

Days here might be spent photographing the landscape, climbing the world-class granite, exploring miles of forest trail, or just lounging by a secluded spot along the river as Muir once did. However you experience Tuolumne, when the daylight fades it’s time to find a clearing in the meadow or scramble up a dome to reflect on the day and enjoy the show as the Sierra magic hour ushers in the night.

 

 

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