Pearmund Cellars - Aerial View

Pearmund Cellars is located in Broad Run, Virginia, within close proximity to Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Their vineyard, which was established in 1976, spans over 25 acres in the foothills of Fauquier County and produces an array of award-winning wines. Below is a promotional video highlighting the winery and vineyards.

Boxwood Winery - Aerial View

Boxwood Estate Winery is located in Middleburg, Virginia, and its vineyards, which are planted with traditional Bordeaux varietals, occupy over 26 acres of historic farmland. Below are promotional photographs and a video highlighting the winery and vineyards.

Alaska and British Columbia with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions

Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage is teeming with wildlife, glaciers and natural beauty. And adjacent British Columbia, specifically Alert Bay and Haida Gwaii, are remarkable places to interact with First Nations People and learn about their rich heritage and culture. For three weeks in the fall, I was teaching photography aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird throughout those regions. Below are a few images that I made along the journey.

Bronze Star Award Ceremony for The American Legion

WWII Veteran, Clarence Smoker is known as the “Hero of Cologne” from the documented fight where his Pershing tank destroyed a German Panther tank. His story is featured in a book called “Spearhead.” Clarence came to Washington, D.C. thinking he was signing copies of the book. Little did he know, that the U.S. Army would award him a Bronze Star in a surprise ceremony almost 75 years after the original battle.