We waited 3 weeks for the right conditions to fly these cliffs last spring while in The Azores, Portugal. We got lucky and this was the result. Outside Magazine features this image in the Exposure section of the Feb. 2012 issue. They are on stands now so grab a copy!

The Tools: Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 f/4 lens, ISO 400, f/7.1, 1/500 second, Lowepro Toploader Pro 70 AW, Niviuk Arctic 2, First Ascent Clothing.

Ok, I’m a little late on this one but here’s December’s Wallpaper. The amazing colors of the protected “70 islands” in the surreal archipelago of Palau that can only be seen, and appreciated from the sky.  Protected for nearly 50 years this small group of kaleidoscopic motus hosts a wide range of sea life, including the endangered dugong, or sea cow. Hope you enjoy it.

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If you’ve ever been interested in purchasing one of my prints, now is the time. From Dec 1-24th I’m offering 15% off all my prints, any size. All you have to do is use the Coupon code XMAS2011 at checkout. Use it as many times as you feel the urge or pass it along. I hope you have a great holiday season!

Here is November’s Wallpaper…just in time for December:) An image I took in French Polynesia while onboard The Best Odyssey. To me it epitomizes what it’s like to kite in a paradise that you have all to yourself…something we all dream about. Hope you download it, stare at it and let it motivate you to get out there. Enjoy!

I have been meaning to do this for awhile and am only now finding the time to putting up wallpapers. Sorry for the delay. I will post one every month. For this month’s wallpaper I chose the image of Rajan (the swimming elephant) on his morning walk through the jungle. This is one of my most popular images so I thought it would be a good one to post. If you want to know more about Rajan and his unique story you can check out the story I did for the BBC here.

10,000 for $10,000 Giveaway

Want a chance to win a 30″ print from my portfolio? Here’s your chance. The Best Odyssey is teaming up with all of their sponsors for a huge prize giveaway and I’m donating a 30″ print to the prize lot. All you have to do is  hop on over to The Best Odyssey Facebook page, click the ‘like’ button and you are on your way to winning prizes from the Odyssey’s kit locker. ‘Like’ all the sponsors as well (such as myself) and  you’ll be added into a draw to win prizes from each and every one of them. There’s a total prize pool of $10,000 which will be given away as soon as the Odyssey fanpage hits 10,000 likes. Prizes include Surftech standup paddle boards, Hyperflex wetsuits, Kaenon and Zeal Optics sunglasses, GoPro cameras, First Ascent gear, Lowepro camera bags, Best kiteboards, Freestyle watches, Beyond Coastal Sunscreen and many more prizes. Good Luck!