Noble grapes are those used to make wine that retain their character wherever they are grown in the world. There are six (some say eighteen) and all, arguably, originate in France (another point of debate). They are Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Read More …

This is a blog post that I’ll update periodically. Each of the images represents a time of the year when I’ve found a particular inspiration. The photos are from my property near Hermann, Missouri. Most have been the result of Read More …

Years ago, I studied watercolor painting with an artist of the ‘California School’, Milford Zornes. We became friends and remained in touch for a lot of years. At one point, Milford came to Hermann, Missouri to put on a workshop Read More …

Of all the places I’ve visited and seen in the four states that comprise the lands in my book, Canyon de Chelly in Chinle, Arizona holds a profoundly special place in my heart. It is a sacred place to the Read More …

I drove south and west trying to put miles between me and January in Missouri. As the snow blew across the interstate my windshield was just warm enough to melt the snowflakes and the wind was cold enough to crystallize Read More …

The Anasazi, the buildings they left behind, the places they lived and farmed and the indelible story they left upon the earth are all part of what I sought. On an equal footing with all this is a place. Grand Read More …

I first saw infrared images in a photo magazine article in the 70s. I was so blown away, I wrote to the featured photographer and he wrote back! He was very generous and put me on the path while saving Read More …

The question I get more frequently than any other about the book is this: When? Currently, my plan is to continue pre-selling the book until August 31st. At that time, I’ll begin the printing process. This usually takes about 6 Read More …