Michael Greene's Wild Moments LLC

30/01/2019

A lovely sunrise in the San Juan Mountains. Who is dreaming of summer?

24/12/2017

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from sunny AZ. This photo was actually captured in early March 2015.

08/11/2017

An older shot from Organ Pipe NM. One of my fave spots in AZ! Enjoy your Tuesday everyone!

04/11/2017

National Weather Service - NWS Tucson

It was another hot October here in AZ http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/twc/climate/monthly/oct17.php

31/10/2017

Happy last day of October everyone. It was my late grandmother's birthday today so I am thinking of her. I was one of her favorite grandkids : )

Here's another offering from Rickett's Glen. I am offering BOGO on this series for the next two weeks. Contact me if interested as these images aren't on my website yet. As a treat - I uploaded a larger version so you can see more detail.

31/10/2017

Destructive Grazing in the Wilderness Hurts Everyone

The summer of 2017 ushered in many new habitat changes in the San Juan Mountains - none more noticeable than a grazing uptick. This was most prevalent in the South San Juan Wilderness near To***co and Quartz Lakes - where sizable herds reside. Cattle cause problems in numerous ways and when living in pristine places - the results are disturbing. They damage the ground by widespread trampling while also devouring flowers and grass. [ 311 more words ]

https://wildmoments.wordpress.com/2017/10/30/destructive-grazing-in-the-wilderness-hurts-everyone/

The summer of 2017 ushered in many new habitat changes in the San Juan Mountains – none more noticeable than a grazing uptick. This was most prevalent in the South San Juan Wilderness near To…

31/10/2017

Happy Monday everyone! Here's another autumn image from my afternoon at Rickett's Glen. I love photographing autumn swirls and this fall was perfect for them.

27/10/2017

One of many shots from Rickett's Glen last week. The autumn colors were disappointing but water levels were perfect and the hiking was awesome. I left Mechanicsburg at 4:45 am to arrive at the park by sunrise. I enjoyed several hours of solitude before the crowds arrived by late morning. After completing the 7.5 mile loop I headed to nearby World's End State Park in search of better color and new trails to explore. Enjoy your weekend everyone!!

24/10/2017

Summer is gone but not forgotten. A couple of late July images from the San Juan Mountains. Enjoy your Tuesday everyone!

13/10/2017

Desolation Wilderness, CA Captured on a backpacking trip a few weeks ago. We encountered snow and high winds. Have a great weekend everyone!

06/10/2017

5 Tips for a Better Backpacking Trip

For many October represents the last month for backpacking without traveling. Here in the Southwest, it is the beginning of the backpacking season. Whether you live close to the mountains, forest, ocean or desert, these are five tried-and-true backpacking tips to help you get more out of your next adventure. Pack Smarter - One way to maximize your travel load is to pack items that have more than one use. [ 383 more words ]

https://wildmoments.wordpress.com/2017/10/06/5-tips-for-a-better-backpacking-trip/

For many October represents the last month for backpacking without traveling. Here in the Southwest, it is the beginning of the backpacking season. Whether you live close to the mountains, forest, …

05/10/2017

Scenery from my favorite hike in the San Juan Mountains. Not too bad for midday conditions! Enjoy your day everyone!

01/10/2017

"Morning Rush"
An inaccessible stretch of sandstone shoreline made for an appealing sunrise near Poipu Beach, Hawaii.
Hope everyone is having a great Sunday!

28/09/2017

Exploring The Desolation Wilderness

Backpacking The Sierra Nevada in September I recently returned from a 3-night backpacking trip in the Desolation Wilderness. This adventure offered a cornucopia of surprises including 50-mph wind gusts, heavy rain and snow and campground thieves. It was a heck on adventure! The serendipitous choice to visit this remote pocket of wilderness near South Tahoe was based on logistics, subject matter, budget, and weather. [ 223 more words ]

https://wildmoments.wordpress.com/2017/09/27/exploring-the-desolation-wilderness/

Backpacking The Sierra Nevada in September I recently returned from a 3-night backpacking trip in the Desolation Wilderness. This adventure offered a cornucopia of surprises including 50-mph wind g…

27/09/2017

Easter in September. Just finished this one up....debuting it here. I hope you all enjoy!

26/09/2017

A sublime summertime dawn in Canyon De Chelly National Monument. One of my favorite places in AZ. Enjoy your day!

15/09/2017

September Decisions

Autumn, the time when the weather cools, school starts, football returns, the leaves change and fall, and everyone's lives get a little busier. This is notably true for landscape photographers as the fall is a consensus "favorite" season for many shutterbugs. Late September is an unpredictable time as the last days of summer usher in a wide variety of atmospheric conditions. [ 226 more words ]

https://wildmoments.wordpress.com/2017/09/14/september-decisions/

Autumn, the time when the weather cools, school starts, football returns, the leaves change and fall, and everyone’s lives get a little busier. This is notably true for landscape photographer…

14/09/2017

Happy Thursday everyone! Here's a capture from my recent trip entitled, "Cross Fade".
This waterfall is named after the pattern of the water above the rock. Cunningham Gulch was flowing very high this past August. This hiking trail is found near Silverton, CO.

08/09/2017

Hi all! This lake is off-trail in the south central portion of the San Juans. I unexpectedly got caught in a thunderstorm on the way there and fortunately set up an emergency camp during a storm break. I was planning on shooting two sunrises there and ended up with only one. First light was blocked by cloud cover and this shot was maybe 45 minutes after official sunrise. The comp was quite difficult and involved a lot of jockeying for position as well as bushwacking. It turned out good though and the reflection was awesome. I hope you all have a nice weekend and enjoy.

06/09/2017

Surrounded by tragic news of hurricanes and fires I wanted to share a serene picture from this summer's trip to Colorado. I've had a vision for this picture for quite some time finally conditions worked out for me in the South San Juan Wilderness. I hope you all enjoy.

01/09/2017

New Images from Colorado

Wildmoments Update: I'm back from a three-week adventure to Colorado specifically for additions and updates to my book. The trip was a tremendous success for photography. It rained more this summer than my previous visits, which made for interesting conditions. I witnessed better sunrises, unique cloud formations and prolific waterfalls. However, my feet were constantly wet and I spent more time holed up in my tent. [ 91 more words ]

https://wildmoments.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/new-images-from-colorado/

Wildmoments Update: I’m back from a three-week adventure to Colorado specifically for additions and updates to my book. The trip was a tremendous success for photography. It rained more this …

30/08/2017

Good morning everyone, here's a cell phone shot of a double rainbow while passing through Dolan Springs on the drive from Phoenix to Las Vegas. Sending prayers of comfort to everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey.

20/08/2017

Silverton wins bid for new Hunter S. Thompson movie

If you are planning on shooting fall colors in Silverton this might interest you...very cool! ....https://durangoherald.com/articles/177810

The town of Silverton will be the primary location for filming a new movie about the true story of Hunter S. Thompson’s curious, bizarre and...

16/08/2017

A beautiful stop at Canyon de Chelly National Monument on the way home from my recent trip to the San Juan National Forest 🌳
Hope everyone has a great week!

05/08/2017

"Journey's Exclamation"
Happy Saturday everyone! Here is a stunning view of Navajo Lake located outside of Telluride. This is a popular destination for hikers, backpackers, and rockclimbers.
For more info on this beautiful location and others, check out https://goo.gl/qLPm5S

31/07/2017

"Thank You for This Day"
This is a capture from the Ansel Adams Wilderness featuring a high altitude stream as a direct result of snow melt from the Minarets.
Hope everyone is having a great start to the week!

28/07/2017

"A New Offering"
Pictured here is Sloan Lake in American Basin surrounded by dapples of yellow paintbrush.
See more of my adventures in the San Juan Mountains here: https://goo.gl/qLPm5S

22/07/2017

"The Burning Desert" Hope everyone is having a terrific Friday. Check out this vivid fiery sunrise not far from Pine Springs Campground at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

14/07/2017

"Endless Summer" Happy Friday everyone. A lovely carpet of flowers decorates a small aspen grove near Telluride. This shot was captured in early August a few years back. Looking forward to revisiting this spot soon. For more detailed information on this spot check out https://goo.gl/qLPm5S Have a great weekend everyone!

11/07/2017

Here's a throwback from my trip to the Rio Grande National Forest in the heart of the South San Juan Wilderness. 🌲🙌🏼🏕👣⛰

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08/07/2017

Great Barrier Reef dead at 25 million

http://nypost.com/2016/10/14/the-great-barrier-reef-is-dead-at-25-million-years-old/
We never know the worth of water until the well is dry. Thomas Fuller

The Great Barrier Reef has been declared dead by scientists at 25 million years old — bringing an end to the colorful life of the world’s largest single structure of living organisms. The incredibl…

07/07/2017

Arizona’s Top 3 National Monuments Part 2

Arizona is brimming with enchanting places to explore including over a dozen national monuments. This is the second of a three part series on my favorites, including the pros and cons, best times to visit, and other key travel tips. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument A long, winding dirt road pierces the desert floor leading toward a crest of crimson cliffs. [ 475 more words ]

https://wildmoments.wordpress.com/2017/07/07/arizonas-top-3-national-monuments-part-2/

Arizona is brimming with enchanting places to explore including over a dozen national monuments. This is the second of a three part series on my favorites, including the pros and cons, best times t…

06/07/2017

Working on a fully interactive version of Capturing Colorado: Hiking and Photographing Lakes of the San Juan Mountains. PDF is available on my website.

Here's a shot of Sloan Lake and deep western views of the San Juan Mountains decorated with Old-man-of-the-mountain, commonly referred to as an alpine sunflower. 🌻⛰🏕🌲🌱

03/07/2017

I hope everyone has a great Monday! Here's a shot from my trip to White River National Forest outside of Aspen, CO.

02/07/2017

These 10 Hiking Trails Will Blow Your Mind

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/lists/hiking-backpacking/worlds-best-hikes-dream-trails/
Some amazing hiking trails in other parts of the world--- Enjoy!

Top experts—from trail runners to CEOs to beloved authors—reveal the trails that fuel their dreams.