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Bhutan, a celebration of traditional Himalayan culture

Bhutan – the The Last Shangri La, the land of the Thunder Dragon, and a culture that celebrates ‘Gross National Happiness’ over GNP. It’s an idyllic Himalayan kingdom sandwiched between the world superpowers of China and India. The government strictly controls tourism and is one of the last Himalayan kingdoms to resist rampant modernization. Until 1974 there was no currency, all transactions were completed in trade. There’s few places in the world remaining where a visitor can glimpse such a strong cultural heritage still thriving.

Dochu La pass overlooking Himalayas & Gnagkar Puensum, the highest unclimbed mountain in the world (22,600 feet), Bhutan

Dochu La pass overlooking Himalayas & Gnagkar Puensum, the highest unclimbed mountain in the world (22,600 feet), Bhutan

Buddhists circumnavigating Memorial Chorten in prayer, Thimpu

Buddhists circumnavigating Memorial Chorten in prayer, Thimpu

Monk running up stairs inside Jakar Dzong, Bumthang

Monk running up stairs inside Jakar Dzong, Bumthang

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Newport, Oregon for VIA Magazine

It was hard to believe this was Oregon’s winter with sunny, warm temps in the mid 60’s.  I’d forgotten how charming this coastal town and surrounding area is, and was delighted to see how many local high quality seafood restaurants were thriving like Local Ocean with fresh locally sourced seafood caught daily.

Fishing vessels depart Newport marina at dawn

Fishing vessels depart Newport marina at dawn

surfer, Oregon, beach, coast,

Surfer at Devil’s punch bowl just north of Newport

crab, fishing, Local Ocean

Local Ocean’s seafood monger Amber Morris sourcing the daily fresh crab catch

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2014 Year review, Top photos slideshow


2014 was an exceptional year with travels overseas leading photography workshops and editorial / commercial assignments & in Burma, Laos, Costa Rica, Maui, Okanagan, British Columbia & Iceland.

In addition, my first documentary film, THE NOBLE SPIRIT was completed and begun the film festival circuit. My fourth wine book, SPECTACULAR WINERIES OF OREGON was published. I also had the pleasure of woking with the best creative team I’ve experienced for a series of videos and photos for the Washington Wine Commission (stay tuned for release in 2015).

THANK YOU for sharing the adventures with me!

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2014 highlights slideshow – Images by Andrea Johnson