Life Travels Photography

From the road

Stories behind the images.

The memories, places, and unexpected moments that became photographs.

White row boats floating beside a weathered dock in Perkins Cove, Maine

Perkins Cove, Maine

Perkins Cove Maine Row Boats

This image was taken while I was traveling in Perkins Cove, Maine. I loved the contrast of the white boats against the dark blue water. I absolutely adore Maine, and this photo never fails to remind me of the quaint feeling of its small towns and the beauty of the water. The print brings the tranquil feeling of a quiet harbor into a home.

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Horses grazing in an evening meadow filled with small white flowers

Minnesota

Minnesota Flowered Meadow with Horses

While driving home from a picnic near my Minnesota home, I came across this flowered meadow with grazing horses. The evening light, green grass, and beautiful horses created such a picturesque moment that I knew I had to capture it. It is a peaceful image for horse lovers and anyone who feels at home in nature.

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A secluded white beach and turquoise sea beneath a palm tree in Caye Caulker

Caye Caulker, Belize

Caye Caulker Belize Secluded Beach

I took this photograph on a trip to Caye Caulker, Belize. I am always in awe of the colors of the ocean. The turquoise water and open sky bring the calming feeling of the Caribbean and the natural beauty of Belize into a room.

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Goff’s Caye seen across electric blue Caribbean water

Goff’s Caye, Belize

Goff’s Caye Belize From Water

This picture was taken from our tour boat as we approached Goff’s Caye, Belize. The electric blue water and palm trees in the distance created a stunning scene. It carries the calm of the ocean and the natural beauty of Belize.

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Colorful old buildings lining the Kennebunk River in Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport, Maine

Kennebunk River, in Kennebunkport

While traveling in Maine, I photographed the buildings along the Kennebunk River in Kennebunkport. I was drawn to the quaint old structures and their splashes of color. The image brings the distinctive feeling of coastal New England home.

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A vivid pink, orange, and blue sunset over Big Stone Lake

Ortonville, Minnesota

Big Stone Lake, Ortonville MN

This image is from my hometown of Ortonville, Minnesota. The sunset over Big Stone Lake is a wonderful childhood memory. The simple outlines highlight the vibrant colors of the sky and water—a reminder of what draws us out into nature.

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The Cathedral of Saint Paul beneath dramatic storm clouds

Saint Paul, Minnesota

St. Paul Cathedral

One summer evening, while heading to a favorite neighborhood in Saint Paul, we drove by the Cathedral of Saint Paul. The brewing storm gave the clouds and sky such beautiful color that I knew I had to capture the moment.

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A lone tree stump on rolling Minnesota prairie beneath a dramatic sky

Minnesota Prairie

Golden Hills of Minnesota

While visiting family in my Minnesota hometown, I took this photograph on the rolling prairie. A simple tree stump in the middle of the hill beneath a dramatic sky caught my eye. The scene is both peaceful and rustic, filled with the colors of fall and a sense of wonder.

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A red barn against a green hillside and blue sky in Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg, Barn

This picture was taken in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, while touring the Civil War battlefield. The red barn looked striking against the green hillside and blue sky. I could only imagine the stories it might tell.

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The Saint Paul High Bridge and city skyline seen from the Mississippi River

Saint Paul, Minnesota

High Bridge with St. Paul in Background

This image was taken from a Mississippi River cruise as we approached the Saint Paul High Bridge with the city in the background. The photograph brings an artistic view of the river, bridge, and skyline together.

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