the vines are dormant now, but in a few short months we will witness bud break. this picture was taken early in the growing season last year at la cereza winery.

spring is just around the corner. I can’t wait to see the flowers start to bloom.

the lotus is one of the most exquisite flowers i have ever seen. i took this shot when I visited bali in 2004.

as you drive into la cresta near the majestic santa rosa plateau, an iron hawk is there to greet you.

at the 2006 temecula valley balloon and wine festival, the budweiser clydesdales made an appearance. i love the dalmation.

early one september morning in 2005, i captured the sunrise at canyon lake, ca.

the san juan islands in washington state are unparalleled for their natural beauty. i shot this one foggy morning on orcas island.

we visited xcaret in the state of quintana roo, mexico a few years ago. it’s a huge park, with beautiful flowers, birds, a river you can float down, swimming with dolphins and a theater. this hibiscus was one of the prettiest i have ever seen.

it’s hard to get tired of looking at grape vines. these are from corison winery in the napa valley last october.

at the bohio dive resort on grand turk island, chef jorika prepared an amazing array of conch dishes for us. every bite was delectable.