Back in November I had a chance to spend a morning photographing in the “Neon Boneyard” in Las Vegas with my daughter Kate.  We had a blast. What a cool place!

They are collecting many of the old classic neon signs from around Vegas and making an outdoor museum.  It’s not open to the public yet but should be in a few months.  I would highly recommend checking it out.

Here’s one of my favorite shots so far. I hope to have a new gallery up in a few weeks.

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While most photographers have long ago posted their “year in review” / “best of” / “2011 Favorites”, I wanted to take a little extra time to reflect and think about the year that was.  As a photographer that specializes in Travel, Americana and Landscapes, 2011 was dream come true.

Not that 2010 was too shabby either, but I covered a lot of ground in 2011 and saw, experienced and photographed some amazing new places and re-experienced some old friends.  It was nearly impossible to pick only 11 images to represent the year, but what follows is my best shot.

Please visit my “Special Places” Galleries to see many more from each of these trips.  Enjoy!  On to 2012.

February 27, 2011 -Turquoise Pool, Yellowstone, National Park Wyoming

March 24, 2011 - Joshua Tree National Park, California

March 27, 2011 - "Layers" Zion National Park, Utah

March 27, 2011 Sunset at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

April 30, 2011 - Cliff House, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

August 6, 2011 - Dolores Peak, near Dunton, Colorado

September 12, 2011 - Glacial Ice, Hubbard Tidewater Glacier, Alaska

September 25, 2011 - Boreas Pass, Colorado

October 1, 2011 Tumalo Falls, near Bend Oregon

October 10, 2011 - Red House Lake, Allegany State Park, New York

October 24, 2011 - White Sands National Park, New Mexico