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Autumn Pika
A Collared Pika savors the final days of autumn as the Alaskan tundra erupts into a riot of colors.
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Sitting Pretty
When the tundra looks this stunning, you have to sit extra adorably to compete. This is the September image from my 2026 calendar, which is now for sale! I’ve been creating a calendar for friends and family for the past three years. After three years of refining my photography and searching for the right print…
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Autumn Pika
As the tundra erupts into a rainbow of fall colors, a Collared Pika pauses to contemplate the passage of time.
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Collared Pika
I’m heading back to Alaska for one last shot at these little guys before the winter. There may also be some moose. It’s amazing just how short the growing season is in the Alaskan alpine. When I visited in early July, the tundra was just starting to turn green. Now, just over two months later,…
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Hear Ye!
Her Fuzziness Petunia IV, Princess of the Pikas and Tyrant of the Tundra, brings these tidings to her subjects: “Squeak!”
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Castle in the Clouds
A Collared Pika watches as clouds roll into its alpine home. A free pro tip for anyone getting into alpine photograph: check the cloud ceiling height before setting out. On this day, I had 30 minutes of dramatic fog rolling in, followed by hours of dense enveloping whiteout fog. If I’d checked the forecast, I…
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Snowy Pika
A Collared Pika stands guard in front of a late season patch of snow. Very important note: this is an elusive “pika in front of snow” shot and not a hackish “pika in front of boring sky” shot. Careful fieldcraft and discerning composition were required to achieve this particular white background!
