THE FILE 35,000+ 35mm; 1000+ 4x5.

OVERVIEW Scenic North America with focus on the western states. Dramatic landscapes and elegant details of the natural environment. Developed landscapes, including gardens and historic architecture. Artistic images of weather phenomena.

NATURAL HISTORY Natural scenics which capture the spirit, mood and bold lighting of mountains, forests, skies, deserts, slickrock, autumn colors, winterscapes, wildflowers, volcanic features, waterfalls and seashores. Closeups of textures, patterns and designs in natural environments.

GENERAL STOCK Natural landforms, all seasons, weather patterns, dramatic clouds, U.S. and Canadian national parks, typical plant and animal life, forests, state parks, historic sites, rural landscapes, sunsets, people outdoors, destination/travel sites.

SPECIALTIES National parks of the western U.S., especially Mt. Rainier, Crater Lake, Glacier, Joshua Tree, Lassen Volcanic, Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone. Landscapes that capture the essence of place. Rare images that come from living with the landscape. Seasonal images especially suited for calendars.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS All western states, especially California, Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming. Baja California, Canadian Rockies, Cascade Range, Rocky Mountains, Virginia. New Zealand.

CREDITS Magazines: Backpacker, Couloir, National Parks, Oregon Coast, Sea, VIA (AAA). Books: Amphoto, Crater Lake NHA, Eastern National, KC Publications, Loomis Museum Assoc., Mountain Press, National Geographic, National Park Service, Northwest Interpretive Assoc., Oxford University Press, Sierra Press, Tide-Mark. Author/Photographer: Crater Lake—Story Behind the Scenery (KC, 1982), Crater Lake, The Mountain That Used to Be (CLNHA, 1985), Lassen Guide (Loomis, 1979), Mount Rainier—Wish You Were Here and Crater Lake—Wish You Were Here (both Sierra, 1998), 100 Years at Longmire Village (NWIA, 1999), Mount Rainier National Park (Sierra Press,2007). Other: Art prints, calendars, USPS stamp cachets. Awards: International Wildlife Film Festival, 1998 professional landscapes; Passport to National Parks Photography, 1999 & 2003 national winner. Member: NANPA.

COMMENTS Degrees in forest recreation, biology and geology. Knowledgeable about natural history. Ronald spent 30 years as a National Park Service ranger/naturalist. Can provide authoritative photo/text packages. Available for photo or photo/text assignments.