His east coast sense of scale was blown away by the mountains of the West, and the color palette of the Southwest. Ever since that drive Erik has taken a camera out to nature, seeking to bring back images that inspire an appreciation for the landscapes, and hopefully a spark for others to explore as well. Erik is a National Geographic award winning photographer, and has been published in several online and print magazines, including Backpacker and Seattle Backpacker Magazines. After a decade in the pacific northwest, Erik and his family have settled in the Hudson Valley, and are busy exploring the cliffs and forested hillsides in the new backyard.