Chasing Clouds Challenge

As a dedicated scuba diver and photographer, I often find myself traveling to the far corners of the world, with countless hours spent looking out of an airplane or boat window. This series is a photographic tribute to the incredible, ever-changing drama that unfolds in the sky—from the powerful thunderheads over the Caribbean to the tranquil sunsets above the Indian Ocean.

Every post in this archive features evocative cloudscapes captured from the air, land, or sea, often highlighting the destination I’m traveling to next.

  • Chasing Clouds: Seychelles

    Chasing Clouds: Seychelles

    This month’s Chasing Clouds explores the Seychelles, focusing on its dynamic skies over two weeks across Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. With shifting light, rainbows, and vibrant sunsets, the journey captures the beauty of cloud formations and their storytelling power, set against the backdrop of this breathtaking archipelago.

  • Chasing Clouds — Tubbataha

    Chasing Clouds — Tubbataha

    Sunsets at the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park offer a mesmerizing spectacle, with endless ocean and vibrant skies of gold, orange, and red. As evening approaches, a calm descends on the dive deck, allowing travelers to pause and appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty above, reminding them that nature’s wonders extend beyond the reefs.

  • Chasing Clouds — Heading to Durban

    Chasing Clouds — Heading to Durban

    Framed by the oval window of a short flight, the sky shifts as the clouds roll past. This time, the journey is taking me to Durban, South Africa — a stretch of the KwaZulu-Natal coast known for warm currents, dramatic reefs, and shark encounters in the wild waters of the Indian Ocean. Durban sits where…

  • Chasing Clouds: Seminyak, Bali

    Chasing Clouds: Seminyak, Bali

    Chasing Clouds is a collection that highlights the beauty and energy of moments above the water’s surface. It focuses on the captivating interplay of light, weather, and horizon, capturing the essence of the sky during sunset and twilight. The work reflects on the evolving skies of Seminyak and anticipates new experiences.

  • Chasing Clouds – New York City

    Chasing Clouds – New York City

    Photographed from Manhattan’s west side in Chelsea, these images capture Midtown on a warm summer night as clouds move through the city’s light.

  • Chasing Clouds: Tobago — Skywatching in the Southern Caribbean

    Chasing Clouds: Tobago — Skywatching in the Southern Caribbean

    This edition of Chasing Clouds features Tobago, showcasing its stunning descent and vibrant Caribbean scenery. Focusing on Speyside, renowned for birding and exceptional diving, the narrative highlights the breathtaking coastlines and coral reefs. The journey emphasizes the area’s beauty, leaving anticipation for future explorations in the skies.

  • Chasing Clouds at Sunrise in Cozumel

    Chasing Clouds at Sunrise in Cozumel

    Sunrise over Cozumel with bright sun rays breaking through soft clouds above gentle Caribbean waves.

  • Chasing Clouds: Atlantic Beach Sunset in Motion

    Chasing Clouds: Atlantic Beach Sunset in Motion

    Atlantic Beach, on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, is a place where the sky shifts and changes as much as the ocean. During my latest Chasing Clouds shoot, I set up my camera for time-lapse to watch the sun sink beyond the horizon. In just one minute of film, hours of light and cloud movement unfold.…

  • Chasing Clouds – Bali Horizons

    Chasing Clouds – Bali Horizons

    Flying into Bali, the skies shifted constantly. For this month’s Chasing Clouds, we head to Indonesia. Layers of cloud over the ocean, afternoon heat rising in textured swells, and sunsets that set the horizon on fire. I know many of you share this fascination and have captured your own cloudscapes. Whether from land, sea, or…

  • Chasing Clouds – Heading to Mozambique

    Chasing Clouds – Heading to Mozambique

    In Mozambique, particularly along Tofo Beach, the sky is vibrant and dynamic. Mornings feature hazy layers that part to reveal soft clouds against a blue sky. Throughout the day, clouds change in depth and texture, reflecting the ocean’s restlessness and providing a rewarding experience for cloud-watching enthusiasts.