By: Laura Vu

Biography: What was just a way of documenting my vacation trip in 2009 have now become an art form and a way of expression. My goal with photography is to capture those amazing colors of the beauty of the world. Either traveling or at home, my camera is always an arm-length away.

Website – http://www.lauravuphoto.com

Image Description – I’m going through a major withdrawal as I’m stuck here in Texas missing the mountains. Wishing I was outdoors, running, hiking, climbing, or just plan ole walking. This picture always gives me a piece of serenity. A rare view of the Alaska’s mountains of course still covered with clouds

Location – Alaska

Photographic Gear – Canon 5dii & 17-40mm

Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom 2

By: Laura Vu

Biography: I’m a landscape photographer in the DFW metroplex who loves photography and the outdoors.

Website – http://www.lauravuphoto.com

Image Description – As a wedding gift, my wonderful father gave us 2 tickets anywhere in North or South America. I have always wanted to go to Peru and Alaska, but I narrowed it down to the Last Frontier. We camped in Denali National Park and was lucky enough to finally see a glimpse of Denali from among the clouds (definitely the highlight of our trip) and then we went exploring at the Russian River Campground, Seward to see the glaciers, Anchorage, and some small towns here and there. Alaska was really unreal as it never truly gets dark in the summer, but it was always covered with heavy clouds, fog, or raining. Here is probably one image of the Alaska’s mountains that was somewhat visible. I took this picture the last day there.

Location – Alaska

Photographic Gear – 5dii & 17-40mm

Image Editing Software Used – Lightroom 2

By: Dotty Weber

Biography: Been taking photos a long time but now photography has taken over me. Luckily it a beautiful thing.

Website – http://wesdotphotography.com

Image Description – Made it to the Grand Tetons just in time for the peak colors. The same day a breeze began and the leaves fell like snow.

Location – Oxbow Bend in the Grand Tetons, Wyoming

Photographic Gear – Canon 40D

Image Editing Software Used – Photoshop CS3

By: Jay Koeppel

Biography: Just taking a few shots every now and then on the trail.

Website –  http://picasaweb.google.com/jaykoeppel

Image Description – View of the Grand, Middle and South Tetons from Table Mountain (11,106′). This peak also served as the place where the first ever photographs of the Tetons were taken in 1872 by William H. Jackson.

Location – Idaho side of the Tetons

Photographic Gear – Nikon D3000

Image Editing Software Used – N/A

Photo By: Peyton Hale

Website – http://rphale.blogspot.com

Image Description –Sunlight peaks over Grassy Ridge Bald along the NC/TN border on the Appalachian Trail while fog hangs low in the valley.

Location - North Carolina/Tennessee – Appalachian Trail

Photographic Gear – Canon 5D, 17-40L, Gitzo CF tripod, GND filters

Photo By: Nick Orbann

Biography: I like capturing quality pictures of moments in life.
My style can not be defined because I have no clue what it is..

Website – http://www.flickr.com/nickorbann

Image Description – I was a little ill prepared for this image, I had no filters at the time.
It was a gloomy/foggy day so I maxed the camera out and was able to pull this shot off.

Location – Great Smoky Mountains

Photographic Gear – Canon 40d - Tokina 12-24mm f/4

Photo By: Scott Hotaling

Website – http://www.lightofthewild.com

Biography – I love climbing mountains and sharing the awesome views I find. My camera just comes along for the ride.

Image Description –An 8-minute exposure well after sunset from high in the mountains of western North Carolina.

Location – Great Smokies, NC

Photographic Gear – Canon Gear