Disney’s Soarin’ ride is all about immersion. You’re strapped into your seat, lifted high into the air, and suddenly you’re gliding over the Golden Gate Bridge or maybe the Great Wall of China. The massive curved screen is all you can see, and for a few minutes you’re convinced you’re really flying. That is—if you look straight ahead like you’re supposed to. If you glance up or sideways, the magic breaks just a little. Looking up, instead of endless sky, you’ll see the dangling legs of your...

This is one of the early photographs that really helped me learn—not just about photography, but about slowing down to choose a shot that works. Our bike club was touring the French Alps to take on some of the most legendary climbs in cycling. One of the toughest was the Col du Galibier, the highest pass used in the Tour de France. And, yeah, I rode around with my camera bag. This is my friend Rich, about two-thirds of the way up the Galibier. It was spectacular. I took a lot of frames here...

Photos of a scene in central Florida before and after a warehouse construction