Christopher Bettencourt Collection

USA, WA, Olympic NP, Hoh Rainforest Sword ferns and moss-covered trunk of bigleaf
USA, WA, Olympic NP, Hoh Rainforest, Sword ferns and moss-covered trunk of bigleaf maple

Rising sun, radiating and diffracting, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California

Workers still collect salt from the Maras Salinas, much as they did in the time of the Incas. Maras, Peru

Paddling a dugout canoe on Lake Pilchicocha, Sacha Lodge, Napo River, La Providencia, Amazon watershed, Ecuador

Stob Dearg, one of the four summits of Beauchaille Etive Mor (Gaelic for The Great Herdsman of Etive ), as seen from the River Etive, near Glencoe, Argyll, Scotland

Cascade Falls, Elliot Nature Preserve, Fairfax, California

Sunrise streams through pine branches on a cold winter morning, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California

Purple and ochre sea stars encrusting a rock, Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington

The lower ruins of the Pisac citadel, the largest fortress-city of the Inca culture, Pisac, Urubamba Valley, Peru

The ruins of the Machu Picchu citadel lie between the peak of Huayna Picchu and the precipice that drops into the Urubamba Valley below. Peru

Street corner near the Plaza de Armas, Cuzco, Urubamba Valley, Peru

Typical Spanish colonial architecture near the Plaza de Armas, Cuzco, Urubamba Valley, Peru

Twin towers of Mission San Xavier del Bac, San Xavier Indian Reservation, near Tucson, Arizona

Stately saguaro cacti stand against the sunset sky, Saguaro National Park, near Tucson, Arizona

Sunset light peers through the clouds to illuminate the flanks of Arenal Volcano (1, 670m/5, 479ft), Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Zebra longwing butterflies (Heliconius charitonia) on fern frond, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica

Palms on the beach at Drake Bay, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Palm trees at sunset. Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Row houses, Anstruther, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland

Holyroodhouse Palace, at the end of the Royal Mile opposite Edinburgh Castle, in the old section of Edinburgh, Scotland

Sunset, Paradise Harbor (AKA Paradise Bay), west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Enormous seracs cascade to the sea on a glacier near the entrance to Neko Harbor, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Sculpted tabular iceberg, near South Orkney Islands, Scotia Sea, Subantarctic

Heavily-weathered icebergs near Brown Bluff, northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula

Adelie penguins on heavily weathered iceberg, near Paulet Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

South Georgia fur seal in tussock grass, Prion Island, South Georgia Island, Scotia Sea, Subantarctic

Sacre Coeuer Cathedral, Montmartre, Paris, France

King penguins at breeding colony, Gold Harbor, South Georgia Island, Scotia Sea, Subantarctic

Kathmandus Bodhnath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world and one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal. Asia

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Christopher Bettencourt: Exploring Nature's Wonders Across the USA and South America" Join Christopher Bettencourt on his captivating journey through some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the United States and South America. Starting in California, he immerses himself in the awe-inspiring beauty of Yosemite National Park, where he captures a mesmerizing view of El Capitan towering over the tranquil Merced River. Venturing further north to Washington state, Christopher finds himself enchanted by Olympic National Park's Hoh Rainforest. Amongst sword ferns and moss-covered trunks of ancient bigleaf trees, he discovers a hidden world thriving with life. As dawn breaks over Yosemite Valley, Christopher witnesses an ethereal sight - the rising sun radiating and diffracting its golden hues across Sierra Nevada's majestic peaks. The sheer magnificence leaves him humbled by nature's grandeur. In Peru, Christopher delves into history as he visits Maras Salinas. Here, workers continue to collect salt using traditional methods passed down from Inca times. He marvels at their dedication to preserving ancient traditions amidst modernity. Embarking on an adventure along Napo River's serene waters near La Providencia, Christopher paddles a dugout canoe on Lake Pilchicocha at Sacha Lodge. Immersed in Amazonian wilderness, he embraces tranquility while surrounded by lush greenery. Scaling Stob Dearg summit within Beauchaille Etive Mor (Gaelic for "The Big Shepherd"), Christopher conquers new heights both physically and spiritually. The rugged Scottish landscape offers him solace amidst untamed beauty. Closer to home once again in California’s Fairfax region lies Elliot Nature Preserve; here Cascade Falls cascades gracefully amid untouched wilderness—a hidden gem awaiting discovery by intrepid explorers like Christopher Bettencourt. Yosemite Valley beckons once more as sunrise streams through pine branches on a cold winter morning—nature's delicate dance of light and shadows.