The Southern Appalachia of North Carolina is positively pregnant with rivers, creeks, waterfalls, cascades, lakes and all manner of water both moving and still. In small rushing creeks where lush green vegetation and moss covered rocks frame soft running water, I can lose myself in moments of zen.

I love moving water. I love rivers, creeks, rapids, waterfalls, waves, cascades and anywhere else water is dynamic. I love the sound it makes and the shapes it takes. I love what it does with the light - how it can reflect brilliantly and at the exact same time show incredible transparency and depth.

Winter in Canada's Okanagan Region is just incredible. When the snow blankets the ground and everything becomes still, the tranquility and sense of other world beauty is unparalleled.

Rock climbing on the incredible, surreal cliffs at Tonsai in southern Thailand is a treat not to be missed in this life by anyone who loves climbing. The massive rock formations just rocket out of the sand everywhere and look like something a Hollywood set designer came up with.

Rio - just magic. One of my fave days ever was climbing the Sugarloaf and the Corcovado both rather than taking trams, buses or other standard transport. The quality of the climbing is world class and the views can't be beat.

Petra in Jordan. This place is just incredible and I think it should be on everyone's bucket list. If you've ever seen that Indiana Jones and the Lost Crusade movie then you've seen at least the Treasury Building here.

Bali is a true paradise and I loved practicing yoga on the beach or anywhere outside there. The surfing and scuba are amazing here as well. And of course I totally love the Balinese people!!

A classic Thai Long-tail Boat in repose on the beach at Kamala in southern Thailand.

Storm clouds swirl over beautiful Kalamalka Lake in Canada's Okanagan region. The swiftly changing light and high contrast create dramatic effects that I found fascinating to watch and fun to photograph.