The Spirit of Adventure

is captured within the photography of Mike David, one of the countries leading international photographers David's work spans the globe and captures its magnificence.

It's a celebration of nature's diverse beauty as David's photography takes you though the remote villages of the Himalayas, the crystal blue water of the Tropics, the splendor of Europe, the wilds of Africa, the color of South America and points in between, including magnificent Colorado. His eye for the dramatic and unusual brings the essence of the adventure home.

The Baths of Virgin Gorda

British Virgin Islands

The mystical mist in the enormous boulders is crashing storm waves created by a technique I use with a long shutter speed. From the glowing 20 ft boulder where I stood, the symmetrical path of 30-40 ft boulders takes you on a mystical journey through a seemingly otherworldly place.

This photo was displayed at the 2003 & 2006 International Photo Marketing Convention in Las Vegas Nevada is currently on display at PENTAX U.S. Headquarters.

Colorado Majesty

Dallas Divide, Telluride Colorado

Tucked like a jewel in a tiny valley caught between sapphire skies and gunmetal mountains, Mount Sneffels rises up through the mist as the storm clears and the first rays of light illuminates fresh fallen snow on it's breathtaking sheer vertical peaks.

The Baths

of Virgin Gorda represent the stellar natural attraction of the British Virgin Islands, with exotic pools and grottos formed by giant boulders strewn across sand beaches.

Mike captured an amazing sunset looking west from the top of a boulder.

Wilderness Wonderland

Eagle Nest Wilderness Area

It’s all about light. A week had passed wandering the stunning backwoods of Colorado. I was standing in a particularly stunning stand of aspen trees surrounded by a gorgeous collage of autumn color when I felt a tingle in my body. Swirling low clouds collected above me and absorbed the late afternoon sun rays. A delicate radiant glow descended into the grove. As if infused with a dose of fairy dust everything around me came alive.

Ancient Trees of China

Huangshan Mountains, China

Rooted on a steep cliff I came upon this majestic ancient Huangshan Pine. The enormous sweeping crooked branches shot out over sheer canyon walls. I could have mistaken it for an ancient painting created by a master artist. Just as I settled on the perfect composition, fresh morning rays of light pierced through the brisk moving clouds. Like a stroke of a brush, the massive ornate pine canopy came alive in dazzling hues of green.

Ancient Trees of China

Huangshan Mountains, China

Rooted on a steep cliff I came upon this majestic ancient Huangshan Pine. The enormous sweeping crooked branches shot out over sheer canyon walls. I could have mistaken it for an ancient painting created by a master artist. Just as I settled on the perfect composition, fresh morning rays of light pierced through the brisk moving clouds. Like a stroke of a brush, the massive ornate pine canopy came alive in dazzling hues of green.

Grand Boulevard

Venice Italy

The Grand Canal of Venice has been described as the finest street in the world. Standing under brilliant lit Venetian gas lamp at the base of the famous Rialto Bridge creates a unique perspective. Soft rays from the lamp, illuminates the old maritime wooden mooring poles which brings the photograph to life.