Introduction

Today is my last day in Seattle before I leave for my global photo tour. I will be touring around the earth and under the sea via the RV Endeavor. It is a research vessel (RV) equipped with a icebreaker hull, a mini sub and equipment to make observations about the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the waters. On land i will accompany a team of highly trained geologists, vulcanologists, and paleontologists as we seek to better understand the movement and history of our Earth's tectonic plates.

The first site I will visit is local to Washington, Mount Saint Helens, where this  active volcano erupted on May 18, 1980. This extensive mountain its an ideal spot for me to document and learn about the formation of mountains and volcano from subduction (a type of conversion zone) of tectonic plates.

Then I will travel shipboard to the Mid-Atlantic ridge (MAR) to study the divergent boundary that forms the longest mountain range on Earth. My team is currently looking for a bathyscaphe and pilot in which to dive down. If we are unable to find one I also hope to find and document some of the tube worms that live on the volcanic vents.

My next stop is the Himalayas. This mountainous range hosts Mt Everest the highest point on Earth, and K2  the tallest mountain from summit to peak. A these awe-inspiring mountains were formed by a collision boundary between the Eurasian Continent and the Indian Subcontinent. Across a two month period I will try to acclimatize myself to the low oxygen then climb to the top of the world. I plan to use a oxygen tank like most, because otherwise I doubt I could make it to advanced base camp. I'll bring back some pictures so I can share the best view in the world.

My final stop is the San Andreas Fault in California. It is on the Transform boundary of the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate. It has caused countless earth quakes and caused the Famous 1906 San Francisco fire. As always I'll take lots of picture.

I am extremely excited and hope I can capture all the amazing moments to share with you!
Wish me luck!