Forests of the Northern California State Parks
Surrounding oneself with nature is a sure way to renew, de-stress, and relax. That is exactly how I felt while visiting the beautiful coast and forests of the Northern California State Parks last summer. Because it is a bit remote in many areas, there is no cell coverage and no internet.
ABCs of Still Life Photography
This is probably the most fun project I’ve ever done for still life or any other genre for that matter. It was intense for sure, but really got me to pondering ideas for still life photography. We photographed a different letter each day (ideally), and shared our ABCs of Still Life Photography images.
California’s Foggy Forest
During the hot summer days in the Central Valley of California, there is sure to be fog along the coast. Last month along the northern California coast, Sue-Meg State Park proved to attract a bit of sun, but the redwoods of the Prairie Creek area remained a foggy forest. Fog in the trees is the great separator, revealing the layers of the forest.
Taking a Look Back | August 2020
From time to time, I like to take a look back at my photography. It helps me see growth and also areas that need improvement. Recently, I did a screening of my work looking for the best of the best technically. That prompted sharing this blog post. Enjoy!
Painted Hills of Oregon | Peace and Solitude
A few years ago, I tried to do only enough research on the Painted Hills to find my way there without much trouble. One goal was to not see photographs of this landscape so I could make my own choices about what and how I'd photograph this area. I had a preconceived notion of what I'd find. After all, it's near central Oregon known for its high desert and sage brush. I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, it was desert and there was plenty of sagebrush, but the clay-stone offered up some beautifully colored hues in those hills.