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.
Time to Learn to Photograph Still Life
Today is the day YOU can register for my workshop to learn to photograph still life. We will cover all the basics of still life photography so that you will feel comfortable going forward with creating your own.
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.
My gardens still managed to show off this summer!
Last winter and spring, I prepared my vegetable and flower garden plots for the upcoming growing season. Nothing too big nor fancy, but just the right size to enjoy. With all plans I still just never know what the end result may look like. As well intentioned as I am about caring for my gardens, they sometimes end up being neglected.
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.