December 2025 | Northern California Fine Art Photography
Capturing December: A Look Back at December
It took me awhile to pick up my camera again in November/December after my October trip, so the resulting images are fewer than most months. I took a few photos near my home, mostly of the water fowl that migrate through our area this time of year. The Colusa Wildlife Refuge was also a site in which I captured a few photos of the migrating birds. I also took a few personal/family photos, but they are never included in my photography posts.
Photography has a way of anchoring time, giving us something to return to long after the feeling has passed. Looking at these images now, I’m reminded of how important it is to slow down and notice everything in my surroundings. To capture, not just what I see, but what I feel, and to appreciate all that is around me.
December 2025
Pintails
Snow Geese take Flight
Locals - Neighborhood Watch
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It took me awhile to pick up my camera again in November after my October trip, so the resulting images are fewer than most months.
It’s time to take a look back at last year’s photography. Although I’m not great at planning too far ahead, I did manage to make a few decisions early in the year that enabled me to take a few trips.
In Northern California, September brings full summer weather and activities. With many children heading back to school and family vacations now memories, there’s a sense of things, routines changing.
Photography has a way of anchoring time, giving us something to return to long after the feeling has passed. Working on a 365 Project helps capture those moments.
July came and went in a whirlwind, but not without leaving behind quiet stories, unexpected beauty, and fleeting moments that deserved to be paused.
Nestled in the rolling hills above Monterey Bay, the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a living tapestry of global biodiversity. Spread over 135 acres on the University of California, Santa Cruz campus, this unique garden serves as both a sanctuary for rare and endangered plants and a haven for visitors seeking beauty, knowledge, and peace
Some call it the Witches’ Hat, but I believe it is the Wizard’s Hat on the beach in Bandon, Oregon.
Utah is home to some of the most striking natural wonders in the world, and two of the most photographed are Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park and Delicate Arch in Arches National Park.
Taking a look back on this memorable trip to Glacier National Park. July 2021was the month that I headed to Montana to attend a landscape workshop in Glacier National Park. Glacier is a national park that I'd been wanting to visit for some time.
June 2025 came and went in a whirlwind, but not without leaving behind quiet stories, unexpected beauty, and fleeting moments that deserved to be paused.
Someone asked me recently how I got started in wildlife photography. I think this old blog post from June 2020 sums it up quite well.
The diverse landscape of California cannot be matched! When there is such surreal beauty in the Eastern Sierra landscape, the cameras have to come out!
As I sift through the images captured in May, I can appreciate all that the month held for me including trips to Utah and (just-for-fun-non-photography) Tennessee, a bit of macro, mentoring sessions, and a commercial shoot.
While I don't recommend photographing landscapes during the middle of the day, sometimes that's what you've got. So, take advantage of being in a gorgeous area like the California coast and click away!
Arches National Park is renowned for its stunning red rock formations, sculpted over millions of years by wind and erosion. It’s a paradise for hikers, photographers, and anyone who loves dramatic landscapes.
Starry, starry nights and oftentimes mornings, my Utah trip included plenty of astrophotography. What better place than the very dark skies in the area of Moab, Utah.
I love walking out into my garden and taking a deep breath. Despite the warmer temperatures, my sweet peas are still hanging in there.
Back to Utah! Nestled in the heart of Utah, Dead Horse Point State Park is a breathtaking destination that offers stunning vistas, exhilarating outdoor activities, and a rich history.
Nestled along the American River Parkway in Carmichael, California, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center offers a sanctuary for both wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. With its diverse habitats and abundant wildlife, it's a prime location for capturing nature's beauty through the lens.
On my recent trip to Canyonlands, we experienced an incredible sunrise and serenity in unexpected corners of the park. Here's what I learned: Canyonlands is full of magic beyond the Instagram-famous spots.
After leaving Capitol Reef NP, I headed to Moab for a photography workshop presented by Nate Leubbe and Autumn Schrock. After our Meet & Greet, we headed out to the La Sal Mountains Overlook.
Every year, as May draws to a close and summer unofficially begins, Americans across the country take pause on Memorial Day.
A few years ago, I set a goal for myself to visit as many of our National Parks as possible. A pretty loose goal, I know. But, the practical side of me knows that I will probably never visit some of the more remote of our National Parks.
April came and went in a blink, but not without leaving behind quiet stories, unexpected beauty, and fleeting moments that deserved to be paused. As I sift through the images captured in April, I can appreciate all that it held for me including…
It’s taken awhile to edit a few photos from the Waterfalls & More Photography Workshop held in April. Fortunately, the waterfalls were bursting!
Vintage spoons and mustard seed come together to create visually captivating still life compositions that evoke a sense of nostalgia and artistic charm. If you’ve followed my photography work for awhile, you are probably familiar with my ‘spoons’ project.
In spring the wild mustard blossoms and seems to flourish here in Northern California. The agricultural landscape and the country roadsides are decorated with this beautiful, cheery plant.
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I’m reminded of how important it is to slow down and notice everything in my surroundings. To capture, not just what I see, but what I feel, and to appreciate all that is around me.