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Back to Monterey, California, for photography
There is something relaxing about long exposure photography. In this post, I talk about my adventure in Monterey using Lee Filters.
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When the Light Is Too Much: Finding Intimacy in Yosemite’s Harsh Sun
I don’t know a single photographer who dreams of shooting Yosemite National Park under a harsh, cloudless sky. And yet, those are exactly the conditions that seem to greet me whenever I manage to slip away from Sacramento with my camera. On the weekend of March 27, I spent two days in…
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A Kousa Dogwood flower in black and white
The black and white version of a Kousa Dogwood, an elegant flower from East Asia
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Opening my Spring Gallery at GeoGalleries again
I am opening my Spring gallery today and will leave it up until the first day of summer. Offerings in Canvas.
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Sacramento’s Colorful Murals
A walk through the streets of Sacramento offers many opportunities for art photography.
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Exploring My Own Town Through Photography- Part 3
Sometimes the most overlooked places are the ones closest to home. For my latest photography project, I decided to focus not on a distant landscape or a faraway city, but on a single corner of my own town.
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Falling through the cracks again
Printing, matting and framing account for most of the costs of wall art.
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Natural Patterns in color: A Captivating lichen on a rock in Vacaville
A rock covered in colorful lichens is the subject of today’s post.
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Preaching to the Choir
Is it possible to photograph what is not there? Do you sometimes see (what’s not there) and do you dare to photograph it?
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Capturing the Magic II: Photographing Neon Lights at the Napa Lightened Festival
The 2026 Napa Lightened Festival is just around the corner and is a great opportunity to practice night photography and Neon Lights photography.
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Working in projects and series: “Passeios” in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
“Passeios” is a reflection about the interplay of human occupation and the Atlantic Forest of Brazil
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Happy New Year, and my blog statistics for 2025
I wish my followers a happy new year and give my blog statistics for 2025.
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Shooting the Dickens Fair with the NIKKOR Z50 and Z 40mm f/2: A Low-Light Delight
I used my NIKKOR Z50 and my Z40mm 2.0 as a light setup to photograph the Dickens Fair this year.
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Bigleaf Maples vs. Aspens: Two Very Different Kinds of Autumn Magic
Fall colors in the West are mainly due to to plants, the Aspens and the Big Leaf maple.
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How AI Is Changing the Landscape for Stock Photographers — and 5 Ways I’m Adapting
How are you dealing with changes in the stock photography landscape? In this post, I write about what I have decided to do.
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Photographing through the grapevine – another Tendril- part 6
Another image on my project photographing the various aspects of the Looping Vine Tendrill, this time from a mature grapevine in the Autumn.
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The Grass That Knew Too Much
When I was walking in the UC Davis Arboretum on 18 October, with fellow blogger Steve Schwartzman and his wife, who stopped by to visit—a watched a drama unfold among the grape vines, hidden in plain sight. Picture this: a tender blade of grass swaying innocently in the October breeze.…
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Winter photography in Colusa County: almost time again for the Sacramento Wildlife Refuge
I write about he Sacramento Wildlife Refuge complex in Colusa county as a photo op in the winter of California’s Central Valley.
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Exploring My Own Town Through Photography- Part 2
Sometimes the most overlooked places are the ones closest to home. For my latest photography project, I decided to focus not on a distant landscape or a faraway city, but on a single corner of my own town.
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Embracing the Autumn Palette: Northern California’s Fall Colors
Come look at my WEST COAST AUTUMN COLLECTION, featuring photographs of Northern California’s typical natural and urban fall landscapes. I also give a summary of the native trees that help to compound the fall colors in Northern California
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Art Farm 2025, Yolo Arts
I am pleased to be again featured at the Art Harvest auction of Yolo Arts this year. Art Harvest is part of the Art Farm 2025 event.
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Exploring My Own Town Through Photography- A new project
Sometimes the most overlooked places are the ones closest to home. For my latest photography project, I decided to focus not on a distant landscape or a faraway city, but on a single corner of my own town.
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The Last Whirl of Summer Fairs
I cannot say that I am sorry that Summer is close to ending. It’s hot, and it is a crappy season for photography. One thing I did more than usual this summer was, visiting the summer fairs. And yes, I took my camera. My tiny Nikon Z50 with the kit…
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Photography in Isleton (California, USA)
Keeping up with my series of posts about photography destinations not far from the greater Sacramento area, I want to introduce my followers to Isleton, a small town in the Sacramento Delta.
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Photographing through the grapevine – another Tendril- part 7
Another image on my project photographing the various aspects of the Looping Vine Tendrill, this time from a grapevine.
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The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part nine- Magic Rays
I show- and discuss- an image of dramatic rays of light piercing through dark, heavy clouds, illuminating a solitary tree in a vast field.
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Five things that are wrong in this world – an adventure into street photography
I list five things that are wrong with the modern world and show the photograph of one.
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Photographing through the grapevine – another Tendril- part 6
Another image on my project photographing the various aspects of the Looping Vine Tendrill, this time from a grapevine.
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Some thoughts about photography critique
Although critique is fundamental to becoming a better photographer, it is important to keep in mind that constantly letting others tell you what to do and how to do it may not be desirable.
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The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part eight- Mammatus Clouds
In my previous posts, I’ve aimed to provide some tips and guidelines on composition. I noted that photographing the Central Valley landscape is challenging due to its limited redeeming beauty and anchor points. In this post, I show an image composed using Mammatus clouds.
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Photographing through the grapevine- another Tendril- part 5
Another image on my project photographing the various aspects of the Looping Vine Tendrill, this time from a grapevine.
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Our show is on!
Our show at the ViewPoint Arts Center is on! Please come by or follow the link to see the photos!
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Breaking the Pattern: The Power of Off-Centered Photography in Repetitive Designs
If radial symmetry looks boring, try off-center compositions.
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Similar shapes in nature leading to similar composition across different subjects
I saw the same shape in distinct botanical parts and plants, almost four years apart, and that I composed my photo in the very same way.
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Photographing the exquisite Looping Vine Tendril- part 4
Another image on my project photographing the various aspects of the Looping Vine Tendrill.
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Revisiting beautiful Gualala, California, on the Mendocino Coast
Back to Gualala for a night, I got to portray the changing light in the end of the day.
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Photographing the K.V.M.R. Celtic Festival in Nevada City, California, 2025
Last weekend I photographed the K.V.M.R. Celtic Festival as a volunteer and took several photos of dancers.
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Gold Rush flower portrait workshop
I helped set up still life stations for the participants of the Gold Rush flower workshop last weekend.
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The Crystal Hermitage Gardens, Ananda (Nevada City, CA), is a go NOW!
The Crystal Hermitage Gardens in Nevada City is a Spring photography heaven.
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The blueprint of a duo show
I invite you to learn about my upcoming show at the ViewPoint Arts Center in June, 2025
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Minimalism in Monterey, California
I went to Monterey, CA and took a few minimalist black and white photos while I did some tourism.
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Photographing the exquisite Looping Vine Tendril- part 3
Another image on my project photographing the various aspects of the Looping Vine Tendrill.
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Why I have not replaced my Nikon D750 yet
In a market flooded with ever-evolving mirrorless and DSLR options, the Nikon D750 remains a standout.
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Photographing the exquisite Looping Vine Tendril- part 2
A new project is born, photographing the various aspects of the Looping Vine Tendrill.
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The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part ten- Fading ducks
I show- and discuss- an image of dramatic rays of light piercing through dark, heavy clouds, illuminating a solitary tree in a vast field.
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