The vision
As I wrote in my last post about the subject, I have a collection of photographs portraying California’s Sacramento Valley, which is the northern portion of the Central Valley. And because I want to portray this valley as I see it, I am convinced that black and white works better for me: although color photos typically capture reality, the nonexistent black and white universe makes it easier to portray my unique viewpoint.
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.
The photoshoot
Since my last update in August, I haven’t made much progress on this project, but on December 28, 2024, a nice day revealed itself through clouds and I convinced my photo peep Beth to go to the Grizzly Island in Fairfield with me.
The afternoon was exceptional when it comes to the quality of the light. During our visit, I captured yet another photo that I consider worthy of my collection, the FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH (f/13, 1/1000s, ISO 640). The old windmills are ubiquitous around this area and the clouds, with the light emanating from it, seemed to complement my vision.
Images of the collection so far
In the gallery below, all the images in the collection which I had previously posted are put together. Looking at the images side by side is a different experience from looking at each individually.
Question to my readers
What do you think about the collection and is there any photograph you think does not go well with the others?
Previous posts about the collection
- The gate is locked – the beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- a new project;
- The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part two;
- The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part three;
- The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part four;
- The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part five;
- Winter photography in Butte County: Another image from the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area;
- Winter photography in Colusa County: Sacramento Wildlife Refuge and migratory birds.
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Wall Art landscapes and miscellaneous
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It is all about the light 
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