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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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Upcoming promotions at my Pixels site
In case any of you want to purchase prints of my work, this is an excellent time to do so because Fine Art America has site wide promotions..
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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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Autumn still life photography – California harvest
I elaborate on a set-up for still life and present the photo of tomatoes against a dark background.
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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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Opening again my still life photography gallery – California harvest
Welcome to Autumn, and my still life gallery portraying California harvest items.
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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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Opening my Summer gallery again at GeoGalleries
I am opening my Summer gallery at GeoGalleries, with high key black and white photographs and digital images.
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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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Opening my Spring Gallery at GeoGalleries on March 20, 2024
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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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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Photographing the exquisite Looping Vine Tendril
Nature offers endless inspiration for photographers, and one captivating subject is the looping vine tendril. These delicate spirals, twisting and curling as they search for support, showcase the elegance of plant movement in a single frame.
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Spring photography tips
Selective lighting and darkening the background are among my favorite tricks to make a flower picture stand out
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Capturing the Wild: Photographing Elephant Seals at Point Reyes National Seashore, CA, USA
In this blog post, I show some photos of elephant seals and talk about elephant seal photography at Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Natural Patterns in color: The Captivating Palm Tree Bark in the tropics
The bark of a palm tree covered with colorful lichens is the subject of today’s post.
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The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part seven- the Fibonacci spiral
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 over a Fibonacci spiral.
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The dry leaf of Monstera deliciosa -One more for my Winter Gallery
I present an addition to my Fall/Winter gallery at GeoGalleries and write about the composition of scientific names.
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Wood-sorrel season – Bay Area’s marvelous yellow spring
The day was unusually beautiful and sunny for San Francisco. The beach was bustling with many people, and as typical for this time of year, the hills were adorned with patches of wood-sorrel flowers, a species in the genus Oxalis known for its bright yellow blossoms.
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The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part six
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…
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Happy New Year, and my blog statistics for 2024
I wish my followers a happy new year and give my blog statistics for 2024.
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Another natural pattern in color- Pau-Brasil: The Tree That Shaped a Nation
This post is about Pau Brasil, a tree of the tropics that was very important in shaping Brazil’s history.
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Art Farm 2025, Yolo Arts- Reminder
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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