It is all about the light

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Photographing the Foxtail Agave, chapter two: inspiration in The Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius

Finding inspiration to process photos of the Foxtail Agave while reading Marcus Aurelius’ thoughts.
A day in the Tahoe Snow – snapshots converted into black and white for a personal touch

When you don’t have time for more than a snapshot or two, you can add some interest to your photos later in post-processing by converting them to black and white.
What does photography mean to you?

Photography means different things to different people. I elaborate on what it means to me and invite my followers to tell us what it means to them.
Old photographs we cherish but do not take anymore. Naked aspens in the Yosemite fog.

A beautiful day at Yosemite in the winter of 2019. A story behind of a photograph.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and stock photography

How can stock photographers protect their earnings in face of the changes brought by Artificial Intelligence?
Monochromatic photography in tropical nature: some problems and some tips to overcome them

Photographing monochromatic landscapes in the tropics can be challenging. I give a few tips to overcome some of them.
Dragon dreams at the UC Davis (Putah Creek Riparian Reserve)

The fog is forgiving, it hides a lot of things we do not want to see.
Photographing the Foxtail Agave, and how I found inspiration in Seneca’s stoicism

I found inspiration for a new photography project on the Foxtail Agave after reading Seneca’s “On the shortness of life”.
2022. On the twelfth month, she rested.

I am taking a break from blogging till January 10, 2023.
A brief investigation into two eco papers, Hahnemühle Bamboo Base, and the Hahnemühle Agave Base

I tested two eco papers from Hahnemühle, the Bamboo Base and the Agave Base, and compare prices with the Photo Rag, a paper I use more frequently.