It is all about the light

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The caterpillar and the butterfly- welcoming the Monarch back

In order to have more butterflies in our gardens, we need to welcome the caterpillars.
Celebrating “Fascination of Plants Day”: Another view of the dry leaf of the Cecropia

Another view of a dry leaf of the Cecropia, in black and white, reveals a different aspect of this interesting, large leaf found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Bark, beetles, wildfires, and the Yosemite National Park (California. USA)

Bark beetles, drought and wildfires are destroying the Yosemite National Park in California.
Valley oak in the Spring-the forgotten art of getting lost in the moment

Sometimes I just get lost in the moment with my camera.
Photography at the Rush Ranch, Solano Land Trust (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 Rush Ranch, a working ranch in Fairfield that offers a number of photographic possibilities.
The Dogwood flower season in Sacramento (California, USA)

Every April, photographers walk the streets of Sacramento, trespassing on people’s lawns and driveways, to capture the beautiful Dogwood flowers that grow in the city gardens.
In-camera multiple exposure for botanical photography

I explore the in-camera multiple exposure technique on botanicals, using a Nikon Z50 and the average blend mode.
Wide open spaces of the West in black and white

Come along with me for a walk in the pasture, along the nearly dry marsh, towards the mountains, and into the light.
Agave jab – succulent plant photography in black and white

I introduce my followers to one of my black and white photographs of an Agave plant, and write some thoughts about succulent plant photography in monochrome.
Photography opportunities at the South Yuba River State Park (California, USA), Nevada County

I write about a hidden gem for springtime and fall photography, located on Pleasants Valley Road in California, off Highway 20, the South Yuba River State Park.