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Spoils of spring – Western Salsify puffballs

Working on a new project, the dissolution of the puffball of the Western Salsify, and wondering about life.
Asking for a critique on your photos- some helpful tips

Critique can be helpful, but only if we go beyond “C&C welcome” and give other photographers some background information, to guide their efforts to understand our vision.
Landscape or portrait orientation? On the art of procrastinating boring tasks

My weekended plan was to investigate Mailchimp, but I ended up spending all my time shooting Agave plants, then investigating how to best present its curve.
Photography opportunities at the Marin Headlands (California, Sausalito), part I- man-made textures

Textures and patterns Photography at e Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California.
Chloroplast, the book, offering a free pdf again

I self-published a photography book based on my “Chloroplast” portfolio using BookWright, and offer a free pdf to those who request it.
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.