It is all about the light

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Light matters – Lonesome Dove, 2021

Another photo from my project “ Light Matters”, in which I explore the light of storms to try to tell a story.
Happy independence day!

A botanical photograph celebrating Independence Day!
My dream of Point Arena Lighthouse, in black and white (Northern California)

Point Arena Lighthouse was gorgeous on Mother’s Day, 20220.
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.