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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.
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.
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
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.
Imperfection in photography

he secret to sunrise and sunset photographs is …
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.
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 lens. No, the kit lens…
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.
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.
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.