Category: Black and white Photography
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Exploring beauty in the quiet and ordinary: observing the graceful curves of glass lamps in monochrome.
During a visit to Balboa Park, we stumbled upon a glassblowing demonstration and a shop selling blown glass items. The curved lamps caught my eye for their simplicity and familiarity. Using my Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm, a kit lens, I snapped three quick photos within five minutes.
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Wishing my followers a Happy Easter 2024!
As we celebrate this joyful occasion, let us take a moment to reflect on the meaning of Easter and some of its symbols
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The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part four
In the absence of a distinct subject, leading lines and repeated patterns can be employed in landscape to create a narrative through their intrinsic geometry and depth.
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The portrait of a Lily Seedpod, Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus, in black and white
The seedpod of a Common Yellow Day Lily is portrayed in black and white, a good reminder of the cycle of life and continuation through reproduction.
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A portrait of Dedé
I tell the story of Dede, my second mother, who was very important in the history of my family.
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Working in projects and series- Winter Tulip, progress report
Winter Tulip is a series showcasing the life cycle of a tulip flower, from bud to wilting.
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The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part three
In the absence of a distinct subject, leading lines can be employed in landscape to create a narrative through their intrinsic geometry and depth.
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What about black and white? Chapter 5- conversion
Conversion of a color digital image to black and white can be accomplished in a number of ways, and the way you choose to do it matters.
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Photographing Datura: A Mystical White Flower Important to Pollinators
I delve into the world of Datura, exploring its symbolism and the significance it holds for our pollinator friends.
