Category: Photography
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Wood-sorrel season – Bay Area’s marvelous yellow spring
The day was unusually beautiful and sunny for San Francisco. The beach was bustling with many people, and as typical for this time of year, the hills were adorned with patches of wood-sorrel flowers, a species in the genus Oxalis known for its bright yellow blossoms.
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The beauty and bleakness of California’s Central Valley- part six
I have a collection of photographs portraying California’s Sacramento Valley, which is the northern portion of the Central Valley. And because I want to portray this valley as I see it, I am convinced that black and white works better for me: although color photos typically capture reality, the nonexistent…
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Capturing the Magic: A Guide to Photographing Neon Lights at the Napa Lightened Festival
The Napa Lightened Festival is a great opportunity to practice night photography and Neon Lights photography.
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Happy New Year, and my blog statistics for 2024
I wish my followers a happy new year and give my blog statistics for 2024.
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Another natural pattern in color- Pau-Brasil: The Tree That Shaped a Nation
This post is about Pau Brasil, a tree of the tropics that was very important in shaping Brazil’s history.
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Winter photography in Butte County: Another image from the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area
Another image from the Gray Lodge Wildlife area.
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Water lilies in black and white at the botanical garden in Rio de Janeiro
The water lilies at Rio de Janeiro’s botanical gardens were gorgeous during my last visit, and I made an image for my black and white botanical collection.
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The Sandhill Cranes at the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve
Last year I wrote a series of posts about winter photography involving waterfowl in Bute County and Colusa County. My goal is to make images for my project photographing the “Central Valley”, or more precisely, the Sacramento Valley. One important occurrence in the valley with regards to wildlife photography is the Sandhill Crane migration. During…
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That lone tree on a rugged landscape, in monochrome
As symbols of resilience, lone trees are cherished landmarks, offering shade and shelter for wildlife while enriching the region’s biodiversity. They remind us of the natural heritage that once flourished across this fertile land.
It is all about the light 