Category: Photography
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Another view of the California Poppy- in black and white
The California poppy is celebrated for its brilliant orange color, but in black and white it reveals a different kind of beauty. A chance encounter at the UC Davis Arboretum inspired a photograph, where light, texture, and form take center stage. Stripped of color, California’s state flower becomes a timeless…
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A Ghost tree overseeing Donner Lake on the PCT trail
Perched above Donner Lake in the Sierra Nevada, weathered ghost trees stand as silent witnesses to fire, storms, and time. This post explores the haunting beauty of these alpine snags, photographed along the PCT, and reflects on how even dead trees continue to sustain life in the mountain wilderness.
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Photography above Donner and the lake’s dark history
A partly cloudy afternoon along the Pacific Crest Trail revealed stunning views above Donner Lake, where shifting sunlight, alpine forests, and rugged Sierra peaks created a dramatic and unforgettable landscape around this lake that has a dark history.
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Unexpected Snow Plant sighting in Lovers’ Leap, California
Even though snow has been gone for weeks in Lovers Leap, California, I spotted the Snow Flower next to the creek two days ago.
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BNSA- Big Names, Small Art 2026, at the Crocker
I have donated a print to Art Auction, a Sacramento tradition that captivates thousands of bidders each year and helps to fund programs at the Crocker Museum of arts.
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Photographing the K.V.M.R. Celtic Festival in Nevada City, California, 2026
Last weekend I photographed the K.V.M.R. Celtic Festival as a volunteer and took several photos of the public having fun.
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A reflection on impermanence
A passing melody, a familiar spring-everything feels the same until you notice it isn’t. Faces change, moments slip by, and the quiet rhythm of life carries on with new players, leaving only the illusion that things stay the same.
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Back to Monterey, California, for photography
There is something relaxing about long exposure photography. In this post, I talk about my adventure in Monterey using Lee Filters.
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A Kousa Dogwood flower in black and white
The black and white version of a Kousa Dogwood, an elegant flower from East Asia
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Sacramento’s Colorful Murals
A walk through the streets of Sacramento offers many opportunities for art photography.
It is all about the light 