When I'm lazy and need to walk the dog, I go to Montclair and take the pedestrian path along the old railroad grade at the top of La Salle Avenue. It ends halfway up Shepherd Canyon Road and along the way it traverses the hillside quite high above the roadway. The trail has a wonderful canopy of trees and the canyon affords a backlight which is interesting in its own right, so you can see the forest and the tree.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Mt. Diablo
Recovering from Thanksgiving dinner usually involves a hike in the hills, and this year is no exception. With a phalanx of family, friends and dogs, the East Ridge Trail was mobbed by holiday repenters. As we returned home for seconds and thirds, a weather front joined the sunset and colored the dusk in pinks and oranges.
Walk before the dusk
Settles the day silently
Coloring our skies
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Smoke Tree
Every year I go to Palm Desert and take the guided Thursday morning hike into the surrounding desert, and every year I marvel at the sights to be discovered along the way. This smoke tree is displaying its signature colors along with other glorious trees in Carrizo Canyon.
Friday, October 29, 2010
36 9/10 Flying A Gasoline
I remember when gasoline was 37 cents a gallon and came with Green Stamps. It was a treat to find these pumps on a side street in Cold Spring, New York. They are clearly non-working and abandoned, but the memories of our Country Sedan pulling into one of these stations is a powerful dose of nostalgia.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Coming and Going
Recently I've taken an interest in botanical photography. I'm shooting a variety of styles, trying to find my own voice. This mimosa strikes a chord with me, although I can't identify specifically what it is that moves me about this image.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Mature Magnolia
I've shot magnolia blossoms over the years and I attempt to work on the textures in the bright white tones. But on a walk last weekend, I came across this blossom in its final stages of maturity. The tones are foreboding and yet there is a distinct beauty about this stage in the circle of life.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Oakland Acorn
Hiking around Serentine Prairie after last Thanksgiving, I found this new acorn on display, looking as though it was climbing toward the sun. The lighting was changing from overcast to sunny so the light was diffuse but there were still shadows - perfect for photography.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Montmartre
We've been looking forward to a Paris visit for quite some time now. And now that we're here statisfaction is high. Weather, accomodations, and Euro have all conspired to make our stay a memorable one.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Trillium
After seeing wild trillium at Anderson Redwoods State Preserve, I went in search of cultivated specimens, which I found at Tilden Botanic Garden in Berkeley. This is a five-exposure high dynamic range photograph.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Grazing
After many dreary days indoors, we finally venture out into the new sunlight to lazily bask in its warm glow. Everything is so green here this winter with stark oaks waving their mistletoe before budding leaves conceal them. Soon there will be wildflowers then the dry yellow of summer will transform this place with another palette.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Remember Them
Wrapping-up my Year 2009 recap, is an art project called "Remember Them: Champions for Humanity", which is based in Oakland and is slated to begin installation in the first quarter of 2010 in a park next to the renovated Fox Theater. It is a massive undertaking with bronze figures several stories tall. My family supports the project which will inspire future generations to selfless contributions to society.
Snow
December in Oakland starts out with an unusual cold snap which brings snow to hills. This is a treat for young and old alike since there is plenty of snow to play in, but not enough to have to shovel.
Canyon View
Another part of the Southern Desert near Palm Springs offers spectacular desert vistas. This view is from the Pacific Crest Trail as it traverses Whitewater Canyon.
Fall Pathway
Every year Sylvia and I spend a week in Palm Desert because we are drawn to the desert and surrounding mountains. Lake Fulmor is a staple for us because it offers a glimpse of Fall colors.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Blue Woman
Oakland hosts the Art Murmur on the first Friday of each month. Uptown galleries are open and there's a festive air among the gathered patrons.
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Power Plant
California is fraught with conflicting interests as shown here. The Moss Landing power plant is neighbor to Elkhorn Slough, a wildlife preserve.
Old Tree
Pt. Lobos State Reserve offers the ocean, wildlife and flora in nearly pristine condition. It is a place where beauty is all around. A day there can easily melt away stress and daily cares.
Parade
Alameda stages a 4th of July parade in which nearly everyone in town either partakes or watches. Groups of all varieties and ages come together to celebrate the melting pot we have become.
Birthday Duo
Sylvia shares her birthday with her father. Whenever possible they get together and share a cake; this time in Florida. He is 93 and she is younger.
Spring Color
In May, I travelled to Montclair, NJ, to visit my daughter's family. Spring in the east is so different from the Calfornia season. Streets and gardens are lush and green and flowers are intensely vibrant as this view of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden shows.
Golden Gate Bridge
I haven't been doing a good job keeping this blog up to date. I intend to remedy that by filling-in the year, starting in April.
Airship Ventures asked me to shoot some spherical panoramas inside their zeppelin so that prospective customers could see the spaciousness of the cabin. While I was there I took the opportunity to shoot this panorama of the Golden Gate just as the afternoon fog began to stream into the bay.
Airship Ventures asked me to shoot some spherical panoramas inside their zeppelin so that prospective customers could see the spaciousness of the cabin. While I was there I took the opportunity to shoot this panorama of the Golden Gate just as the afternoon fog began to stream into the bay.
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