It was great getting back to Yosemite and doing more photography and hiking. The six days up there went too fast, but I was still able to do a lot. One hike I did ended much too soon because of safety reasons. Half of the hike was on trail and the other half off. The […]

This last week in Yosemite went so fast! However, I had an incredible time. I’m leaving tomorrow morning and going to miss this absolutely beautiful and amazing place. When I have more time, I’ll write another blog with details on the trip. In the meantime, below is a picture I took this morning in Cooks […]

I was going through some photos in my archives and came across the one below. It’s a picture of rocks that surround the railroad tracks in an area near Santa Barbara. What made me take a photo of the rocks? I think it was the different textures and colors each rock had in the combination. […]

Driving up the coast from Ventura to Santa Barbara is so relaxing, even when there is traffic. You get the beautiful ocean view to look at and it makes the drive worth the effort, whether it’s for work or play. On one morning commute to work, I stopped and took some pictures of the new […]

I’m looking forward to getting back to Yosemite and doing some photography, videography, and hiking in the next few weeks. As far as hiking, I’ve been mapping out some trails that I want to do in the Glacier Point area. Being able to do any hikes up there will depend on the weather and we […]

I love landscape images more than anything when it comes to photography. When you add the human spirit to the image, it can make it even more spectacular. While landscape still photography is my number one thing to do, I’ve slowly warmed to the idea of doing video. On my upcoming trip to Yosemite, I […]

The Annenberg Space for Photography is currently closed for remodeling to get ready for it’s next exhibit, “Sink or Swim: Designing for a Sea Change”. The exhibit will run from December 13, 2014 to May 3, 2015. The new exhibit focuses on peoples responses to the various changes in their landscapes as a result from […]

I always look forward to getting back to the basics and hiking in the mountains. Most people like hiking in the summer months, but I prefer fall and winter for the cool crisp air. However, there are times in the summer months when hiking can still be agreeable temperature wise. Take for instance hiking at […]

I’ve been going through my archives of photos and been thinking about what I’d like to photograph in the future. I’d really like to take a trip up to Washington and take photos of Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier, but not sure when that will take place. Yes, I’ve been procrastinating on the idea…mostly […]

I’ve recently been watching videos that photographer David duChemin has created and have learned quite a bit about composition and style in photography. In one of the video segments, David mentioned that the best ways to learn about photography is to study the work of the masters. So, with that in mind, I decided to […]