Author Archives: Stacy

With each particle of my soul and cells I sensed that the ground on which I was walking was holy.  Each step seemed heavy, and not because of the heat and high humidity but because of the humming of the … Continue reading →

One of the things I love about a wildflower is its common names which often changes from location to location.  There is a wonderful image of a wildflower my mom took, dad printed and framed, at my parents’ home in … Continue reading →

This past week the hoopla in San Francisco was swirling around the Golden Gate Bridge as she turned 75.  Crowds gathered to commemorate this architectural marvel with tributes, parties and fireworks.  The towers and cables were bathed in memories and … Continue reading →

  Place a flower    it the hand    of the Buddha   Place a flower    in the heart    of your love   Place a flower    on the path    of those who    struggle     … Continue reading →

Fences with rusting nails and rivets, peeling paint and metal spikes on brick corners can make for interesting abstract images especially when illuminated by early morning light.  This series of details is on the fence enclosing the PG&E pump station … Continue reading →

Photographing fog can produce eerie and moody atmospherical images.  Although, often a fog subject will provide little contrast and look flat or washed-out.  Photographing in fog is like shooting in a natural light box which defuses and evenly scatters the … Continue reading →

Water and wind can be two of the most frustrating elements for a photographer yet at the same time they are two of the most creative tools in image making.  I encountered both these elements this week at the same … Continue reading →

As we celebrate Earth Day I offer you these images to highlight the beauty blooming profusely from our parks to coastal dunes: the purple wild Douglas IRIS.  It is a common native flower in coastal areas of Central and Northern … Continue reading →