Author Archives: Stacy

August Week 3 – Colors of Collaboration.

Photographers can create a variety of abstract images via Photoshop techniques and the application of various apps.   But I still highly enjoy creating an abstract image in-camera with a single straight capture. And, believe me, there are all kinds of … Continue reading

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August Weeks 1 & 2 – Deeper wisdom in simple things.

While walking along a beach in southern Oregon, I noticed that, when the ocean receded she left beautiful sparkling treasures embedded in the freshly washed sand. I sauntered from one of  these treasures to another photographing the simple exquisiteness that … Continue reading

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July Week 5 – Follow the LIGHT

Photography (drawing/imaging with light) is my avocation/passion and a form of “visual” spirituality!  First light from the east and fog from the west dance over San Francisco! Without light or various applications and uses of light I would not be … Continue reading

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July – Texts and Textures with Life

Photographing textures allows us to transform an ordinary object into something visually stunning.   I especially love to work with subjects that might not in themselves be considered beautiful, artistic or unique. There’s an advantage in this — textures can be found … Continue reading

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June week 3 – sacred amusement, mystery and marvel!

Recently, while visiting Sacramento, I became aware of the abstract patterns reflected in the windows of the downtown area. They were incredibly beautiful. As I began to photograph these images, I found myself composing what appeared to be paintings. My … Continue reading

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June Week 1 – Don’t forget to look at the big trees!

I had just finished walking to “The Big Tree” from the campground at Prairie Creek State Park.   It was an easy hike, 3.75 miles round trip through some of the tallest and most beautiful redwoods.   Outside the now-closed visitor’s center, … Continue reading

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May week 4 – Power in our spiritual essence

There seems to be ample fish in Golden Gate Park’s Stow Lake for the Blue Heron parents who are feeding their young, now just days away from fledging.   Both parents feed the young, regurgitating their catch into the waiting bills. … Continue reading

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May – week 3: The fullness of joy!

One of my favorite mystics is Julian of Norwich (England) who lived from 1343 to 1416. Although voluntarily confined to a small, cell-like room called an “anchorage” in the courtyard of the church from which she took her name, she … Continue reading

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Cuba – using any element at hand: MUSIC and Dance.

Laughing voices and tapping shoes were heard as we entered a crammed and stifling rehearsal space in the middle of Havana. Drumming lessons were underway. Maestro Eduardo Córdova was instructing girls and young women in African beats that historically belonged … Continue reading

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Cuba – Character with a smile and a wink! (or wrinkle)

When I look in the mirror and notice a new line in my face, my heart, unfortunately, does not leap for joy. Those lines remind me that the years of my life are rushing by. But when I’m photographing people, … Continue reading

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