Monthly Archives: April 2012

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 →

Recently I have been listening to Ruthie Foster sing “God Moves on the Water – the Sinking of the Titanic.”  There is something hauntingly beautiful about both her voice and the melody that recounts the tragic events of 100 years … Continue reading →

“What’s in the background and how will it be recorded?” is often the question I ask before creating an image.  The background has as much importance as the main subject.  If it is too busy or too bright in comparison … Continue reading →

The winter rains (yes it is spring now) usually bring the trilliums to bloom under the coastal redwoods in Marin in February.  But our rains have been late,  so many trilliums were blooming this past week.  This flower is a … Continue reading →