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Category Archives: california coast
HORIZONTAL OCTOPUS TREE
Most “octopus” trees that I encountered, are Sitka Spruce trees that are growing atop a stump of a logged tree. Here in the coastal environs of northern California and southern Oregon the stumps are usually redwood or spruce. In my … Continue reading
NORTH JETTY NUMBER 47
From my recent postings, I sense the development of a theme that is based on my evolution as a so called fine art photographer. That evolution includes a certain amount of technical learning: both of trying to become familiar with … Continue reading
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LIGHT
Oftentimes I cannot decide which variation of an image that I prefer to print and exhibit. I see two completely different statements with these to renderings. They each tell a unique story, and perhaps both tales are valid. The black … Continue reading
ABANDONED ROAD WAY
An image from some years back that I reworked today. It is of a stretch of abandoned highway that is sometimes used for backcountry packers to get to a wonderful campground directly above the ocean. It is near Stone Lagoon … Continue reading
MOUTH OF THE MAD RIVER
Overlooking the mouth of the Mad River at Clam Beach January 10, 2019.
BIG SURF AT THE NORTH JETTY
This evening.
AWARD WINNER AT RAA
This image came in third place in the Redwood Art Association’s Fall Exhibit.
ELK’S HEAD FARCASTER
From yesterday’s outing.
THE AVILA AT EUREKA
Here is another view from the Del Norte Street dock. It looks to me that the ship’s name is Avila, and I assume that it is a tanker. I believe that the two tugs are the Thor, and the Atlas. Part of the … Continue reading
MORNING REFLECTIONS AT THE WOODLEY ISLAND MARINA
Yesterday morning.