Category Archives: California

NORTH JETTY NUMBER 47

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Thomas Bethune

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 →

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MESSING AROUND WITH BLURRY IMAGES

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Thomas Bethune

Early morning light on the Alabama Hills and the eastside of the Sierra Nevada.

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ON THE VAN DUZEN RIVER

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

I spent the weekend at Van Duzen County Park.

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PEBBLE BEACH

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

Castle Rock from Pebble Beach, Crescent City.

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SPANKY’S

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

This is another from Williams.

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WILLIAMS, CALIFORNIA

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

Why for me, it always pays to have a camera with me wherever I go.

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SHADOWY REMAINS OF A BACK STAIRWAY

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

I found this last week in Williams, CA.

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Yosemite 1991

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

I hope that I have not posted this one here before. I took this from Glacier Point the night that the government shut down. No one was on duty at the gate, the restrooms were trashed, and I had Glacier … Continue reading →

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Sunny Day – Sunny Beaches

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

Yesterday at Trinidad.

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PRAIRIE CREEK STATE PARK

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Thomas Bethune

I think this photograph will be on the cover of an upcoming CD.

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