Category Archives: history of humboldt county

ANOTHER OLDIE THAT I AM WORKING

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Thomas Bethune

I am printing this image right now. I think I will do an exhibit of this and some more images of the Arcata/Eureka Airport.

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A CLEARER RENDERING OF WHAT I WANT TO SHARE

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

As I stated before, I often need to “sit” with an image for awhile before it comes to maturity. I think that this one is nearly fully rendered.

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OVER THE TOP WITH THE COLOR?

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

I drove past this gem for over thirty years without stopping to photograph. I finally decided to hop onto my bicycle with my travel camera the other day, and stopped there while there were no cars parked out front. I … Continue reading →

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VINTAGE TOMMY PHOTOS

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

Near the Del Norte Street Pier, Humboldt Bay 1982

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INTERACTIONS, My Relationship With the Buildings of Humboldt County

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Thomas Bethune

The exhibition runs from Saturday, July 2, 2016 through Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Piante 620 Second Street, Eureka, CA. The opening reception is Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm. Normal gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from … Continue reading →

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TABLE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE/RANCH AS IT WAS IN 1980

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Thomas Bethune

Here is the Lighthouse complex as it was in 1980. The lighthouse was still there, but not operating. At the time of the photograph I believe that the complex was operating as The Lighthouse Ranch. Eventually the lighthouse was moved … Continue reading →

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FIRST IMAGES FROM SONY RX100M IV

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Thomas Bethune

  I took this today as part of my practicing with my new travel camera.

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REMEMBERANCE

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Thomas Bethune

I took this photograph today.

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NWP TUNNEL NUMBER 40 AT LOLETA

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Thomas Bethune

  Taken earlier today this is the north entrance. The rest of the tunnel is relatively dry and clean.

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ARCATA BOTTOMS IN AUTUMN

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Thomas Bethune

I am starting to process images from October, including this one taken at dusk in the Arcata bottoms.

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