2015 Calendar

I had a friend ask for a California calendar to send to friends in Scotland. This is what I came up with. 

https://animoto.com/play/auvMTxCOYKxukPQodnglYg

Walnut Grove, Ca Sunsets

I love sunset. I have never been a morning person so I don't have many sunrises in my portfolio. So here is a sunset that I just came across that I had never edited before. These two images were taken within 10 minutes of each other. Amazing what some clouds can do for a picture. 

Fall Colors 2014

Took a day trip to the mountains looking for fall color. Well lets just say mother nature didn't disappoint. Drove up Hwy 88 over Monitor Pass then back tracked a bit to come down Hwy 50. Long day but well worth it. Spent the day roadtripping around with my daughter and my camera.  

Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast

We had a beautiful drive along the Oregon Coast. Stopped at a few beaches and saw the Roosevelt Elk Herd in several locations. I had a chance to play with some long exposures as well. Great weather  made for a perfect weekend. 

Road Trip

I was lucky enough to have 4 days off over this Labor Day Weekend and took advantage of it. We decided to pack up the convertible and head for the California and Oregon coast. Wow we were so fortunate to have the most gorgeous weather. We stayed 3 nights on the coast, one in California at Pt Arena where we visited the B Bryan Preserve. Great place to see some beautiful zebras, giraffes and antelope. These are some of the shots from Day 1. 

Calistoga~Napa Valley

Calistoga, Napa Valley

I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful Napa Valley and the Calistoga area. I love this area. The wineries are so beautiful. Here are a few shots from my day. 

Happy May Day

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Happy May Day!! I love flowers so this is a good excuse to post some flower favorites of mine. 

Long Exposures

Long Exposures

I am really enjoying playing around with long exposures. It just creates a totally different mood in a picture. 

Rio Vista Bridge

China Camp State Park

Lodi Community Art Center Spring Show

2014 Mondavi Winery Spring Show

I entered these 3 pictures into the upcoming spring show, which is the largest juried show in Northern California. I am happy to say that the picture on top and the bottom both made it into the show this year. So wish me luck, I will let you know how judging turns out. 

Almond Orchard

I was lucky enough to get out to the beautiful almond orchard before the storm hit. This has to be one of the best manicured orchards I have ever seen. My daughter received permission from the owners to use if for a photo shoot with some of her clients and she brought me out to do some landscape photos. Thanks Mary.................great idea!! 

Aptos, California

Aptos, Calif.

I was able to get away this weekend to the coast only to have it rain the whole time we were there. But I managed with some help from my friends and a BIG umbrella to get a few good shots that I feel were keepers. Here they are. Thanks for looking. 

Seacliff State Park

Capitola, Ca.

Seacliff State Park, Aptos, Ca.

2014 Photography Show

2014 Photography Show

I have been the chairperson for my local art center's photography show for 2 years now. I submitted 11 images this year and these 8 were accepted by our 3 judges. Sadly I didn't place with any of them but they are for sure a few of my favorites from this past year, with the exception of the hot air balloons I did that a few years ago. I had some tough competition for sure, there were so many beautiful entries. I was excited that my daughter placed in the "Faces" category. Win or lose I will continue on and hope to get better and better with my photography. Thanks to all of you for your input and comments.