Category: Photography
Christmas Trees #4
Before I continue on with storm reporting for the foreseeable future, here are a couple more trees to enjoy:
Christmas Trees #2
Hey, keep ’em coming. Here are a couple I got tonight:
You will note by the photos behind the Christmas Tree that Ray is one of my firefighter friends. And look at all those fire engines and air support on that tree! It wouldn’t dare catch fire! Thanks, Ray!
And here is one from another friend:
That is a beautiful tree, Nadine and a great shot of it! Thank you.
I have one from Australia I am still downloading, so will add that one when it comes through.
Keep them coming. I’d love to see a whole forest of Christmas Trees here by Christmas Day! You are all the best!
Christmas Trees
I know it is not Big Sur-related, but it is season related. Here is my daughter’s tree:
Here is a friend’s tree:
Gotta love those zebra Xmas balls! Only Rose could even find them! For those who don’t know Rose, she has a “thing” for Zebras. She collects them in all forms except the real form.
Thanks, Crystal and Rose, for answering my call.
Do you have a Christmas Tree? I do, but I’m still decorating, so I’ll post soon. Send me a photo of your Christmas Tree to post here. I’d like to keep this going because it is joyful and lifts my spirits. I hope it lifts yours, too!
Little Sur River
And from my friend, Debbie, a gorgeous photo for all to enjoy. Thank you so much Debbie for bringing me such joy in the middle of such difficult news!
Just shot this morning!
The Many Faces of Sunset
From tonight, the last night of November 2010.
Winter photo
As we approach winter conditions, I would like to post a winter photograph from 2008 that Trey Kropp sent in. I love when it snows! I am pretty sure that is because it doesn’t happen often enough or hard enough for me to get snowed in more than once or twice a season.
McWay Falls
We have all seen so many photos of McWay Waterfall. It is one of the most photographed places in Big Sur, but this photo, sent to me by Dan Danbom, is one of the best I’ve ever seen. We both like the crisp, clear line of the horizon, and I like the soft peach glow of the sunset and the deep turquoise of the bay. Thank you, Dan, for sharing this with us. You nailed this one!
Later Saturday, I’ll be keeping an eye on our newest storm.
Mystical Forest
During the winter, I get to photograph the forest while it slumbers. It is magical and primeval. It whispers its secrets and beckons to enter the world beyond the fog.
These three shots graphically illustrate why I love shooting in the fog. All these photos were shot Friday, at 400 ISO, with a speed of 1/125 and the camera choosing the f-stop to match lighting conditions. Despite the similarities in shooting specs, the photos are all completely different – from low contrast and color to the very vivid. This is due to the fog and its density. One can go only a few hundred yards, and the quality of the fog, and thus the photograph, is completely different. It is not difficult to shoot in the fog and the results can be wonderful.
Big Sur in Black & White
I have been meaning to do this for a while. So, today is the day. B&W was my first love, but I must admit it is not as appealing in digital as it was in film when I did my own developing and printing. But here are five for you to enjoy while we wait for the weekend storm.
I will be attending the fundraiser for Rachel Short at the River Inn tomorrow night, and will bring back a report, and probably some photographs. The 6:00 pm time slot is sold out. Also, the River Inn asks that you bring cash or checks for the donated dinner. Thank you.
