As the temperature rises here in Fair Oaks, California everyone is attempting to stay out of the sun. My next challenge comes from Ann-Christine. How do our photographs use light? This time I look for photographs that use shade and shadows.
On this sunny beach in Carmel, Charlie’s shadow appears.
When I am out with friends I like to grab a shadow photograph
Chalk It Up and Me!
We stop for a shadow image on the Island of Kawaii with my photo friends Anne and Laura.
Interesting shadow forms from one leaf to another.
Shadow pattern on the leaf in the shape of a heart! Love it!
A dragonfly casts a shadow on a lotus leaf!
Looking through my library I notice that I take many more shadow images. But working with some of my images I now see that the contrast of shadow and sun can highlight a subject.
Capturing this golfer from my hotel window, the shadow and sun contrast draws my attention to his swing.
These ducks are framed by the shade.
The shade and sun helps to draw the eye to the subject.I
Thank you for following along in my photographic journey. And if you decide to step into the sunlight be sure to protect your skin.
For this week’s Lens-Artists Photography Challenge, let’s get wild! Dianne is talking about Mother Nature untouched and untrammelled, allowed to get on with her work without human help or hindrance.
Looking through my images I am more inclined to capture images with human interactions. My travels haven’t taken me far from home.
Squirrels take up residence in the trees.
And a dragonfly lands on a bush in my backyard!
I did manage to take a trip to the Island of Kauai with some of my photo friends.
Beautiful Kauai
Nene, official Hawaiian bird
Turkeys strutting their stuff
An Egret returning to the nest
Youngsters following along!
A wild discovery at Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Carmichael, Ca.
Finding nectar in the wilds of Kauai
Northern California coastal fog
This is my space!
Time to cover-up. Nature’s sunblock
Time to rest!
Make room for me!
Found along the coast of California near San Simeon.
Love the texture of these mushrooms
Shapely fungi
Green and blue complements
A little water action.
Monochromatic fungi found on a tree stump
Groups of mushrooms. Some want some personal space. Observing 6 ft separation.
A walk on the wild side along an abandoned quarry site in Placer county.
Sorry, this wild blog may seem a bit scattered. My very special doodle, Charlie is in the hospital. His liver is not working to its best. The doctors are trying to figure this out. HIs numbers are quite unexpected for a such a young dog. Think good thoughts that Charlie will be home with me soon. We have never been apart.
This week the challenge takes me into my abstract/design library of images. Leya asks us to, “recognize and enjoy the different interpretations, meanings and importance of these two little words. Spots and Dots. Because even if they are small…they can make a big difference.”
As a photographer I am always looking for repetition. Here are some dots I spotted.
Can you guess what these are?
This is a swingin’ Hot spot, maybe?
Blu Nightclub inside MontBleau Resort in Lake Tahoe.
Now spots can be thought of as a favorite spot. This coming week I am going on my first trip since CoVid. It is our 50 + 1 anniversary. Last year, well you know, there was not much of a celebration, and it was supposed to be our BIG one. Pacific Grove has been our “spot” for over twenty years. This year will be a bit different. It is also our first vacation with a dog. Charlie is in for an adventure.
Here is my boy Charlie at 15 months
In preparation, I have been taking him out with me to stores, and parks. Yesterday, my grandson Lucas played tee ball. I brought Charlie to the game. He was a bit overstimulated at first. I remained, and after a while he started to relax. I gave out treats to those watching the game to give to Charlie. And he took advantage. The day before in Lowe’s he wouldn’t take a treat. Slow progress.
These are some of the images I grabbed during our last time in Pacific Grove in 2019.
On our way to Pacific Grove we stop and get some Bing Cherries
Lover’s Point
Monterey Bay
Asilomar State Beach
Seafood is on the menu! But we will see how well Charlie deals with all the excitement.
Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey
These are natural occuring spots.
Sometimes, as a photographer you are just in the right spot at the right time!
Taken from the Tower Bridge during a dry lightening storm.
That is all for this photo challenge. Need to get ready to go on a short vacation. Do I even remember how to pack?
This week the Amy challenges us to share the beauty of gardens. I felt drawn to the peace I find while walking through our local gardens. I enjoy looking for the details I find, and thought this would be the perfect time to bring out my macro lens. This is problematic when the forcast for the weekend shows up with the wind icon. So I look back on my library of images.
McKinley Park Rose Garden sure puts on a colorful show.
McKinley Rose Garden provides a place of peace in busy Sacramento.
The Getty Center in Los Angeles is absolutely amazing. The garden as an art form. These images are just a tiny piece of what you can experience. CoVid 19 has closed this from the public, but it looks like there will be a reopening soon.
A fountain, a maze, a focal point, a garden. Wow!Eating lunch under live bougainvillea sculpture.
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