I have alway been fond of photographing these flowers. Their subtle gradations of color are simply lovely. One is reminded of pastels or impressionist painting.
Below are two links to some of my botanical watercolors.
Hydrangeas
Tag Archives for California
A Blur of Feathers
I took this photo quite some years ago, but it remains one of my favorites. The blur of sandpipers has always reminded me of music notes. I wonder if an orchestra could keep up with this movement.
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Ancient trees
I took this photo in the “Avenue of the Giants” in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. I especially like the black and white aspect depicting these magnificent trees.
New 2022 Photo Portfolio
The dramatic beauty of the sea, the pure joy of watching koi just meandering about, a crane’s elegant walk, a splash of color in the form of a plant, the rich texture of bamboo, the stark limbs of California oaks, or the expanse of a wheat field. What a beautiful world.
https://mleue-photo.com//mleue-photo.com/2022.html
Bristlecone pine
I took this photo many years ago but am still very fond of it. The texture of this section of Bristlecone pine just lent itself to printing too. The oldest tree on earth, it grows in the High Sierras.
New Book
Current exhibit
One of my photos (Winter Spectrum) from my late fall 2020 online portfolio was selected for the Turtle Bay West Coast Biennial exhibit which runs from January 29 – April 11. I just received an e-mail this morning that the exhibit which was virtual only is now open for viewing in person too – with social distancing of course. The exhibit is located inside the Turtle Bay Exploration Park and Museum in Redding, CA. The Sundial Bridge next to the park which is an architectural marvel is worth a visit too.
California Oak
California Oak
Threading the Needle?
Trees having some fun…
Didn’t Expect You
“Didn’t Expect You”
Gnarled tree branches silhouetted against the sky just lend themselves to a black & white image.
Matthias Leue Photography 