I think this bug’s eye view in black & white really brings out the varied textures in the palm tree.
Monochrome palm tree
Tag Archives for California
Happy Easter
Successful egg hunting tomorrow!
Photographic thought: no Black & White eggs here.
California’s Valley Oaks: Seasonal Contrasts
A California winter and early spring spring sight, the striking dark black limbs of the valley oaks always make for interesting photographic subject matter. Their twisted framework of branches provide a stark contrast to the sky behind them. Then with the first warm sunny days they miraculously transform into opulent trees with lush bright green foliage completely hiding the framework of the branches. Shade for summer picnics under their huge canopies follows.
Early birds
California dream: narcissus blooming during a very dry January this year bringing hope of renewal and spring.
Hydrangeas
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.
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.
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