January 29 Sunset From Santee Lakes

Perfect Evening At Home

Tonight, the January 29 sunset from Santee Lakes was spectacular.  By this time of year, I am getting home from the office with time to spare to catch the last light.  The high clouds this afternoon looked like they were setting up perfectly and it did not disappoint.

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Infrared Images

Infrared Images I love to make infrared images, but late last year, my trusty infrared sensor camera died. I didn’t realize how much I missed making these photographs! Most people know that the visible light spectrum is only a small part of the full light spectrum in the universe.  The full range of the electromagnetic spectrum … Read more

Morning – Imperial Sand Dunes

Morning – Imperial Sand Dunes I am was on the way to Phoenix yesterday morning, so I spent a quick Morning at Imperial Sand Dunes.  On Interstate 8, out of El Centro, I was headed East when I found that good light was already hitting the clouds and I started planning for a good place … Read more

Santee Storm Clouds

Santee Storm Clouds This week, the El Nino weather system has really hit Southern California.  While most people were heading for cover, I knew that there would be small openings of really dramatic weather. Heading home from the office, I knew I had hit the jackpot.  I was armed with my backup camera body due … Read more

More From Santee Lakes

More From Santee Lakes

More from Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, the beautiful set of lakes just by my home.  The El Nino weather system has kicked in and  the rain is hitting California hard this week.  In the days leading up to this advancing weather system, the light was beautiful.

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Sunset Cliffs on New Year’s Day 2016

No Surf Beach Overlook Sunset

One of my favorite places to spend New Year’s Day is at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.  The park is located South of Ocean Beach, on the Pacific-facing side of the Point Loma peninsula.  Sunset Cliffs is a beautiful spot to photograph spectacular cliffs and awesome sunsets.

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Best Photographs 2015

San Diego View From Iron Mountain

Best Photographs 2015

A couple of my local San Diego friends, Alex Kunz and Joseph Smith, have made their own Best of 2015 posts with 12 of their best images from this year.  This inspired me to look over my images and come up with a set of my best photographs 2015.  Presented below are some of my best images.

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Overlooked 2015 Photographs

La Mesa Lumber

Overlooked 2015 Photographs I have a lot of overlooked 2015 photographs.  Much of this comes from taking the images but not getting around to processing them at home!  I get busy just like everybody, so I thought I would make this post and show a few that I have overlooked. The Hungry Hippo This is … Read more

Right Outside My Front Door

Right Outside My Front Door

Amazing light over Cowles Mountain at Santee Lakes
Amazing light over Cowles Mountain at Santee Lakes

I am privileged to live next door to Santee Lakes, which I have mentioned numerous times.  It is a great place for walking, wildlife, and peace.

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Christmas Eve Moonrise Joshua Tree

Christmas In Joshua Tree

Christmas Eve Moonrise Joshua Tree

Christmas Eve Moonrise Joshua Tree
Christmas Eve Moonrise Joshua Tree

Christmas Eve Moonrise Joshua Tree is my newest image taken from my 9th consecutive year camping in Joshua Tree National Park.

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