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Big Sur Balance, Becoming A Piece Of The California Coast

The Big Sur that Henry Miller describes is a dream for most artists and also reveals the biggest issue of all. Why do we not celebrate artists more? It is a deep question, because, how can you define what art is today. We recently went to the Huntington Library in L.A. and it is filled with books, paintings and sculptures from decades and even centuries ago. Where and what is art from this period? Is it digital and created on a computer? Is it video? What do we call this period? The Corrupting of Society.

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The California Road Trip

Arriving at Burlington Campground on the Avenue of Giants was special, our site was tucked in the corner along the road, surrounded by huge trees everywhere. We were pleasantly surprised that showers were part of this campground because we weren’t really sure how we were going to tackle hygiene on this road trip. Another camp set up but this time a shower and a thorough cleaning, it’s remarkable how quickly you can clean yourself when it requires quarters to start the shower.

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30 Days of an Epic Yosemite National Park Winter

Winter here is peaceful and quiet. When I take photos or seek out new locations I stand and listen, I hear nothing. I focus on the environment and take in every leaf, blade of grass and evergreen needles. The snow and ice are packed firm and each step is a loud crunch. I stop, I hear the fall of ice chunks or boulders from the valley walls. Then again nothing, I suppose something or somebody else must be near but no I am alone along the banks of the Merced River.

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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS, CUSTOM PROJECTS AND PHOTO SHOOTS

As a photographer, it is my goal to help other people. Whether just to make them happy with prints or to join together to create memories. Education is also a passion and there is no place better to learn than Yosemite.

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