Behind the Image

Behind the Image

Behind the Image: Dedication Dawn

I took an early morning October drive to Antelope Lake in Plumas County, California, about a half hour from my Lassen County home. High clouds promised potential for a pretty sunrise and as I stood looking east toward Dedication Island near the dam, it did not disappoint. Antelope Lake is a small man-made reservoir with

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Behind the Image: Peaceful Solitude

I saw this lone seagull walking on Trinidad State Beach in Trinidad, California, USA. With both the bird and the large offshore rock silhouetted against the warm late afternoon sky, I thought it made a nice, simple composition that tells a story of peaceful solitude. I can just about hear the mellow surf again as

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Behind the Image: Kings Creek Sunset

Kings Creek in Lassen Volcanic National Park glows with golden hues at the end of the Golden Hour. I hiked past this serene scene earlier in the day when the sun was higher and, after checking my compass, hoped for clouds and color at sunset. Nature did not disappoint. I stood in awe, soaking in

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Behind the Image: Reflective Dawn (Antelope Lake)

It is a fairly consistent occurrence in this area that a cold front comes through around the end of May or the first of June, often dashing many folks’ Memorial Day and gardening plans. I have come to refer to this event as the “Junuary” cold front. In 2020, the front was running a bit

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Behind the Image: Burros and Rays

In an effort to get this blog fired up with some actual content, I’m kicking off a “behind the image” series where I talk about some of my most popular photos (and a few I like whether anyone else does or not). Burros and Rays seems like the obvious place to start. This one resonates

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