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This site is new to me. I'll have to go back as the seasons progress. A hike up and down the trail looks to be rewarding.
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It got colder in a hurry. Snow squalls brought light accumulations at times. The sky cleared enough to have a nice sunset. Snow was blowing across my view, adding another element I hadn't expected.
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A high contrast image looking up into a tree canopy during winter. Wide angle lens. Black and white film photograph.
Trying out a Samyang 14/2.8 lens.
A waterfall, stream, abandoned school, and old cemetery, and more remain in this location. I'll have to get to more abandoned places in the region.
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It had been a little while since I had visited this site. It isn't far from where I run errands once a week. Having the buildings still standing helps remind us of our history. The setting is fun for photography as well.
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A few colorful leaves were still on the trees while there was light snow. It wasn't snow during peak colors, which is a rare event. The scenery was really nice, nonetheless.
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Finishing up at 'Ahihi-Kina'u Natural Reserve ...
One of the most stunning things about this remote spot in Southeast Maui is how very different it is from the lush landscape that we think of when we think Hawaii. While parts of Maui are rain forest, this is just the stark opposite.
I was struck by the beauty of the raw landscape. It is just so elemental and draws one into an inevitable contemplation of how this all came to be and the awesome power that generated it. Maybe I am just a sucker for volcanoes, but I found this place to be an illuminating glimpse into the geologic past of this planet we call home. I also found myself thankful that there are people with the vision to see that places like this need to be protected for future generations, altho there is currently some disagreement on the eventual fate of this park - stay as is or become national park. Time will tell.
Just as an FYI - the part of an island you see in the upper right is the same island we could see from our hotel balcony, the one in my sunrise shot. You get a sense from this just how small this island really is.
Once the leaves fall off the trees, more views come into view. I only had to drive for a few minutes to find a scene I liked.
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Other parks were busy and I wanted to avoid traffic. This place isn't far from where I live so I visited again. The sun was just dropping below the hill behind the building. It was a good moment to get the shot.
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Harsh cold and snow returned after a day of mixed precipitation. The cold weather offered better views than the sloppy weather did. The windblown snow moved across the fields as I was out to take photos.
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Snow covered the ground in other areas. It was cold and windy but a short hike to the falls was nice. The water was flowing well here while other streams in the region are more dry.
The strongest snowstorm of the season up to this point was initially forecast to stay south of my region. It most certainly made its way further north. I was relieved to make it past the challenge of driving in it. Afterwards I had to get a photo of some sort to appreciate the beauty of it all.
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The clouds had so much blue color to them during the afternoon. By the time I was at a place to take photos the sun was setting. Some warmer colors worked into the sky, making for an even better photo opportunity.
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A big winter storm disrupted things for a couple of days. Catching this sunset in the aftermath made it all worthwhile.
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"Painterly Woodland Sky Sunrise" by Patti Deters. Photographed in northern Minnesota, near Detroit Lakes, this sunrise just coming up over the woods was amidst an overcast sky and very dense fog. The pine trees are in silhouette and several textures and overlays have been applied to transform the sky from misty fog to a grunge painterly outdoor artwork. The sun looks like a bright moon shining through clouds in this desolate rural countryside and on to the trees below. If you like nature-inspired artwork, please see more landscapes, and other painterly images at hhttps://patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/painterly-woodland-sky-sunrise-patti-deters.html.
Landscape of Taal Chapar wildlife sanctuary, Rajasthan (India), dotted with trees, as experienced on a lovely winter afternoon.
Some snow for Thanksgiving weekend decorated the landscapes. It was dreary so B&W worked best.
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This photo was from my Saturday afternoon hike through the wetlands near our home. The sky was amazingly blue and the trees looked so barren against the sky. Of course, the trees are never barren for they are graced with a wide variety of birds, especially in the early morning. No birds at the time of this shot however.
This is an eye test. Who can find the #2 in this photograph?
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Fitting in time to use my best camera has been difficult lately. I wasn't sure what I wanted to photograph either. I wanted to take advantage of the snow on the ground while keeping the photo simple. This tree at sunset seemed to fulfill my requirements perfectly.
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This view of the Bourn Mansion on San Francisco’s Nob Hill captures the full theatricality of one of the city’s most enigmatic architectural treasures. Designed in 1896 by celebrated architect Willis Polk for mining baron William Bowers Bourn II, the mansion is a rare and moody example of Renaissance Revival architecture rendered in richly textured red brick. It stands in striking contrast to its stuccoed neighbors, exuding a fortress-like elegance with layered classical detailing.
From this angle, the building’s sculptural elements come into sharper relief. A pedimented stone balcony hovers over the main entryway, while balustrades and dentil cornices crown the upper floors with Gilded Age precision. The three dormers tucked under a steeply pitched slate roof—each crowned with scrollwork and copper accents—evoke the grandeur of 17th-century European châteaux.
The absence of ornamentation on the flanking walls heightens the drama of the entry facade, where wrought iron lanterns and rusticated stone surrounds frame the main doorway. A leafless tree in the foreground adds to the building’s Gothic allure, casting long shadows that feel more literary than residential. This home has been the source of ghost stories, high-society gossip, and architectural pilgrimages for decades—and with good reason.
Tucked quietly into the steep grid of Nob Hill, the Bourn Mansion is more than a historic home—it’s an atmospheric masterpiece. Whether you’re drawn by its architectural pedigree or haunted mystique, it remains one of the city’s most compelling and photogenic private residences.
The area is still frozen solid and snow persists. Daily life isn't the most fun for me in this weather but it has its rewards. The state parks have looked spectacular this winter.
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March storms covered the area in snow for days. The wet snow really stuck to surfaces, resulting in good scenery. Pleasant Grove Cemetery Chapel was decorated well.
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I noticed this window this morning during church. I was struck by the 4 clear panes near the top of the window in contrast with the darker, cloudy panes of the rest of the window. Also something about the baren trees as seen through both the foggy and clear panes. Some sort of deep thoughts here but I'm not able to put it together today.
Behind our Main Street there is a nice bridge to take a breather. There's always the opportunity to cross and walk around different areas of the town. Today I was content getting this one photo before heading home.
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I was just going to head straight home. I was tired and didn't like the weather conditions. Correcting myself, I knew adverse weather lends to interesting scenes. I saw this area and had to drive up and stop for a photo.
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I made this creative photo initially not intending to share it. It came out better than I expected so I decided to post it. It has a cold winter day feel to it, I think.
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It was an early, difficult start to my day. It didn't take long to find colorful light, however. Its always there, we just have to open our eyes, hearts. and minds.
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I felt I had no time or energy for a lengthy photography outing. It was nice to stop and get a couple photos on my way home. The holiday season has been busy but I plan to take more photos soon.
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I didn't wait more than I did in order to get the peak sunset conditions. I liked how the sky looked at this point.
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Sunset photos are easier for me to get this time of year. The earlier times, the low sun angle, and the cloud conditions all contribute to that.
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During the last afternoon yesterday a weather system approached from the north turning the sky a dark purple. The setting sun in turn transformed the tall pines and the leafless trees into points of golden, flaming light.
I posted this image on my blog last night to illustrate an essay on the tight places in which I find myself -- my neighborhood being the most literal of them. It's impossible to get an unobstructed view of anything, except, of course, the cars, rolling trash bins, open garage doors, roof and lines. But, enough about that.
But, any overall photograph to capture the startling and vivid array of torches along the street would have also included a multitude of distraction. In the end, and having to work quickly, I abandoned even the idea of a single treetop, a single canopy, opting instead partial views of the trees aflame and leaning toward the source of the light.
I was driving to see family on this cold, cloudy Christmas Day. It was a white Christmas, unlike many other recent ones. I stopped quickly to get a few photos on the way.
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I kind of made time to take this on the way to work. I could have done things differently but I did time the sunrise well.
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A big storm brought heavy rains. The clouds were so dark and imposing. There was just enough of a clearing near the horizon for a nice sunset display.
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Rough days and bad weather days still have good moments. Even better, they help us appreciate the nicer, sunnier days more.
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I've always been taken with this building in London's Notting Hill. I think it would be one of the earliest developments along what is now Holland Park Avenue. The early developments in this area were plainly aimed at the comfortably well off. In this case a terrace of three town houses has been designed to look like one impressive house (you have to look quite closely to see that it's really three separate dwellings)
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This is a photo that I have been 'stalking' for a long time. It's a winter morning shot; later in the year the leaves on the trees cast the house into permanent shadow. As it's a busy road (in fact it's the original road to Oxford before Westway took over), it's very difficult to catch it relatively clear of traffic and pedestrians. The low Winter Sun lights it to advantage, and something I particularly like is the tree shadow thrown on to the front of the building.
It would be interesting to research this building a little more, if I have time I'll try to find out who lived here in 1901 and 1911 from the recently published census data for those years.