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Fisherman’s Wharf – Monterey

Almost all of Monterey is photogenic. The wharf has played an integral part in Monterey’s history, from sardines to tourists (and no, the tourists don’t stink after three days). The original:The wharf was leaning! I fixed the horizon and added that HDR preset. I’m really liking that with water shots. ~~~   ~~~   ~~~Continue reading “Fisherman’s Wharf – Monterey”

The Heart of El Capitan

We went to Yosemite last April. There was still snow on the ground in some places (and on us some days). Do you see the heart in the rock? This valley is amazingly beautiful and majestic. The bare rock faces jut up on either side of green meadows and grasslands. Using black and white lendsContinue reading “The Heart of El Capitan”

Sleepy Harbor

Monterey Harbor in the morning (again). It’s so beautiful, you have to capture it from every angle. The original. Definitely had to lighten it up a bit and make things a bit sharper. ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~  Continue reading “Sleepy Harbor”

Cannery Row

In March, I’m stuck editing pictures of Monterey. It seems that I didn’t take many pictures in the Marches of previous years before 2015. I say “stuck” like it’s a bad thing. There’s a lot of subject matter around Monterey. I hope you, the viewer, don’t feel stuck. Cannery Row is one of the famousContinue reading “Cannery Row”

El pórtico (Carmel Mission)

“Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río Carmelo” is one of the 21 Spanish Missions in California. It’s is a beautiful place to explore if you’re visiting Monterey and Carmel. I edited out my dad (sorry Dad) and gave it a grainy look. Original ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~   ~~~Continue reading “El pórtico (Carmel Mission)”