TOM BY TOM

Mt. Tom - The East Side of the Sierra Nevada

Mount Tom is an easy landmark to discover and recall. It and Mount Williamson are two of my favorite "spots" whenever I am on Highway 395.

IN THE PIPELINE

Bodie Cabin With Closed Eyes, 2013

I have a large number of images that are "in the pipeline". My workflow is such that I allow my raw imagery time to ripen - if you will. I realize that I need to see and work most images on several different sessions that are usually days or weeks apart. By "forgetting" about an image for awhile I am able to come back to it with fresh eyes. I may revisit an image numerous times prior to printing. This process not only saves me paper, it help turn a good but "young" image into a mature and finished photograph.

STOP, STOP

Stop, Stop at the Minor

MORE OF DEATH VALLEY

Variation One

I think I like the color balance better in this version.

ARTS ALIVE

Asphalt Dancer 

I found out last night that this image won second place in the Humboldt Arts Council member's show.

MORE WORKS IN PROGRESS

Shrubs Growing in the Volcanic Soils 

My vision seems to be focused on this type of a landscape. My recent work on the beaches and in the mountains have a similar feel to me.

WORTHWHILE GETTING UP AT O-DARK THIRTY FOR THIS SCENE

Telescope Peak Surrounded With A Light-show That Only I Could Perceive

NEW EXHIBIT AT THE MARSH CENTER IN ARCATA

Warm Reflections, Arcata Marsh

I just hung an exhibit of eight images at the Marsh Interpretive Center. The show will be up through  January.

ANOTHER EASTSIDE OF THE SIERRA SUNRISE

Mount Williamson Obscured by the Clouds

BODIE IN COLOR

The Same Image of Bodie, but in Color

I am torn as to which version I think is more successful. I think that the context of how the images are presented will determine that for me. What I mean, is that if I were installing an exhibit on the subject of Bodie, than I believe that the images should all be either black and white or all color. If the images are presented individually than it could be either.

PROCESSING

Bodie

I am still processing both my experiences from my recent trip to the east-side of the Sierra and to Death Valley, and my images. I have them all downloaded into the computer, and so far, I am pleased with what I see. Thus far, I have only done some preliminary rendering of a few choice images. It may take awhile, but I realize that I have some keepers in the batch of images.

I apologize for the quality of the images as they show here. I do limit the fidelity of the images that I post either here or on Face Book. My primary intent for my images is that they be viewed on paper. I use these sites to show previews of what I am working on, but they prints have a substantially different aesthetic.

I'M BACK

The View Out My Portable Bedroom's Door