Photos as I Like It

I think this image for August's theme of summer golden hours speaks for itself. Molly's image Sarah's image

July's monthly theme was Summer Fun and these images may not look like what you'd expect from a theme with summer and fun as the concept, I enjoyed a unique opportunity to photograph inside three abandoned buildings on the old Alameda Naval Base . A photography group my Mom belongs to was invited to photograph and document these buildings that will soon be torn down as the base is slowly turned over to the City of Alameda and transitioned for other uses. The buildings were really interesting, mostly cleared out, but with random things left here and there, seemingly exactly how they were when last occupied. But also very creepy and dark, with varying amounts of light coming in at many different spots and angles. Molly's image Sarah's image

Last month's theme was travel. And, good timing had me spending a weekend in Yosemite--where the waterfalls are better than they have been in five years due to California drought. It was really great to see them flowing with quite a bit of water. Below are two of my favorites, both of the Yosemite Falls. The first from Glacier Point, above the Falls and the second from Yosemite Valley, below the Falls. Yosemite Falls from Above and Below: Molly's image Sarah's image

For March's Go Green I wanted to capture something growing. With the rain we've had this winter California is catching up a little on the drought, not quit completely, but some progress is being made. Green grass and blooming flowers are showing all over the state. This capture is from my Dad's back yard in Bolinas. I love the contrast of purple and all the different shades of green, and how the green inside the stalk appears to be shimmering. Molly's Image Sarah's Image

The February theme was Loving Life and I can't think of a better feature than a dog with her ball. My friend Suzanne, saves old dogs from shelters and gives them a new life through her nonprofit, Retired Retrievers . Sometimes they stay in her own home and many times she finds other incredible people who take in a retired retriever so they can be loved and live in comfort for whatever time they have left. I get to have the pleasure of helping her with her Instagram account . A few of these amazing dogs end up living with Suzanne and her very accommodating husband, and three of them are about to embark on a RV trip around the country. I recently visited the entire family in Savannah and was able to capture a few photos of the dogs and the ruler of the house, Gonzo. Anna and her ball. Anticipating the throw... That face! Noah's turn. DJ Greenbeans (named for the green beans he eats to lose a little weight), not a ball chaser. Snappah (aka R...

Molly, Sarah and I are back at with our annual photo challenge. This year we're going with a monthly theme, staring with New Beginnings for January. You can see the full list for each month below. For January's New Beginnings theme, I have an image from a recent trip to the Sierra's, where on top of several feet of snow, a completely new blanket of snow came down. I was able to walk out to a snow covered lake and be one of the first people to walk on and see the fresh powder. Quite a beautiful site (and so desperately needed for the state of California). Molly's Photo Sarah's Photo Monthly Themes: January: New Beginnings February: Loving Life March: Go Green April: Spring Colors May: Street Photography June: Travel July: Summer Fun August: Summer Golden Hours September: Expressions October: Autumn Colors November: Family December: Holiday Lights