Recent Wildlife
Black bear cub, red legged frog, deer, lizard #10, young salmon, elk and a random crab.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Recent Wildlife #photo #bear #frog #deer #lizard #fish #elk #crab Photos of a bear, a red legged frog, a deer, a lizard, a young salmon, an elk and a random crab. )
2017 Total Solar Eclipse from Madras, OR
Edited highlights from the 2017 total solar eclipse shot from Madras, Oregon.
360 spherical video of totality. This is best in a virtual reality headset.
The three timelapse videos edited into the version at the top of the page. The first one was shot on a GoPro. The second is from a Sony RX100V with an ND5 filter and the third is the Sony timelapse processed to keep the sun at the center of the frame.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse from Madras, OR #photo #timelapse #spherical #eclipse #solar #360 #video Timelapse video, composite photo and spherical 360 video of totality from the 2017 total solar eclipse in Madras, Oregon. )
Bay Snaps
Photos of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Bay Snaps #photo #ggb #alcatraz Pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz )
Point Reyes Deer
A deer on a treacherous cliff-top path at Point Reyes.
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Point Reyes Lighthouse
View of the Pacific from the lighthouse at Point Reyes National Seashore.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Point Reyes Lighthouse #photo #pointreyes #lighthouse Photo of the Pacific from the Point Reyes Lighthouse at Point Reyes National Seashore, California. )
Cataract Creek
Cataract Creek on Mount Tamalpais in Marin, California (long exposure photo).
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Cataract Creek #photo #tamalpais Long exposure photo of Cataract Creek on Mount Tamalpais in Marin, California. )
Green Belt
Photo from the Interior Green Belt on Mt. Sutro in San Francisco, California.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Green Belt #photo #greenbelt San Francisco's Interior Green Belt on Mt. Sutro )
Corporate Goddesses
Once you've noticed the Corporate Goddesses you can't un-see them, a set of sculptures by Muriel Castanis at 580 California in San Francisco.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Corporate Goddesses #photo #sanfrancisco Photo of three of the Corporate Goddesses, Muriel Castanis sculptures in San Francisco, California. )
Sierra Nevada
Photo of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, taken from the top of Heavenly Ski Resort.
In this breathtaking photograph titled "Sierra Nevada," a vast expanse of snow-draped mountains stretches across the frame, under the expanse of a vibrant blue sky. The rolling hills and peaks are blanketed in pure white snow, their contours subtly accentuated by the play of sunlight and shadow. The sky above is a brilliant azure, adorned with wisps of delicate clouds, their gentle curves mirroring the undulating terrain below. The foreground offers a close view of intricately textured trees clinging stubbornly to the rugged slopes, while the distant mountains fade into a softer, dreamlike haze, suggesting both vastness and serenity.
The composition of this photograph is quintessentially panoramic, making use of horizontal lines that guide the viewer’s gaze across the frame, evoking a sense of endlessness and grandeur. The primary technique employed here is the rule of thirds, with the land occupying the lower two-thirds and the sky claiming the top third, creating a harmonious balance between earth and heaven. The depth of field is wide, allowing both foreground and background elements to be in sharp focus, which enhances the terrain's intricate details and adds to the expansive feel. One aspect that stands out is the subtle contrast between the crisp, cool colors of the snow and sky, which creates a serene yet invigorating atmosphere. However, some might find the composition lacks a focal point, which could cause the viewer’s eye to wander without resting. Overall, it is a stunning and contemplative portrayal of an awe-inspiring landscape.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Sierra Nevada #photo #sierranevada The Sierra Nevada mountain range as seen from the top of the Heavenly Ski Resort. )
Train of Lights
Photo of the Train of Lights on the Niles Canyon Railway.
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