Point Reyes Images - #3

Birds in the Surf

Point Reyes Images is a series of shots from my recent exploration of one of the most remote and beautiful parts of the Pacific coast of California. Today's image is a hidden section of McClure's beach only accessible through a small crevice in a large promontory of boulders. I love the little sea birds flitting about so nonchalantly while the destructive force of the Pacific crashes all around them. The haze of the evening and the waning light give this image a surreal quality that makes me want to tarry. However, the wind was chilly, the heat was fleeting, and my wife had already begun to walk back towards the trail. It was time to leave this amazing place.

Thanks for joining me here on this journey through Point Reyes. There may be an iPhone Haiku Sunday on the horizon so stay tuned.

Here is a reminder of my upcoming instructional workshop for iPhone photography.

Learn How to Create These Images

The iPhone and Creative Imaging Workshop -The iPhone and Creative Imaging is a 2 day workshop April 13 and 14, 2013 in San Francisco hosted by Michael Housewright and conducted by the extraordinary Sam Krisch. This workshop limited to 10 students is the premier introduction to the power of iPhone photography currently offered. Learn to compose, shoot, and process outstanding iPhone images from an iconic voice in iPhone fine art photography. iPhone photography has been recognized by the New York Times, Macworld, and the San Francisco Chronicle as breaking the mold of outstanding photography. Join us be part of an artistic revival and share in the joy of creating with the iPhone. - See more at: The iPhone and Creative Imaging Workshop Registration Page 

Big Sur Sea Explosion

Sea Explosion

Big Sur Sea Explosion is the first image in my series of shots from a long weekend of exploration along the Pacific Coast from Monterey down to Big Sur. This wave caught along the drive through Point Lobos was over 15 feet in height when it crashed against this rock. The spray from the wave actually misted down upon me and the camera some 50+ feet from the image.

While the weather was not idea through the entire weekend I did manage to capture some strong images including this one which may be the best surf shot I have ever taken. This image was shot RAW on my Nikon D7000 using my 18-205 Nikkor Zoom lens. I processed the image on Snapseed and Lightroom. I urge you to click to see the image here full-size.

Happy Thursday Blissful Adventurers and welcome to Big Sur.

The iPhone and Creative Imaging Workshop April 13-14 in San Francisco - I will be hosting a wonderful iPhone imaging seminar taught by the amazing Sam Krisch this April. Click the link for all the details and we only have 8 spots remaining.

Point Reyes Images #2

Ripples and Reflections

Point Reyes Images is a series of shots from my recent exploration of one of the most remote and beautiful parts of the Pacific coast of California. Today's image is McClure's Beach just below Tomales Point (yesterday's image). I have a fondness for the patterns in the sand made by the surf and tides. This lovely dusk reflection of the sandy promontory in the background adds a lovely yin to the yang of ripples in the foreground, The surf in the distance seems so inviting but is alas quite chilly and inhospitable.

Tomorrow's Point Reyes image is a hidden beach and perhaps even more uninviting....

Here is a reminder of my upcoming instructional workshop for iPhone photography.

Learn How to Create These Images

The iPhone and Creative Imaging Workshop -The iPhone and Creative Imaging is a 2 day workshop April 13 and 14, 2013 in San Francisco hosted by Michael Housewright and conducted by the extraordinary Sam Krisch. This workshop limited to 10 students is the premier introduction to the power of iPhone photography currently offered. Learn to compose, shoot, and process outstanding iPhone images from an iconic voice in iPhone fine art photography. iPhone photography has been recognized by the New York Times, Macworld, and the San Francisco Chronicle as breaking the mold of outstanding photography. Join us be part of an artistic revival and share in the joy of creating with the iPhone. - See more at: The iPhone and Creative Imaging Workshop Registration Page