A cancelled dinner, a drive to the city, rain all day, wolf moon (30% brighter), and a date that was "all in" for a drive across the Golden Gate to take photographs..The miracle of events and the fact that no one else was out shooting this spectacular view of the city....left me thinking of the definition of "holy moment". 
 
Always have your camera ...always trust your instinct...always listen to the voice...always. 
 
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Daniel

Golden Gate wolf moon

My journey began in 2003 commuting over the Golden Gate each day (Sunnyvale-Marin) and seeing the moods of the weather transform the bridge with light, fog, and daily surprises!. Needless to say, the camera was at my side for "the shot" before and after work. 
 
I often scheduled 5-10 extra minutes for side roads and views I haven't seen, and was always blessed to take a moment and observe the Golden Gate and the "City by the Bay". 
 
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Daniel

Sausalito

gate view

south tower shade

enter the gate

marin view

new years '09

city sunrise

Once over and back

south tower

city fog

GG surf

city lights

north tower

december night lights

It's amazing what's right outside your door! Hummingbirds and butterflies are a great lesson in photography. The ability to catch a bird in flight requires ...wait for it...patience! 
The proper settings with anticipation can be mastered with an understanding of an emotional attitude to enjoy the moment...as you wait!

Monarch

It's amazing what's right outside your door! Hummingbirds are a great lesson in photography. The ability to catch a bird in flight requires ...wait for it...patience! 
The proper settings with anticipation can be mastered with an understanding of an emotional attitude to enjoy the moment...as you wait!

by chance

Morro Bay: 
 
My wife went for a run as I set up for bird watching on the beach. Hundreds of pelicans, seagulls and more! This photograph was a result of tracking this pelican flight from 40 yards away and enjoying the perfect lighting and colors of the wings.

Pelican

Garden friend

Stretch

colors

Pescadero Beach: 
 
The training for hummingbirds paid off as I saw this egret about 50 yards away one morning on a hike. I stopped and set my speed, aperture and lighting for a quick get away as I drew closer. I was able to approach this beautiful bird from less than 30 yards as it took off in flight.

Egret flight

I couldn't resist this pallet of colors from a wild turkey. The natural beauty and patterns create an appreciation for nature and God's ability to make the lines and colors a success!

Feathers

Half Moon Bay: 
 
We have a few favorite trails along the coast and were not disappointed with birds and activities in the field. This Hawk was proudly surveying the fields from a nearby fence when it took off in flight. His eye on us... as I photographed its path.

XHAwk

Hummingbird3

Egret

Hummer

GARDENS 
 
I have always enjoyed the various colors and textures of garden life. My home has 68 rose bushes cared for and photographed at will. Usually the iPhone on "portrait" mode with "stage light " as my go to. In the same way we observe our garden, it's important to create and find possibilities as we walk the landscape in our neighborhoods and parks. 
 
I have found the unexpected... to be tremendous assets if I'm willing to slow down and get the shot. Enjoy my world and appreciation of nature's gifts. 
 
Daniel

Dog rose

Garden Tulip

French Lavender.

Iceland poppy

all yours

Hydrangea

GARDENS 
 
I have always enjoyed the various colors and textures of garden life. My home has 68 rose bushes cared for and photographed at will. Usually the iPhone on "portrait" mode with "stage light " as my go to. In the same way we observe our garden, it's important to create and find possibilities as we walk the landscape in our neighborhoods and parks. 
 
I have found the unexpected... to be tremendous assets if I'm willing to slow down and get the shot. Enjoy my world and appreciation of nature's gifts ( these palms were near a Starbucks and I only had to add one to make this heart!) 
 
Daniel

Palmheart

Rose

Gladiola

Dahlia

Blue Anise

Tulips

Memories

Iceland Poppy w/red

GARDENS 
 
I have always enjoyed the various colors and textures of garden life. My home has 68 rose bushes cared for and photographed at will. Usually the iPhone on "portrait" mode with "stage light " as my go to. In the same way we observe our garden, it's important to create and find possibilities as we walk the landscape in our neighborhoods and parks. 
 
I have found the unexpected... to be tremendous assets if I'm willing to slow down and get the shot. Enjoy my world and appreciation of natures gifts. 
 
Daniel

strength

Poppy

focus

Floral Art... 
 
I love to add my interpretation of "art" with Photoshop oils and filters. The opportunity to create feeds the mind with hours of refining and specific methods. The overall results bring smiles and opportunities to see nature in a new light. I hope you enjoy the results! 
 
Feel free to contact me for specific works and discuss methods, sizes, and potential! 
 
Daniel

Lily in pink

Iris and yellow

red rose

white rose

Japanese cherry

Magnolia

yellow sea

Dahlia oil

Lilly

Raindrops

Garden Blaze

Gladiolus

Dalhia

three roses

Sunflower1

Pistrache

Tulip

spring blossom

Yosemite National Park - 
If you get the opportunity to visit, you will be forever entranced with the natural beauty and depth of what must be... God's playground. The hours, days, and weeks I have spent exploring this masterpiece, always creates a need to return. I hope to see you on the trail. 
 
Daniel

El Capitan climbers

Fall art

El Cap and Half Dome

Bridalveil

wolf music

Vernal Falls rainbow

El Capitan reflection

Yosemite - upper and lower falls

Valentines Day, 2010. A nice lunch at the Ahwahnee and walk out to the Merced river. My wife and I enjoyed the nature and beauty of Half Dome in the background. After 20 minutes or so...I was just about to say, "let's go"...when "the voice" said, "you should look at Half Dome one more time". So I repeated the order...and we turned to see ice begin to fall off the sides of the peak And then... the whole slide began... right in front of my camera. "Holy Moment" is my best description of this event.

Half Dome icefall

40 years of photographs reflecting my life interests and desire to share my experience with you. Enjoy the presentation and feel free to contact me if you have specific requests or avenues you would like to explore.

In the words of Jim Rohn (1989 seminar), we leave three things behind...Our journals, our library, our photographs. 

Daniel

Photographs.Life

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