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Davis, Ca. April, 2025

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Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, Spain. 2025

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Early summer morning in Carpenter Valley, Ca.

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Sunrise in Lower Carpenter Valley, Ca.

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Resting 105 feet below the surface a wreck of a sailboat with rests in the bay outside of Kona. Now it’s home for schools of fish. #yourshotphotographer #natgeo #natgeoyourshot #kona #hawaiimagazine #bigislandhawaii #shipwrecks #wreckstoreefs #travellermagazine #exploremagazine (at Kona, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZcKxnL-o1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A morning vision of “old” Hawaii. Or, at least the romantic idealization of “old” Hawaii. This spot is the entrance to a historical Hawaiian fish pond that is now the home to hundreds of eels forever stuck in the pond unable to return to the sea. Fish ponds were common through out the pacific islands. The execution of the fish ponds varied between island cultures. Hawaiians lashed coconut trunks together in a narrow channel that allowed small fish and other sea creatures into the pond. Once there they were relatively safe until the fish grew too large to escape the narrow passages between the coconut tree gates. It was a way for the Hawaiians to sustainable fish the reefs and manage fish populations. #bigislandhawaii #hawaii #hawaiimagazine #yourshotphotographer #natgeotravel #fishpond #sustainability #conservation #hawaiianlife #island #pacificislander https://www.instagram.com/p/CqWBpdZPDfg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The great outdoors was even greater on this day. Get outdoors and explore. #yourshotphotographer #artfulnature #artinnature #sunrise #wander #pointreyesnationalseashore #landscapes (at Point Reyes National Seashore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqKEdWkuVg1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I was revisiting some pictures from last year and came across some images I didn’t really know what to do with at the time. A little distance can provide a fresh perspective. #lostsierra #goldlake #nightsky #feelingsmall #starynight #wander #sierrasun #tahoe #nightlandscape #yourshotphotographer (at Gold Lake, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp9PSirOwCU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Territorial dispute. #yourshotphotographer #natgeo #sandhillcrane #wildlifeplanet #wildnature #consumnesriverpreserve #birdsofinstagram #protectnature #conservation #naturephotography (at Consumnes Nature Preserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co3rG9pLI-Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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These Sandhill Cranes are stopping by on their migratory path along the Pacific Flyway. I made a trip out to the Consumnes River Conservation Area to catch a glimpse and hopefully get some shots. I have been seeking these special birds now for a few years. Glad to finally be introduced. #sandhillcranes #yourshotphotographer #wildlifephotography #conservation #pacificflyway #migration #natgeo #naturelovers (at Consumnes Nature Preserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co3Gn1nvmBl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Random weekday sunrise. #sunrise #daviscalifornia #cityofdavis #localartist #happenedtohavemycamera #nikon #nikonphotography (at Davis, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoyuxFLulhG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This random series of small waterfalls in the redwoods on the side of the road caught my eye. Nothing particularly striking or significant but this shot really resonated with me. This is why I love photography. I can capture a scene and a mood at the same time and it doesn’t have to be for anybody else or for anything in particular. It can just be what it is. #redwoods #californiaredwoods #yourshotphotographer #marinmagazine #waterfalls #nikon #forest #coastalredwoods #rainydays #wanderthewoods #appreciatelife #mentalhealthmatters #travel #hikecalifornia #hikemarin #tamalpais #bayarea (at Golden Gate National Recreation Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYnBzIr6nR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The atmospheric river passing through California wasn’t enough to keep the sun from making an appearance over the San Francisco Bay this last weekend. This image was taken from the summit of Mt. Tamalpais. #marincounty #marinmagazine #mttamalpaisstatepark #tamalpais #stormyskies #dramaticlandscape #hikersofinstagram #instaphotooftheday #yourshotphotographer #natgeo #adventuremagazine #naturelovers #photographylovers #nikonphotography #nikonusa (at Mt. Tamalpias) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoWLDI-rU1z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The view from the fire look out post on Mt. Tamalpais this morning was dramatic. Not surprisingly I was hit with hail and high winds very soon after these pictures were taken. Glad it was worth it. #marinmagazine #marincounty #tamalpais #bayareacalifornia #stormy #natgeoyourshot #yourshotphotographer #panorama #sunrise #nikon #nikonusa #adventure #adventuremagazine #exploreeverything #wander #getoutside #hikecalifornia (at Mt. Tamalpias) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoTPuErPjep/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Deep powder and big dumps = good times. #tahoedonnerxc #xcskiing #tahoesnaps #euervalley #truckeecalifornia #truckeemoments #outdoorvibes #photooftheday #instaphoto #natgeo #natgeoyourshot #yourshotphotographer #adventuretravel #exploremore #winterwonderland #explorationgram #californiaphotographer #supportlocalartists #artistsoninstagram (at Truckee, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2cM-OvQEG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The first light of day breaking over the summit highlights the wind blown snow shooting off the peak. Both brutal and beautiful. #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #natgeotravel #donnerlake #donnersummit #truckee #tahoedonner #sierranevada #tahoesnaps #sierrasun #sierrasunrise #sunrise #alpenglow #winter #localartist #photooftheday #photoftheday #mountainphotography #freezingcold #earlymorning #getoutside #explorer (at Donner Summit) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn0HmkMSvMw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A lot went into this shot. Getting up early, braving single digit temperatures along with 40+mph winds and icy road conditions. I got my truck stuck on a snow bank. My fingers tips froze to the point of borderline frost bite. Maybe not my best shot but definitely my most challenging. #yourshotphotographer #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #donnerlake #truckee #truckeecalifornia #laketahoe #tahoenationalforest #mountains #alpenglow #sunrise #winter #adventures #localartist #tahoedonner #getoutside https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnx_5whrJtf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=