Happy Birthday Mom

Today is my mom's 91st birthday. She has been a model for many things in my life, but always I remember that she introduced me to the love of books and reading. She was an avid reader and later in life, a published author. Today, she loves her family and flowers, which I try to bring her whenever I see her. Happy Birthday Mom.

Snow Geese

Snow Goose Festival

I'll be showing two pieces at the art exhibit for the Snow Goose Festival starting this Saturday, the 23rd. Official opening will be during the festival on January 31st. Link below.

http://www.snowgoosefestival.org/events/artists.html

Winter in the North State

Observing the changes in the weather visually is a way for me to stay grounded and focused. I even love watching the weather reports and the weather channel for that reason. When I'm out photographing, I can be totally present to that change, and if I'm lucky, capture some images that reflect it.

Winter Leaves at Bidwell

Winter in the North State

I have had a lapse of a season or two since the last time I blogged. The new year is always a good time for endings and beginnings so it gives me an opportunity to start again. Since my summer project of photographing pioneer cemeteries and grave sites throughout Northern California, I have traveled to Seattle and seen the birth of my first grandaughter, been selected to exhibit 2 photographs in the Snow Geese Festival at the end of the month, and enjoyed visiting with my whole family over the holidays. I'm inspired now to show my vision of the beauty I see in the North State in this season. Happy New Year.

Winter in the North State