March 21, 2013
The percussion of my heart resonates through every fiber of my body. The climb is steep and deep. The sun has not yet melted the powdered snow crystals. As I climb Black Butte after the recent storm I see potential…endless terrain to ski…the…Read the full Dispatch
September 20, 2012
At a recent meeting of The Imagemakers of Monterey, President of the Center for Photographic Art Board of Trustees, Richard Cannon showed one of his favorite images, “Groovin”. As I listened to his story, his tribute to the days of vinyl, I was touched…Read the full Dispatch
December 12, 2011
I love this image. Plain and simple. The mystery, the sense of mass, the curiosity, the edgy feeling of being in an urban landscape and the experience while capturing the moment. This is at least what I feel. How about you? Does the…Read the full Dispatch
December 10, 2011
Blur and static fill the memory of recent months. At August’s end I embarked on a planned 22 day solo backpack trip along the John Muir Trail. 150 miles and 14 days later, with emotions scraping at the sides of the deep end…Read the full Dispatch
August 25, 2011
To sacrifice the beauty of the moment for the potential of the present in the future makes no sense to me.
August 25, 2011
It is not our age that makes us feel old, it is our choices.
July 19, 2011
I learned today of the passing of Per Volquartz, a true master in the craft of fine art photography. In my mind, Per was one of the top fine art black and white photographers living, and now among the masters past. My first…Read the full Dispatch
July 15, 2011
New Book Released just a few weeks ago, The Monterey Pine Forest is the product of hard work by The Monterey Pine Forest Watch including David T. Bates, Rita Dalessio, Nicole Nedeff, Joyce Stevens, Jeff Norman, Linda Smith and Jerry Emory as well…Read the full Dispatch