Visual adventure from Carlos Eliason
The town of Oakhurst finds itself along winding highways, buried in the foothills of California, about one and half hours southwest of Yosemite. The picturesque setting lends itself to many wandering eyes as one drives along scenic two-lane roads, which is tough for a solo driving photographer with an itchy trigger finger. All the same, … Continue reading Weekend in the hills, Oakhurst, CA
Above, fields of straw lick wildly from Icelandic wind. Every now and then I dig in to my photo library to see if I can resurrect some edit or photo I wasn’t too happy with from way back way. Sometimes you rediscover gems, sometimes you don’t. The fun part is always finding memories you hadn’t … Continue reading Rescuing photos from the fray
“Orchidaceae is a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants, with blooms that are often colourful and often fragrant, commonly known as the orchid family. Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowering plants, with between 21,950 and 26,049 currently accepted species, found in 880 genera. The determination of … Continue reading Orchids show hidden abstract beauty in close-up photos
What better way to spend a Friday morning with some newborn puppies and other dogs that are in desperate need of being adopted! Such a moving experience hanging out with a few dogs that will definitely be taken home by a loving family and the flip side: those that might not make it past the … Continue reading Visit to Front Street Animal Shelter
It was a few years ago my sister first took me to this peaceful spot. The forest was quiet, hushed and tranquil. Redwoods towered over us, creaking gently in the breeze. A walking path guides you along, educating you about the teachings of Buddhism, which is equal parts enlightening and interesting. Land of Medicine Buddha … Continue reading Land of Medicine Buddha – Santa Cruz, CA
I had a blast photographing the very first wedding at the Ruhstaller Beer Farm + Yard, an unassumingly rustic and charming place, tucked away off of HWY80, just outside of Davis, CA. Being the inaugural ceremony and reception, the folks at Ruhstaller needed a few shots to capture the evening, complete wine and beer bar. … Continue reading Wedding at Ruhstaller’s Farm + Yard
Adventure means very little to me when I can’t spend it with a friend. New experiences are part of life, but a shared experience is very much a deep seeded part of who I am. I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t sharing this with you, and as such, I most likely wouldn’t have the … Continue reading The finest muse
