Photo Journal and Blog Posts (California)

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Desert Rain — Desert Rain

April 15, 2026

Ron shares his photos from the 2025-2026 winter season in Death Valley National Park, including a wildflower bloom and other special conditions.

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Sarah's 2025 Year in Review — Sarah's 2025 Year in Review

January 1, 2026

Sarah shares some reflections on her photography experiences in 2025 along with a small collection of favorite photos from the year.

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Mud Ecstasy: Playing with Dirt in Death Valley — Mud Ecstasy: Playing with Dirt in Death Valley

December 27, 2025

Ron shares his photos from a week in Death Valley, photographing mud, dirt, and sand.

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A Few Wintery Days in Yosemite National Park — A Few Wintery Days in Yosemite National Park

December 2, 2025

Sarah shares her photos from a quick winter trip to California's Yosemite Valley.

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Seaside Wandering: Photos from the California Coast — Seaside Wandering: Photos from the California Coast

May 9, 2025 | California Coast

Sarah shares some thoughts on photographing an iconic location like California's Big Sur coast, along with new photos.

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Monochromatic Wasteland: Ron's Photos from Death Valley — Monochromatic Wasteland: Ron's Photos from Death Valley

April 25, 2025 | Death Valley

Ron shares a portfolio featuring his two most recent winter trips to Death Valley, along with an essay about the diversity of the park's landscapes.

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Death Valley in Winter: Just Rocks (Part 3 of 3) — Death Valley in Winter: Just Rocks (Part 3 of 3)

July 16, 2024 | Death Valley

Ron shares the third and final post about a wet winter in Death Valley, this time focusing on something less ephemeral: rocks!

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Death Valley in Winter: The Diverse Desert (Part 1 of 3) — Death Valley in Winter: The Diverse Desert (Part 1 of 3)

June 9, 2024 | Death Valley

Ron shares the first of three posts about a diverse winter season of photography in California's Death Valley National Park.

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