Cape Cod Cottages

Days Cottages are a landmark on Cape Cod, built in the 1930's. This scene is in no way unique as it has been a subject matter for artist and photographers for many years. On the drive to Provincetown, you will pass these charming and fascinating little cottages that line the truro beach.  They offer summer vacationers a beautiful view and  relaxing atmosphere on Cape Cod. They are conveniently locted only ten minutes away from the center of P-Town and Five minutes away from the National Seashore. 

Santa Barbara Foot Hills

I took this panorama of the Santa Barbara foot hills while I was at the zoo. The landscapes of california are breathtaking, the clouds caught my attention as they engulfed the mountainous landscape.

Gorilla

These are several images I took of the gorillas at the Santa Barbara Zoo. These creatures are one of the most popular animals to visit there. Not knowing what they will do next, you have to be ready to capture their facial expressions on camera. Gorilla's seem to have their own personalities as they pose for their observer. The one gorilla had a very peaceful innocent expression on its face as it sat there holding his hands and looking up toward the sky. Another gorilla gave me a serious, death stare as I photographed him eating, and the last image is of one of them peering over at me as he walked by. 

San Simeon Beach

California still seems to amaze me; the views tend to be unreal with the mountainous landscapes and the beach, being seen all at once. The coastline changes from a peaceful calm beach to a jagged rough rocky coast. The strong winds created powerful waves that crashed over the rocks; creating a thunderous roar as they moved toward shore. The dark clouds moved in quickly creating this dramatic effect in the landscape and sky. 

Editorial Portraits

These are two editorial portraits I took at my friends farm in Big Pool, Maryland. This is her grandfather (pop-pop) who still does the daily chores around the yard and house. He was getting ready to bring the firewood into the house as I photographed him; the smell of a wood burning fire was amazing. 

Necklace

I used a model to show off the necklace’s style and form. I then decided to use selective color to emphasize the color of the stone against the model’s arm. With the hand and arm being black and white it almost feels as if it is a mannequin's hand which also allows you to easily see the product. 

Harbor Seal

Seals are common around Cape Cod. They are easily spotted around Chatham and lining the shore of Monomoy. At first you may see thousands of brown boulders but wait take another look they are moving these are the harbor seals the most common of seals found around Cape Cod. These are among the smallest of the species, adults grow up to five feet; however most of them are with in three to four feet. There coloration ranges from brown, gray, and white. In the water they float upright with there nose pointed up. Along the shoreline you can see them soaking up the sun rays on sandbars and rocks. I had found this seal during the cold winter months, it was washed up on along a Brewster beach. The seal had been tagged by local wildlife researchers so they could pick it up later to be examined to find out what might have caused its death.