Barn, Sweet BarnVolcano, CA

Sweet grass, 
Warm day,
Cozy barn,
Life was good. 
And that's no bull.
The Gang Bishop, California

They'd seen it, done it, been there too.
Nothing to do now but wait for spring.
Airy, Meadow View, Great LightHope Valley, California

The ad read: "In-law Studio Apt., Airy, Meadow View, Great Light. Needs a little paint".
Back to OneNew Zealand

Where once she was divided, undecided
she became whole - and back to the one.
Entrance to the MountainsNew Zealand
 
These magnificent sentries are like dare-you-to-pass guardians of ancient realms. I felt like I should have to decode an ancient rune or dodge poison darts whilst leaping from rock to rock over a wide mountain stream to gain entry. But that day but we were allowed to drive peacefully on through.
The Big Red Horse & The ThistleParadise, New Zealand

When I first laid eye on all the beautiful horses scattered about the countryside in New Zealand, one of my most treasured goals for this trip became to capture some equine wonder. We met this lovely elder statesman in his field, along with his bride and their new baby. Such a picture-perfect pastoral scene!
Under The Skies Where It All Happensnear Lodi, CA

There's something to be said for just being there. 
You know... not trying so hard to DO and FORCE and DEMAND. 
Just be there where it all happens. 
Cause it all sure does happen.
And it sure is a choice.
Harold & Maude
Harold and Maude proclaimed their hearts 
on the side of a barn
in the midst of a field
where the sun could kiss
the love they shared.
I Bled For This PictureAuburn, CA

I love oak trees. I usually like shooting them from underneath or 'inside' them,so this was something different. 

We had to hike across a large field filled with thigh-high start thistle in 100 degree heat. I can honestly say that I bled for this shot! But I giggled as I did, because I kept remembering a good friend's advice to "Embrace the Horror." The simple theory goes... when the going gets tough - enjoy it! Because that's where your story is that you'll tell later. Not in the easy going... "Oh it was point and shoot, no big." yawn. But in the "I bled for this shot" story you tell later. 

So the next time things start going south for ya, no more whining! Pay attention. Take notes. And imagine how FANTASTIC that story is going be over a long, cool one at the end of the day. Embrace the horror, baby!



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Barn, Sweet Barn

Volcano, CA

Sweet grass,
Warm day,
Cozy barn,
Life was good.
And that's no bull.
Barn, Sweet BarnVolcano, CA

Sweet grass, 
Warm day,
Cozy barn,
Life was good. 
And that's no bull.

Barn, Sweet Barn

Volcano, CA

Sweet grass,
Warm day,
Cozy barn,
Life was good.
And that's no bull.
See photo in original gallery.