Author Archives: Ken
Earth Day 2011
One of my favorite images, this waterfall is located in a remote area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The water is clean and pure, with very little silt and flows through old growth forest.
Portrait of a Performance Artist
Creating meaningful portrait images is one of the most difficult challenges that a photographer can face. No amount of fancy photography gear will help you push the shutter release at just the right instant to capture an image with feeling…more »
The Best Edible Wild Mushroom
The task of choosing the best edible wild mushroom is no easy feat. First, you must sample hundreds of wild mushrooms over the course of several years to even begin to form an opinion. Then as soon as you have…more »
Honey Bees
Honey Bees are an excellent example of survival of the most co-operative. Not only do they serve the hive selflessly, but they contribute to the well being of plants, animals and humans through the simple act of pollination while collecting…more »
Downtown Santa Cruz
The city of Santa Cruz was the location of an American Indian settlement since ancient times. It was also one of the earliest settlements of the Spanish during the exploration of California in the later part of the 18th century….more »
Lunar Eclipse
This lunar eclipse took place on the night/morning of August 28, 2007. I spent the night running to the camera every half hour to snap another frame. After sleeping in the next day I stitched the series of images together…more »
Ocean Waves
The ocean surrounding Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay is cold and deep. The deepest point in the area is 10,663 feet (3,250 meters) and the average surface temperature of the water is 55°F (13°C). This stretch of coast receives…more »
