Abstract impressions

The capture of sensual curves and reflected colors of the dynamic forms of water and sand.

Madeira Wave Abstract 2
Reminiscent of Big Sur, the rugged coast of Madeira’s steep cliffs that plunge into the Atlantic Ocean offer some vantage points to see the crashing waves and interesting patterns in the water from a bird’s eye view. Those that know me, know that I just love getting odd looks from people when out photographing, especially from those that scratch their head in bewilderment and ask, “what the heck are you photographing??” as they did when I had my tripod set up on a cliff with my telephoto looking straight down. Here, I opted to process a series in a 16x9 crop to highlight the proportions of the crashing waves while also minimizing the bright white seafoam that dominated the frame. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
water & Rock Abstract, Baring Creek, Horizontal
During my recent bucket list trip to Glacier National Park, I was drawn to the grand scenes of the dramatic mountains, but even more so to the small details of the large variety of rock found here. During a walk along Baring Creek, I was especially drawn to capture this scene of sensual curves and vibrant colors of rock carved and sanded smooth by water over time, using a fast shutter speed to capture the ripples of water in an abstract way. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Sea of Cortez Abstract 2
For an entire week while camping in Baja in our truck camper, I was blissfully out of service- no cell phone, no news, no email, no Wi-fi. Just a thoroughly enjoyable time spent paddle boarding, enjoying shrimp tostadas and margaritas on the beach, off roading, and allowing myself to play and experiment with my camera on this series of abstracts along the coast of the Sea of Cortez. Here, I incorporated the distant peaks along the coast of San Felipe. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Abstract Rocks, Sea of Cortez
For an entire week while camping in Baja in our truck camper, I was blissfully out of service- no cell phone, no news, no email, no Wi-fi. Just a thoroughly enjoyable time spent paddle boarding, enjoying shrimp tostadas and margaritas on the beach, off roading, and allowing myself to play and experiment with my camera on this series of abstracts along the coast of the Sea of Cortez. Here, I used a fast shutter speed to capture the ripples of the water and render an abstract quality to the colorful rocks beneath the surface. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Sea of Cortez Abstract 1
For an entire week while camping in Baja in our truck camper, I was blissfully out of service- no cell phone, no news, no email, no Wi-fi. Just a thoroughly enjoyable time spent paddle boarding, enjoying shrimp tostadas and margaritas on the beach, off roading, and allowing myself to play and experiment with my camera on this series of abstracts along the coast of the Sea of Cortez. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Sea of Cortez Abstract 4
For an entire week while camping in Baja in our truck camper, I was blissfully out of service- no cell phone, no news, no email, no Wi-fi. Just a thoroughly enjoyable time spent paddle boarding, enjoying shrimp tostadas and margaritas on the beach, off roading, and allowing myself to play and experiment with my camera on this series of abstracts along the coast of the Sea of Cortez. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Pastel Sand Dune Ripple Abstract 2
Late evening shots of the low angle of evening light illuminating the ripples of Mesquite Sand Dunes rendered in pastel tones for a high key, abstract effect. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Madeira Wave Abstract 1
Reminiscent of Big Sur, the rugged coast of Madeira’s steep cliffs that plunge into the Atlantic Ocean offer some vantage points to see the crashing waves and interesting patterns in the water from a bird’s eye view. Those that know me, know that I just love getting odd looks from people when out photographing, especially from those that scratch their head in bewilderment and ask, “what the heck are you photographing??” as they did when I had my tripod set up on a cliff with my telephoto looking straight down. Here, I opted to process a series in a 16x9 crop to highlight the proportions of the crashing waves while also minimizing the bright white seafoam that dominated the frame. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Pastel Sand Dune Ripple Abstract 3
Late evening shots of the low angle of evening light illuminating the ripples of Mesquite Sand Dunes rendered in pastel tones for a high key, abstract effect. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Pastel Sand Dune Ripple Abstract 4
Late evening shots of the low angle of evening light illuminating the ripples of Mesquite Sand Dunes rendered in pastel tones for a high key, abstract effect. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Swiftcurrent Abstract
The warm tones of the mountain peaks reflected in the blue waters of Swiftcurrent Lake during a clear sunrise. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Caribbean Horizon Abstract 5
Using intentional camera movement to capture abstractions of the color palette of the Caribbean Sea at sunrise. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Caribbean Horizon Abstract 1
Using intentional camera movement to capture abstractions of the color palette of the Caribbean Sea at sunrise. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Caribbean Horizon Abstract 4
Using intentional camera movement to capture abstractions of the color palette of the Caribbean Sea at sunrise. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Caribbean Abstract 1
While vacationing on the Mexican Riviera, my husband and I would walk to the beach every morning to watch the sun come up over the water. I became enamored of the color palette of the vivid turquoise water, white sand, and golden reflections on the surface of the sea. This is a series of long exposures in low light at sunrise, sometimes using intentional camera movement for a more abstract effect that I found quite soothing. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Caribbean Abstract 7
While vacationing on the Mexican Riviera, my husband and I would walk to the beach every morning to watch the sun come up over the water. I became enamored of the color palette of the vivid turquoise water, white sand, and golden reflections on the surface of the sea. This is a series of long exposures in low light at sunrise, sometimes using intentional camera movement for a more abstract effect that I found quite soothing. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Caribbean Abstract 3
While vacationing on the Mexican Riviera, my husband and I would walk to the beach every morning to watch the sun come up over the water. I became enamored of the color palette of the vivid turquoise water, white sand, and golden reflections on the surface of the sea. This is a series of long exposures in low light at sunrise, sometimes using intentional camera movement for a more abstract effect that I found quite soothing. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Caribbean Abstract 5
While vacationing on the Mexican Riviera, my husband and I would walk to the beach every morning to watch the sun come up over the water. I became enamored of the color palette of the vivid turquoise water, white sand, and golden reflections on the surface of the sea. This is a series of long exposures in low light at sunrise, sometimes using intentional camera movement for a more abstract effect that I found quite soothing. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Caribbean Abstract 2
While vacationing on the Mexican Riviera, my husband and I would walk to the beach every morning to watch the sun come up over the water. I became enamored of the color palette of the vivid turquoise water, white sand, and golden reflections on the surface of the sea. This is a series of long exposures in low light at sunrise, sometimes using intentional camera movement for a more abstract effect that I found quite soothing. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Caribbean Abstract 8
While vacationing on the Mexican Riviera, my husband and I would walk to the beach every morning to watch the sun come up over the water. I became enamored of the color palette of the vivid turquoise water, white sand, and golden reflections on the surface of the sea. This is a series of long exposures in low light at sunrise, sometimes using intentional camera movement for a more abstract effect that I found quite soothing. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Caribbean Abstract 4
While vacationing on the Mexican Riviera, my husband and I would walk to the beach every morning to watch the sun come up over the water. I became enamored of the color palette of the vivid turquoise water, white sand, and golden reflections on the surface of the sea. This is a series of long exposures in low light at sunrise, sometimes using intentional camera movement for a more abstract effect that I found quite soothing. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
McDonald Creek Wildfire Reflections 2
Wildfire smoke enveloped Glacier NP casting an ominous orange glow in the sky that offered golden reflections in the rushing waters of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Point Reyes Abstract
A colorful Christmas Eve sunset reflected in the waters of the Pacific Ocean as seen from the bluffs of Point Reyes National Seashore. Using a long shutter speed and intentional camera movement, I was looking to capture the rolling waves offshore in an abstract way. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Opalescent
Stones in a creekbed reflecting a spectrum of opalescent colors in the rippling waters of Glacier National Park. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com
Trapped in Ice 6
A quiet morning spent exploring abstract and small scenes of grass and leaves trapped under a layer of ice along the banks of a frozen pond in Mount Shasta. https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com