Grand Canyon North Rim

Posted on October 11, 2022March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

Bryce Canyon National Park is a photo-rich destination. But it hard for photograph to really capture the true 3D splendor of this place. If you are fortunate to have good light, like I did on the first day or atmospheric...Read More

Anza-Borrego State Park

Posted on February 20, 2022March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

After living in SoCal most of my life (since 1970), I finally visited Anza-Borrego State Park about 90mins from Oceanside. Fonts Point at sunset was the highlight. The other highlight of this trip was Bighorn Sheep near our campsite.

Astrophotography

Posted on November 13, 2021March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

These are a variety of nightscapes taken during our travels.

Silver Strand State Beach

Posted on October 19, 2021March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

In mid-October we camped at Silver Strand State Beach. These are some of the photos taken with my Olympus EM1-MrkIII.

Zion National Park

Posted on September 29, 2021March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

We spent 10 days in Utah in late September, our first trip there and to Zion. It is a landscape photographer and hiker's paradise.

July 7 2021: Falls Creek Falls

Posted on July 7, 2021March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

On our last full day in Twisp, I wanted to photograph a local waterfall. We visited with David and he recommended Cedar Falls and Falls Creek Falls. Looking at photos people had posted, Falls Creek Falls looked more interesting to...Read More

July 6 2021: Blackpine Lake

Posted on July 6, 2021March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

After a morning visit with David, he suggested we drive to Blackpine Lake, another popular nearby point-of-interest. Getting to this lake was challenging even after stopping at the Twisp Community Center for a paper map to guide us. The main...Read More

July 04-08 2021: Twisp, WA

Posted on July 4, 2021March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

My brother David moved to Twisp Wa in the early 80's. After 40yrs, I managed to make it up his way for a long overdue visit. I always wondered why he chose such a remote area to settle, being an...Read More

Pismo Beach to Monterey CA

Posted on May 9, 2021March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

Our mid-May travels took us up the CA West Coast from Oceanside to Monterey. Stopping at Ventura (Camarillo/Ventura Ranch KOA), Pismo Beach (Pismo State Beach Campground), San Simeon (Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery) & Monterey (Santa Cruz/Monterey KOA & Monterey...Read More

Joshua Tree

Posted on February 24, 2021March 26, 2024 by fotoikigai

Another RV trip in early 2021 was a few days in Joshua Tree & Indio. We dry-camped one night in our RV in Indian Cove Campground. Another visit, we stayed a few days in Indio and day-tripped into Joshua Tree...Read More