I’ve already shared quite a few images from my exploration of the two abandoned houses perched above Manchester Beach in Mendocino County. It was actually the Big Guy who first drew my attention to these decaying structures, barely visible in the distance as we walked on the beach in November 2024, and I had been itching to return and get […]
I’m not sure why I keep stumbling upon empty, abandoned houses in the past couple of months. It started on our most recent trip to the Mendocino coast — four such neglected structures caught my attention. Three of those I hope to explore in the future, and the fourth gave off such creepy vibes I chose to give it a […]
I may have posted similar views of some of these Pacific Heights houses before, but I never get tired of gazing at this turn-of-the-century architecture — steep gables, enthusiastic gingerbread, rounded turrets, and vast covered porches. Even some of the less ornate structures exude a certain historic charm, especially when contrasted with the modern buildings surrounding them. Very few of […]
While I do like to shoot (and share) photos of the houses we’ve rented near the coast, I try to keep a couple of ideas in mind in doing so. One is that rather than just record the structure, I usually try to focus on details — items that seem to create a unique and memorable atmosphere. Secondly, I like […]
Despite its name, Main Avenue is not the main street of Orangevale. It was actually named after a water line (as was another local street, Central). Main is roughly three miles long, a busy two-lane road with a high school and two elementary schools nearby; but these days Main is more of a back road than a major thoroughfare. I […]
My entry for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge this week.
My entry for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge this week.
The Daily Press Weekly Photo Challenge for the week of August 2, 2017. This week, focus on the tactile element of the objects you shoot, whether it’s one distinct quality — softness, smoothness, graininess, or any other texture you find interesting — or a combination of several within one frame.