Ann Zeise

The vanity of the passing world

Four of us arty types met for coffee in Palo Alto on Thursday. I’m second from right. I already knew Valentina from helping her make her shows at KMVT 15, but the other two were new to me.

A large deciduous tree with vibrant orange and yellow autumn leaves dominates the scene. The glowing foliage is set against a clear blue sky, while sunlight illuminates the leaves and casts shadows on the green grass below. Fallen leaves create a colorful carpet at the base of the tree. In the background, more trees—some bare and some with remaining fall colors—are visible, along with a few scattered houses. In the lower right corner, text reads "By Ann Zeise."

Stunning Tulip #Tree in #Milpitas, #California park. What December looks like in Silicon Valley. #Photography

Large dinosaur sculpture in a tropical garden. This scene looks stylized, like a painting or digital art. The dinosaur resembles a sauropod, with a long neck and tail, standing among tall palm trees and banana plants. Bright blue sky forms the background, and the area looks fenced with a wooden structure. There are two pink chairs under the dinosaur’s tail, and the overall atmosphere is vibrant and whimsical. At the bottom, the text reads: By Ann Zeise.

Sauropod in the yard of a #Milpitas home in #California.
#YardArt #Photography

Ceramic teapot with a round body, a curved spout on the left, and a sturdy handle on the right. The teapot has a matching lid with a knob on top. The background is artistically faded to white, drawing attention to the teapot. Below the teapot, you can see handwriting that reads: By Ann Zeise.

Updated copy of a photo I took of the Utah Teapot at the Computer History Museum. Why was a teapot featured at this museum, of all places? It was the first object ever digitally rendered!
#photography #teapot #ComputerHistory

We watched this poor male #grackle try to bust into this red berry for about 15 minutes. He could not do it, but didn’t give up. He sort of looks like he’s wearing pants, too. Just the way the light was hitting him.
#birds
#photography

We watched this poor male grackle try to bust into this red berry for about 15 minutes. He could not do it, but didn’t give up. He sort of looks like he’s wearing pants, too. Just the way the light was hitting him.

Turkey vultures eating roadkill.
#birds
#cartooning
#Milpitas
#California

Wind-ruffled snowy egret
#birds
#MountainView
#California
#creativephotography

Begonia #flowers

The very narrow Zayante Rd. Alternative to Hwy 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, #California.

#ScenticRoutes #video #InstantToons #Drives

Protest today, September 1, 2025, I front of Milpitas City Hall. We are a small town on the edge of Silicon Valley, but we care!

Was on Post. Posted lots of photos.

Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos) by Judy Collins on Apple Music Song · 1964 · Duration 4:36

#Song Deportees relevant again! music.apple.com/us/album/dep...

#River Reeds Admiring Their #Reflections.
#Photography
#CreativePhotography
#Maine

Shadow of woman wearing a hat superimposed over lawn with lots of colorful autumn leaves.

#Selfie of my #shadow in the #park over #colorful #autumn leaves.
#photography

I have fantasy that Rachel Maddow brings Colbert along on her new production company.

A damaged vintage Volkswagen Beetle car is shown from the front. The car is a light gray color and has a Montana license plate. The right front fender and headlight area are significantly dented and scratched, with visible paint chipping and some greenish residue inside the headlight housing. The hood is also dented on the right side. The chrome bumper is slightly bent and scratched. The car is parked indoors, with some shelves and items visible in the background. The windshield and steering wheel are visible through the front window.

#Deer damage to restored #Volkswagon. Original photo by my brother.
#Photography.

A close-up view of tree roots spreading out over the ground. The roots are thick and gnarled, extending horizontally and partially covered with patches of grass and small plants. There are several small puddles of water collected in the crevices between the roots, reflecting the sky above. The ground around the roots appears to be a mix of soil and small stones. The image has a painterly effect, giving it an artistic, slightly abstract look. The signature "By Ann Zeise" is visible near the bottom right of the roots.

Face-like puddles among #tree roots
#Photography
#BeCasso

A digital painting of a hilly landscape with a beige and brown color palette. The hills are softly rounded and appear to be covered in a light layer of snow or sand. The sky is a pale beige, blending seamlessly with the hills. The top and bottom edges of the image are framed by abstract, pixelated branches with red and dark brown leaves, giving the impression of looking through a canopy. The overall effect is somewhat impressionistic, with a textured, grainy finish. In the bottom right corner, there is a signature that reads "By Ann Zeise."

#Milpitas Hills, #California
#Photography
#BeCasso

He forgot how hard it is to balance on those big balls!
#Photography

A wall made of glass blocks, each block having a wavy, distorted texture. The image is in black and white, giving it a high-contrast, almost abstract appearance. The glass blocks are arranged in a grid pattern, and the wavy textures inside each block create swirling, organic shapes. The overall effect is visually striking and somewhat hypnotic, with the light and dark areas creating a sense of depth and movement.

Abstract figures in glass.
#Photography
#CreativePhotography

Digital painting of a blooming rose. The central focus is a large, peach and cream-colored rose in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves and a few rosebuds. The background consists of blurred greenery and tree branches, giving a sense of depth and a garden setting. The edges of the image have a painterly, brushstroke effect, blending softly into the white background. Near the bottom right, the signature "By Ann Zeise" is written in a cursive, orange font. The overall style mimics an oil painting, with visible brush textures and soft, blended colors.

Pastel Rose
#Photography
#CreativePhotography
#Flowers

Silver Lining #rose
#Photography
#Gardens

3 #Hispanic men working hard on my #pool today, to repair and bring it back to better than its old self.
#Photography
#HardWorkingPeople

Trist in the rose garden
#Photography
#Roses
#Garden
#SanJose
#California

Snail in an orange rose.
#Photography
#Roses
#Flowers
#SanJose
#California

The #Hoarder’s Room Thoroughly Cleaned.
#Photography
#Hoarding

Sunny in #Milpitas. Rain in #Cupertino, #California.
#Photography
#Landscapes