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Finding an image in the present moment, in chaos and calm. Southern California is diverse — from dense urban spaces to uninhabited wilderness. I’m a “go with the flow” photographer, so my art goes with whatever catches my eye.

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City Crosswalk
Los Angeles, California

City Crosswalk Los Angeles, California

City Crosswalk
Los Angeles, California
October 6, 2025

Dog crossing the street with the human.

#monochrome
#streetphotography
#photography

08.10.2025 02:58 — 👍 12    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Two in the City
South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California

Two in the City South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, California

Two in the City
South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California
October 6, 2025

#monochrome
#streetphotography
#photography

07.10.2025 15:20 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Downtown Rider
Los Angeles, California

Downtown Rider Los Angeles, California

Downtown Rider
Los Angeles, California
October 6, 2025

#monochrome
#streetphotography
#photography

07.10.2025 15:09 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Costs of Shelter
Downtown Los Angeles, California

Costs of Shelter Downtown Los Angeles, California

Costs of Shelter
Downtown Los Angeles, California
October 6, 2025

#monochrome
#streetphotography
#photography

07.10.2025 15:00 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A Quiet Seat
California Plaza
Los Angeles, California

A Quiet Seat California Plaza Los Angeles, California

A Quiet Seat
California Plaza
Los Angeles, California
October 6, 2025

#monochrome
#streetphotography
#photography

07.10.2025 14:54 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Duck, Duck, Duck...
Legg Lake
South El Monte, California

Duck, Duck, Duck... Legg Lake South El Monte, California

Duck, Duck, Duck...
Legg Lake
South El Monte, California

#monochrome
#naturephotography
#photography

02.10.2025 03:24 — 👍 14    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Big Blue Sky (Hardcover) by Wataru Ebihara | Blurb Books Find Big Blue Sky (Hardcover) by Wataru Ebihara at Blurb Books. These 165 images are a meditation on the beauty of the everyday compositions. From the streets of...

This is a personal book project using 165 images from Bluesky. It's called "Big Blue Sky". All my photos are here online, so you don't need to buy this book. But photography does look better in print. I'm quite happy with the quality.

#photography

www.blurb.com/b/12511761-b...

01.10.2025 13:56 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Two-Headed Sea Monster
Legg Lake Park

Two-Headed Sea Monster Legg Lake Park

Two-Headed Sea Monster
Legg Lake
South El Monte, California

This is one of Benjamin Dominguez's sea creature sculptures. It's made out of concrete.

#photography

26.09.2025 03:46 — 👍 16    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Love
Alhambra, California

Love Alhambra, California

Love
Alhambra, California
September 21, 2025

Maybe what the world needs more of.

#photography

22.09.2025 00:39 — 👍 16    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Between Drums and Sky
Alhambra, California

Between Drums and Sky Alhambra, California

Between Drums and Sky
Alhambra, California
September 21, 2025

Aztec dancer honoring Mother Earth.

#monochrome
#photography

21.09.2025 23:11 — 👍 14    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Abstract Currents
September 21, 2025

An image of electrical power lines reflected off the water.

#monochrome
#abstract
#photography

21.09.2025 22:32 — 👍 16    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Monsters

Monsters

Monsters
September 21, 2025

#streetphotography
#photography

21.09.2025 18:06 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Rooted Trio
South El Monte, California

Rooted Trio South El Monte, California

Rooted Trio
South El Monte, California
September 21, 2025

#monochrome
#photography

21.09.2025 17:45 — 👍 17    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Cattails in Reflection
South El Monte, California

Cattails in Reflection South El Monte, California

Cattails in Reflection
South El Monte, California
September 21, 2025

#monochrome
#naturephotography
#photography

21.09.2025 17:19 — 👍 17    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Stove Left to Time
Mount Baldy, California

Stove Left to Time Mount Baldy, California

Stove Left to Time
Mount Baldy, California
September 13, 2025

Perhaps this wood stove once stood at the heart of a home, warming rooms and sparking stories.

#home
#blueskyartshow
#photography

14.09.2025 08:16 — 👍 30    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Tree Bark Texture
Angeles National Forest, California

Tree Bark Texture Angeles National Forest, California

Tree Bark Texture
Angeles National Forest, California
September 13, 2025

A tree once fell in the forest.

#monochrome
#nature
#photography

14.09.2025 07:44 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Flatbud Prickly Poppy
Angeles National Forest

Flatbud Prickly Poppy Angeles National Forest

Flatbud Prickly Poppy
Angeles National Forest
September 13, 2025

#flowers
#photography

14.09.2025 06:08 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Wood Brushed by Shadows
Angeles National Forest, California

Wood Brushed by Shadows Angeles National Forest, California

Wood Brushed by Shadows
Angeles National Forest, California
September 13, 2025

#monochrome
#naturephotography
#photography

14.09.2025 06:00 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Found It There
September 8, 2025

I stepped outside as the world was waking up, and there was this serene full moon.

#photography

09.09.2025 01:45 — 👍 16    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Layers of the Morning
South El Monte, California

Layers of the Morning South El Monte, California

Layers of the Morning
South El Monte, California
September 7, 2025

#naturephotography
#photography

07.09.2025 17:06 — 👍 22    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Lake Sculpture
South El Monte, California
September 7, 2025

Lake Sculpture South El Monte, California September 7, 2025

Lake Sculpture
South El Monte, California
September 7, 2025

#monochrome
#photography

07.09.2025 16:44 — 👍 17    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Pacific Shoreline Choreography
Huntington Beach, California

Pacific Shoreline Choreography Huntington Beach, California

Pacific Shoreline Choreography
Huntington Beach, California

Maybe a Southern California stereotype, but it's the beach!

#monochrome
#photography

04.09.2025 03:45 — 👍 24    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Conduits of Thought
Monterey Park, California

Conduits of Thought Monterey Park, California

Conduits of Thought
Monterey Park, California
September 2, 2025

Seeing these pipes today going in various angles and directions reminded me of my thinking. The pipelines of perspective?

#photography

03.09.2025 04:49 — 👍 17    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Cattail Linescape
September 1, 2025

Cattail Linescape September 1, 2025

Cattail Linescape
September 1, 2025

#naturephotography
#photography

01.09.2025 18:48 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Common Gallinule
South El Monte, California
September 1, 2025

Common Gallinule South El Monte, California September 1, 2025

Common Gallinule
South El Monte, California
September 1, 2025

#birds
#naturephotography
#photography

01.09.2025 18:36 — 👍 16    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Still Waters, Early Light
South El Monte, California
September 1, 2025

Still Waters, Early Light South El Monte, California September 1, 2025

Still Waters, Early Light
South El Monte, California
September 1, 2025

People were fishing at the lake, and I realized fishing and photography have elements in common. They both take patience and timing, skill with using the gear, and offer mental peace and solitude.

#photography

01.09.2025 18:19 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Standing in the Morning Light

Standing in the Morning Light

Standing in the Morning Light
South El Monte, California
September 1, 2025

#monochrome
#photography

01.09.2025 16:52 — 👍 18    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Egret Eyes Looking for a Catch
August 29, 2025

Egret Eyes Looking for a Catch August 29, 2025

Egret Eyes Looking for a Catch
August 29, 2025

A Snowy Egret slowly stalks the shoreline for a potential meal (fish).

#birds
#naturephotography
#wildlifephotography

30.08.2025 23:46 — 👍 11    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Reddish Egret Dance
August 29, 2025

Reddish Egret Dance August 29, 2025

Reddish Egret Dance
August 29, 2025

Many photographers know "f/8 and be there". It's a joy to "be there" in the moment, and to share them. But as f/8 (fate) would have it, there's also a jumping fish in the image. Luck happens sometimes!

#birds
#naturephotography
#photography

30.08.2025 15:41 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Cormorant Catches a Fish
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Huntington Beach, California

Cormorant Catches a Fish Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Huntington Beach, California

Cormorant Catches a Fish
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Huntington Beach, California
August 29, 2025

#birds
#naturephotography
#wildlifephotography

30.08.2025 02:20 — 👍 21    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

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