Photo of the Day | August 10 | Window to Beyond by Laria Saunders

This was taken in Santa Ynez, California in 2011. The town of Santa Ynez is one of the communities that make up the Santa Ynez Valley. It is located in Santa Barbara County, between the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south and the San Rafael Mountains to the north.
Technical Info: Nikon D90 | Focal Length 17mm | Shutter 1/160 at f/8
Title of the photograph: Window to Beyond
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Photographer: Laria Saunders ( Los Angeles, United States )
Laria is an emerging artist from Boston, New York and Los Angeles. She comes from a family of artists that span four generations on both sides including 3 professional photographers. Her passion for photography goes back 25 years and she received a BA from University California Los Angeles – World Arts & Culture. She has been awarded for her abstract, wildlife, dance and travel photography by Eden Arts, UK, Momentum: Images of Dance, CT., Art Scene Today, Art Slant and Projekt 30. Laria is co-owner of a portrait studio called City of Angels Headshots. Her exhibits include, “Photos with Words,” a group show at PhotoPlace Gallery,Vermont and also a group show at Grooveworx Gallery. She currently resides in the arts district of downtown Los Angeles and although on disability for chronic pain, it is photography that keeps her spirit alive.
Portfolio: http://www.lariasaunders.com
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Love the quiet enfolding quality of the interior and the sun drenched vista beyond.
Laria Saunders is able to inveigle my essence into the
subtle and deeply quiet attention that she gives this world.
It feels like a gentle, silent teaching …an invitation to believe in my own creative and unique expression enough to follow through.For the above reason this image is my 1st choice. K.C.
Thank you for all the beauty ! Love this site !
Kathy, your comments are so eloquent and your depth of perception inspiring. Thanks so much for taking the time to review and comment on my photos! I’m very happy that you enjoy them.