Light & Composition » California http://www.lightandcomposition.com Towards the true essence of photography Wed, 22 May 2013 11:40:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Happy View, by Ronnie Gloverhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-18-happy-view-by-ronnie-glover/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-18-happy-view-by-ronnie-glover/#comments Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:17:35 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=28718 The beautiful and rugged California coastline offers many scenic views. Wildflowers over look the peaceful Pacific Ocean in this late afternoon image. This photograph reminds me of the calm, peaceful feeling that nature can provide. I took a solo photography trip a few years ago down the coast of both Oregon and California and highly [...]

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]]> The beautiful and rugged California coastline offers many scenic views. Wildflowers over look the peaceful Pacific Ocean in this late afternoon image. This photograph reminds me of the calm, peaceful feeling that nature can provide. I took a solo photography trip a few years ago down the coast of both Oregon and California and highly recommend the coastlines of both states if you ever have this opportunity.

Happy View, by Ronnie Glover
Technical Info: Nikon N2000 with Fujichrome Velvia film
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 18
Award Score: 67 (Value 12, Clarity 13, Composition 17, Style 13, Skill 13)

Title of the photograph: Happy View
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: The coast of California | United States

Photographer: Ronnie Glover (Gig Harbor, WA, USA) Registered Photographer
Photography took a backseat while Ronnie obtained his college degree. After graduation, he purchased his first camera but was unable to produce the images that he saw in his mind. He then took a few continuing education classes to learn the technical aspects of the camera and realized there was so much more to learn about photography. So Ronnie enrolled in the professional program at Southeastern Center for the Arts in Atlanta. The school was operated by Jeanne & Neil Chaput de Saintonge, who currently operate Rocky Mountain School of Photography. He spent 14 years living in Alaska and this gave him unbelievable opportunities to experience nature and capture many images. Ronnie also enjoys sports and travel photography and the experience of different cultures. It is his wish that his images will expose others to the beauty of nature, the inspiration of physical pursuits, and other cultures and promote a greater understanding of each. Most recently, he has ventured into the exploding mobile photography realm using his iPhone to document running and sporting events. He invites everyone to enjoy his gallery and feel free to contact him with any comments.

Portfolio: http://ronnie-glover.artistwebsites.com/
Blog: http://thelandslidephotography.wordpress.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Land-Slide-Photography/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/118337134835944475819
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/thelandslide/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/TheLandSlide

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-march-18-happy-view-by-ronnie-glover/feed/ 0 Nectar Lover, by Laria Saundershttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-january-02-nectar-lover-by-laria-saunders/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-january-02-nectar-lover-by-laria-saunders/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:47:14 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=24360 This was taken in my old neighborhood in West Hollywood. The bee was hovering around this bush that has tiny flowers on it. Technical Info: Nikon D90 with Nikor 24-70mm f/2.8 | Exposure 1/200sec @ f/6.3 | ISO 200 Award Winner: Photo of the Day | January 02 Award Score: 60 (Value 11, Clarity 12, [...]

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]]> This was taken in my old neighborhood in West Hollywood. The bee was hovering around this bush that has tiny flowers on it.

Bed of Beauty, by Laria Saunders

Technical Info: Nikon D90 with Nikor 24-70mm f/2.8 | Exposure 1/200sec @ f/6.3 | ISO 200
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | January 02
Award Score: 60 (Value 11, Clarity 12, Composition 15, Style 11, Skill 11)

Title of the photograph: Nectar Lover
Photo of the Day Award Category: Close-Up Photography
Photograph Location: West Hollywood, California | United States

Photographer: Laria Saunders (Los Angeles, United States) Registered Photographer
Laria is an emerging photographer 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. 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, Group shows at PhotoPlace Gallery -Vermont, Grooveworx Gallery-Santa Monica,CA. Linus Gallery-Pasadena, Peace Project traveling exhibit (Galleries in 6 US cities), Whole 9 Gallery-Culver City, CA., 1650 Gallery-Los Angeles. She currently resides in the arts district of downtown Los Angeles.

Portfolio: http://www.lariasaunders.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/LariaSaunders
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lariafineartphotography

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-january-02-nectar-lover-by-laria-saunders/feed/ 0 Leading Edge, by Laria Saundershttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-december-27-leading-edge-by-laria-saunders/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-december-27-leading-edge-by-laria-saunders/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:50:22 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=22945 This was taken near San Diego in a Ranunculus field. This one flower was at least 2 ft. above every other flower and really stood out as exceptional. The flowers were all swaying violently in the wind so it was very difficult to capture anything. Technical Info: Nikon D90 | Lens 105 mm f2.8 | [...]

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]]> This was taken near San Diego in a Ranunculus field. This one flower was at least 2 ft. above every other flower and really stood out as exceptional. The flowers were all swaying violently in the wind so it was very difficult to capture anything.

Leading Edge, by Laria Saunders

Technical Info: Nikon D90 | Lens 105 mm f2.8 | 1/200th of sec @ f/7.1 | ISO 320
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | December 27
Award Score: 60 (Value 11, Clarity 12, Composition 15, Style 11, Skill 11)

Title of the photograph: Leading Edge
Photo of the Day Award Category: Nature Photography
Photograph Location: Carlesbad, California | United States

Photographer: Laria Saunders (Los Angeles, United States) Registered Photographer
Laria is an emerging photographer 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. 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, Group shows at PhotoPlace Gallery -Vermont, Grooveworx Gallery-Santa Monica,CA. Linus Gallery-Pasadena, Peace Project traveling exhibit (Galleries in 6 US cities), Whole 9 Gallery-Culver City, CA., 1650 Gallery-Los Angeles. She currently resides in the arts district of downtown Los Angeles.

Portfolio: http://www.lariasaunders.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/LariaSaunders
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lariafineartphotography

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-december-27-leading-edge-by-laria-saunders/feed/ 0 The Miracle of Fall, by Munish Singlahttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-september-09-the-miracle-of-fall-by-munish-singla/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-september-09-the-miracle-of-fall-by-munish-singla/#comments Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:50:24 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=13784 As the last days of summer start winding down, the excitement for fall begins. Soon the air will be brisk and the leaves will turn from bright and lively greens to deep and russet reds, golds, and browns. There’s no better way to experience the spirit of the season than by dusting off the binoculars [...]

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]]> As the last days of summer start winding down, the excitement for fall begins. Soon the air will be brisk and the leaves will turn from bright and lively greens to deep and russet reds, golds, and browns. There’s no better way to experience the spirit of the season than by dusting off the binoculars and hitting the open road. Colorful Foliage Trees in this Photo taken in the hills of Napa Valley making the drive a treat to eyes.

The Miracle of Fall, by Munish Singla
Technical Info: Nikon D7000 | Exposure 1/640sec f/5.6 | Focal Length 105mm | ISO 100
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | September 09
Award Score: 59.5 (Value 12, Clarity 12.5, Composition 14, Style 10.5, Skill 10.5)

Title of the photograph: The Miracle of Fall
Photo of the Day Award Category: Nature Photography
Photograph Location: Napa Valley, California | United States

Photographer: Munish Singla ( Los Angeles, California, USA)
Munish Singla is an amateur photographer from California, and software engineer by profession. He started photography as hobby around 9 months back. He loves to travel and meet people. Munish’s main interest is in taking photographs of people, landscapes and interesting things, where he wants to show the beauty of the world through his vision.

Flickr: hhttp://www.flickr.com/people/62774132@N02/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msingla.sng
Twitter: https://twitter.com/munish242

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-september-09-the-miracle-of-fall-by-munish-singla/feed/ 0 Tranquility, by Munish Singlahttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-10-tranquility-by-munish-singla/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-10-tranquility-by-munish-singla/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:49:18 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=12839 This photo was taken at beautiful North Lake Tahoe where California and Nevada meet. Lake Tahoe is fresh water lake, and probably the clearest lake you can come across. Clear water, perfect blue skies, sun is out with morning mist all over the mountains, empty pier in the photo defines the peace and tranquility of [...]

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]]> This photo was taken at beautiful North Lake Tahoe where California and Nevada meet. Lake Tahoe is fresh water lake, and probably the clearest lake you can come across. Clear water, perfect blue skies, sun is out with morning mist all over the mountains, empty pier in the photo defines the peace and tranquility of the place.

Tranquility, by Munish Singla
Technical Info: Nikon D7000 | Exposure 1/8000sec @ f/4.5 | Focal Length 18mm | ISO 640
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | August 10
Award Score: 59 (Value 10.5, Clarity 11, Composition 15, Style 10, Skill 12.5)

Title of the photograph: Tranquility
Photo of the Day Award Category: Minimalistic Photography
Photograph Location: North Lake Tahoe, California | United States

Photographer: Munish Singla ( Los Angeles, California, USA)
Munish Singla is an amateur photographer from California, and software engineer by profession. He started photography as hobby around 9 months back. He loves to travel and meet people. Munish’s main interest is in taking photographs of people, landscapes and interesting things, where he wants to show the beauty of the world through his vision.

Flickr: hhttp://www.flickr.com/people/62774132@N02/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msingla.sng
Twitter: https://twitter.com/munish242

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-10-tranquility-by-munish-singla/feed/ 2 Autumn Leaf, by Munish Singlahttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-26-autumn-leaf-by-munish-singla/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-26-autumn-leaf-by-munish-singla/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:12:29 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=12304 This photograph was taken in the beautiful Napa Valley in fall time. It was raining that day and Napa was gorgeous, full of fall colors. I was little scared of water entering my camera but didn’t want to miss the moment. “Winter is an etching, spring, a watercolor, summer, an oil painting, and autumn, a [...]

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]]> This photograph was taken in the beautiful Napa Valley in fall time. It was raining that day and Napa was gorgeous, full of fall colors. I was little scared of water entering my camera but didn’t want to miss the moment.
“Winter is an etching,
spring, a watercolor,
summer, an oil painting,
and autumn, a mosaic of them all.”

Autumn Leaf, by Munish Singla
Technical Info: Nikon D7000 | Exposure 1/60sec @ f/2.5 | Focal Length 50mm | ISO 100
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | July 26
Award Score: 62.5 (Value 11, Clarity 11.5, Composition 16, Style 11.5, Skill 12.5)

Title of the photograph: Autumn Leaf
Photo of the Day Award Category: Nature Photography
Photograph Location: Napa Valley, California | United States

Photographer: Munish Singla ( Los Angeles, California, USA)
Munish Singla is an amateur photographer from California, and software engineer by profession. He started photography as hobby around 9 months back. He loves to travel and meet people. Munish’s main interest is in taking photographs of people, landscapes and interesting things, where he wants to show the beauty of the world through his vision.

Flickr: hhttp://www.flickr.com/people/62774132@N02/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msingla.sng
Twitter: https://twitter.com/munish242

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-26-autumn-leaf-by-munish-singla/feed/ 1 Morning Fog, by Chris Hornerhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-24-morning-fog-by-chris-horner/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-24-morning-fog-by-chris-horner/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:20:07 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=12224 There’s nothing strange about fog in San Francisco, but on this day it gives an especially eerie feeling to the famous Golden Gate bridge. Shooting from an isolated location gives a feel of being out in the middle of nowhere, rather than in a bustling major metropolitan area. Technical Info: Olympus C750UZ | ISO 50 [...]

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]]> There’s nothing strange about fog in San Francisco, but on this day it gives an especially eerie feeling to the famous Golden Gate bridge. Shooting from an isolated location gives a feel of being out in the middle of nowhere, rather than in a bustling major metropolitan area.

Morning Fog, by Chris Horner
Technical Info: Olympus C750UZ | ISO 50 | Exposure f/7
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | July 24
Award Score: 57 (Value 8.5, Clarity 10.5, Composition 15, Style 12.5, Skill 10.5)

Title of the photograph: Morning Fog
Photo of the Day Award Category: Travel Photography
Photograph Location: San Francisco, California | United States

Photographer: Chris Horner (Charlotte, North Carolina USA)
Chris Horner is a freelance photographer based in Charlotte, NC USA. Chris started becoming serious about photography about two years ago. His main topic of interest is in capturing urban scenes. Chris started primarily with this theme, and then carried his photography skills into another area that he loves – vehicles and racing. Others began taking notice of his work through what he shared on the web and in person. Soon he was creating fine art prints for people to enjoy in their homes and offices. That in turn got the attention of some local small business owners, who started requesting Chris to create images they could use in their marketing. Chris is looking to grow his commercial business since he has always enjoyed working with other entrepreneurs and helping business owners find success in their endeavors.

Portfolio: http://www.LensArtwork.com
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lensartwork
Twitter: http://twitter.com/LensArtwork
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lensartwork
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismhorner

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-24-morning-fog-by-chris-horner/feed/ 0 Santa Monica Pier at Night, by Munish Singlahttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-23-santa-monica-pier-at-night-by-munish-singla/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-23-santa-monica-pier-at-night-by-munish-singla/#comments Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:39:12 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=12184 Beautiful Santa Monica pier at night with backdrop of Santa Monica mountains. This wheel is part of the pacific park on the pier offering variety of rides for adults and children. Technical Info: Nikon D7000 | Exposure 10sec @f/25 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 28mm Award Winner: Photo of the Day | July 23 [...]

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]]> Beautiful Santa Monica pier at night with backdrop of Santa Monica mountains. This wheel is part of the pacific park on the pier offering variety of rides for adults and children.

Santa Monica Pier at Night, by Munish Singla
Technical Info: Nikon D7000 | Exposure 10sec @f/25 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 28mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | July 23
Award Score: 58.5 (Value 11, Clarity 10.5, Composition 14, Style 12, Skill 11)
Title of the photograph: Santa Monica Pier at Night
Photo of the Day Award Category: Night Photography
Photograph Location: Santa Monica Beach, California | United States

Photographer: Munish Singla ( Los Angeles, California, USA)
Munish Singla is an amateur photographer from California, and software engineer by profession. He started photography as hobby around 9 months back. He loves to travel and meet people. Munish’s main interest is in taking photographs of people, landscapes and interesting things, where he wants to show the beauty of the world through his vision.

Flickr: hhttp://www.flickr.com/people/62774132@N02/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msingla.sng
Twitter: https://twitter.com/munish242

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-23-santa-monica-pier-at-night-by-munish-singla/feed/ 1 Diya Lights, By Munish Singlahttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-16-diya-lights-by-munish-singla/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-16-diya-lights-by-munish-singla/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:13:56 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=11995 This photograph was taken at my home during celebrations of Diwali. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year, and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes with lighting the diyas, candles and decoration light. Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (dīpa in [...]

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]]> This photograph was taken at my home during celebrations of Diwali. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year, and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes with lighting the diyas, candles and decoration light. Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (dīpa in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil which is taken in photograph.

Diya Lights, By Munish Singla
Technical Info: Nikon D7000 | Exposure 1/1250sec @f/1.8 | ISO 1000 | Focal Length 50mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | July 16
Award Score: 55.5 (Value 9.5, Clarity 9, Composition 15, Style 10.5, Skill 11.5)

Title of the photograph: Diya Lights
Photo of the Day Award Category: Abstract Photography
Photograph Location: Los Angeles, California | United States

Photographer: Munish Singla ( Los Angeles, California, USA)
Munish Singla is an amateur photographer from California, and software engineer by profession. He started photography as hobby around 9 months back. He loves to travel and meet people. Munish’s main interest is in taking photographs of people, landscapes and interesting things, where he wants to show the beauty of the world through his vision.

Flickr: hhttp://www.flickr.com/people/62774132@N02/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msingla.sng
Twitter: https://twitter.com/munish242

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-16-diya-lights-by-munish-singla/feed/ 5 From the California Coast, by Ronnie Gloverhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-02-from-the-california-coast-by-ronnie-glover/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-02-from-the-california-coast-by-ronnie-glover/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:00:37 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=11368 Yellow flowers line the rugged California coast. One of the most scenic drives in the USA, I highly recommend US Highway 1 for exploring the rural California coastline. You’ll find quaint towns,many scenic vistas, and a lifetime of photographic opportunities along the way and will realize there is much more to California than the congested [...]

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]]> Yellow flowers line the rugged California coast. One of the most scenic drives in the USA, I highly recommend US Highway 1 for exploring the rural California coastline. You’ll find quaint towns,many scenic vistas, and a lifetime of photographic opportunities along the way and will realize there is much more to California than the congested big cities.

Ski Trail, by Ronnie Glover
Technical Info: Nikon N2000 Fujichrome Velvia
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | July 02
Award Score: 64 (Value 12, Clarity 12.5, Composition 14, Style 13.5, Skill 12)

Title of the photograph: From the California Coast
Photo of the Day Award Category: Landscape Photography
Photograph Location: California | United States

Photographer: Ronnie Glover (Gig Harbor, WA, USA)
Photography took a backseat while Ronnie obtained his college degree. After graduation, he purchased his first camera but was unable to produce the images that he saw in his mind. He then took a few continuing education class to learn the technical aspects of the camera and realized there was so much more to learn about photography. So Ronnie enrolled in the professional program at Southeastern Center for the Arts in Atlanta. The school was operated by Jeanne & Neil Chaput de Saintonge, who currently operate Rocky Mountain School of Photography. He spent 14 years living in Alaska and this gave him unbelievable opportunities to experience nature and capture many images. Ronnie also enjoy travel photography and the experience of different cultures. It is his wish that his images will expose others to the beauty of nature and other cultures. He invites everyone to enjoy his gallery and feel free to contact him with any comments.

Website: For prints and greeting cards visit http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/Ronnie+Glover/all
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