Tag Archive for: California

Half Dome, by Jens Hieke - Landscape Photography, Photo of the Day, Award Winning Photography, Photography Awards,  Half Dome

Half Dome by Jens Hieke

The Half Dome at Yosemite National Park, California, USA was short before sunset in June, 2004. It was a race against time, but in the end, I could take a photograph of this unique rock formation from Glacier Point. Award Winner: Photo…
Unlikely Visitor, by Laria Saunders - Wildlife Photography, Nature Photography, Photo of the Day, Photography Awards, Light & Composition University

Unlikely Visitor by Laria Saunders

I was on the Santa Monica beach in Los Angeles at sunset and saw this unlikely visitor. I had never seen what I believe is a Cormorant on these LA beaches and there were no others around, so I was quite excited to try and capture this sweet…
California Vulture, by Laria Saunders - Wildlife Photography, Nature Photography, Photography Awards, Photo of the Day, California Vulture

California Vulture by Laria Saunders

I was on the cliffs of the beautiful Mendocino coastline just north of San Francisco California. There were many ravens flying around then suddenly a California vulture appeared. When you first see these enormous birds your breath is literally…