Bodie Up Close II Canvas Print

Bodie is a ghost town in the Bodie Hills east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Mono County, California, United States about 75 miles southeast of Lake Tahoe, 12 miles east-southeast of Bridgeport, at an elevation of 8379 feet (2554 m). Bodie became a boom town in 1876 after the discovery of a profitable line of gold; by 1879 it had a population of 7,000—10,000.

There is something fulfilling about capturing a moment in time�particularly as the sun makes its first or last appearance. My photographic work reflects an affinity for movement and sound; the latter reminiscent of a song, starting calmly, building strength, power and energy, until the shutter releases and the image is recorded as the ultimate crescendo. While I am mostly drawn to the grand landscape, my portfolio includes macro, still life and abstract work as well, showcasing a relationship between color and light. Born and raised in Southern California, South Florida has been my home for more than 20 years. While photography has always been an inherent part of my life, I began my career as a fine art photographer following my...