It made no sense. Maya had followed the imp’s instructions perfectly and yet she was lost in the labyrinth of the enchanted woods. Hadn’t that …
Gates of Paradise
A few months ago I posted a photo of Rodin’s Gates of Hell, so I thought I would keep the delicate balance with a picture …
The Exile
She awoke cold and hungry as she looked out onto the alien landscape. The days after she had left her home planet all seemed to …
Inner Sanctum
Stanford’s Memorial Church is one of my favorite places to visit when I have some free time. It is hard not to be inspired by …
The Fabled Yellow Mountains
I recently visited China’s Yellow Mountains (Huangshan) in the southern Anhui province. This place was tough to get to. I took about ten different modes …
Infrared Grace
Not so long ago, I decided to send out my beloved Nikki (Nikon D90 given to me by my wife as an engagement gift) to …
The Apple in the Crystal Jar
I was in Shanghai this past December and I tried to get out every evening to see if I could find some cool places to …
Little Red Riding Hood
My daughter was trying on my hoodie and I captured this photo of her giving me a look. =)
San Francisco Sunset
This past weekend I met up with my BFF and his family in Tilden Park to ride the miniature steam train. We used the kids …
The Hidden Mountain Village
This is another photograph from my very fruitful trip to the Longsheng rice terraces in China. I had many adventures here including: a stubborn donkey, …
Celestial Wildfire
Last night’s sunset was just awesome. I rushed out of my house and ran down the street waving my camera in the air like a …
War Horse
Ok, one more horsie picture then I am done … I took these at the new Palladio shopping center in Folsom, CA.
Happy Holidays!
What better way to celebrate than a huge Christmas tree? Even our Chinese brethren are into it … I found this tree in the lobby …
The Never Never Carousel
This weekend I took my family to the Santa Clara Global Winter Wonderland to see the lantern festival featuring various iconic landmarks from around the …
Oakland’s Cathedral of Christ the Light
I love photographing churches. Their interiors are far more interesting that your average building and they all hold a sense of purpose. Oakland’s ultra modern …
Lady Everest Beckons
Ever hear the expression, “Good from far, but far from good?” Mount Everest looks absolutely stunning from a safe distance, but I am sure she …




Through Dreams
It was not often that a person yet living was allowed to visit the realm of dreams, let alone the source itself. The Tree of …