Photography – Page 74 – Circadianreflections Blog

Thursday Doors 14/52 Hearst Castle Guest Room

April 7, 2016April 6, 2016Posted in Architecture, California State Parks, Hearst Castle, Photography, Thursday DoorsTagged Architecture, Art, California State Parks, Hearst Castle, History, Interior Photography, Photography, San Simeon California30 Comments

At the end of March while down in Morro Bay, CA. He-Man and I visited Hearst Castle. It had been over 30 yrs since our last visit. The tours and visitors center have changed since our first visit.

We saw a bit of everything back then, but this time that wasn’t an option so, we chose to the Upstairs Guest Rooms, Hearst’s Bedroom, and Marion Davies Bedroom.

I’ll be sharing more doors and rooms in future posts, but here’s a Guest room door.

It was one of the most decorative and opulent doors I saw while on the tour.

Hearst Castle Guest Bedroom Door

The entire bedroom was gorgeous; trimmed with gold leaf, and works of art on the walls, and decorating the furniture.

Guest Bedroom Hearst Castle

Mantle in Guest Bedroom Hearst Castle

A view of the castle while riding up the hill to the castle in the transport bus.

Hearst Castle from the Visitors Center

More about Hearst Castle from Wiki-Pedia

Hearst Castle is a National and California Historical Landmark mansion located on the Central Coast of California, United States. It was designed by architect Julia Morgan between 1919 and 1947^[3] for newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, who died in 1951. The California Park Commission voted to approve its inclusion in the California State Park System, which was approved by the California State Legislature in 1954 with a proposed admission charge of $1 per person ($9 adjusted for inflation) and a 50¢ bus ride.^[4] However, ironing out the details with the Trustees of the Hearst Estate and the Hearst Corporation took several years. Agreement was finalized in 1957, and it opened in 1958.^[5] Since that time it has been maintained within the Hearst San Simeon State Park where the estate, and its considerable collection of art and antiques, is open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts “millions of travelers each year”.^[6]

This post is part of Norm 2.0’s Thursday Doors. If you love doors and would like to see the doors others are posting, or post doors you’ve photographed and join other door lovers from around the world click here.

At the end of Norm’s latest Thursday Door post is a little Blue Link-up/View button click it to be taken to a page with all the links, or add your own.

Nikon Df| Nikkor 24-70mm| Delkin Digital Film| Hand-held| PS CC 2015

More to come…

Monochrome Madness 2 52/52 Close Up

April 6, 2016April 6, 2016Posted in Black and White Photography, Monochrome Madness2, Photography, Still Life, Still Life Photography, ToysTagged Black and White Photography, Close up Photography, Monochrome Madness 2, Nikon, Photography, Still Life, Still life Photography, Toys, Wooden Artist Mannequin14 Comments

This is the last post for Monochrome Madness 2 as well as the completion of my one year commitment to participate in it. It’s been a lot of fun, and at times challenging. I’ve learned a lot about what images work in Black and White better than others.

This week is also our Theme Week which is Close-up. The last 3 annual Imaging Projects I’ve done I’ve completed the project with an image made with one of my Mascots, and I didn’t want to break the streak .

Here’s Woody wishing Monochrome Madness 2, and all its participants a “Happy 2nd Anniversary!” Congratulations everyone for completing the year!

Thank you Leanne for hosting this fun annual imaging project this past year. I appreciate all the work you do to make it happen!

To see all the images posted for this week’s MM2 challenge click here.

Nikon Df| Nikkor 105mm micro| Delkin Digital Film| Tripod| PS CC 2015 & On 1 Photo 10

More to come…

I’ve got a song, I’ve got a song…

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016Posted in Bird Photogaphy, birding, Birds in the Wild, Birds of North America, Jim Croce, Photography, SparrowsTagged Bird Photography, Birding, Birds of North America, Jim Croce, Quotes, Song Sparrows, Songs16 Comments

“I’ve got a song, I’ve got a song
And I carry it with me and I sing it loud
If it gets me nowhere, I go there proud”

~Jim Croce

Song Sparrow- Bird Photography

Nikon D300s| Nikkor 200-500mm| Lexar Professional Digital Film| PS CC 2015

More to come…

What’s Blooming

April 3, 2016April 3, 2016Posted in Flowers, LensBaby Composer Pro, Macro Photography, Nikon DF, Photography, Roses, What's BloomingTagged Flowers, Lensbaby, Marco Photography, Miniature Rose, Nikon Df, Soft Focus, Spring, White, Yellow16 Comments

White miniature rose in full bloom from my yard.

White miniature rose- photography

Nikon Df| LensBaby w/Soft Focus Optic and 16mm macro converter| Delkin Digital Film| PS CC 2015

More to come…

Thursday Doors 13/52 Morro Bay, CA

March 31, 2016April 1, 2016Posted in Architecture, California Coastal Cities, Doors, Homes, Morro Bay, CA, Photography, Thursday Doors, Travel, Travel and Tourism, Travel PhotographyTagged Architecture, California, Doors, Homes, Morro Bay, Nikon, Photography, Pueblo House, Thursday Doors, Travel and Tourism, Travel Photography, Windmill House30 Comments

I spent the week-end in Morro Bay, CA. and of course couldn’t help but notice a door or two. 🙂

The first door I encountered that I loved were the built-in sliding blind doors that covered our sliding glass doors in our room at Embarcadero Inn. I liked them so much I’m going to have them put on our sliding glass door when we replace the 5 doors we didn’t do in the remodel last year. That will be after we finish the new retaining walls, and planting in the backyard which is happening this week.

Anyway, here’s what those blinds look like. We had a view of the Harbor, but not Morro Rock.

Rm 211 Embarcadero Inn, Morro Bay CA.

Nº 495- I liked the waves etched in the glass on this door.

Nº495 Door Morro Bay CA

Nº 830- Sun~n~Buns Bakery’s side door +1- there were delicious odors wafting from this door. It was with great will-power that we walked by it without going in. We were saving our appetites for dinner.

Nº830 Sun~n~Buns Bakery

Nº 1185- The Portal Window and flag drew me to this door, the menu drew us in for dinner. Great American Fish Co. We both had the Mesquite Grilled Talipia. It was so tender, and good I ate the whole filet!

Nº1185 Great American Fish Co. Morro Bay

I couldn’t pass up the doors on two boats docked in the harbor. Could you? 🙂

This first one I liked how weathered the door was, and I saw an abstract image in it. I wish I had my longer lens with me just then!

Fishing boat, Morro Bay, CA

Papagallo II the yacht’s door struct me as being clean, classic, and the oak gave me the impression that it was sturdy and strong. Is she a yacht? I don’t know boats very well, but I know what I like! 🙂

Papagallo II, Morro Bay, CA

There were two unusual homes that I came across while keeping an eye out for doors, although one is only a partial door I hope Norm, and the Door Purist forgive me for this entry, but I couldn’t resist.

The Windmill House: Was the home of Gladys Walton the silent film star. She added on the Windmill late in her life. She also built a Lighthouse house in Morro Bay, but I missed that one! She died in Morro Bay at the age of 90. You see, I could only see part of the upper door on the balcony, and the back door due to the fence.

The Windmill House-Morro Bay, CA

Nº 1270- The Pueblo House- I thought this house was really out of place here at the coast, but perhaps not being California. While I was taking photos of the doors, and house the owner or resident came home. Thankfully, he was really nice and thought it was cool that I was taking photos of his doors. PHEW!

Nº1270 The Pueblo House, Morro Bay, CA

Nº1270 image 2, front of the house

Nº 1270 The Pueblo House, Morro Bay, CA

At the end of Norm’s latest Thursday Door post is a little Blue Link-up/View button click it to be taken to a page with all the links, or add your own.

Nikon Df| Nikkor 24-70mm| Delkin Digital Film| PS CC 2015

More to come…

Monochrome Madness2 51/52 Morro Rock

March 30, 2016March 29, 2016Posted in Black and White Photography, California, California Coast, California Coastal Cities, Geology, Monochrome Madness2, Morro Bay, CA, Photography, SeascapesTagged Black and White Photography, Geology, Monochrome Madness2, Morro Bay California, Morro Rock, sailboats, Seaside, volcanic plug13 Comments

A black and white version of Morro Rock in Morro Bay, CA.

Morro Rock in Black & White

This image is part of Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness 2.

To see all the images posted for this week’s MM2 challenge click here.

Nikon Df| Nikkor 24-70mm| Delkin Digital Film| PS CC 2015 & Silver Efex Pro

More to come…

Sunset Morro Bay Harbor

March 29, 2016March 28, 2016Posted in California, California Beaches, California Coast, California Coastal Cities, Geology, Morro Bay, CA, Photography, Seascapes, SunsetsTagged Geology, Harbor, Morro Bay, Morro Rock, sailboats, San Luis Obispo County, Sunset, volcanic plug12 Comments

I hope everyone had a lovely Holiday week-end. Our’s was really nice.

This was our sunset Saturday evening in Morro Bay, CA. That’s Morro Rock a 581ft Volcanic Plug at the entrance to Morro Bay Harbor.

A volcanic plug is a remnant volcanic neck. There are 13 volcanic intrusive units that form these plugs,lava domes, and sheetlike intrusions from Morro Rock to Islay Hill 18 miles southeast. Wikipedia has more information about the rock here. It sure is pretty in the evening with good light and color.

Sunset Morro Rock, Morro Bay, CA

Thanks everyone for the lovely comments, and well wishes for our Anniversary! We appreciate everyone of them.

I’m beginning to get caught up with emails, and blogs.

Nikon Df| Nikkor 24-70mm| Delkin Digital Film| Tripod| PS CC 2015 & On1 Photo 10

More to come…

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this:

Share this: