How the quality of light can evoke different moods in images.

A study in texture and patterns in the San Gabriel Mountains near Los Angeles.

A study in directional lighting.

Capturing the mystique and intrigue of spices, with moody imagery highlighting their shapes, colors, and textures.

Foliage can be truly magical after a refreshing spring rain. A study of patterns and raindrops.

Sometimes the perfect thing to do is to just play around with compositions, make photographic sketches of a scene, and let go of the end result while you keep learning.

The Los Angeles basin has a reputation for being a concrete sprawl - for miles and miles and miles. There is also some nature to be found if you know where to look, especially on the hillsides in spring time.