Crossing Over

This photo is so simple yet so complex at the same time. 

Life

This photograph is definitely one of my favorites. I love black and white photographs and how they emanate a sense of timelessness. This one was taken at the same time as "The Last Snow", but instead of snow melting away, this image shows the new life coming in.

Spotted

I love this photo because it has a sense of mystery and darkness that many of my others don't have. Every time I see it, it gives me the creeps. I used a long exposure for this particular shot.

Sunshine Rain

I named this photo "Sunshine Rain" because the bright yellow flower provides a ray of light on a cold, water soaked stone. I like the color contrast of the image and how the water reflects the actual sunlight as well.

Speeding

On the car ride to school, I decided to take out the camera and take some photos. The result was a super cool shot of the car's side mirror. I love it because it's like a mix of two images: the outside of the car is blurry and the reflection is clear.

First Bud of Spring

After a long winter, the first signs of spring are a relief (to me, at least). A row of bright green buds poke out of the dull, dry, craggly earth and signal the season change. 

Taking a Break

This parrot resides in the famous San Diego zoo, which I visited over spring vacation. When I saw the vibrant bird, I knew it would be perfect for the black and white with color project. Its clear and outstanding colors contrast perfectly with the plain black and white background. It took me forever to get the color selection quite right, but I love the outcome.

End of the Tunnel

This is a doorway. Where it is and where it leads to is irrelevant. Its path stretches into the unknown, just like most things in life. This door represents opportunity and a journey to the future. If you want to get anywhere, you have to step over the threshold.

The Last Snow

In March, there was a huge snow storm. Huge might be the wrong word. There was a snow storm that got us out of school for a day. I knew it would be the last snow before the onslaught of spring, and I really wanted to capture the waning moments of winter as the rising temperatures consumed the last bits of crystal snow. 

Flower After Rain

This photograph, displaying a shallow depth of field, was one of the first ones I ever turned in. . The day I took this photo, there had just been a huge rainstorm, and the ground was wet and muddy. I wanted to take advantage of that wonderful post-storm aura. Shallow depth of field in a photo is a beautiful element that can make a simple snapshot extremely interesting. That's why I love this picture so much, because as a photographer, I felt as if I had achieved more than a simple snapshot.