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San Jose Urban Landscape & Rain 2023

San Jose Urban Landscape & Rain 2023

San Jose, CA Photographs from Decemeber 2022-Present Photographing in the rain adds a certain texture and depth to the urban landscape that cannot be found in other conditions. The reflections and patterns created by the rain on the streets and buildings can transform...

DTSJ Urban Landscape 2022

DTSJ Urban Landscape 2022

Downtown San Jose November 2022 A historical document of current construction, renovations, proposed projects and projects completed in 2022. The project is part of a larger project documenting downtown San Jose changing urban landscape during the last three years....

Halloween 2022

Halloween 2022

Halloween 2022 -  Shasta-Hanchett Park historic nieghborhood  in San Jose, CA Halloween is celebrated with enthusiasm, with many residents decorating their homes with spooky decorations and offering candy to trick-or-treaters. The neighborhood is known for its...

Waking Dreams 2022

Waking Dreams 2022

Burning Man 2022 Waking Dreams The Art and Landscape of Black Rock City, NV The theme is centered around the transformative power of dreams, both literal and figurative. It celebrates the dreamers who channel this potent energy in surrealistic and life-changing ways....

Empire 7 Studios Then and Now

Empire 7 Studios Then and Now

Empire Studios Then & Now  Photography  documentation of Empire Studios Then and Now 2019-2022 in Japan Town San Jose, CA The project provides a valuable historical document of the changing urban landscape of the city, showcasing the demolition and new...

Rose, White & Blue Parade

Rose, White & Blue Parade

Rose White and Blue Parade Historic Rose Garden District, San Jose, CA San Jose as a "garden city". In 1896, the first "Carnival of the Roses" parade was held.  The Rose Carnival became the "Fiesta de las Rosas" in 1926.  The parade has since transformed into...

Viva Calle San Jose 2022

Viva Calle San Jose 2022

Viva Calle San Jose, CA 2022 Ccertain streets in the city are closed off to cars for a day, and people are free to walk, bike, and skate along the streets instead. There are als fun activities and events that happen along the way, like live music, art installations,...

South Van Ness St

South Van Ness St

South Van Ness St, San Francisco, CA [el_masonry_gallery image_ids="11895,11896,11897,11899,11900,11902,11903,11905,11906,11925,11927,11907,11908,11909,11912,11913,11914,11915,11916,11919,11921,11922,11923,11924,11926,11929,11930,11932" image_size="thumbnail"...

Burning Man Blog Page

Burning Man , Black Rock City, Nevada Attending Burning Man has become an annual tradition for me, and I always look forward to experiencing the art, community, and sense of adventure that the event offers. It's really fascinating how the event fosters a spirit of...

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