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lack and white photos offer a unique, timeless essence. They draw us in with their elegant simplicity and stark contrasts. By stripping away color, these images highlight the dance of light and shadow, and bring out the textures, shapes, and emotions within each shot. Dive in and enjoy:

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WATER BEAR — Nov 30 2022. I see a bear dancing ephemerally in 1/8000th second in the bubbling waters of our backyard fountain. Sonoma, California. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S 24-70mm F4 Z lens. 65mm, 1/8000s shutter, f/4 aperture, ISO 720. Monochrome.

WATER BEAR — Nov 30 2022. I see a bear dancing ephemerally in 1/8000th second in the bubbling waters of our backyard fountain. Sonoma, California. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S 24-70mm F4 Z lens. 65mm, 1/8000s shutter, f/4 aperture, ISO 720. Monochrome.

ROYAL OAK — Nov 18 2022. The San Fernando Valley as seen from Autry Overlook, Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, CA. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S 24-70mm f/4 Z lens, 1/400s, f/7.1, ISO 100. Monochrome.

ROYAL OAK — Nov 18 2022. The San Fernando Valley as seen from Autry Overlook, Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, CA. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S 24-70mm f/4 Z lens, 1/400s, f/7.1, ISO 100. Monochrome.

LIVIN' IT UP — Nov 22 2022. The Hotel California in Palm Springs, California. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S 24-70mm F4 Z lens. 39mm, 1/1000s, f/4.5, ISO 100. Monochrome.

LIVIN' IT UP — Nov 22 2022. The Hotel California in Palm Springs, California. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S 24-70mm F4 Z lens. 39mm, 1/1000s, f/4.5, ISO 100. Monochrome.

ANABA — Dec 3 2022. A cold and rainy day at Anaba Winery, Sonoma, CA. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S 24-70mm F4 Z lens. 54mm, 1/160s, f/4.5, ISO 100. Monochrome.

ANABA — Dec 3 2022. A cold and rainy day at Anaba Winery, Sonoma, CA. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S 24-70mm F4 Z lens. 54mm, 1/160s, f/4.5, ISO 100. Monochrome.

MULHOLLAND MEMORY — Nov 18 2022. A view of Mulholland Drive as it might once have looked, without telephone poles or signs. Bel Air, California. Nikon Z7ii w/ Nikkor S 24-70mm F4 Z lens at 35mm, 1/320s, f/6.3, ISO 100. Sepia.

MULHOLLAND MEMORY — Nov 18 2022. A view of Mulholland Drive as it might once have looked, without telephone poles or signs. Bel Air, California. Nikon Z7ii w/ Nikkor S 24-70mm F4 Z lens at 35mm, 1/320s, f/6.3, ISO 100. Sepia.

VARIEGATED CARNATION — Jan 6 2023. Shot focus-stacked. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S MC 105mm f/2.8 VR Z lens. 1/15s, f/3.5, ISO 64. Monochrome.

VARIEGATED CARNATION — Jan 6 2023. Shot focus-stacked. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S MC 105mm f/2.8 VR Z lens. 1/15s, f/3.5, ISO 64. Monochrome.

SONOMA SKY — Dec 27 2022. Silhouetted oak tree behind a Taco Bell, Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, California. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S 24-70mm f/4 Z lens, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 100. Monochrome.

SONOMA SKY — Dec 27 2022. Silhouetted oak tree behind a Taco Bell, Lomita Avenue, Sonoma, California. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor S 24-70mm f/4 Z lens, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 100. Monochrome.

DOG PARK SKY — Feb 19 2023. Stormy skies above Mission Oaks Dog Park, Camarillo, California. Shot on Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens, 26.5mm, 1/1250s, f/13, ISO 100. Feb 19 2023. Monochrome

DOG PARK SKY — Feb 19 2023. Stormy skies above Mission Oaks Dog Park, Camarillo, California. Shot on Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens, 26.5mm, 1/1250s, f/13, ISO 100. Feb 19 2023. Monochrome

DREAMRIDE — Mar 26 2022. Our e-bike in a bike rack at the Sonoma Marketplace Shopping Center, Sonoma, CA. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Wide Lens. 26mm f/1.5, 1/296s, ISO 50. Monochrome.

DREAMRIDE — Mar 26 2022. Our e-bike in a bike rack at the Sonoma Marketplace Shopping Center, Sonoma, CA. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Wide Lens. 26mm f/1.5, 1/296s, ISO 50. Monochrome.

LUCAS CALM — Jan 19 2023. Lucas Wharf restaurant above tranquil waters, with a fishing trawler heading out. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Z lens. 1/1250s, f/4.5, ISO 100. Monochrome.

LUCAS CALM — Jan 19 2023. Lucas Wharf restaurant above tranquil waters, with a fishing trawler heading out. Nikon Z7ii. Nikkor MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Z lens. 1/1250s, f/4.5, ISO 100. Monochrome.

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