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I’m not sure what this old structure in northern Lassen County California is. I’m guessing it is either an old shepherd’s shack or a cowboy line shack. The area that it’s in has been used for both sheep and cattle grazing for many years. On this early June afternoon I was out for a drive looking for a good spot to get out ahead of some in coming thunderstorms and thought of this building which I’ve known about for years. This composition lines it up nicely with Shaffer Mountain, the highest peak in the distance, which happens to have a bunch of big repeater towers atop it. I figured that made it a good candidate for a lighting image. As I was waiting for the thunderstorm to fully set in I grabbed this image with my “full spectrum” modified camera and infrared filter just before that great provider of infrared energy in the sky went behind the cloud cover.

To complete the story, imagine the sounds of a strong wind through high desert foliage along with wild burros b...

First of all, thank you for stopping by my little gallery. Whether you're a fellow artist, potential buyer, or a casual observer, I'm glad something made you want to take a look at my work. I've appreciated fine photography of all types for as long as I remember. I suspect it is at least partially hereditary as my parents met while each was involved in photographic pursuits for the US Navy (mom in the darkroom and dad in the field). Since my first instant film camera as an adolescent, I've always had a passion for photography and a real appreciation for what goes in to making a truly fine image. In 2018 I was able to retire from a professional career that provided a good livelihood for my family but, if I'm honest, left much to be...