Wandering the California Short-Grass Prairies

We have  a family house in Snelling, California, in the Central Valley on the banks of the ice-cold Merced River. My brother designed this lovely country house as a gathering place for the times when our family is able to visit … Continue reading

Eastern Sierra Wandering – The Golden Hills

Aspen mountain-LifeForcePhotos.com-lA Photographer Christine Murphy

California Fall colors burst out in a panoply of yellows, green and reds in and about the northern part of the state in September and October.  Since my last Fall shoot in the Bishop area, I got this nagging feeling … Continue reading

Wandering the Eastern Sierra – Leaving the Golden Forest

Hill of trees-LifeForcePhotos.com-LA Photographer Christine Murphy

Once I discovered there were blooming displays of yellow Aspen in an area east of the Sierra range, I decided I would make this trip and keep coming back.  This is one of those come-back trips and it is fascinating … Continue reading