Welcome to my world... A world with LOTS of color. I am always amazed of all of the beautiful places in this world. In my photos, I try to have a little different perspective or viewpoint in my shots. I want the person viewing the photos to feel like they are there or Wow... I love this place but I have never seen it quite like this!

I Love it when folks say... "This is one of my favorites Rick! You can find the most amazing scenery."

 If just one of my photos helps someone put a smile on their face, help them escape to another place on a virtual  vacation, or forget their pain or loneliness even just for a moment... Then it makes it all worth while.

In this website you will find scenes from all around California. Click on the blue highlighted areas for a link to that gallery or continue to scroll to the bottom of the page to my FEATURED GALLERIES. ENJOY! Rp

***NEW*** MONTEREY BAY: Enjoy some amazing views of Monterey Bay area. Check out Pacific Grove, Carmel and Pebble Beach. 

Wow... what a beautiful surroundings!!!

• Catch a glimpse of the setting sun as it ends the day near the Point Pino Lighthouse!
• Be in awe at the incredible Teal Waves of Pacific Grove.

• Marvel at the amazing creatures of the sea at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

• Be inspired by the breathtaking views of 17 Mile Drive and Carmel-By-The-Sea.
• Take a stroll on the very nice Recreation Trail or walk with your loved one around Lovers Point and soak in all of the beautiful scenes of Monterey Bay.

So escape the trials of this day and enjoy a "Visual Vacation"  at Monterey Bay!

YOSEMITE: Be astonished by the breathtaking never-ending splendors of Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, the green meadows and the sheer 3000' cliffs of Yosemite National Park.

SIERRA NEVADA FOOTHILLS: The colorful foothills of Three Rivers and Lake Kaweah, filled with Golden State Poppies and other wildflowers.

CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST:The breathtaking ocean scenes, and Harbor scenes of the Central Coast. Fantastic places like Morro Bay, Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, Shell Beach and Cambia.

KINGS CANYON: Be amazed that flowers can grow out of the rocks, and the spectacular Grizzly Waterfalls. See Hume Lake from high above, see majestic mountain scenes as far as 50 or more miles away, viewing from Panoramic Point in Kings Canyon National Park.

MARIPOSA MUSEUM: Take a glimpse back in history at the Gold Rush Days in Mariposa,Ca.

SAN FRANCISCO: A few shots of the Golden Gate Bridge and areas in San Francisco. More pictures coming...

MARINA del REY: See 1001 yachts, boats and ships in Marina del Rey, Ca. 

AMAZING SUNSETS: Even a few scenes of some old majestic Oak Trees with an amazing local Visalia Sunsets in the background.

 I try to capture God's beauty through nature in all of it's glory with a little different view point than most photographers. I hope that I have achieved just that, and I hope that you will enjoy the website!

Be sure to leave me a note or a comment in the "Your Thoughts and Favorites" blog page.  Most photos are available for purchase in 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, and 16x20. You may purchase just the print, or I will frame it for you with a frame of my choice. See "About Rick" page for contact information. Enjoy! Rp

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