Author Archives: Lech

Lori and Stephen elope in Grand Teton National Park

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Lori and Stephen have a wonderfully storied past of travels to exotic places, indulging in life, and just plain having a good time in each others’ company.  They decided to tie the knot in a small, private ceremony, paying attention to each other, and their vows, more than the celebration of getting married.  They shared many intense glances and enthusiastic laughs throughout our photo session.  Most of all, I loved their sass.  The classic backdrop of the Grand Teton was epic, worthy of their character and love.  The following are a few shots from this session with Fisher Creative in Teton National Park.   Continue reading →

Sunrise, California Route 58

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I was lucky to participate in some fall surveys in the Mojave desert.  It was a brief venture south, but a fruitful one where I got a taste of a seemingly mysterious event in this parched landscape. October is a hot, dry month.  It is a time of brutal tedium, anticipation.  Especially if you bear the heat all summer and are waiting for the nights to finally cool the earth a bit more.

It’s also a month that’s known to celebrate the summer monsoons (or Southwest monsoons).  This year we had some decent rain and enjoyed some late season blooms that contrasted sharply with the otherwise dessicated matrix of creosote.  Here’s a celebration of Pectis paposa, cinchweed. Continue reading →

Celebrating the 4th Annual Worldwide Photowalk, Garber Parl – Oakland

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At this years photowalk I decided to take on the role of “walk leader”.  I’m 100% happy with that decision and had a wonderful crew of photographers make my first lead an enjoyable and productive day.  Lots of people came with all sorts of different skills and interests and it was great to talk with almost everyone personally.  Thanks crew!

Swordfern reaching out

We had 27 people sign up for the walk, while only about 20 actually showed to the event.  That’s not too bad of a ratio considering its a free event.  We had attendees all the way from Yuba City to Pinole, to Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, and North Bay.  I was truly flattered!  We did a loop hike in what I call a “backyard wilderness” – Garber Park – Oakland, CA.   Continue reading →

Conservation Lands Network Report Released

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Grassland of the Hamilton range

We’re celebrating the release of the Bay Area Open Space Council’s Conservation Lands Network Report, which helps identify the next million acres that would be more suitable for habitat protection in the Bay Area.  As a professional ecologist I sat on the Steering Committee and Vegetation workgroup of this project. It was an amazing experience to be surrounded by so many luminaries and brilliant thinkers.   Continue reading →

A Study in Mitts

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Last weekend included some nice times with friends at Tahoe Memorial State Park.  Our most notable event was the pre-burn celebration wherein we burned a stack of kindling that was inspired by the famous Goldsworthy’s “Egg”.  We took that egg and gave it a couple of extra curves and turned it into an hourglass.  So, really, it’s um, time burned.

Hourglass, burned

We also spent some time shaking a bit of bouldering rust off.  It wasn’t pretty.  There are some good color full body shots, but really, its amazing how overworked our hands must have been – out of shape and knowing it.

So here’s a shot of three peeps (well two and a wifey) at work –  Jereme, Dan and Drea.  I love how the black and white bring these “tools” into focus.   How they sing of strain and struggle.  Just hands.  Body, balance, difficulty are irrelevant.  It’s nothing but mitts here.   Click on a pic to enlarge.

Enjoy.

Spiders

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Mainiacs and Other Right Coast Kids

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Oh, I'm gonna do it... It's on my bucket list

I had a ridiculous time hanging with the Right Coast F1 generation.  It was super awesome to see you all – I only wish it could have been for longer… I’ll just let the photos speak for themselves. Click on any photo to make it a touch bigger.

– Much love from Uncle Leeroy! Continue reading →

Carly and Jason – August 13th, 2011

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I think I kinda like kissing photos!

Only one day after my birthday I had a rip roaring time celebrating with Carly and Jason for their wedding party at the Crow’s Nest in Santa Cruz, CA.  The day started off with a typical marine layer that burned off just in time for a bright and sunny celebration right on the beach. Everyone was at the Lighthouse on time for formals… well almost.  But the lucky couple finished strong.  FYI: Click on any photo to get larger, higher quality image. Continue reading →

Nezinscot Farm: Turner, Maine – Where Medium is Perfect

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The Goats of Nezinscot

I recently returned from a summer trip to Maine.  One of my favorite stops along our journey was a small farm in Turner, Maine.  Turner is a quintessential rural town with no stop lights, one school, and a rich dose of americana flowing through its veins.  People here tend to work with their hands, awake with the sun and roosters.  Nezinscot Farm is a 250 acre farm that produces organic vegetables, decadent cheeses, and healthy meat.

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