Muir Woods National Monument

By laura / February 19, 2025 / Comments Off on Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument: The Final Stop During a Solo Adventure up the Pacific Coast of California The tires of my car crunched over the gravel as I pulled into the parking lot of Muir Woods National Monument.  I cut the engine and sat still, listening to the hush of the towering redwoods beyond the…

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Los Angeles California Where Art And Culture Thrive

By laura / January 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Los Angeles California Where Art And Culture Thrive

The current wildfires in Los Angeles are forcing me to reflect deeply on the role of art in times of crisis. As a travel photographer, I’ve always sought to capture the beauty, culture, and spirit of places around the world through my lens.  Photographers are storytellers, after all.  For me, travel photography isn’t about postcard-perfect…

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Monterey Bay Aquarium California

By laura / September 22, 2018 / Comments Off on Monterey Bay Aquarium California

I fell in love with California as I traveled north on the Pacific Coast Highway. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is an inspiring place to create art.  More of this story to come soon… I invite you along on this journey of 100 Blog Posts in 100 Days There will be times of triumph and times…

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