Black and White: Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography

Laysan albatross study, Kilauea, Kauai

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:52:12 GMT

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Kamehameha's Palm Grove Vertical, Molokai

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:04:00 GMT

]]>Black and white photography emphasizes patterns of trunk, sky and palm grove

Seagulls, Piedras Blancas

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:58:52 GMT

]]>A flock of seagulss takes a break along the Central California coast

Autumn low water, Kern River

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:27:11 GMT

]]>Low water exposes rocks, monochrome photo emphasizes texture, subtle tinting adds drama

Half Dome, Yosemite

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 03:37:40 GMT

]]>Half Dome from Eagle Point. It's a climb but worth the view.

Bearrgass abstract

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:21:24 GMT

]]>Leaf veins and shadows create niteresting patterns

Autumn Thistle

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:26:58 GMT

]]>A dried thistle gains a halo from the afternoon sun

Empire Mine 1

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:37:20 GMT

]]>A shaft brake in the hoist house of the Empire Mine, near Nevada City, California.

Shaft brake bearing, Empire Mine

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:44:05 GMT

]]>A detail from the mine hoist, Empire Mine, near Nevada City, California.

Grand Canyon Survivor

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:48:13 GMT

]]>A lonely pine clings to life on a harsh ridge in the Grand Canyon

Half Dome and Vernal Falls, Yosemite

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:52:01 GMT

]]>Seen from Eagle Point Butte, the grandeur of Half Dome and Vernal Falls is apparent.

Keyesville mine beam

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:58:37 GMT

]]>A weathered beam supports the base of a stamp mill at the Keyesville Mine, California.

River polished rocks, Kern River

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:03:17 GMT

]]>Granite is slowly polished away at a bend in the Kern River.

Soaring Albatross, Kauai

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:06:26 GMT

]]>An albatross glides as storm clouds build over Kauai's North Shore, at the Kilauea Lighthouse bird sanctuary.

Lake Mary, Autumn

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:12:31 GMT

]]>Cool and calm Autumn weather makes perfect reflections in Lake Mary, near Mammoth Lakes, California.

The Minarets, Mammoth Lakes, California

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:26:58 GMT

]]>The Minarets pose for a classic black and white portrait

Storm, Napali Coast, Kauai

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:27:21 GMT

]]>Black and white treatment emphasizes the rain and clouds along the Napali Coast on the north shore of Kauai

Half Dome from Eagle point

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:53:56 GMT

]]>The classic emblem of Yosemite National Park

Kamehameha's Palm Gove

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:36:19 GMT

]]>Intentional blurring and black and white tratment emphasize the windblown coconut grove planted on Molokai for Hawaii's King Kamehameha

Perfect wave, Molokai

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:36:26 GMT

]]>The symmetry and grace of a pefect wave is emphasized by black and white photography

Devil's Postpile, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:37:53 GMT

]]>The harsh angularity of the basalt columns of Devil's Postpile is emphasized by hijh contrast black and white photography.

Sedona profile

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:47:22 GMT

]]>A rugged butte near Sedona, Arizona, captured by black and white photography.

Fallen Sequoia. weathering detail

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:47:59 GMT

]]>A fallen Sequoia gigantea tree becomes checkerd by unrelenting snow and sun.

Skeleton Tree, Mammoth Lakes, California

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:55:35 GMT

]]>A tree falls victim to wind and frost, near Mammoth Lakes, California.

Sunflower abstract

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:02:51 GMT

]]>Intimate portrait of a sunflower, grainy ack and white photography denoting its end of season status.

Waimea River Bridge, Kauai

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:03:44 GMT

]]>A wood and cable suspension bridge spans the Waimea River on Kauai.

Chapel ceiling detail, Westminster Abbey, London

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:07:51 GMT

]]>Interesting ceiling detail, emphasized by grainy black and white photography, in Westminster Abbey, London, England.

Yarrow Study

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:16:23 GMT

]]>Yarrow stems make interesting patterns, abstract in black and white

Fallen Tree Study, Cambria, California

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:23:51 GMT

]]>An old fallen tree trunk, riddled by woodpeckers, makes an interesting black and white study.

Tide Line, Halawa Beach, Molokai

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:28:41 GMT

]]>Consistent waves carve a perfect mini cliff at Halawa Beach, Molokai

Sailing Home

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:45:19 GMT

]]>Wind lulls us homeward, clouds drift, rigging hums

Bristlecone Study 6

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:49:03 GMT

]]>The gnarled nature of this ancient bristlecone pine is emphasized by a black and white rendition

Bristlecone Study 3

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:49:03 GMT

]]>The shallow but complex root structure of a bristlecone pine becomes a study in shape and line

Bristlecone Trunk 1

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:49:04 GMT

]]>Texture is a hallmark of the bristlecone

Pulleys

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:49:20 GMT

]]>19th century wood pulleys, in black and white with a bit of color brought back in.

Loco Drivers

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:49:31 GMT

]]>The business parts of a steam locomotive, in vintage sepia

Box Car Study 2

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:49:35 GMT

]]>an old box car, paint peeling but still standing

Box Car Study 4

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:49:42 GMT

]]>An old Southern Pacific box car at the Laws Museum

Box Car Study 1

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:49:48 GMT

]]>A sepia rendition of the trucks on a typical turn of the century SP box car

Lonely Fisherman

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:42:03 GMT

]]>A sole fisherman braves the early morning near Cambria, California

Rolling Home

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:42:03 GMT

]]>A following sea and brisk breeze drives us homeward, Kaua'i, Hawaiian Islands.

Sunrise, Emerald Lake

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:42:04 GMT

]]>The laser-like early morning sun etches the lake and mountains

Heron Parade

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:43:26 GMT

]]>Two herons stroll the shore of Green Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Tree Tunnel, San Simeon Point

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:43:41 GMT

]]>Trees arch over the path along San Simeon Point, California Central Coast

Welcoming bench

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:43:58 GMT

]]>On a cold winter morning at Raggged Point, a bench amid barren trees invites a moment's erst and reflection

Sydney opera House 1

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:44:00 GMT

]]>A dramatic sky complements the graphic and bold geometry of the Sydney Opera House

Sydney opera House 6

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:44:20 GMT

]]>Monochrome treatment emphasizes the amazing tile work

Catherine Gorge Australia

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:24:44 GMT

]]>An amazing wet and green canyon carved nito arid savannah

Beach, Green Island, Australia

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:24:44 GMT

]]>Shadows on the sand

Kukulcan Temple 1

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:24:45 GMT

]]>Low sun and monochrome treatment show the rich detail of this pyramid

Salmon Creek Ice

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:25:19 GMT

]]>Frost and thaw cycles create patterns and tecxtures

Sydney Opera House 1

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:25:21 GMT

]]>Black and white detail, a portion of the roof

Sydney Opera House 3

bobsacerdo@aol.com (Sierra Woods Images Landscape and nature photography) — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:25:55 GMT

]]>The fantastic mosaic tile roof, up close