I have been a generalist photographer for many years. However, some years back I became enchanted with a Great Egret, one thing led to another and now I mostly photograph birds. Especially birds in flight. That led me to wondering about how birds move through the air. (I still hold a pilot’s license and have long been interested in physics of flight.) So my wondering turned into an exploration.
The result? An emerging book, Avianautics, the Art and Science of Flapping Wings, a photographic exploration of how birds fly.
Sausalito Harbor under the red haze of a far-off forest fire
Where am I? Most days I am in Sausalito, California where I live on a floating home. The view above is from the north end of Sausalito Harbor looking across the bay at San Francisco on a day when the sun was hidden by the smoke from a forest fire.
No, not a motor driven ‘houseboat.’ My home has a 20 by 40 foot concrete hull and is actually a regular house floating on the water. It doesn’t travel anywhere, just rises and falls with the tide.
Mast Lines
A true Watercolor, painted by Mother Nature
Hi Richard,
Would you be able to present a collection of your still wildlife photos to my photo club called Wildlife Photographers of Silicon Valley? We hold meetings the third Monday of every month at Harry’s Hofbrau in San Jose. Here is our URL:
http://www.wpsv.org
The purpose of our club is both entertainment and education. Therefore, incorporating how you shot your pictures or general tips are appreciated. Our club has a 1024x768 projector and screen available. You can choose to present at our April through November meetings.
Please let me know if and when you are available. Thanks!
Hello,
i’m avid birder with about 50+ years in, since boy scouts, doing photography last 30 years, so they both came together. Have been out to S.F. six or seven times, will be out two weeks beginning of May, could i make some requests as to where i would be best to visit, i’ve usually been out in Oct. or Feb.,
Your work is just amazing, i’m quite more than impressed keep up your wonderful images, and add me to your emails,
much thanks,
Bob Weaver
Newport, R.I.
I have added you to my email list
Richard
Would love to use your magnificent photo of the crow and the kite in our wildlife profiles for kids. We would love to give full credit and your website link:) We need high res, 3“x5” and how you would like to be credited.
Wonderful work!
cay cross
ncwildlife
I was referred to your great site by Jaya at Adventure Buddies. I am a birder in the Sierra foothills and recently attempting the transition from film to digital. I like your site and would like to be added to your newsletter/blog
Joe
I so enjoyed speaking with you today when you called about your airlines reservation. Thank you for telling me about this site — I would so appreciate you including me in future emails and updates. Your photography is superb and your observations process is unique! Love it! What a great life! Thank you for bringing the beauty of creation to all of us who are not able to travel to see it!
Thanks Donna,
You are on my list, should have one email already
I love your work and look forward to the book!!
I live in the SF Bay Area. Please include me in mailings on future exhibits.
Thank you.
Happy to add you to my list,
Richard
Your work is amazing. I was able to see your exhibit at the Atrium in Greenbrae not long ago… it was amazing. I hope I get to meet you in person some day.
Your house sounds intriging!
I love the caption for Mast Lines!
What a grat idea.All kudos to you