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木漏れ日: The Japanese word used to describe the dynamic dance between the contrast of light and shadow that filters through the leaves of trees. The diffuse scattering of light through channel-like gaps of tree canopies creates a phenomenon known as "crown shyness".

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Top Picks for Leaf Peeping in Northern California

sillagephotographer

Aug 18, 20212 min read

Top Picks for Leaf Peeping in Northern California

Top Places for Leaf Peeping in California The kiddies are back in school, the nights become longer and the days shorter. Time to pull out...

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52 Hikes in 52 Weeks

sillagephotographer

Jan 3, 20211 min read

52 Hikes in 52 Weeks

1/3/21 - Calistoga, CA: Oat Hill Mine Trail Length: 14.1 miles Elevation Gain: 2,417 ft. Most people go to the Napa area for wineries...

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Into the Enchanted Land of Forest Fairies at Fern Canyon - Redwood National and State Parks

sillagephotographer

Mar 5, 20202 min read

Into the Enchanted Land of Forest Fairies at Fern Canyon - Redwood National and State Parks

Fern Canyon is...enchanting; an otherworldly adventure where Fern Gully and the pixies of folklore frolick and flit about. Go early and...

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Swept Away at Sandollar Beach Cottage in Santa Cruz, CA

sillagephotographer

Mar 4, 20201 min read

Swept Away at Sandollar Beach Cottage in Santa Cruz, CA

This is the type of place you want to keep a secret: a beachouse in the middle of farmland with a private beach and adorable lady...

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Nature Photography

sillagephotographer

Feb 23, 20200 min read

Nature Photography

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Chic Turquoise Cottage on 40-Acre Ranch: Forest Ranch, CA

sillagephotographer

Feb 23, 20201 min read

Chic Turquoise Cottage on 40-Acre Ranch: Forest Ranch, CA

This magical little haven filled me with so much wonder and really fueled my imagination at every turn! I found there was so much to do...

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Cozy tiny house on a Ranch - Ravenbear Ranch in Ione, CA

sillagephotographer

Feb 23, 20201 min read

Cozy tiny house on a Ranch - Ravenbear Ranch in Ione, CA

This cozy gem was located on a secluded 10-acre ranch with horses, goats, cows, and a pond right out front. The rustic beauty is evident...

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California's Coastal Lighthouses

sillagephotographer

Feb 23, 20201 min read

California's Coastal Lighthouses

Lighthouses have captivated many an imagination, and have provided photographers with an endless array of captures. Seeing a lighthouse...

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Travertine Hot Springs: Amidst the Raw Beauty of Nature

sillagephotographer

Feb 23, 20201 min read

Travertine Hot Springs: Amidst the Raw Beauty of Nature

Imagine driving through the mountains of Tahoe in a snowstorm at 10 pm just to arrive at this destination. While I wouldn’t recommend it,...

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