Accolades & Awards

Posted on February 19, 2012 by David
Big Sur Turbulence

Big Sur Turbulence

“When I saw your work, I was absolutely stunned. I’ve lived in Big Sur all my life and never seen a sky so beautiful as what you captured in your image. You were at the right place at the right time with the right stuff.”

- Erin Lee Gafill, 2011, Award Winning Landscape Painter, Big Sur

“Your photographs are world class art in the tradition of Ansel Adams and the Westons.”

- Terrence Zito, 2008, Award Winning International Landscape Painter

Point Lobos Twilight Moonset, Carmel

Point Lobos Twilight Moonset, Carmel

“I just love your [Twilight Moonset]. Even the greatest, most accomplished painter could not capture what you achieved.”

-MT, Carmel Fine Art Expert, 2011

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Judges Bryan Yedinak and Brian Taylor select “Milky Way, Big Sur” for Center for Photographic Art 2012 Juried Exhibit – January 21 4pm

Posted on December 3, 2011 by David

Milky Way, Big Sur

Milky Way, Big Sur

Nice surprise this afternoon: a note from Center for Photographic Art —

“Congratulations! Your photograph, Milky Way, Big Sur, has been selected by Brian Taylor and Bryan Yedinak, for inclusion in the CPA 2012 Juried Exhibition. This year, 286 photographers submitted 1396 images. Only 41 images were selected for the exhibition, so you are in select company.”

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Dilworth Landscapes at Lisa Bryan Carmel’s Art Gallery and Studio

Posted on February 19, 2012 by David

Beginning today several of my newest and most colorful landscapes are showing at Lisa Bryan’s Carmel Gallery on Mission Street near Ocean Ave in the “Court of the Fountains.”

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Carmel’s Center for Photographic Art Opening with “Milky Way, Big Sur”

Posted on January 22, 2012 by David
Milky Way, Big Sur

Milky Way, Big Sur

“Could I please have your autograph?’

That was a fun art opening in Carmel last evening. For the first time I participated in a Carmel Art Opening where my work was showing !

It was packed. Barely room for anyone else to squeeze in. 41 photographs and a couple hundred partiers.

Such a treat – Thanks to all you fabulous friends who came to cheer me on.

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“Poppy Lips” Now Showing in Charmel

Posted on November 3, 2011 by David

Poppy Lips

Poppy Lips

One of my most sensuous images is now on display in Carmel.

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Arts Council Jurors Select 2 Photographs “Dramatic Flight” and “Mt Toro Snowstorm” for 2012 Show

Posted on November 1, 2011 by David


White Tailed Kite Stopped in Mid-air

"Dramatic Flight"

Jurors of the Arts Council of Monterey County just selected two of my photographs “Dramatic Flight” (a White-Tailed Kite) and “Mt Toro Snowstorm” for display at Monterey County Supervisor’s Chambers through Fall 2012.

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New Landscapes Slideshow on Monday Sept 19

Posted on September 17, 2011 by David
Carmel Bay Vista

Carmel Bay Vista

I’ve been invited to give a photographic slide show and discussion Monday Sept 19th in Pacific Grove at Forest Hill Manor.

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My Landscapes at The Clement – One Day Only

Posted on September 3, 2011 by David

Dazzling Laurie at the Clement

Dazzling Laurie at the Clement
enhancing 'Rock, Ridge, Sea and Endless Sky'

Due to a (very) special event, you might see a few of my Big Sur Landscapes at The Clement on Cannery Row – today only. The Clement has its own rather special view of our Monterey Bay.
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Newest Landscapes

Posted on July 13, 2011 by David

Yosemite Icon

Yosemite Icon

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Inspiring Landscapes Extended Display

Posted on July 5, 2011 by David
Carmel Bay Vista

Carmel Bay Vista

More Good News: After a wonderful show, my photographs have been awarded an extended display at Big Sur’s Camaldoli Hermitage Gallery.
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Barbara Spring-Big Sur Sculptor

Posted on July 5, 2011 by David

Barbara Spring - Big Sur Sculptor

Barbara Spring - Big Sur Sculptor

Big Sur lost Barbara Spring this weekend. She was a noted wood sculptor of human characters, creating installations until the very end of her 94+ energetic years. Her work is owned by numerous private collectors and public museums.
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Color Photography 150 Years Old Today

Posted on May 17, 2011 by David

The first color photograph was publicly shown 150 years ago today.

Emerald and Lupine Vista, Big Sur

Emerald and Lupine Vista, Big Sur

Ahhhh, colors . . . what a treat.

Reference: http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2011/05/happy-birthday-colour.html

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Big Sur & Yosemite Roads Open/Closed Status April 21, 2011

Posted on April 21, 2011 by David

Yosemite Icon

Yosemite Icon

Update: June 18 Yosemite and Big Sur roads are all open.
Yosemite’s Tioga Pass opened June 18.
Big Sur’s Alder Creek opened June 9.

Big Sur is open to the North at Rocky Creek (one lane at a time). The South Coast is closed at Alder Creek for another month, but Nacimiento-Ferguson Rd is open.

Yosemite is open to the West on all roads (41, 120 & 140), but Tioga Pass is closed.
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Wafting Fragrance of Hops

Posted on April 20, 2011 by David

Dom Perignon White Gold

Dom Perignon White Gold

On a recent wilderness photography hike I kept getting wafts of an odd scent. Was the mysterious odor in my clothes, or hat? After a few hours a light went on as I recognized the smell as beer. That was odd, because I don’t drink beer.
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Big Sur Road Closed: Viaduct at Rocky Creek Long Term Solution

Posted on April 16, 2011 by David

While the vehicle closure of our Big Sur road at Rocky Creek / Bixby Creek may be lifted this weekend, here’s a couple of related things you might appreciate.

Coyote Curious

Coyote Curious

1. The slide at Rocky Creek occurred because the road at the specific location was built on dirt – not rock. There is bedrock on both sides of the slide, but not surprisingly the slide occurred on the dirt section.

2. One Fully loaded truck trip can do as much damage to Highway One as almost 10,000 cars trips.
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Big Sur Road Closed at Palo Colorado and at Bixby Bridge (Spring 2011)

Posted on April 11, 2011 by David

Cloud over Rocky Creek

Cloud over Rocky Creek

    Update June 9, 2011: Highway 1 through Big Sur is open all the way from Carmel to San Luis Obisbo. Alder creek slide is cleared.

    Update April 15: Cal-Trans said at least one lane at Rocky Cr. / Bixby Cr. could be open by April 25th. Unfortunately, Alder Creek (South Coast) slid again and is closed, but N-F is open. Walking across at Rocky Creek, they are not too strict about time. You have a few minutes leeway if you are late. (But if you are on time its really fun to see so many more friends :-)

    New article on Cal-Trans Solution — “Big Sur Road Closed: Viaduct at Rocky Creek Long Term Solution”
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Rachael Short Fundraiser, Donations

Posted on April 7, 2011 by David

Local photographer Rachael Short was in a serious automobile accident and could use your help.

There is a Fundraising Event at Hidden Valley this Sunday, April 10th 5pm.

You can always send donations directly to Rachael at
P.O. Box 6445 Carmel 93921

Rachael’s photography website is RachaelShort.com

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Gallery Art Opening Party Success

Posted on February 8, 2011 by David

(Jan 31, 2011) Tom Davies and I had a fabulous Art Opening Party at Big Sur’s

Hermitage Gallery Opening Party

Friends at Camaldolese Hermitage Gallery Opening Party

Camaldolese Hermitage Gallery this past Sunday.
More than a dozen friends “braved” the rain showers to caravan along the exciting scenic excursion from the Peninsula.
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3D images without glasses

Posted on January 15, 2011 by David

Eclipse or Shuttering 3D system

Eclipse or Shuttering 3D system
Credit: Johnathon Post

Here is a prototype product that allows you to see images in three (3) dimensions – without any special glasses.
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Gallery Opening for Dilworth’s Inspiring Landscapes

Posted on January 12, 2011 by David

You might enjoy knowing we just set the date for my Gallery opening (and party) at Big Sur’s serene Camaldolese Hermitage in the spectacular heights above above Lucia, about an hour south of Carmel.

Come and join us: January 30, Sunday 2-4 pm.

Poppy Picnic

Poppy Picnic



May we all have a wonderful, happy, healthy and successful year,
 -David
 www.InspiringLandscapes.com

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