Jon Kersey Photography – Jon's blog

Plein Again

October 25th, 2024 | Comments Off on Plein Again

All forty of the participants in the 2024 Capitola Plein Air Art Festival were painting
in the Village this morning.

I went down to check out the scene and snap a few photos.

The painters were friendly, enjoyed talking about their work and open to being
photographed. And, it was a beautiful morning, adding to the fun!

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Plein Air

October 23rd, 2024 | Comments Off on Plein Air

The 2024 Plein Air Art Festival is happening this week in Capitola.

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Gaylor Lakes

October 21st, 2024 | Comments Off on Gaylor Lakes

The Gaylor Lakes trailhead is not far from the Tioga Pass entrance to Yosemite. It’s a
short, steep climb to the top. Then a short, steep descent to Middle Gaylor Lake. We
only saw two people (from a distance) the entire time we were at the lakes.

We had lunch and walked around both lakes. This is Upper Gaylor Lake. The elevation
is over 10,000 feet. I love the desolate but beautiful scene.

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Land Art Redux

October 19th, 2024 | Comments Off on Land Art Redux

A month ago I posted a couple of iPhone photos of the Pyramids at the
base of the Santa Cruz Wharf. I ended up photographing the scene a
number times with multiple cameras. This one was made when the project was finished with a Hasselblad 501CM and Kodak Tri-X120mm film.

This one was made with a LOMO camera and 120mm Kodak Gold 200.
The work was still in progress here.

Finally we have a classic Holga photo made with Tri-X 120mm film

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Abandoned Doll

October 16th, 2024 | Comments Off on Abandoned Doll

Washed up with the tide, Main Beach.

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Umbrella Scene

October 13th, 2024 | Comments Off on Umbrella Scene

Kind of a unique umbrella arrangement.

Add a woman walking her dog.

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Two Looks

October 11th, 2024 | Comments Off on Two Looks

Made at The Firehouse with a Holga and Tri-X 120 film.

Thanks Olive and Steph! You’re always up for a photo or ten.

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Kamala!

October 9th, 2024 | Comments Off on Kamala!

Surprise appearance in Santa Cruz this morning!

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Mono Lake

October 7th, 2024 | Comments Off on Mono Lake

I got up early one morning to catch the good light at Mono Lake.

As the sun peaked over the White Mountains in the east, the Sierra Nevada glowed in the west.

The tufa towers, formed when fresh water springs containing calcium bubble up
through the carbonate rich lake water, looked other worldly.

Even the dry desolation of the area looked beautiful in the early morning light.

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Diners

October 4th, 2024 | Comments Off on Diners

The Sixth Street Diner in Los Banos is a great place to fuel up on a road trip.

Unique decor and breakfast served all day!

Nicely’s on US Route 395 in Lee Vining in a classic spot. They have a special every night and an extensive regular menu. The food is pretty good and the customers better! You’re not in Santa Cruz Jonny!

On the return trip it was Happy Burger on California State Route 140 in Mariposa. The burgers were enormous and the staff was happy!

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