The Wilds - Exploring a Sense of Place

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New Digital Serigraph Series
Inspired by serigraphs (silk screen prints) of the early 1900's Arts & Crafts movement, I have created a series of digital serigraphs of beautiful natural landscapes and exotic locations from my travels. (VIEW SERIES)

The Wilds
Exploring a Sense of Place
Every place is a composition of elements such as geography, weather, scent and sound that when combined, create "a sense of place." Many characteristics of a place are not always visible, they are the Earth's forces, ancient cultures, plants and animals that have come and gone over thousands and even millions of years. Their essence is imbedded in stone, petrified and preserved. Some would say this is the spirit of a place.

Film and video has the ability to enhance the sights and sounds of a natural environment: wind whispering through pines; waves crashing on rocks; a creek babbling beneath ice. These audio/visual experiences heighten the awareness of viewers to the unique qualities of wild places.

I N P R O D U C T I O N

The Wilds of California
Exploring a Sense of Place
A Multi Media Photography & Film Campaign Promoting the California's Natural Diversity
Project Synopsis

Through The Wilds I attempt to capture the spirit of wild places, providing a portal through which the viewer can experience a sense of place.

The Wilds is a video series that captures the dramatic landscapes and natural sounds of parks, nature reserves and World Heritage Sites. These "environmental pieces" are designed to provide an audio/visual experience through enhanced natural audio, dramatic cinematography and acoustical music. The Wilds draws you into the environments of Earth's spectacular wild & scenic places.

Inspirational Nature and Eco-Travel Collection
	Wilds of California Saving Temescal Creek San Diego River Park Foundation Temescal Creek is one of the few remaining free flowing creeks of the San Diego River Gorge. It travels through a beautiful valley and provides a large mammal wildlife corridors.	(VIEW) 3:14
	The Wilds of California Point Lobos Natural Reserve Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a spectacular wild place. Numerous trails take you through pine groves and rock outcrops with endless views of waves crashing against the rugged shoreline.	(VIEW) 2:13
	The Wilds of California Elepahant Seals of Piedras Blancas Located along California's Central Coast between Cambria and Big Sur is a wide protected beach where massive male elephant seals and the more petite females haul out to rest, mate and give birth.	(VIEW) 1:56
	Eco-Travel Series The Falls of Giessbach, Brienz, Switzerland A short hike starting from the ferry landing took us along the beautiful river where many falls, both large and small, make their way down the steep valley.	(VIEW) 1:33
	Eco-Travel Series An Afternoon by the Lake, Varenna, Italy 2014 Lago di Como in Northern Italy has many beautiful villages along its coast. Varenna is one of the most peaceful and relaxing villages we have visited so far.	(VIEW) 2:48
	Wilds of California Morro Bay, California Morro Bay provides a sanctuary for both people and wildlife. Morro Rock is a landmark that can be seen for many miles.	(VIEW) 2:09
	Wilds of California Santa Ynez Valley Enjoy a brief visit to the oak studded rolling hills of the Santa Ynez back country. Located in Santa Barbara County, California	(VIEW) 1:36
	Wilds of California The Redwoods of Mendocino California The ancient forests of northern California harbor some of the most spectacular redwoods in the world. Take a brief tour of Hendy Woods State Park and Montgomery Woods State Reserve.	(VIEW) 2:08
	The Wilds of San Diego The Wilds of San Diego is a campaign to increase public awareness of the beauty and natural diversity of San Diego County.	(VIEW) 2:25
	Wilds of California Impressions of Torrey Pines State Reserve Rugged sandstone bluffs and rare Torrey Pines are just a few of the uniques features of this state park.	(VIEW) 1:53
	Wilds of California Sequoia National Park - Winter Scenes Experience Sequoia National Park in winter along the Kaweah River.	(VIEW) 8:50
	Wilds of California Impressions of Yosemite with Resonant Drift Soundtrack Relax and enjoy a prief visit to Yosemite Valley	(VIEW) 5:35
	Wilds of California Ponto Beach Sunset - A Season's Greeting The coastal views during winter in Southern California can be very dramatic.	(VIEW)
	Sedona Red Rocks Experience the beautiful red rock landscapes of Sedona.	(VIEW)