In the Field: Photo Blog by Richard Wong

Photography field reports by Richard Wong. Richard’s work has been published in magazines, books, advertising, and offers fine art prints of his work. Images may be licensed as rights-managed stock photos by contacting Richard directly at Richard@rwongphoto.com or (626) 422-6151. California stock photography, fine art prints, photo blog: www.rwongphoto.com

Trees in Heaven

After a late night of the Photowalk, I woke up before dawn with the hopes of photographing the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands. No luck. It was completely fogged in so much that I couldn’t see the bridge despite standing next to it at the first turnoff in the Marin Headlands.
Since that didn’t [...]

Point Lobos State Reserve Sunset

As pointed out in my previous blog posts, California State Parks Access Pass and Allan Memorial Grove, Point Lobos SR, the California State Parks system is in danger of being compromised from the proposed budget cuts. I could get by just fine without a city like L.A. but I cannot imagine living in a California [...]

California State Parks Access Pass

The Director of Communications from the California State Parks Foundation asked me to help pass on this plan to help save our California State Parks from budget cuts. http://www.calparks.org/takeaction/
Here is some info from the California State Parks Foundation website:
“Today, CSPF took the first of a series of formal steps toward a long-term, sustainable funding mechanism [...]

Allan Memorial Grove, Point Lobos SR

On my recent trip to Monterey, I came to the realization that Point Lobos State Reserve has the most spectacular scenery along the entire California coast. In particular, I think the Allan Memorial Grove trail is really something special. Point Lobos can be a difficult place to photograph but when you walk around this place, [...]

Will You Marry Me, Crystal?

On Friday night, I walked out onto the scenic vista at Pelican Point, Crystal Cove State Park before heading back to the trail when I passed this couple pushing their baby in the stroller to the scenic vista. I didn’t think anything of it until I rounded the corner below when the other people going [...]

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Photo of Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area With Los Angeles Skyline in the Distance. In the Field Photo Blog by Richard Wong.

The Blooming Chino Hills

First of all I wanted to thank those of you who attended my Sierra Club nature photography presentation on Wednesday night. It was a great audience with a lot of enthusiasm. I was flattered with the warm reception I received and had a great time meeting lots of new people.
Moving backward a few days prior, [...]

Sebastian’s Store, WR Hearst Memorial SB

Sebastian’s Store, William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach, San Simeon, California
After the Hearst Castle tour, I was feeling pretty hungry so I went over to Sebastian’s which is basically located across PCH from the Hearst Castle parking lot but tucked way back into the forest. I went earlier in the morning to take this [...]

Neptune Pool, Hearst Castle

Neptune Pool / Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
If there is one California Coast tourist attraction that is a must-see it is Hearst Castle. It is very popular and for good reason. It is just freaking awesome! I’m sorry I can’t come up with any more descriptive words but the architecture and setting is too [...]

Montana de Oro State Park

Exposed Monterey Shale Along Coastline, Montana de Oro State Park, California
This is the seascape version yesterday’s blog post of the monterey shale rock. This was actually my 5th visit to Montana de Oro but my first time walking to the tip of the Bluff trail. I’m glad that I did because this area is [...]

Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

Morro Bay Museum of Natural History Scenic View and Pelican Model, Morro Bay State Park, California
I liked how the juxtaposition of museum windows and exhibits framed Morro Rock and the bay. If I had my flash with me I would have tried some bounce flash off the ceiling to see if I could illuminate [...]

Anza Borrego Wildflowers

Taken this morning at Anza Borrego Desert State Park.
Spring Wildflowers at Sunrise, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California

I think the peak of the bloom will be next week. It seemed like the flowers weren’t quite opened up yet though there is a fair amount already. Nothing can compare to the “100-year bloom” of 2005, [...]

Crystal Cove State Park

California Spiny Lobster (Panulirus interruptus) Shell at Minus 1.6 Feet Tide, Crystal Cove State Park, California
For several years now, I have gone to tide pools during the winter months whenever the tides range from -1.0 to -2.5 feet. My goal has been to photograph the ever-elusive octopus. Octopus are generally found in rocky reefs hiding [...]

The Historical Inland Empire

I don’t like hot weather and its been pretty hot here for the past few weeks but I couldn’t take being indoors anymore so I went to Riverside yesterday afternoon to photograph the California Citrus State Historic Park. My sources told me that the oranges wouldn’t be ripe yet but I felt the urge to [...]

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