Bali on My Mind

I got back from Bali 5 days ago, and I think I left my heart there. As always, the beauty of the place and the warmth of the people are so touching. 

The lush landscape on the mountainous area.

Ceremonial umbrellas on Mount Batur.

Amazing sunset on Klating beach.

A priest's wife immersed herself in a sacred pond to draw some holy water.

An grandmother in her kitchen just finished cooking rice.

As always, it's hard to get back into the swing of things after such a wonderful time in Bali. But one must.

Quiet spaces

I confess, I am someone who enjoys quiet time for contemplation. I get great doses of it by taking walks in the park and sitting in quiet spaces, reading and writing in the library before the after-school crowd descended. And, whether inside or outside, quiet spaces with a sense of mystery always intrigue me. And when they are unusually beautiful... I just have to take some pictures, too.

This was an ignored corner of a room while a party was happening at the other end of the loft:

...and a misty night in LA near my house:

Shooting Fashion in Bali

I did a job for a local hand-painted clothing company while I was visiting my family in Ubud, Bali. These favorite shots of mine represent that earthy feeling of being surrounded by lush landscape and going barefoot in Bali.