Archive: ‘Fine Art’
Sunday, January 29th, 2012
A wheel-gripping, icy drive through Colorado’s mountains rewarded me with these majestic views of Monarch Pass and Telluride, Colorado.

View from Monarch Pass © Marni Mattner Photography

Telluride, CO Mountains © Marni Mattner Photography
Tags: CO, Colorado, landscapes, Monarch Pass, Mountains, Telluride
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Alaska has unrivaled quiet beauty and sure adventure, two things that made me jump out of bed with the morning sun. These photos were taken in the back country near Seward, where I encountered golden eagles, a black bear crossing a stream, orca whales, sea lions and (to my surprise) jelly fish! Seward is surrounded by mountains, glaciers and dreamy clouds. Here’s to a Happy New Year filled with new beauty and new adventures!

Lost Lake in AK © Marni Mattner Photography

Alaska Mountain Landscape © Marni Mattner Photography

Fallen Tree Near Resurection Bay, Seward AK © Marni Mattner Photography

Alaskan Golden Eagle © Marni Mattner Photography

Seward, AK Overlooking Resurection Bay © Marni Mattner Photography
Tags: Alaska, Glaciers, Golden Eagle, Lost Lake, Mountains, Seward
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Sunday, December 11th, 2011
Winter has officially arrived in Colorado!

Lake City, Colorado Elk in Winter © Marni Mattner Photography

Lake City Mountain Top © Marni Mattner Photography
Tags: Colorado, Elk, Fine Art, Lake City, Winter
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Monday, December 5th, 2011
Here are a couple of my favorite shots from Yosemite National Park this autumn.

Deer on Yosemite Valley Floor © Marni Mattner Photography

Yosemite's Half Dome © Marni Mattner Photography
Tags: California, Deer, Fine Art, Half Dome, landscape, Nature, Yosemite
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Sunday, November 20th, 2011
On some of my recent travels I hiked at Mt. Whitney in California, the highest peak in the lower 48 states. Here are a few photographs I took on and around the Mt. Whitney Portal area. While I was hoping for some dramatic clouds (like in the ever-changing Colorado skies), the crisp blue skies were still stunning next to this incredible range.

Mt. Whitney Just Before Sunrise © Marni Mattner Photography

Mt. Whitney at Sunrise, 14,505 Feet © Marni Mattner Photography

Mt. Whitney Sunset © Marni Mattner Photography
Tags: Climbing, Fine Art, landscape, Mt. Whitney, Sunrise, Sunset
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Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Have you been to Big Sur? If not, please go. If you have, I’m sure you’re already planning another trip. Don’t miss Garrapata State Park, and be sure to do the Soberanes hike. Big Sur is unquestionably one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Mason Jenning’s “Califonia” and “Big Sur” are must-hear songs as you drive the winding coastal highway with the windows rolled down. Here are a few highlights from a recent journey along the ocean – I was especially enamored this trip with the Dr. Seuss trees and ethereal fog.

Big Sur Coastal View From One of the Many Incredible Beaches © Marni Mattner Photography

Dr. Seuss Trees on the California Coast South of Carmel © Marni Mattner Photography

Pacific Ocean Near Big Sur © Marni Mattner Photography

Hills of Garrapata State Park in California © Marni Mattner Photography
Tags: Big Sur, CA, California, Carmel, Coast, Fine Art, Garrapata State Park, Mason Jennings
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
If you brave the traffic jams and noise of Los Angeles, you can still find hideaways like this – Schabarum Park. Flower fields and winding paths through the hills let you escape from the chaos of LA.

Schabarum Park path in Los Angeles © Marni Mattner Photography

LA's Schabarum Park Field of Flowers © Marni Mattner Photography

Schabarum Park, Los Angeles © Marni Mattner Photography
Tags: Fine Art, LA, Los Angeles, Schabarum Park
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