Cathedral Lake ReflectionsYosemite National Park, California

I have long wanted to hike in to Cathedral Lake and Peak near Tuolumne Meadows. I spent a couple of days at the tail end of the season camping at Tuolumne Meadows and decided to try to get a sunset shot of the peak. It involved a 2.5 hour hike in (in daylight) and a 2.5 hour hike out in the dark (!) Thank god for LED lights - cell phones work nicely for lighting trails in the dark. Next time I'll camp at the lake for a real sunset shot!

This area has been extensively photographed, so I was looking for something different. I was drawn to the far side of the lake which had a seldom photographed perspective of the lake and the peaks, a photogenic rock formation in the mid ground, beautiful reflections in the lake, and a graceful shoreline linking them. This shot exemplified the difficulty of capturing an image in low light which reflects what the eye sees. The camera sensor is less sensitive than the human eye, so significant elements of the image were underexposed. Fortunately enough detail was captured to adjust in Lightroom.

This will be my 6th year exhibiting with Silicon Valley Open Studios (SVOS) in May.  My schedule this year is:

• May 4-5 in Belmont
• May 11-12 in Los Altos 
• May 18-19 in Los Gatos

There will be multiple artists showing at each location, including 12 in Los Altos.  Hours are 11-5 Saturday and Sunday each weekend.  I'll be showing a number of new images on metal.  For a preview, visit my Recently Added gallery. 

See map for each location at my svos.org listing.  

Hope to see you there!  And be sure to tell (or bring) your friends and family!

After a break this summer for some travel in Eastern Europe and Colorado, I'm back exhibiting at the following locations between now and year end:

• August 18-19 at the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival (www.svartfestival.com)
  A cool(er), fun spot to spend a day near the coast on a hot August day!  Open Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5
• November 23-25 and November 30 to December 2 at the 337 Mirada Art Gallery in Half Moon Bay (www.337miradaart.com)
  A modern, spacious gallery on the coast.  Late fall is a good time to visit.  An excellent opportunity to do some holiday shopping!  Open 11-6 each day.
• July through September at Mistral in Redwood Shores
  A nice restaurant on the lagoon opposite Oracle HQ

There will be a variety of artists at each location.  I will will be showing many new prints, largely metals, as well as past favorites.  Metal prints have become very popular for their clear, vibrant appearance.  For a preview, visit my Recently Added gallery or my main gallery at stevetoll.zenfolio.com.  Come by to see them in person and gain a first hand appreciation of this media.  Please tell and/or bring your friends. 

I look forward to seeing you at one of these events!

My spring shows this year are again on the first 3 weekends in May with Silicon Valley Open Studios:

• May 5-6 in Belmont (619 Southview Court)
• May 12-13 in Los Altos (2234 Vineyard Court)
• May 18-20 in Half Moon Bay (337 Mirada Avenue)

There will be a variety of artists at each location. 

Hours are Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm, all 3 weekends. Google maps and more information are available at www.svos.org/artist.php?id=2417

For a list of artists and media on exhibit with me on May 12-13 see www.svos.org/searchSite.php?site_id=118

There will be new prints as well as prior years' favorites on display and available for purchase.  For a preview, visit my Recently Added gallery. 

Please tell and/or bring your friends.  Hope to see you there!