Dreaming of Monet Canvas Print

A closeup image of wildflowers on a hill in Caliente, California, makes for a Monet like painting. A lone lupine can be found among a sea of fiddleneck and owl's clover.
Caliente, California is located southeast of Bakersfield, off Highway 58 in Kern County. The area is known for beautiful ranch lands and wildflower displays in spring. Lands of Caliente Creek area are part of the Tejon Ranch Conservancy. The Tejon Ranch Conservancy works with public and private lands ot protect native biodiversity, ecosystems, and wildlife in protected lands. Copyright 2016, Kathy Yates.

Hello and welcome to my site. I'm a fine art photographer living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area. My emphasis is on nature, floral, landscape, and travel photography. Photography has always been a passion of mine. It's not just about getting the shot, but it's the whole journey to the final image. What I love about my work is when a person tells me that an image of mine has touched them or taken them to another place. A View from the Other Side of the Lens-- As a professional model for over 25 years, I had the opportunity to work with some of the best photographers in the business. From technical aspects of the camera, the use of natural light, to a full appreciation of the creative process. The knowledge I gained from...