Lone Pine Canvas Print

This picture was taken at the base of the boulder formation known as Castle Rock in Big Bear Lake, California. On my way out, I glanced up at the rocks, and I was intrigued by the mature pine tree growing straight out of the cracks of the boulders above. The tree is clearly several years old and is healthy and strong. Despite the harsh environment of the blazing sun in summer and the heavy snow and winds in winter, this tree stands strong and proud.

I was born and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California, but I'm a country girl at heart. I am happiest when hiking in the mountains or wandering through green open fields. Photography has always been a part of my life, mostly as a tool to help me remember the people and places I encountered in my travels throughout Peru, Mexico and Europe. As a high school Spanish teacher, I used my photogrpahs from my travels to show students the life and culture in other parts of the world. As a mom, I always had my camera with me to freeze time and help me hold on to those fleeting moments. When my daughter became an elite ballerina, I had to improve my skills to provide pictures that captured movement and precision. I started to study...