Karen Schmautz Premium 1273

Placerville, United States
I am a photographer living in Northern California specializing in Winery/Vineyard Photography and Portraiture.

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Seed Barn on the estate with the winery cat

Lynmar Estate Vineyards

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The gardens outside the tasting room

Lynmar Estate Vineyards

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View of vineyards and winery from the tasting patio

Lynmar Estate Vineyards

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Garden and iconic yellow umbrellas over tables throughout the garden

Lynmar Estate Vineyards

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Tasting Room Exterior

Lynmar Estate Vineyards

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Tasting Room Interior

Lynmar Estate Vineyards

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Grapevines and the rose arch

Starfield Vineyards

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Lily pond

Starfield Vineyards

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Tasting Pavillion and lake

Starfield Vineyards

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Entrance to Starfield and trails

Starfield Vineyards

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Picnic area next to lake

Starfield Vineyards

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Upper Tasting Room and patio overlooking property

Starfield Vineyards

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Near Harvest

Starfield Vineyards

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Rose Tunnel

Starfield Vineyards

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Trails thru the vineyard in the fall

Starfield Vineyards

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Turtle Pond, one of three ponds on the property

Starfield Vineyards

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The Japanese Memorial

Manzanar National Historic Site

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The Japanese Memorial with the Eastern Sierras in the background

Manzanar National Historic Site

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Women's bathroom

Manzanar National Historic Site

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Japanese Living Quarters

Manzanar National Historic Site

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Many of the bunk house buildings have been torn down, but markers were left.

Manzanar National Historic Site

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In the museum

Manzanar National Historic Site

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Rock markers indicating how many Japanese were imprisoned at this location

Manzanar National Historic Site

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Another small living area

Manzanar National Historic Site

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Guard House

Manzanar National Historic Site

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In the evening the light turns these beautiful colors. Even without clouds the sky is amazing.

Bonneville Salt Flats

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We brought ballerinas with us. We also saw brides and grooms being photographed along with sporty cars.

Bonneville Salt Flats

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There was about 2 inches of water on the flats when we arrived, which gradually receded towards evening. There was also very rough salt mounds in interesting patterns,

Bonneville Salt Flats

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Beautiful light with clouds close to 6:00 p.m.

Bonneville Salt Flats

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The small amount of water on the flats provided beautiful reflections of the sky,

Bonneville Salt Flats

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Evening as the sun went down. Be sure and head back before the sun goes down all the way because the road to return to town is extremely difficult to find in the dark. This place is huge and you can get lost easily.

Bonneville Salt Flats

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The water gave us great reflections of the ballerinas and the sky

Bonneville Salt Flats

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REFLECTIONS!

Bonneville Salt Flats

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Great background for ballerinas, brides, models...

Bonneville Salt Flats

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As the sun goes down backlit silhouettes of people are wonderful against the background of the setting sun, mountains and rugged salt.

Bonneville Salt Flats

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Sunrise brings such beautiful colors. and the cold air (21 degrees) and the temperature of the water (about 80 degrees) makes a great steam rising.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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The dock leading into warm water Blue Lake Diving Area

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Blue Lake lake dock and diving platform

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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The platform is very small and patched together. There are no handrails,

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Diving platform with diver heading into water to fish

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Parking area

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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From the parking area looking towards blue lake with man walking on the dock

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Very rough road leading to Blue Lake

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Blue Lake sign letting you know you are there. There are really no other signs. Know the route before trying to find it.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Image of model on diving dock before sunrise. This was taken in late October so the warm water (80 degrees) causes steam to rise making for beautiful images. The outside temp was about 21 degrees.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Diving Dock into warm water salt lake.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Walking platform to Blue Lake. It can get quite muddy during the rainy season.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Scuba Divers fishing for Tilapia, but there is also Big Mouth Bass and Bluegill. The water temp is about 71 degrees and is fed by a geothermal spring and is about 60 feet deep.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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A dock on the little lake.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Scuba divers set up this tent with the beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and marsh area.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Marsh area with mountains in the background

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Terrain surrounding the lake.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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A short climb up this hill and you can get an overview of some of the inlets from the lake.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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Early morning views

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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More views of the surroundings.

Blue Lake - Scuba Dock

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These are the Catchup and Mustard buildings which were originally the police department and the fire department, Now, owned by the city and are under repair,

Main Street, Placerville, CA

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Old fashioned Barber Shop owned by a man called Bowtie.

Main Street, Placerville, CA

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Placerville blocks off the streets for many celebrations, including Halloween, where the children can go into the local business and pick up some candy.

Main Street, Placerville, CA

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Free stagecoach rides from Thanksgiving thru Christmas on the weekends.

Main Street, Placerville, CA

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Inside Placerville Hardware you can find pretty much anything you need. It is the oldest hardware store in the west,

Main Street, Placerville, CA

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The oldest Hardware store in the west and still operates as a family business. Everyone in town knows that if you can't find a particular piece of hardware at the Home Depot or other store, you can undoubtedly find it here. It has great history and worth the stop.

Main Street, Placerville, CA

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Thomas Kincade was born and raised in Placerville and many of his paintings reflect actual buildings and homes in Placerville.

Main Street, Placerville, CA

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The old Soda Works built around a cave dug deep into the hillside

Main Street, Placerville, CA

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The most iconic place in Placerville is the Bell tower, which was erected in the early days of Placerville as a place to call the volunteer firemen when there was a fire. The original wooden structure was replaced with a metal one but remains a place for gathering during festivals and other Placerville festivities.

Main Street, Placerville, CA

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The Cary House which is the original hotel in Placerville and is purported to be haunted.

Main Street, Placerville, CA

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Mobius arch with moon setting (early morning)

Mobius Arch, Alabama Hills

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Mobius Arch with Mt. Whitney and hiker on faraway rock

Mobius Arch, Alabama Hills

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Trail to the arch with Mt. Whitney in background.

Mobius Arch, Alabama Hills

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North western part of this small lake is an easy hike and affords beautiful views and is good for canoeing. In the fall the colors of the Quaking Aspen are very striking against the bright blue sky

Fallen Leaf Lake

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Western Meadow in Full Bloom in the summer.

Fallen Leaf Lake

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Many years there is a lot of water after the snow run off but the wildflowers are abundant and beautiful.

Fallen Leaf Lake

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Eastern Meadow in late spring has easy access from the road.

Fallen Leaf Lake

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The south end of the lake has boating, a small beach and a general store. There is also parking.

Fallen Leaf Lake

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Fall Quaking Aspens

Fallen Leaf Lake

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A low water year brings out a long forgotten forest.

Fallen Leaf Lake

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North End of the lake. Swimming, boating and canoeing is popular along this beach area next to the campground

Fallen Leaf Lake

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Beware of bear activity especially in the fall and spring.

Fallen Leaf Lake

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From Angora Ridge overlooking Fallen Leaf Lake with a view of Lake Tahoe behind.

Fallen Leaf Lake

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The water is crystal clear and you can see the remains of an ancient forest.

Fallen Leaf Lake

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A low water year in the fall with reflections of the yellow Quaking Aspen

Fallen Leaf Lake

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Crystal Clear water and beautiful reflections of fall leaves against the backdrop of mountains soaring up toe 10,000 feet above sea level.

Fallen Leaf Lake

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This is October which may bring early fall snow.

Fallen Leaf Lake

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View of the beach filled with seals in December.

Ano Nuevo State Park

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Bring your telephoto lens to get close-ups of the seals.

Ano Nuevo State Park

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The seals are constantly making noise or else they are sleeping on the beach.

Ano Nuevo State Park

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The seals have very endearing looks on their faces, but they are dangerous so use your telephoto and keep on the viewing trails.

Ano Nuevo State Park

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Ano Nuevo State Park where the Elephant Seals come to mate during December through March.

Ano Nuevo State Park

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