Rick is a distinguished contemporary landscape and nature photographer whose mastery has been honed over an impressive four decades. Based in the East Bay Area, he has made significant contributions as a photographer, workshop instructor, and technical photography expert, specializing in Zone System photography. Passionate about nurturing creativity, Rick provides guidance to aspiring artists as they explore professional and fine art photography. He does not view himself as a photographer who creates art, but rather as an artist who works within the medium of photography, aspiring to share his expressive images of moments in time with viewers.

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Rick is a distinguished contemporary landscape and nature photographer whose mastery has been honed over an impressive four decades. Based in the Bay Area, he has made significant contributions as a photographer, workshop instructor, and technical photography expert, specializing in Zone System photography. Passionate about nurturing creativity, Rick provides guidance to aspiring artists as they explore professional and fine art photography. He does not view himself as a photographer who creates art, but rather as an artist who works within the medium of photography, aspiring to share his expressive images of moments in time with viewers.

PHOTOS

  • Gallery 1 - Two large sea stacks stand in the ocean under a sunset sky. The sun, a bright point of light, is low on the horizon between the two rock formations. The sky displays colors of orange, yellow, and purple. The water in the foreground reflects these sky colors, and small waves are visible around the base of the sea stacks.
  • Gallery 2 - G. Richard (Rick) Haley
  • Gallery 3 - A dark, rocky outcrop in the ocean is being hit by large waves, creating a mist of sea spray. The rocks are dark and jagged, with some lighter patches visible. The sky above is filled with dramatic, dark clouds with patches of sunlight breaking through. Two birds are silhouetted on the ridge of the rocks.
  • Gallery 4 - A scenic view of Yosemite Valley, with prominent rock formations on either side. On the left is the sheer face of El Capitan, partly illuminated by sunlight and partly shrouded in clouds. On the right, Bridalveil Fall cascades down a cliff face. The valley floor is covered in a dense forest of evergreen trees, with snowy mountains visible in the distance. The sky is partially cloudy, with some sunlight breaking through.
  • Gallery 5 - A profile view of a vibrant yellow sunflower against a solid black background. The focus is on the intricate details of the petals, which are layered and slightly ruffled, catching the light. The thick stem and the back of the green sepals are visible, curving slightly to the left.
  • Gallery 6 - A small, multi-tiered waterfall cascades down a rocky, moss-covered slope. The water appears soft and blurry due to a long exposure, contrasting with the sharp textures of the dark, mossy rocks. Green grass and foliage are visible at the top of the frame.
  • Gallery 7 - G. Richard (Rick) Haley
  • Gallery 8 - G. Richard (Rick) Haley
  • Gallery 9 - A black and white photo of a twisted, gnarled tree with bare branches. The tree grows from a large rock formation and its trunk curves sharply, reaching out to the right. The sky behind it is filled with large, textured clouds. The overall scene is a testament to the tree's resilience, appearing windswept and ancient.
  • Gallery 10 - A black and white, horizontal landscape photo of a mountain range. The rugged peaks are partially obscured by low-hanging clouds. In the foreground is a low, rolling hill covered in dark, dense scrub brush.
  • Bandon Beach Sunset

  • Bandon Beach Sunset
  • Bird Rock Sunset
  • Turbulent Waters
  • Yosemite Valley Spring Storm
  • Sunflower
  • Waterfall Mt Diablo
  • Moon Mt Whitney
  • Yosemite Valley Winter Storm
  • Sentinel Tree Yosemite
  • One Lonely Cloud

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