My name is Janessa Broadbridge (Talizmyn) and I'm a photographer from Toronto, Canada, that moved to California to be with the amazing person that is now my husband. I enjoy spending my time visiting Californian landmarks and parks, or even just the backyard, capturing nature's distinct beauty in photographs.
For photos I take with my Canon, I use both Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom for editing and retouching, and take photos in RAW format for maximum flexibility in editing. I also take photos with my phone, and use various apps for editing to suit my needs.
I have been in the country for just over a year now, and look forward to not only exploring more of the land around me, but snapping photographs of it too. It is such a beautiful place to live and vastly different from the city I grew up in.
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A Hot Day in Griffith Quarry
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Photo taken with a Pixel 2 XL on a hot day in Griffith Quarry. The grasses were dormant and dry, as seen in this photo. There is little green to be seen, except for in the dry leaves of the trees.
Underneath the Foresthill Bridge
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Photo taken with a Pixel 2 XL while right up next to the river in the Auburn State Recreation Area. The river reflected the greens of the flora and blues of the sky, resulting in vivid reflections.
The Auburn State Recreation Area
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Photo taken with a Pixel 2 XL while above the confluence in the Auburn State Recreation Area. It's a hotspot for hikers, tourists, and photographers. Even from the parking lot, this was an impressive view.
Green Water at the Auburn State Recreation Area
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Photo taken with a Pixel 2 XL in the same places as "Underneath the Foresthill Bridge".
Beautiful Vista at the Auburn State Recreation Area
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Photo taken with a Pixel 2 XL while hiking at the Auburn State Recreation Area. The river, with the bend of the road above it, can be seen near the centre of the photo. The different colours and textures in the foreground, middle, and background create an interesting perspective.
Vivid Sunset in California
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Photo taken with a Pixel 2 XL one September evening. The orange was so bright the skies appeared to be on fire.
Autumn in the Backyard
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Photo taken with a Pixel 2 XL after the afternoon rain in early afternoon. The air was still fresh and a welcome change from the smoke. (There were fires a fair distance away on the day this photo was taken, and the winds were blowing the smoke into our home.)
Autumn Rainfalls Are Like Water Droplets on a Rose
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Photo taken with a Pixel 2 XL after a rainy afternoon in California. The rain was a welcome change from the dry heat of the previous weeks.
Auburn Sunset
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Photo taken with a Pixel 2 XL, capturing the orange-to-blue gradient of the sunset.... and the flock of birds making nests in the tall trees.
Wispy Clouds in California
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Photo taken with a Pixel 2 XL, taken while on a morning walk near my new home.
The Lake of Sugar Pine Reservoir
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Photo taken with Canon EOS Rebel T3 in RAW, of the lake and forest at Sugar Pine Reservoir.
Walking into Sugar Pine Reservoir
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Photo taken with Canon EOS Rebel T3, in RAW format, of the main paths and nearby forest at Sugar Pine Reservoir.