Northern California photographer

I'm a nature and landscape photographer based in the San Francisco Bay area. Thanks for visiting!

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Picture perfect stroll along The Embarcadero with my nifty fifty #Nikkor and trusty #d3500. See you on Saturday 9/12 @balboavillagesf for @artwalksf_ @avenuegreenlight @civic_joy_fund #bayarea #bayareaphotographer #nikonphotographer
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Another market in the books. Thank you @headwestmarketplace and @ferrybuilding for the awesome venue (and picture perfect weather) and everyone who stopped by to look and chat about all things nature photography! You don’t always need a fancy camera to take great photos. Sometimes just a window seat and an iPhone will do the trick πŸ˜‰ #sanfrancisco #bayareaphotographer @visitcalifornia
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See you tomorrow SF! @headwestmarketplace @ferrybuilding
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Last day to vote in @zenfolio’s World Photography Day contest. Direct links in bio, thank you for your support!! 1. @hillwoodmuseum | Washington, DC 2. @isleofskye #officialisleofskye | Scotland 3. #MonumentValley | Utah/Arizona 4. @thandasafari | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Signed, sealed & delivered! Thanks @calexi2527 for the opportunity to capture this lil guy. Your World, My Lens. Where should I go next? @calparks @castateparks @thecaliforniacoast @visitcalifornia @friendsofscstateparks @visitsantacruz @santacruzstatebeaches #californiacoast #santacruz #newbrightonstatebeach
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Shameless self promotion: This is one of my entries in @zenfolio β€˜s World Photography Day contest. Cast your vote by August 28 via the link in my bio and be sure to check out the amazing entries by all the other photographers. They are so so good and inspiring !
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Penguins incoming! Which is your fav? #africanpenguin #falsebay #capetown #southafrica
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Golden hour doesn’t even begin to describe it…
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Half the park is after dark! πŸ“@craterlakenps πŸ“… July 9, 2026 πŸ“· f/1.8, 2.5 sec, ISO6400 #findyourpark #milkywayphotography #darksky #astrophoto
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Baker maker πŸ—»πŸ«£
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Continuing my Bay Area market appearances! Thank you @bayarea_makersmarket and @humblesea.alameda for hosting last weekend (and @bluedripco for the afternoon cold brew top up). This Saturday 8/15 I’ll be @thecoffeeshack.ca for their β€œLove You a Latte” market. Come for the coffee, stay for the local goodies and raffle (and more coffee πŸ˜‰).
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This is one of my favorite photos I've ever taken, so I ordered myself a large (20x30") print of it from @bayphotolab via my @zenfolio website (photos.davidbarnstone.com) mainly to test the supply chain. It was seamless! Come check it out and hear the story behind it this Saturday August 8 @bayarea_makersmarket @humblesea.alameda ! I would love to find it a forever home ☺️ I'll also have a smaller photo card and other small and large prints with me. See you there 😎🍻
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Counting the days till leaf peeping season in the Sierras. In the meantime here are some from last year. Cause "autumn happens here, too" πŸ‚@californiafallcolor @exploreinyocounty @monocountytourism @visitbishop @visitcalifornia
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Market-ing update (mostly posting as reminder to myself but would love to see you there 😎) - Saturday 8/8: @humblesea.alameda @bayarea_makersmarket - Saturday 8/15: @thecoffeeshack.ca - Sunday 9/6 @headwestmarketplace @ferrybuilding
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A lovely sunset over the @cannerypierhotel last month + another #glenhansard song #CanneryPierMoment
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Thank you, Glen. You have always been and will always be an inspiration.
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Ok this one knocked my socks off! Totally impressed with the quality of this 20x30” canvas print from @mymikescamera of a sunrise I shot @yellowstonenps in 2024. I swear it’s a photograph, not a painting (but would make for a beautiful painting). Wow! #mymikescamera 🎢 in memory of @glenhansard πŸ’”
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Had a great time @headwestmarketplace @dtlosaltos this weekend! Thank you for coming out and taking a look β€” I love seeing what resonates and why! Swipe to see a fresh edit of a Golden Gate scene from a spooky night last October. Stay tuned for future market appearances 😎 πŸ“Έ @oliveezy
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Who needs this on their wall? πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ Mt. Shasta + Horses = 😍 16x20" canvas print. Come check it out tomorrow @headwestmarketplace on State St in Los Altos!
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Finally got around to editing one of my favorite shots from my visit to @thandasafari. Special thanks to @christiansperkaphotography for the tips on photographing these majestic creatures.
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Deception Falls
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Day and night in the North Cascades
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Sunset at Washington Pass on 7/15 😍@ncascadesnps @nationalparkservice #findyourpark
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Like the vibe? Come say hi at my market debut on Sunday July 26 @headwestmarketplace in @dtlosaltos ! Prints will be on sale in person and through my website. Not your vibe? I offer custom prints as well: you pick the photo(s), edited to your style, size, and format!
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Excited to share my photography with the Bay Area community on July 26 @headwestmarketplace in Los Altos!! See you there @dtlosaltos
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A special encounter with the lions of @thandasafari made possible by the incredible guides, trackers, and staff who made for an unforgettable safari experience and @christiansperkaphotography for the camera settings. Follow for the videos πŸ˜‰
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#wildhorses #monumentvalley #nikonphotographer πŸ“Έ: @nikonusa #d3500 Edited in @adobe @lightroom
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"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." – John Muir