Calvin Chiu Photography
@fstoppable.bsky.social
Slide film-loving landscape photographer trying to showcase God’s creation 📷
Author of “Coming Home: A Photographer’s Journey through the Sierra Nevada”
You can find out more about my work and order my book here: calvinchiuphotography.com
Author of “Coming Home: A Photographer’s Journey through the Sierra Nevada”
You can find out more about my work and order my book here: calvinchiuphotography.com
(1/2) Ripples of the Merced River in Spring, Yosemite Valley
Nikon Z7 with 80-400mm lens
I snapped this photo late in the afternoon as I was walking along the Merced River in Yosemite. Direct sunlight on the water had faded so I wasn’t sure whether I could get good light.
Nikon Z7 with 80-400mm lens
I snapped this photo late in the afternoon as I was walking along the Merced River in Yosemite. Direct sunlight on the water had faded so I wasn’t sure whether I could get good light.
July 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
(1/2) Ripples of the Merced River in Spring, Yosemite Valley
Nikon Z7 with 80-400mm lens
I snapped this photo late in the afternoon as I was walking along the Merced River in Yosemite. Direct sunlight on the water had faded so I wasn’t sure whether I could get good light.
Nikon Z7 with 80-400mm lens
I snapped this photo late in the afternoon as I was walking along the Merced River in Yosemite. Direct sunlight on the water had faded so I wasn’t sure whether I could get good light.
(1/2) The final installment of my blog series is now available on my website (link below). "Artistic Dilemmas in Yosemite Valley" dives into my thought process as I wrestle with how to create meaningful work in one of the most recognizable places in the world.
July 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
(1/2) The final installment of my blog series is now available on my website (link below). "Artistic Dilemmas in Yosemite Valley" dives into my thought process as I wrestle with how to create meaningful work in one of the most recognizable places in the world.
Egret Taking off from a Lagoon, Marin County
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#wildlifephotography #marincounty #california #filmphotography
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#wildlifephotography #marincounty #california #filmphotography
July 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Egret Taking off from a Lagoon, Marin County
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#wildlifephotography #marincounty #california #filmphotography
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#wildlifephotography #marincounty #california #filmphotography
Lupines After Afternoon Showers, Tilden Regional Park
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #bayarea #wildflowers
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #bayarea #wildflowers
July 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Lupines After Afternoon Showers, Tilden Regional Park
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #bayarea #wildflowers
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #bayarea #wildflowers
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No churning clouds, no furious winds, no dramatic light breaking through, just the sun's first rays dancing across one of our planet's most spectacular & imposing massifs. Torres del Paine, Patagonia.
#photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #scape
#photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #scape
July 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
No churning clouds, no furious winds, no dramatic light breaking through, just the sun's first rays dancing across one of our planet's most spectacular & imposing massifs. Torres del Paine, Patagonia.
#photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #scape
#photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #scape
Rolling Hills After a Clearing Storm, Mount Tamalpais State Park
Nikon F100 with 24-70mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#bayarea #landscapephotography #filmphotography
Nikon F100 with 24-70mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#bayarea #landscapephotography #filmphotography
July 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Rolling Hills After a Clearing Storm, Mount Tamalpais State Park
Nikon F100 with 24-70mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#bayarea #landscapephotography #filmphotography
Nikon F100 with 24-70mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#bayarea #landscapephotography #filmphotography
Wheeler Ridge and the Owens Valley at Dawn, Eastern Sierra
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#sierranevada #landscapephotography #filmphotography #california
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#sierranevada #landscapephotography #filmphotography #california
July 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Wheeler Ridge and the Owens Valley at Dawn, Eastern Sierra
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#sierranevada #landscapephotography #filmphotography #california
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#sierranevada #landscapephotography #filmphotography #california
Lenticular Clouds over Long Valley, Eastern Sierra
Nikon F100 with 55mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Fujifilm Provia 100F
#landscapephotography #sierranevada #filmphotography #california
Nikon F100 with 55mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Fujifilm Provia 100F
#landscapephotography #sierranevada #filmphotography #california
July 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Lenticular Clouds over Long Valley, Eastern Sierra
Nikon F100 with 55mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Fujifilm Provia 100F
#landscapephotography #sierranevada #filmphotography #california
Nikon F100 with 55mm lens and 2-stop graduated ND filter; Fujifilm Provia 100F
#landscapephotography #sierranevada #filmphotography #california
Mobius Arch on a Winter’s Morning, Eastern Sierra
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #sierranevada
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #sierranevada
July 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Mobius Arch on a Winter’s Morning, Eastern Sierra
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #sierranevada
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #sierranevada
I felt extremely fortunate to glimpse these incredible birds up close. Several ospreys circled around the lakeshore, landing on a tufa overlooking Mono Lake.
My blurb about this photo is too long to fit here but you can read more about it here: www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/back-to...
My blurb about this photo is too long to fit here but you can read more about it here: www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/back-to...
July 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I felt extremely fortunate to glimpse these incredible birds up close. Several ospreys circled around the lakeshore, landing on a tufa overlooking Mono Lake.
My blurb about this photo is too long to fit here but you can read more about it here: www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/back-to...
My blurb about this photo is too long to fit here but you can read more about it here: www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/back-to...
I saw these clouds blowing over the slopes of Mount Morgan and spent at least half an hour and a good chunk of a roll of film trying to capture the right wisp of clouds.
Windswept Clouds over Mount Morgan, Long Valley
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and circular polarizer; Fujifilm Velvia 50
Windswept Clouds over Mount Morgan, Long Valley
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and circular polarizer; Fujifilm Velvia 50
July 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I saw these clouds blowing over the slopes of Mount Morgan and spent at least half an hour and a good chunk of a roll of film trying to capture the right wisp of clouds.
Windswept Clouds over Mount Morgan, Long Valley
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and circular polarizer; Fujifilm Velvia 50
Windswept Clouds over Mount Morgan, Long Valley
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and circular polarizer; Fujifilm Velvia 50
(1/2) I noticed these shadows on Lone Pine Peak just after sunrise and loved how they emphasized the deep grooves in the mountains. A circular polarizer cut down on the scattered light and made the effect even more noticeable.
July 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
(1/2) I noticed these shadows on Lone Pine Peak just after sunrise and loved how they emphasized the deep grooves in the mountains. A circular polarizer cut down on the scattered light and made the effect even more noticeable.
I've wanted to photograph wildflowers in the Owens Valley for years now. When I went this spring l heard that the dry winter probably wouldn't result in many flowers. Much to my surprise, I found these lupine along a creek in full bloom.
July 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I've wanted to photograph wildflowers in the Owens Valley for years now. When I went this spring l heard that the dry winter probably wouldn't result in many flowers. Much to my surprise, I found these lupine along a creek in full bloom.
I have another blog post up, titled "Back to the Mountains"
(www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/back-to...). Just when I thought I was out, the Sierra pulled me back in!
As I talked about in my last article, l photographed to my heart's content in the Bay Area for much of the first half of 2025.
(www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/back-to...). Just when I thought I was out, the Sierra pulled me back in!
As I talked about in my last article, l photographed to my heart's content in the Bay Area for much of the first half of 2025.
July 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I have another blog post up, titled "Back to the Mountains"
(www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/back-to...). Just when I thought I was out, the Sierra pulled me back in!
As I talked about in my last article, l photographed to my heart's content in the Bay Area for much of the first half of 2025.
(www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/back-to...). Just when I thought I was out, the Sierra pulled me back in!
As I talked about in my last article, l photographed to my heart's content in the Bay Area for much of the first half of 2025.
Weathered Oak Tree on a Hillside, Mount Diablo State Park
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #bayarea
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #bayarea
July 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Weathered Oak Tree on a Hillside, Mount Diablo State Park
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #bayarea
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens and 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #bayarea
Afternoon Storm Light from Hurricane Point, Big Sur
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens; Fujifilm Provia 100F
Another photo that's available on my website! You can also read more about the story behind this shot on my blog (link here: www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/no-plac...)
#landscapephotography
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens; Fujifilm Provia 100F
Another photo that's available on my website! You can also read more about the story behind this shot on my blog (link here: www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/no-plac...)
#landscapephotography
June 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Afternoon Storm Light from Hurricane Point, Big Sur
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens; Fujifilm Provia 100F
Another photo that's available on my website! You can also read more about the story behind this shot on my blog (link here: www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/no-plac...)
#landscapephotography
Nikon F100 with 16-35mm lens; Fujifilm Provia 100F
Another photo that's available on my website! You can also read more about the story behind this shot on my blog (link here: www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/no-plac...)
#landscapephotography
Wave Crashing Onto a Boulder, Rodeo Beach
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens with 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #bayarea
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens with 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #bayarea
June 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Wave Crashing Onto a Boulder, Rodeo Beach
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens with 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #bayarea
Nikon F100 with 80-400mm lens with 812 warming filter; Kodak Ektachrome 100
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #bayarea
(1/3) Here's another photo from new blog, "No Place Like Home" (link below). On this morning, I photographed sunrise on Mount Tamalpais and then drove down into the mountain's watershed, intent on hiking the Cataract Falls Trail.
June 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
(1/3) Here's another photo from new blog, "No Place Like Home" (link below). On this morning, I photographed sunrise on Mount Tamalpais and then drove down into the mountain's watershed, intent on hiking the Cataract Falls Trail.
(1/2) I sat on a small bluff slightly elevated above the rest of the plateau and waited as the elk roamed around. I saw the bull herding the pack closer and closer to the water, conveniently in front of my lens. The cotton candy skies provided just the right amount of color for the scene.
June 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
(1/2) I sat on a small bluff slightly elevated above the rest of the plateau and waited as the elk roamed around. I saw the bull herding the pack closer and closer to the water, conveniently in front of my lens. The cotton candy skies provided just the right amount of color for the scene.
I'm back again with eight months' worth of photos and a new blog, "No Place Like Home" (link on my profile). This is the first of a three part series. You can sign up for updates through the email list on my website.
www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/no-plac...
www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/no-plac...
No Place Like Home — Calvin Chiu Photography
Since my work on Coming Home concluded, I shifted the focus of my photography back to the San Francisco Bay Area for much of the first half of 2025. Though the Bay may not have the high peaks and alpi...
www.calvinchiuphotography.com
June 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I'm back again with eight months' worth of photos and a new blog, "No Place Like Home" (link on my profile). This is the first of a three part series. You can sign up for updates through the email list on my website.
www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/no-plac...
www.calvinchiuphotography.com/blog/no-plac...
Reposted by Calvin Chiu Photography
(1/5) This picture shows an example of what may be up on the auction block if the United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources passes its proposal to put up 3 million acres (a combined area three times the size of Rhode Island) of federal land across eleven states for sale.
June 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
(1/5) This picture shows an example of what may be up on the auction block if the United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources passes its proposal to put up 3 million acres (a combined area three times the size of Rhode Island) of federal land across eleven states for sale.
Though I have tried my best to refrain from political discussions in my photographic work, recent events have forced me to set that rule aside.
In February, the Trump Administration fired 1,000 National Park Service employees and at least 2,000 others from the Forest Service.
In February, the Trump Administration fired 1,000 National Park Service employees and at least 2,000 others from the Forest Service.
March 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Though I have tried my best to refrain from political discussions in my photographic work, recent events have forced me to set that rule aside.
In February, the Trump Administration fired 1,000 National Park Service employees and at least 2,000 others from the Forest Service.
In February, the Trump Administration fired 1,000 National Park Service employees and at least 2,000 others from the Forest Service.
Cascades beneath Picture Peak, Sabrina Basin, Inyo National Forest
Nikon FM10 with 20mm lens and combination of 3-stop and 2-stop graduated ND filters; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #sierranevada #california
Nikon FM10 with 20mm lens and combination of 3-stop and 2-stop graduated ND filters; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #sierranevada #california
February 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Cascades beneath Picture Peak, Sabrina Basin, Inyo National Forest
Nikon FM10 with 20mm lens and combination of 3-stop and 2-stop graduated ND filters; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #sierranevada #california
Nikon FM10 with 20mm lens and combination of 3-stop and 2-stop graduated ND filters; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#landscapephotography #filmphotography #sierranevada #california
Lakeshore Wildflowers, Little Lakes Valley
Nikon F100 with 18-35mm lens, 2-stop graduated ND filter, and Nikon SB-28 flash; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#filmphotography #sierranevada
Nikon F100 with 18-35mm lens, 2-stop graduated ND filter, and Nikon SB-28 flash; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#filmphotography #sierranevada
February 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Lakeshore Wildflowers, Little Lakes Valley
Nikon F100 with 18-35mm lens, 2-stop graduated ND filter, and Nikon SB-28 flash; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#filmphotography #sierranevada
Nikon F100 with 18-35mm lens, 2-stop graduated ND filter, and Nikon SB-28 flash; Fujifilm Velvia 50
#filmphotography #sierranevada