A DAY OF REST: Inspirational Photography

Rural Central California hills.

One of the things I try to find the time to do is to get outside and take photos. I love photography, but as with so many things, it’s difficult to find the time. I love the solace. The peace. The intense concentration on a specific image. It allows me to clear my head and think–to enjoy the world around me. In fact, I get many of my ideas for stories, characters, and yes, murder scenes and bad guys too.

Here are a few of my favorite photographs. Remember, i...