David Gordon Blogs

Exploring the edges of the Blackstone River in Albion, Rhode Island, I encountered many ice formations created as ice builds up on the vegetation in the winter months. Many have a beautiful sculptural quality which makes for glowing black and white p... 

This new black and white seascape photograph taken at Muir Beach in Marin County, California by Dave Gordon. 

A black and white photograph taken at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California by Dave Gordon. 

This black and white photograph of an Elephant Seal resting on a beach in San Simeon, CA. by Dave Gordon. Mature male elephant seals have a prominent proboscis which resembles the trunk of an elephant. 

This black and white photograph of a group of pelicans in flight was taken at Garrapata Beach on the Big Sur coast of California by Dave Gordon. 

This color photograph taken at Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, California by Dave Gordon. The sun had set and the lights had just come on. The blue of the sky contrasted nicely with the lights and buildings. 

This color photograph of the Motif Number One taken at dusk in the harbor of Rockport, Massachusetts by Dave Gordon. The building shown here is a replica of the original building which was built in 1840 but destroyed in the Blizzard of 1978.  

This color photograph was taken at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California by Dave Gordon. This lighthouse was placed into service in 1872. At 115 ft high, it is one of the tallest lighthouses in the United States. 

In this black and white photograph, the silvery leaves of the ferns glow in the quiet light of the shade. More info More images:  

This black and white photograph of a 1949 Buick Eight Super was taken in Bluff, Utah. I've visited this scene a few times over the past few years and this vehicle is always parked in the exact same spot making me wonder when the last time it had b... 

Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey California is home to a variety of shops and restaurants. Often harbor seals and sea otters can be seen swimming nearby. This color photograph taken at Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey California was digitally enhanced t... 

A color image of a boathouse and reflections taken near the Glendale Marina in Gilford, New Hampshire on Lake Winnepesauke. The original color photograph was digitally enhanced to create a painterly effect. More info More Images: ... 

As the last light of the day slowly faded, a soft rain began to fall. The amber lights from the motel were reflected in the damp wooden deck. This color photograph was digitally enhanced to create a painterly effect.  

This black and white landscape image was created from two separate photographs that were blended together to form the final picture. The water and clouds gradually blend in the distance to give the image a surreal effect. More info More im... 

This black and white landscape photomontage was created by combining a sunset landscape and an image of a tree. The silhouetted tree and hill make an interesting contrast to the fading light in the sky. More info  

This black and white landscape photograph taken at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. It is such an amazing place to explore with all of the natural sandstone arches, pinnacles, caves and rock formations.More info 

Recently my wife and I went on a two week trip to the west coast. Part of the time was spent in San Francisco - our first significant time spent in a large city. We decided to use public transportation and walking to get around instead of our usual... 

This image was taken on a recent trip to California. Taken from an overlook in Jenner, CA - just north of Bodega Bay.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image. 

I've added many new images to my online art and photography portfolio. Available in a wide variety of products, subjects, sizes, print surfaces and framing options. Chick HERE to check it out now. 

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This black and white photograph of Elephant Seals was taken in San Simeon, CA. Mature male elephant seals have a prominent proboscis which resembles the trunk of an elephant.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image. ... 

A black and white photograph of a raven taken at the Petrified Forest in Arizona.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

A black and white abstract digital art image.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph of an adobe ladder and shadow was taken in Taos, New Mexico.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white landscape photograph was taken in New Mexico.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

The Sedona, Arizona terrain contains many beautiful shapes and forms. This unique golden toned photomontage was created by combining two separate photographs to create an abstract representaion of the Sedona landscape.For more information, click HERE... 

An abstract digital color image.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

An abstract color digital art image. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

A black and white photograph of one of the towers on the Cape Cod Railroad Bridge. This image was taken on the Buzzards Bay side of the canal. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

A fine art photograph of the old wharf in the Provincetown, Massachusetts harbor on the tip of Cape Cod. The textured overlay enhances the mood and tone of this waterfront image. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this... 

This color landscape photograph was taken at Monument Valley in Utah.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white landscape photograph was taken at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

An abstract black and white image that resembles a reflection in water.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

A color landscape photomontage created by combining a sunset landscape and an image of a tree. Both photos were taken in Sedona, Arizona.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

A black and white photograph of a rustic old wooden boat along the New England coast.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph of a white horse as taken on the long dirt road that leads to the Chaco Canyon ruins in New Mexico. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

Beautiful eroded cliffs overlook the Pacific Ocean. This black and white landscape photograph was taken in Half Moon Bay, CA. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph was taken at San Dollar Beach on the Big Sur coast in California. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This color landscape photograph was taken at Garrapata Beach, a few miles south of Carmel, California. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This color landscape photograph was taken at Garrapata Beach, a few miles south of Carmel, California. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph of a palm tree and clouds was taken in Monterey, CA. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This color landscape photograph was taken near the town of Half Moon Bay, California. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph of a Sea Lion was taken in the Monterey, CA harbor.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph of a Sea Lion was taken in the Monterey, CA harbor. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph of a Sea Lion was taken in the Monterey, CA harbor. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This color photograph was taken near the Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph of a Sea Lion was taken in the Monterey, CA harbor. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph of Elephant Seals was taken in San Simeon, CA. Mature male elephant seals have a prominent proboscis which resembles the trunk of an elephant. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this i... 

This black and white photograph of a sea otter was taken at Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, CA. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph of a harbor seal was taken on the Old Fisherman's wharf in Monterey, CA. It was taken during a time when there weren't many people around and the seals seemed as curious about us as we were about them. For m... 

A photograph of a California Condor in flight taken on the Big Sur coast in California. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

In this black and white photo of Point Lobos, the rocky edge of the coast is worn smooth by the relentless Pacific Ocean.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This image was taken early evening on Garrapata Beach on the Big Sur coast, south of Carmel, California. The warm sunlight enhanced the beauty of the eroded sandstone cliffs. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image... 

This color landscape photograph was taken on the California coast in San Simeon, California.For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This color landscape photograph was taken at Arches National park in Moab, Utah. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This color landscape photograph was taken at dusk in Sedona, Arizona. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

This black and white photograph of a raven perched in a tree was taken at the Grand Canyon in Arizona. For more information, click HERE to go to the products page for this image.  

A new gallery of textured photographs has been added to the website. Come and have a look: http://www.dgportfolio.net/textured/ 

Believe it or not, there are still some people who feel that digital photography is not art. Although their numbers have been dwindling, they are still out there.  Some are "old school" darkroom workers who process their black and white film and make... 

Click below to read my latest blog post about Photomontage: www.dgportfolio.net/photomontage-and-photoshop/  

A toned monochromatic landscape photograph of a tree at twilight taken at Fort Taber in the south end of New Bedford, MA. Click HERE for more info on this print. 

A toned monochromatic photograph of leaves and sky taken at Allens Pond wildlife sanctuary in Dartmouth, MA. Click HERE for more info on this image. 

A toned monochromatic landscape photograph taken on Bell Rock Trail in at dawn in Sedona, Arizona. Click HERE for more info on this print. 

A toned monochromatic photograph of the waterslide in Wareham, MA taken after sunset. Click HERE for more info on this print. 

In this ethereal golden toned photo-based digital art image, a glowing wave of light slowly descends into a vortex. Click HERE for more information on this image. 

A toned photograph taken in the historic waterfront area of New Bedford, MA. Click HERE for more information on this image. 

A toned monochromatic photograph of clouds. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: There are currently over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some of the work is taken during travel whi... 

A toned photograph of clouds. Click HERE for more information on this print. 

A color landscape photograph taken in the Petrified Forest near Holbrook, Arizona Click HERE for more information on this print. 

A color landscape photograph of desert pinnacles in Northern Arizona near Monument Valley. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: There are currently over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular ... 

This black and white landscape photograph was taken in Northern Arizona near Monument Valley. Click HERE for more info on this print. 

This black and white photograph was taken in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: There are currently over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some of the work... 

Grand Canyon VII, a color landscape photograph taken on the south rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: There are currently over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a r... 

This color landscape photograph was taken at Chaco Culture National Historical Park in Northern New Mexico. Please click HERE for more information on this image. ABOUT THE PRINTS: There are currently over 500 images to choose from and ad... 

This color landscape photograph of rock formations was taken in Northern Arizona. Please click HERE for more information on this print. 

Buddha III, a black and white photograph of a Buddha statue. I took this in my back yard before we got all the snow storms. Click HERE for more info on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: There are currently over 500 images to choose from and ... 

Some new updates and features were added to my website: http://www.dgportfolio.net 

"Old Mill Window", a black and white photograph of a window in an old New England mill. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: There are currently over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular b... 

"Building in Light and Shadow", a color photograph of a building in light and shadow taken late afternoon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images t... 

"Abstract Symmetry I", a photography-based abstract digital art image. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some ... 

"Arches NP III color", a color landscape photograph taken in Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a reg... 

"Cape Cod Canal Bike Path" a textured landscape photograph taken near the railroad bridge on the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 ... 

"Color Study No. 3", an abstract color print. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some of the work is taken during travel ... 

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"Tucson IV" a black and white landscape photograph is available for purchase. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some... 

"Daybreak", a black and white landscape image of a foggy morning with clearing clouds. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular bas... 

"Color Study No. 4", a color print of an abstract acrylic painting used as a color study. Click HERE for more information on this print ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular b... 

"Clothesline I", a textured color photograph. Click HERE for more information about this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some of the work is taken durin... 

"Two Frogs", an image of two frogs created with acrylic paint and photoshop. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some ... 

"Beneath the Surface", a mixed media and digital art image created with pen and ink and photoshop. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a... 

"New Bedford Waterfront XI", A color photograph of two tires and a float bumper on the side of a fishing vessel in New Bedford harbor. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images ... 

My images are available on a number of products. Click on a link below to view a product display: Canvas Prints Framed Prints Metal Prints Acrylic Prints Prints Posters iPhone Cases Galaxy S5 Cases Greeting Cards 

"Two Trees Colt State Park", a black and white landscape photograph taken at Colt State Park in Bristol, RI. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new w... 

"Tessellation V", a new photography-based digital art color image. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some of the work is... 

"Color Composite I" is part of new new series created by combining two color landscape photographs together. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new wor... 

"Barn and Meadow" is a textured color landscape photograph taken in Little Compton, RI. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.... 

"Ship Rock II" is a black and white landscape photograph of the Ship Rock pinnacle taken in northwest New Mexico. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add ne... 

"Color Abstraction XX" is a mixed media/digital art composite image created from the combination of a color photograph and a pen and ink abstract. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500... 

"Monument Valley I", a black and white landscape photograph taken in Monument Valley, Utah. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular ... 

"New Mexico Landscape", a black and white photograph of the landscape taken from US 550 in New Mexico. Click HERE for more info on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regu... 

Harsh directional lighting isn't always a bad thing. Sometimes the photographer can use of this kind of light to his/her advantage as can be seen in the examples below. [caption id="attachment_2398" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click on image ... 

"Apparition II", a new black and white photomontage image recently uploaded to my website. click HERE for more information on this image. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular b... 

"Flight of Fancy", a surreal black and white photomontage created by combining photographs of a bird and a crystal sphere in light aand shadow. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 ... 

"Monument Valley VI", a color landscape photograph taken in Monument Valley, Utah at sunset. Click HERE for more info on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  ... 

Sometimes the moment an image is captured in the camera is only the beginning. You sense some potential in the scene, the light and atmosphere when the photo is first taken. Adding a texture overlay can enhance the atmosphere and add a painterly effe... 

"Birdhouse I" a textured color photograph of a birdhouse. Click HERE for more info on this image. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some of the work is taken during tr... 

Ever get the feeling you're being watched? "The Viewer", a black and white street photo. Click HERE for more info on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Som... 

"Paria Utah XIV" is a black and white landscape photograph taken in southern Utah in an area known as the Toadstools. Click HERE for more info on this image. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new w... 

"Early Autumn Colors", a color landscape photograph taken in Wareham, MA. Click HERE for more infomation about this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some of th... 

"Colorado Panorama I", is a color panorama landscape photograph taken in southwest Colorado. Click HERE for more information on this print. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular... 

"Arch II" is a color photograph of an arch taken in the Old Town section of Albuquerque, NM. Click HERE for more info on this image. ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  ... 

"Providence Harbor I" is a color landscape photograph taken in Providence, RI after sunset. Click HERE for more info ABOUT THE PRINTS: I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some of the wo... 

"Slater Park Landscape No. 1 BW" is a black and white landscape photograph taken at Slater Park in Pawtucket, RI. The early morning fog helped to enhanced the beauty, atmosphere and luminosity of the image. Click HERE for more info on this ... 

I currently have over 500 images to choose from and add new work on a regular basis.  Some of the work is taken during travel while other images are taken locally in New England.  The photomontage images are often created by combining two or more ima... 

Sometimes the moment an image is captured in the camera is only the beginning. You sense some potential in the scene, the light and atmosphere when the photo is first taken. Adding a texture overlay can enhance the atmosphere and add a painterly effe... 

Click on image for more info  One of my favorite places to visit and explore is Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. It seems there is always interesting subject matter regardless of the time of day or night. In fact, many photographers set u... 

Added a new image to my portfolio site. "Swirl Wave VI" is a black and white photo-based digital art composite of a swirling wave and clouds. http://www.dgportfolio.net/swirl-wave-vi/ 

Added a new abstract image to my website. "Swirl Wave V" a black and white photography-based digital art image. http://www.dgportfolio.net/swirl-wave-v/ 

New image added to my portfolio site. Chimayo Crosses a black and white photograph was taken at the Sanctuary in Chimayo, New Mexico. 

Added a new image to my portfolio, Cathedral Rock VII. The image was taken at Crescent Moon Ranch State park in Sedona, Arizona. http://www.dgportfolio.net/cathedral-rock-vii/ 

"The Sign Guy", a new street photo added to my personal portfolio site. http://www.dgportfolio.net/the-sign-guy/ 

I've added a new image to my portfolio website. "Ship Rock I" is a black and white landscape photograph of the Ship Rock pinnacle taken in Northern New Mexico. It is available for sale in a variety of sizes, print surfaces and framing options. It ... 

Added a new image to my portfolio site today. Sunset Point Panorama, a balck and white panorama photograph taken at the Sunset Point vista in Arizona. http://www.dgportfolio.net/sunset-point-panorama/ 

New image added to my portfolio site, "Sedona Panorama I". http://www.dgportfolio.net/sedona-panorama-i/ 

Added a new image to the abstract gallery. "Connected" is a hybrid mixed-media/digital art image created with pen and ink and photoshop. http://www.dgportfolio.net/connected/ 

Old Vehicle VI. Taken at Petrified Forest NP on a recent trip to Arizona and Utah. http://www.dgportfolio.net/old-vehicle-vi/ 

Moab I panorama. A new image added to the Utah gallery was taken on a recent trip to Arizona and Utah. http://www.dgportfolio.net/moab-i-panorama/ 

A new image has been added to the Utah portfolio, Monument Valley III. It was taken on a recent trip to Arizona and Utah. http://www.dgportfolio.net/monument-valley-iii/ 

Monument Valley IV. A new black and white landscape mage added from a recent trip to Arizona and Utah. http://www.dgportfolio.net/monument-valley-iv/ 

Added a new image to my portfolio. It was taken on a recent trip to Arizona and Utah. http://www.dgportfolio.net/monument-valley-v/ 

"Lamp and Shadow" - new print available. An abstract black and white photograph. 

Agathla Peak I - taken in northern Arizona near Monument Valley. http://www.dgportfolio.net/agathla-peak-az/ 

This black and white landscape image of Arches National Park was taken on a recent 3 week trip to Arizona and Utah. 

This image was taken on a recent trip to Arizona and Utah. http://www.dgportfolio.net/arches-np-i/ 

New image added to portfolio site: http://www.dgportfolio.net/arches-np-iv/ 

New image from recent trip to Arizona and Utah: http://www.dgportfolio.net/petroglyphs-i/ 

Online sales of my artwork have been steadily increasing. A 16" x 24" acrylic print of "Listening to the Leaves" was recently sold to an art buyer in Saskatoon SK, Canada. 

Recently updated the Abstracts gallery. New images and pages have been added. http://www.dgportfolio.net/abstracts-update/ 

Thank you to the buyer from Singapore for purchasing 19.88" x 30.00" print of "Three Pilings and Sailboat". This image is part of the Along the Taunton River series 

A new color abstract photo taken in the historic New Bedford waterfront. http://www.dgportfolio.net/abstract-boat-reflections-iv/ 

Any help will be appreciated. Please donate, forward, share to help Taunton, MA firefighter Chad Larivee and his family. http://www.gofundme.com/ci2rmk 

Thank you to the art buyer from Fairmont, MN for purchasing and 18" x 24" print of "Two Boats and Fog".   Click HERE for more info. 

New images have been added to my RI gallery: http://www.dgportfolio.net/rhode-island-gallery-updated/ 

Just added a new image gallery to my portfolio website: Utah Gallery 

Added some images to the symmetry gallery. http://www.dgportfolio.net/symmetry-gallery-updated/ 

Several more images have been added to the Still Life Gallery. http://www.dgportfolio.net/still-life-gallery-updated/ 

Several images have been added to the Abstract gallery: http://www.dgportfolio.net/abstract-gallery-updated/ 

New images have been added to the photomontage gallery 

Just added 4 new images to the New Mexico gallery on my portfolio site: http://www.dgportfolio.net/images-2/new-mexico-3/ 

New print added to my portfolio: http://www.dgportfolio.net/old-rr-bridge-providence-ri/ This old drawbridge spanned the Seekonk River and connected the tracks between Providence and East Providence, RI 

Along the Taunton River is an ongoing series of images taken on my explorations along this body of water and nearby areas in southeastern Massachusetts. It begins at the confluence of the Town and Matfield rivers in Bridgewater and travels through se... 

Click on the image to go to the portfolio site page. While the dark sphere is lit only along it's edges, the shadow on the wall is mostly clear and light creating an interesting play of opposites. 

The early morning sunlight came through the kitchen window at the perfect angle to create beautiful abstract patterns with the shadows of objects on the counter. Click on the image to go to the still life gallery  

I have been updating my portfolio site. Come and have a look: http://dgportfolio.net