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I am a landscape, underwater and nature photographer residing in Santa Cruz, California, USA. My journey in photography began with simple snapshots of nature using an old and simple Canon SLR with a couple lens. In the year 2000, I lost that camera. By year's end, I had invested in some higher end Nikon SLR gear and an underwater housing with strobes in order to document the beauty I was seeing while SCUBA diving the kelp forests of California.

In 2008, my inspiration moved to landscape photography, specifically seascapes near my home. The switch from using strobes and fast shutter speeds while diving to tripods, filters, and long shutter speeds was new and exciting and allowed for my creativity to flourish.

In 2010, I partnered up with fellow Santa Cruz landscape photographer, Joshua Cripps to form Sea to Summit Workshops. We offer coastal landscape workshops to the Big Sur and Santa Cruz area as well as Yosemite, Death Valley, and the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. We welcome you to join us on one of our fun and informative outings!

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Current Gear
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Nikon D7000
Nikkor 12-24mm
Nikkor 35-70mm
Nikkor 70-200mm VR
Nikkor 105mm VR
Nikkor 50mm f1.4
Tokina 10-17mm fisheye (the go-to underwater lens)

Ikelite Housing for D7000
Precision 5" Dome, Flat Port

Ultralight Control Systems arms and clamps
Ikelite DS160 and DS51 strobes and sync cords

Markins M20 ballhead
Really Right Stuff clamps and plates
Induro CT213 carbon fiber tripod

Lee Foundation Holder and 77mm wide angle adapter
Lee .9, .6, and .3 Soft Graduated Neutral Density (GND) Filters
Lee Big Stopper 10-stop ND
Lee .9 Hard GND
Singh-Ray Daryl Benson 3-stop Reverse GND
Singh-Ray Gold-N-Blue Polarizer thin mount
Singh-Ray Vari-ND variable Neutral Density Filter standard mount
B+W ND110 10-stop screw-in Filter standard mount
B+W Kaesemann Polarizer standard mount

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Socializing Across the Web
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Eastern Sierra Fall Color 1,594 photos, 191 members
Death Valley National Park 10,515 photos, 960 members
Death Valley 12,086 photos, 1,823 members
The Lee 10 Stop 'Big Stopper' & B&W 110 5,012 photos, 963 members
LEE Filters 11,725 photos, 1,306 members
NIKON D7000 CLUB 173,691 photos, 13,282 members
The Pantheon of Cityscape ( Invitation ) 420 photos, 98 members
San Mateo County Group 9,260 photos, 549 members
Sea to Summit Workshops 71 photos, 37 members
*GreatPixGallery 50 Faves+ 13,626 photos, 1,749 members
ND110 13,783 photos, 1,954 members
SICK NASTY! (D Breezy Approved) 0 photos, 3 members
SANParks | Kruger National Park 5,460 photos, 615 members
Oregon Coast - a Flickr group 27,191 photos, 2,608 members
The Serious Nature Photographer (50+ Favorites, P1:A2) - Sweeper 1,119 photos, 268 members
yosemite 28,210 photos, 4,543 members
Proudly hanging in 100-149 galleries 4 photos, 5 members
Landscape 619,500 photos, 46,580 members
The Pantheon of Landscape ( Invitation ) 2,439 photos, 404 members
Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED IF AF-S VR Micro Lens 7,246 photos, 2,566 members
1.000+ Faves 183 photos, 145 members
Singh Ray Filters 1,477 photos, 240 members
Singh-Ray Gold 'n' Blue Polariser 374 photos, 141 members
Images with Filters 8,721 photos, 694 members
Piling Love 718 photos, 87 members
Nikon Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR 55,111 photos, 4,861 members
California Photographer 8,476 photos, 652 members
The Pantheon of Treasures ( 200+ Faves ) Admin Invite only 811 photos, 128 members
Nature and Landscapes 239,932 photos, 9,601 members
San Francisco 179,665 photos, 11,772 members
San Francisco Bay Bridges 9,225 photos, 1,643 members
Lake Tahoe 8,591 photos, 1,401 members
Nikon D300 Users 482,268 photos, 16,210 members
Landscape Photographs Premium (Admin Invitation only) 895 photos, 332 members
900+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 60 photos, 156 members
DivePhotoGuide Underwater Photography 16,931 photos, 749 members
Jellyfish!! 9,517 photos, 3,354 members
800+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 79 photos, 168 members
*ABW* Gallery ~ by invitation only 1,061 photos, 1,402 members
EarthShots.org Entries 6,976 photos, 655 members
700+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 76 photos, 216 members
600+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 151 photos, 244 members
Chasing Shadows 29,364 photos, 1,180 members
Phoca vitulina: Harbor or Common Seal 3,741 photos, 501 members
100+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 13,568 photos, 2,606 members
200+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 2,900 photos, 936 members
500+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 229 photos, 307 members
Davenport, California 646 photos, 119 members
Elemental Photography 1,101 photos, 188 members
400+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) 382 photos, 383 members

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Testimonials (12)

DAMIR HUREMOVIC | PHOTOGRAPHY says:

"Jim is a true master of photography. His work is inspiring in every meaning.
Thank you for sharing!"

1st December, 2010
JaveFoto says:

"I'll start by saying that Jim is the REAL DEAL! Two years ago I was browsing through Flickr and came across his stream. I had to pick-up my jaw from the floor as I looked through his work. I have followed and studied his photography and have learned lots. He is the 1st person I saw add his EXIF info on every shot. This allows others to study and learn from it.

Not only is he a recognized published photographer he is also a great guy. One would think that a guy with this much talent would not share it. On numerous occasions Jim has gone out of his way to provide answers to my numerous questions. Months ago I had the opportunity to be schooled by him on a workshop and learns tons. Jim looking forward to learning and being inspired by your work. Jave"

20th August, 2010
amlbuton says:

"Your pictures really inspiring....
love them all & thanks for sharing these beautiful view :)"

27th April, 2010
Raymond Larose says:

"Jim is such a wonderful and creative photographer. I go through his stream almost daily to see his beautiful take on nature - from seascapes to mountains - each one more breath taking than the previous. A true inspiration to my own photography. Keep these beautiful and original shots coming!"

30th March, 2010
kendra just is says:

"It doesn't get any better or any more real than Jim Patterson's work here. This photostream is a true inspiration.
Not only is Jim an amazing photographer, but he incredibly generous with his art (and $$$). Thanks for the Pro account!"

4th December, 2009
dan barron photography - landscape work says:

"Jim or Mike whichever he prefers is the flickrite I most look forward to seeing new posts from. Whether he takes you on an undersea odyssey or pounds you off the rocks with light and composition he never fails to impress and leave you wanting more. How he doesn't make his living from his art is beyond me because his photos are each and everyone of them touched with genius."

12th November, 2009
Grizzly D says:

"I couldn't take my hand off the "Add to Favorites" link. I realized that this whole photo stream is an "Add to Favorites" link. You're perfect with colors."

18th September, 2009
►Klaus Allmannsberger Photography says:

"Jim is a man, there not only takes fantastic photos, rather he paints with a cam! The motives are always great, the lighting and colors are breathtaking, the perspective is every one perfect and very interesting.
Thank you for share your excellent work Jim!"

27th June, 2009
stammberger13 says:

"I just added him and that not without reason his work is sooo inspiring I wanna go out right now and try what he does-take seascape pictures with a luminous/dark atmosphere-love all his work but especially his long exposure seascape pictures-those pictures are real masterpieces!!
on the weekend when I get my new ND filter I will drive from santa cruz to half moon bay and try some things out-cannot wait longer:)"

4th May, 2009
raul_pc says:

"Just had to write this, because youre such a great inspiration to me, Jim... your work is so special and beautiful, and such expertise... and i do really apreciate the fact that you share the technical details behind your images... all the best to you, my virtual friend!
Greetings from Lisbon..."

1st April, 2009
~ Aaron Reed ~ says:

"Jim's seascapes and underwater photography are breathtaking and beautiful. Exposure control and water movement are top notch. He's a nice guy with a great sense of humor as well, especially after midnight when only the best photogs are up on flickr."

21st February, 2009
MUOVERSI SEMPRE IN AVANTI says:

"Viewing Jim's work in town and at the open studios over the past couple years has really been a reminder to me of how beautiful our Bay and coast is and has inspired me to pursue my passion for the capturing of life in digital form! Keep up the great work and thanks so much for sharing. Much love."

19th February, 2009