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Images tagged "color"

2019n008_3, Along Interstate 5, Near National City, California.jpg
V10_With Boarder_7x7_49 Image Panel_09-15-2019 copy.jpg
Carlson Photography
amusement-ride_8607
balloons-with-strings_9247
2018n003_2, La Paloma Marque Ceiling, Encinitas, California.jpg
2018n001_12, ATM & Portrait, Along Market Street, San Diego.jpg
2019n006_03, Recycling Yard, Barrio Logan Brewery, South San Diego.jpg
00_Craig L.A. Street_edited for web.jpg
cowboy-graphic-with-red-bandana_8150
glasses-lemon_9350_02
2016n135_2, Along Los Angeles Street, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2019n003_31_Mannequin Along Columbia Street_Downtown San Diego.jpg
2020n001,Pool Sign, Barrio Logan, South San Diego.jpg
2019n017_11_Window Crespuscular Light_Downtown San Diego copy.jpg
Carlson Photography
traffic-light-plywood-wall_6760
brass-instrument_window-displayed_bisbee-az_9591_tonemapped
Mabel Dodge Luhan House_Side Entrance_9810.jpg
2016N068_9, 7th Street With Plastic Bag, Downtown Los Angeles, California_DrumScan.jpg
2019n003_11, Man In Fast Food Outside Dining Area, Along El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego.jpg
2019n002_11, Street Sign & Reindeer Display, East Village, Downtown, San Diego.jpg
01_2016N068_9, 7th Street Pedestrian With Plastic Bag, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2020n003_07, Barrio Logan Alley Fence, South San Diego.jpg
angel_side_view_3039
stars_7170
fence-figurines_9558
2016N068_10, Dash, Downtown Los Angeles, California_001631030003.jpg
V2_2019n009_3a_Restaurant & Stacked Chairs_Downtown Dan Diego.jpg
2019n001_05_ISOLA Pizza Bar,Along India Street, San Diego.jpg
22_2016n118_07, Three Zombies Walking Right, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2020n002_06, Caged Window Along Alleyway, Barrio Logan, South San Diego.jpg
bidger_stairs_2547
marlin-graphic_8510
red-doorway_9227
2016N086_10_Girl Texting With Homeless & Basket_001644690003.jpg
2019n003_21_Intoxicated Man Walking_Along 6th Avenue_Downtown San Diego.jpg
2019n001_06_East Village,Downtown,San Diego.jpg
03_2016N086_10_Girl Texting With Homeless & Basket.jpg
2019n023_11, Composited_Trimming Ginkgo Biloba Trees, Business District, Kyoto, Japan.jpg
2020n001_34a, Residence Fencing, Barrio Logan, South San Diego.jpg
chairs-mosiac_2055
112mcelmocreek
2nd-hand-metal-bird_8166
color-triangle-with-ovals_9241
Stressed Bench_Silver City_9990.jpg
2016N118_06_Women Walking With Purple Umbrella_Downtown Los Angeles_Drum Scan.jpg
V2_24x30_2019d4306_Young Blonde Girl Touching Hair_Gas Lamp_San Diego.jpg
2019n011_10, Business Fencing, Barrio Logan, South San Diego.jpg
04_2016n086_05, Lady In Black Top Feeding Parking Meter, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2019n022_02, Ginkgo Biloba Trees, Tiled Building, Business District, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan.jpg
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122burrtrail
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Blue Bench & Yellow Curb_9988.jpg
2016N087_9_Girl Tipping Brim Of Hat_Downtown Los Angeles_Calfiornia_DrumScan.jpg
2018d8033_Painted Woman On Glass_Gas Lamp_San Diego.jpg
2019n001_10, Along India Street, San Diego.jpg
2019n006_07_Barrio Logan Business Fencing_South San Diego.jpg
12_2016n102_11_Man Carrying Commercial Plans.jpg
2019n022_04, Kyoto Residence, Saitocho District, Kyoto.jpg
hat_caddy_2997
reflection-in-broken-glass_6772
three-circles_julian_california_3635
2016n154_6_Red Metal Wall.jpg
2019n002_08, White Glass Building, San Diego.jpg
2018n011_04, Catus & Railing, Barrio Business Fencing, South San Diego.jpg
2019D4306_2019D8033_Paired Figuresjpg.jpg
05_2016n121_02_Two Men Talking.jpg
2019n022_09, Ginko Biloba Tree With Stop Sign, Saitocho District, Kyoto, Japan.jpg
car-wrap-in-plastic_2029
large-driftwood
man-in-deep-thought-wearing-blue_8492
wheels-yellow-car_9490
Taco Shop Wall_9964.jpg
2016n154_09_Collections_001825970011.jpg
2018d1233_Painted Shapes On Windows, Gas Lamp San Diego.jpg
2019n002_04_Apartments, Downtwon San Diego.jpg
2019n006_10, Man & Whale Passing, Barrio Logan, South San Diego.jpg
06_2016N118_06_Women Walking With Purple Umbrella_Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
cloud_over_field_2645
103snow-car
man-talking-to-wall_6846
yellow-square-shoes_9330
Curio Shop Window With Button_Silver City_9997.jpg
2016N120_04_Two Coatless Businessmen Walking_Downtown Los Angeles_Drum Scan.jpg
2019n002_05_Apartment Parking,Downtown,San Diego.jpg
2019n007_11, Burger & Fries & Fresh Squeezed Lemonade 9.99, Barrio Logan, South San Diego.jpg
08_2016n154_6_Red Metal Wall.jpg
24x24_2019n015_03, Sidewalk Cafe, Downtown San Diego.jpg
snowy_mt_road_2668
112torrey-to-kanab
weathered-horse-facade_8125
Mondrian Building_Silver City_9979.jpg
2017n032_1_Man Carrying Two Bags.jpg
2019_d4279, Shoe With Note & Bracelett .jpg
2019n002_12_Covered Restaurant,East Village,San Diego.jpg
2019n006_5, Alley Wall, Barrio Logan, South San Diego.jpg
09_2016n154_09_Collections.jpg
desert_hills_east-of-bishop_2313
124colorado-ice-flow
door-plate_8571
2018d1207_To Go, Around Gas Lamp, San Diego.jpg
2019n006_01_Front Door_Residence_Barrio Logan_South San Diego.jpg
2019n010_6, Skycraper With Cold Beer & CheeseBurger, Downtown San Diego.jpg
10_2017n040_04, Man With Walker.jpg
Your Address & Contact Phone No.
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textured-facade-with-white-window
2017n037_11_Man Standing In Front of Poll_002009540002.jpg
V2_2019n009_2a_Parked Car, South Park, San Diego.jpg
2019n005_06_High Voltage Alley Way_Barrio Logan_South San Diego.jpg
2019n010_15_Mindgruve.jpg
18_2016N120_04_Two Coatless Businessmen Walking_Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
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103hurricane
crossing-signs_8714
2016N082016N086_5_Standing Lady In Black Top Feeding Parking Meter, Downtown Los Angeles, California_0016446900086.jpg
2019n005_12_Shut Business_Barrio Logan_South San Diego copy.jpg
13_2016n135_2, Perfume, Along Los Angeles Street, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
double_horseshoe_building_2764
boneville-salt-flats_5105
arrow-stand_8484
2016N124_2_Spilt Tone Dress_001747280011.jpg
14_2017n039_07, Woman Standing Tall In High Heels, Corner Of South Figueroa Street & West 4th Street, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2019n014_06_921&919_Downtown San Diego.jpg
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No. 455 Door_8230.jpg
2016N089_9_Women In Chartreuse_Drum Scan.jpg
2019n002_9, Street Light With Apartments, Downtown San Diego.jpg
07_2016N135_07_Man Waiting For The Light.jpg
Your Address & Contact Phone No.
brick-facade_1368
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No.107 Door_9995.jpg
2016N122_2_Walking With Carts_001747190011.jpg
15_2017n030_7_Lost Dog.jpg
Your Address & Contact Phone No.
facade_1351
superior-town-square-lights_8556
Silver City Back Alley.jpg
2016N123_9_Women In Blue_001747280004.jpg
11_2017n037_11, Man Standing In Front of Poll, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
bridger_horses_dishes_2538
great-white-cliffs_4939
faux-mountain-building-facade_8139
2016N125_9_Women Pointing_001747360004.jpg
16_2017n030_01_Man & Son With Dry Cleaning.jpg
Your Address & Contact Phone No.
montana-road_3129
american-legion-building-with-flag_8564
25_2016n122_02, Walking With Carts, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
no_dogs_2416
mission_fence_graves_3212
Street Ice_Silver City_9992.jpg
2016n154_05_Reflections Downtown L.A._001825970011.jpg
19_2016N120_02_Women With Blue Dreadlocks Taking Phone From Back Pocket_Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
Your Address & Contact Phone No.
rocket_0654
21_2016n087_09, Girl Tipping Brim Of Hat, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
pie_bridger_2527
dancing_1367
20_2016n135_11, Teenager With Skateboard & Headphones, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
Carlson Photography
work_bench
2016N120_02_Women With Blue Dreadlocks Taking Phone From Back Pocket_Downtown Los Angeles_DrumScan.jpg
43_2017n002_02, Three People With Bags, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
utah_nevada_3022
tools_5151
2016N135_11_Teenager With Skateboard & Headphones_001767230002.jpg
23_2016n124_2, Spilt Tone Dress Crossing, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2017N002_02_People With Bags_001915640011.jpg
24_2016N089_08_Women In Chartreuse.jpg
2016N104_1_Family Crossing Street_001666360012.jpg
02_2017n032_01_Man Walking With Two Bags.jpg
2017n040_4_Man With Walker_002009570009.jpg
26_2016n123_9, Women In Blue Crossing, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2016N119_11_Two Elderly People Watching Skyline_Downtown Los Angeles_Drum Scan.jpg
28_2016n123_06, Women With Pattern Umbrella, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2016n155_03_Woman With Prayer Beads._001825970011.jpg
27_2016N125_9_Women pointing.jpg
29_2017n001_11_Kindnessbus.jpg
2017n036_11_Stacked White Magazines(All The Wild Things)_002009530004
30_2016n136_06, Biltmore Hotel, Along Los Angeles Street, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2017n035_2Genie With Smoke_002009520011.jpg
31_2016N118_03_Postman Delivering Boxes_Downtown Los Angeles copy.jpg
32_2016 n069_01,31_Bargain Thread Basket, Singer Sewing Machine Shop, Downtown Los Angeles .jpg
2017n001_5_Pedestrians_Downtown Los Angeles_001915630008.jpg
33_2016n088_04, Truck Grafitti, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2017n031_01_7 People Cornered_001972040012
2017n036_11_Stacked White Magazines(All The Wild Things)_002009530004
2017n036_01_Woman Walking Two Dogs_002009530012.jpg
35_2017n080_09, 7th Street Alley Door, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
36_2016n128_09, Woman Walking With Baby, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2017n039_7_Woman Standing Tall In High Heels_002009560006.jpg
37_2017N02_03, Kids With Mom & Suitcase, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2016N120_09_Young Woman Having Afternoon Cocktail_Downtown Los Angeles_Drum Scan.jpg
38_2017n037_06, Lady & Man In Poka Dots, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
39_2016n069_4, Blue Jacket With Bow Tie, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2017n003_10_Woman Waiting To Cross Intersection_Downtown Los Angeles_001915650003.jpg
40_2017n031_04, Window Washer Sharing Picture With Bicycler, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2017n037_6_Poka Dots_002009540007.jpg
41_2016n086_7, Walking & Drinking With Painted Portrait, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2016N135_07_Man Waiting For The Light_001767230006.jpg
42_2017n05_02, Genie With Smoke, Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
3 girls Walking_001666360003.jpg
17_2016n120_08, Skate Boarder Resting Against Stop Light Pole, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2016N088_5_Man Carrying Frame, Downtown Los Angeles, California_001644870008.jpg
45_2016n119_08, Biker & Pedestrian With Backpack, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2016N123_6_Women With Pattern Umbrella_001747230007.jpg
44_2017n031_01, Seven Pedestrians Cornered, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2016N136_02_Leaning Women In Red_001767240011.jpg
46_2016n104_01, Family Crossing Street, Jewlery District, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2016N089_10,Two Figures Next To Gated Area, Downtown Los Angeles, California_001644920003.jpg
47_2017n040_02, Pedestrian Group Crossing, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
Kids With Mom & Suitcase_001915640010.jpg
48_2016n154_05, Cityscape Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
49_2016n119_11, Two Elderly People Looking At Skyline, Downtown Los Angeles.jpg
2016N067_6, Man In Land of Jewelry, Downtown Los Angeles, California_001631050007.jpg
2016N120_08_Skate Boarder Resting Against Stop Light Pole_Downtown Los Angeles_Drum Scan.jpg
2016N137_01_Street Lightning Against Wraped Building_001767250012.jpg
Blue Jacket With Bow Tie_001630920009.jpg
2016N_104_06_Dehydrated Man In Wheelchair, Ouside The Last Bookshop, Downtown, Los Angeles, California_001666360007.jpg
2016N103_2, Doubled & Overexposed, Downtown Los Angeles, California_001666350011.jpg
2016N122_7_L A Tattoo On Homeless Man_001747190006.jpg
2016N137_08_Electric Manhole Cover_001767250005.jpg

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Recent Posts

  • Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka February 9, 2020
  • New Work In Five Movements May 16, 2019
  • Around Jesse Street, South Los Angeles, Late Fall 2018 December 10, 2018
  • Late 2017–2018 Spring Color Work February 23, 2018
  • “Dazzle of Day,“ MiraCosta College, Oceanside, 02/06 – 03/02, February 10, 2018
  • Los Angeles Downtown Pedestrians Project , “The Dazzle of Day,” Southwestern Art Gallery, 8/31- 9/28, 2017 November 20, 2016
  • 6th Street Bridge Demo, Los Angeles, California November 6, 2016
  • Flâneur: Connoisseur of the Street June 6, 2016
  • Rachel‘s House May 31, 2016
  • New Color Work / Spring 2016 May 31, 2016
  • About Luck May 26, 2016
  • Recent Snaps October 31, 2015
  • Craig Carlson‘s 15 Year Retrospective / HYDE Art Gallery / Grossmont Community College October 11, 2015
  • “Both Sides Of Sunset: Photographing Los Angeles” Published May 1, 2015
  • Interstitial Photographic Space January 16, 2015
  • ISHIHARA‘S TESTS FOR COLOUR DEFICIENCY December 25, 2014
  • Southwest By Southwest December 24, 2014
  • Residence, National City, California August 31, 2014
  • Walker Evans And Democracy July 18, 2014
  • Book Panels June 23, 2014
  • Rodgers Garden, Corona Del Mar, California May 7, 2014
  • Beaching, Along Route 1, California May 3, 2014
  • Morning Walk, Ocean Beach, California April 6, 2014
  • Personal Narratives / SDSU Downtown Gallery January 18, 2014
  • (Video) Two Essential Steps January 4, 2014
  • My Passage From Darkroom To Digital Printing January 4, 2014
  • “The Copper Corridor” Southeastern Arizona Mining Towns (Updated 1/2014) January 3, 2014
  • Color Work I 2013 September 9, 2013
  • Color Work II 2013 September 8, 2013
  • Light August 25, 2013
  • You Become August 21, 2013
  • Every Exposure August 12, 2013
  • 6,188 Miles August 5, 2013
  • Books You Should Read & Own June 23, 2013
  • Photographing Generic Love Goddesses April 30, 2013
  • Work In Progress: Last Post, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, 01-12-13 January 16, 2013
  • 2012 Color Shoot-A-Rounds December 25, 2012
  • Jack London Photographs, Exhibit Review December 23, 2012
  • Work In Progress: Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, 11-18-12 December 3, 2012
  • Cave Creek Triptych September 3, 2012
  • Work In Progress: Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, 8-19-12 August 27, 2012
  • Work In Progress: Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, 7-22-12 August 3, 2012
  • Cruel Radiance Of What Is July 10, 2012
  • Work In Progress: Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, 6-24-12 June 30, 2012
  • Work In Progress: Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, 5-20-12 May 26, 2012
  • Editing Your Photographs: Be Indifferent May 22, 2012
  • My First Photography Lesson May 11, 2012
  • Work In Progress: Macy Street Bridge, Los Angeles, 4-29-12 May 5, 2012
  • Depicting Space: Photography’s Final Frontier May 4, 2012
  • Photography By The Numbers April 21, 2012

Archived Portfolios

  • 1976-1978: Searching For A Subject
  • 1979: Meaning With Tone
  • 1981-1982: Structure
  • 1981: Street
  • 1982-1983: Urban Color
  • 1982: Street
  • 1983: Color-Salt Works
  • 1997-2006: California
  • 2000-2003: Territories West
  • 2006-2009: Color “Shoot-A-Rounds”
  • 2006-2009: New West
  • 2009: Oregon-Washington
  • 2010-2011: Color “Shoot-A-Rounds”
  • 2010-2011: Montana
  • 2011: Mostly Mornings – Blurb Book Portfolio
  • 2011: Twenty Square Photographs – Blurb Book Portfolio
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