TEKLA Photography

In the heart of San Quentin State Prison, amidst steel bars and concrete walls, lies a powerful testament to the transformative nature of yoga. In this moment, in a room filled with men of different races, my eyes were the only ones that were open.
~Notes of a Photographer

Thank you for following my work and to those who share it.

No leaves… Only parrots

An owl leaves a mark in the snow while hunting.🤍🦉

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Rain Dance

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Photographer on Life Support After Being Hit at Football Game Friends and family are sending prayers.

Details of one of the T columns in Göbekli Tepe. It is approximately 12,000 years old, making it remarkably older than Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge.

The moon photographed over 28 days at the same place and at the same time. 🌜🌛

That’s done right! Beautiful 💓

Cars travel along Interstate 5 as fireworks explode above Disneyland Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PocketWizard Photo Accessories

The ancient Roman period mosaic found during the construction of a hotel in Antakya, Turkey. It is the largest known single expanse of floor mosaic in the world. The mosaic covers an area of 1050 square meters.

During the construction of the museum-hotel, nearly 30,000 archaeological artefacts, including the Eros statuette, coins, metal objects, architectural pieces and terracotta artifacts were discovered.

Here is a late edition for National Camera Day.

The late great Anja Niedringhaus is seen behind multiple remote cameras that were set up by various photographers to capture the finish line at track during the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Anja Niedringhaus

Nikon D3, 70-200 2.8, 1/800th @2.8, 800 ISO

Young girls with their cameras, late 1930s.

The oldest known documented wheelie, 1936.

Times Square in 1903! 😱

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Hot dog stand in North End, Boston, 1937.

It makes you FEEL something. Doesn’t it.

The "Thank God Ledge" in Yosemite National Park, California.

Perspectives- what did you first see?

This Photograph is wonderful ❤

Rainbow mountains in Peru 🔥😍

One of my favorites in NH. 💜

You must save them to a floppy, they said.
And so I did.
And then they stopped making floppy disks.
You must NOW save them to a CD, they said.
And so, I did.
And then they stopped making CD drives.
You must NOW save them to a hard drive or USB drive, they said.
And so, I did.
And then the hard drive failed to open and the USB drive reads empty.
You must NOW upload them to an online gallery, they said.
And so, I did.
And there they sit until the next thing comes along.

Meanwhile, the print over the fireplace looks down and smiles. And the photo albums on the bookshelf nudge each other and giggle.

Let’s make some beautiful art together…contact me today!

The World is magical 😉

This gorgeous orchid looks just like a bird! Photo: Christian Kneidinger

Look at the feet!

Bear's feet are known for their remarkable features. Not only are they strong and agile enough to allow the animal to climb trees and roam through rugged terrain, but they also have some unique features that help them survive in their natural habitat.

For starters, bears have large, padded paws that provide them with excellent traction on slippery surfaces. These paws also have retractable claws, which they use to dig for food and defend themselves against predators.

But perhaps the most interesting feature of a bear's feet is their flexibility. As you can see in the photo above, the toes of the baby bears are splayed outwards, giving them a wider base and better balance when climbing or exploring. This flexibility also allows bears to swim effectively, using their powerful legs and paws to paddle through the water.

So the next time you see a bear or bear cub, be sure to take a closer look at their feet! It's a small detail that reveals just how adaptable and capable these magnificent animals truly are.

📸 by John Blumenkamp