Welcome to the newest member of our photoblog community, Diane Varner.

Photography by Diane Varner

“What was once a casual past-time with my beloved dog, Boomer, is now a healthy, daily obsession. Almost every morning I can be found hiking the coastline and mountain trails, taking photos of the beautiful Northern California terrain.

My daily walks often take me on paths that lead to other worlds… mystical ones… where quietness, oneness and a sense of peace prevail. I’ve discovered that while paying attention to the small but miraculous details of nature, one can actually tap into the beauty and expansiveness that exists within each of us….read more about photographer Diane Varner.”