Mastodawn

I photographed Mono Lake's tufa towers for their quiet contrast—ragged limestone rising from mirror-flat water against distant blue ranges. Tufa Reflections presents a calm, balanced composition that softens busy rooms and offers a steady pause in the workday.

Art/Website: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/tufa-reflections-mono-lake-beauty-joseph-s-giacalone.html

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Jacques Fortier May 25

Rock Wren on Tufa

A small but fierce Rock Wren defends its tufa territory.

https://jacquesfortierart.com/2026/05/25/rock-wren-on-tufa/

Jacques Fortier May 18

Osprey Vista

It's been a while since I've posted a ridiculous panoramic shot. This Osprey pair nesting on a tufa formation really called out for the widescreen treatment.

https://jacquesfortierart.com/2026/05/18/osprey-vista/

Jacques Fortier May 12

Mountain Killdeer

A Killdeer hangs out on a tufa formation as the Sierras loom in the distance. I felt very lucky to get this shot. It took 5 minutes of bellycrawling to get in close enough, but this Killdeer was remarkably tolerant as I crawled around lining up this shot.

https://jacquesfortierart.com/2026/05/12/mountain-killdeer/

Jacques Fortier May 10

Eastern California Road Trip

Lately, I've been getting interested in using a van as a base camp for wildlife photography. I've done some backpacking photography, and while it's a lot of fun, the limitations of dragging all of your gear with you requires some real compromises. Not to mention, some of my favorite places to do photography are very windy, which makes for some sleepless nights. I decided to rent a Sprinter van from Moterra Campervans, drive out to some of my favorite places, and try a couple of new places. […]

https://jacquesfortierart.com/2026/05/09/eastern-california-road-trip/