Ian Gaston Photography
@iangaston.bsky.social
A granite monolith still easily recognizable regardless of lack of context.
January 25, 2026 at 5:10 AM
A granite monolith still easily recognizable regardless of lack of context.
After spending some time in the Eastern Sierras, I made a quick stop to an iconically unique and special place.
January 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM
After spending some time in the Eastern Sierras, I made a quick stop to an iconically unique and special place.
A wonderful display of concretion and am guessing there’s a fossil hidden inside.
January 14, 2026 at 2:03 AM
A wonderful display of concretion and am guessing there’s a fossil hidden inside.
Reflected golden light of a mountain peak dancing off the water of an alpine lake. Unfortunately the details get a bit lost being viewed on a mobile device.
January 11, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Reflected golden light of a mountain peak dancing off the water of an alpine lake. Unfortunately the details get a bit lost being viewed on a mobile device.
I was immediately drawn to the way this small stone fit beautifully inside this larger sandstone cavity.
January 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I was immediately drawn to the way this small stone fit beautifully inside this larger sandstone cavity.
Some clues to Earth’s complex history.
January 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Some clues to Earth’s complex history.
The last bit of evening light hitting a fascinating section of sandstone along the California coast.
December 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The last bit of evening light hitting a fascinating section of sandstone along the California coast.
A small but wonderful section of colorful coastal tafoni.
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A small but wonderful section of colorful coastal tafoni.
Small pockets of water catching some reflected light from the coastal bluffs.
November 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Small pockets of water catching some reflected light from the coastal bluffs.
A whole new world recently exposed by heavy rains and extreme low tides.
November 21, 2025 at 4:53 AM
A whole new world recently exposed by heavy rains and extreme low tides.
The mystery of coastal tafoni.
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The mystery of coastal tafoni.
A double exposure showing the juxtaposition between soft and hard.
October 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A double exposure showing the juxtaposition between soft and hard.
The fascinating geology of the California coast. No matter how many times I photograph the same location, there is always something new to be found.
October 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The fascinating geology of the California coast. No matter how many times I photograph the same location, there is always something new to be found.
An ocean canopy. Bull kelp thriving in the beautiful blue waters of the Monterey Bay. The kelp’s pneumatocyst, a gas filled bladder, helps it stay afloat on the ocean’s surface aiding in photosynthesis process.
September 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
An ocean canopy. Bull kelp thriving in the beautiful blue waters of the Monterey Bay. The kelp’s pneumatocyst, a gas filled bladder, helps it stay afloat on the ocean’s surface aiding in photosynthesis process.
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I’m excited to have come first place in the Woodlands category in the @natural-landscapes.bsky.social awards with this photo ‘Remnant of time’.
It was taken on an exceptionally cold morning with a thick frost encrusting the Caledonian forest. Congrats to other winners, organisers and judges. #nlpa
It was taken on an exceptionally cold morning with a thick frost encrusting the Caledonian forest. Congrats to other winners, organisers and judges. #nlpa
September 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I’m excited to have come first place in the Woodlands category in the @natural-landscapes.bsky.social awards with this photo ‘Remnant of time’.
It was taken on an exceptionally cold morning with a thick frost encrusting the Caledonian forest. Congrats to other winners, organisers and judges. #nlpa
It was taken on an exceptionally cold morning with a thick frost encrusting the Caledonian forest. Congrats to other winners, organisers and judges. #nlpa
An image from my recent small collection titled “Spessartine” which showcases this unique colored sand. The manganese garnet found along the coastal bluffs break down into tiny vibrant particles that resemble glitter.
September 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
An image from my recent small collection titled “Spessartine” which showcases this unique colored sand. The manganese garnet found along the coastal bluffs break down into tiny vibrant particles that resemble glitter.
A tiny piece of giant kelp washed up during low tide.
September 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A tiny piece of giant kelp washed up during low tide.
A colorful array of stones just below the surface of a creek.
September 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
A colorful array of stones just below the surface of a creek.
A macro image of the shedding phase of a mature Manzanita tree. If you look closely on the upper right portion you can see an ant wedging herself between the bark.
July 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A macro image of the shedding phase of a mature Manzanita tree. If you look closely on the upper right portion you can see an ant wedging herself between the bark.
Some very unique sedimentary sandstone with remaining pockets of water from the receding tide along the California coast
April 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Some very unique sedimentary sandstone with remaining pockets of water from the receding tide along the California coast
The beautiful geology of the desert
April 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The beautiful geology of the desert
Enjoying the way the light plays in this small section of tafoni
April 16, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Enjoying the way the light plays in this small section of tafoni
A small piece of driftwood
April 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A small piece of driftwood
Nature’s mind melting patterns. All I did was patiently wait and press a button
March 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Nature’s mind melting patterns. All I did was patiently wait and press a button
A peaceful moment along the McKenzie River before setting up camp.
March 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A peaceful moment along the McKenzie River before setting up camp.