Tehachapi Wildlife

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

"Tehachapi Wildlife" is a unique collection of animal and landscape photographs taken by Randy Weinstein on his property in the Tehachapi Mountains of California. Shot over a period of seven years, this book contains photos of the area's most popular animals, including deer, elk, bobcats and condors, as well as beautiful sunsets & landscapes.

When Randy moved up to the Tehachapi Mountains in 2015, he figured he would be lucky to see the occasional deer or rabbit in his yard. But soon after moving in, the most incredible assortment of animals began appearing outside his windows. He saw glimpses of a bobcat hunting in the tall grass, California condors circling overhead, and even a lone bull elk, unbothered, eating acorns in the shade of an oak tree.

Hoping to share these moments with family and friends, he started grabbing his camera and posting the results online. Slowly, his photos began to improve (helped along by a few much-needed equipment upgrades) and wildlife photography became a bonafide hobby. No longer shocked to see a family of foxes strolling through the garden, he began to slow down and focus more on the lighting and how to best frame his shots. The purpose of this book was to document these efforts over the last 7 years and hopefully introduce the incredible local wildlife to an even larger audience.

Author Bio

Randy Weinstein was born in Livingston, New Jersey and moved to Los Angeles in 1992 to attend the University of Southern California. After graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1998, Randy accepted a position at Richard Meier's office where he worked on such notable projects as the New Getty Center, UCLA Broad Art Center and the San Jose City Hall.

In 2003 randy left to start his own design practice, focusing on single family homes, apartment buildings & retail/ hospitality projects. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and California Home & Design Magazine. Randy has also appeared on several episodes of HGTV's "Outer Spaces" and Courtney Cox's "Mix it Up" on Women's Entertainment Television. in 2015 he moved his practice up to the Tehachapi Mountains where he still lives and works today.