My last group workshop for this year, The Digital Landscape, Mono Lake in Fall, is full, but private workshops are always available. I started offering these through the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite about three years ago, and they've become very popular. People seem to like the flexibility and individual attention these classes provide. For more information, click here .

The Telegraph Fire is now out after burning 34,091 acres and destroying 30 homes in Mariposa, where I live.

On Sunday, July 27th, I was able to photograph the fire in the Merced River Canyon about 10 miles west of Yosemite National Park. You can see a mini slide show of my fire images here. While I was taking some of these photos, a photographer from the L.A. Times photographed me! Click here to see that photo. (The "unidentified woman" is Serena Waddel, who works at The Ansel Adams Gallery.)

Many people have sent emails expressing concern about me and my family. Please know that we are fine. The fire came within about three miles of our house, but we were never evacuated. We appreciate very much everyone's concern and good wishes!

Our hearts go out to the 30 families who lost their homes. My wife Claudia and I also want say thanks to the firefighters who risked their lives to save our friend's homes, and to everyone - police, volunteers, and community members - who helped in this effort .