Greg Kent Photography

What began as a simple keeping of memories has slowly become an attempt to capture rare moments, emotions, thoughts, and ideas through the eye of a camera. I believe that life is not about wholes, but rather the individual moments and occurrences that lead to the changes in our lives. I strive to capture these small moments, knowing that they will never return in the exact same way again. This is the struggle and beauty of photography; the fact that once this instant passes, nothing quite like it will ever be seen again. I wish to share these small flickers of life with you. ​

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Times like these are when my waterproof boots come in handy. 😉 It's not a trip to Yosemite without stopping to say hello to El Cap. (at Yosemite National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/By-7n4IAbg0/?igshid=11bqge50ni7jw

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Sometimes nature just looks like a painting. I love visiting museums and taking in the art and paintings. I'm always drawn to two particular types of paintings: landscapes (shocker) and intense use of light. I'm a sucker for light. Coming across this path, I was lucky enough to pretend to be the painter for a moment. https://www.instagram.com/p/By5zd3UA5Ua/?igshid=ck1zh6o66c27

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A little late season snowfall dusted the valley over Memorial Day weekend. Made for some nice winter views behind the spring trees. (at Yosemite National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bys3zaqgyx5/?igshid=7ytnvza1h8i6

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We ventured up the Upper Yosemite Falls trail during our weekend in Yosemite. It was my first time experiencing that hike. It's a trail that certainly makes you earn the views (just ask my knees) but the payoff is worth the effort. For those that don't feel like making that trek, you can still get views like this one by just going about half way up 😉 but I recommend pushing through and making that summit! (at Yosemite Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/BylM6p8A_jG/?igshid=8ot95irfm1hl

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Photography gives me the motivation to force myself out of a warm bed and into a cold car for a long, dark drive. It's all for views like this. This world is blessed enough to know that there are many mornings that look like this in the valley, but this one was ours. (@lmford6 was a trooper and made this trek with me and patiently sat in a bundle of blankets while I captured my shots. I think it's safe to say she agrees it was worth it.) How lucky we are to live in a world that looks like this. (at Yosemite National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bya1bIYgDX8/?igshid=13cuvgo81d4vm

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I'd like to introduce all of you to my dear deer friend, Buck. Spending Memorial weekend in Yosemite, it was important to get to the valley early to beat the crowds and enjoy some peaceful, quite time with nature. Getting there at sunrise on 2 days, I ran into this guy both times at around the same area. The second time he was far more distant when I spotted him, but after I finished catching my shots for the morning, I was surprised to find that he had quickly worked his way over to me and was standing and staring from about 10 feet away. Maybe he recognized me too (or was just looking for a snack). (at Yosemite Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByYeCtwgW20/?igshid=t7evpkagyvb5

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A moody Yosemite morning. I love getting to the valley floor when the sun is just starting to crack the valley walls and the light catches in ways you can't find any other time. There was an eerie peacefulness to this particular morning. (at Yosemite National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTJrh4gc2O/?igshid=2ji7ab63l38f

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Sometimes it's crucial to find a quiet place to settle and reset your mind. Grab your own little piece of peace. 😉 (at Nusa Penida Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQPvlLAqCB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17k8nrssnerc5

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This waterfall may not seem that big until you realize that the pixels in the water at the bottom are people... (at Sudaji, Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLFausggYj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q28i5vl24euc

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Sekumpul Waterfall is a sight that really gives you perspective on how powerful nature is compared to us. Water drops from over 250 feet above your head, crashing into a beautiful, swimmable (and chilly!) pool below. (at Sekumpul Waterfall) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-OUTMnJ_A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r8eh0dhwr41e

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@lmford6 likes climbing tree. I like taking pictures. It makes for a good combination. (at Klingking Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsGQDzHE2H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lbms5kezogjj

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A view worth hiking at 3am for. Mount Agung and Danau Batur, as seen from the top of Mount Batur. (at Mount Batur) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpm7YBUgW6w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wcs9gm0gvbui

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Mount Batur is a 5,600 ft, active volcano, with its last eruption taking place in 2000 (though the island had a bit of a false alarm a couple years ago). We did a sunrise hike to the peak, starting at about 3 am. When we reached the top we stopped for breakfast with the sunrise, completely unaware that a population of macaques (like the one seen in the bottom right of the first photo and in the second photo) apparently reside in the area. Like many monkeys, the macaques are smart enough to know what containers carried food and they were ready for breakfast too! After relunctantly sacrificing some food to our new friends, we all watched the sun rise- humans and monkeys alike. (at Mount Batur) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpkZz8Nno0z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1swd16cq7tr40

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Winding through the maze of terraces. They remind me of a fingerprint or tree rings from above. (at Ubud) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bph2_ssHPwJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5man0grld89p

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Friday Flyday at sunset in Sanur, where we sat and watched the sunset with some bottles of Bintang and the receding surf. (at Sanur, Bali) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpaEBXjnSL6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p96t6kuggwnk

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Why do you feel like I'm on my way to retrieve an ancient relic and/or unleash a curse? Got any advice, Harrison Ford? (at Ubud) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXgFUtHySq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9p1ha2c863gr

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As a constantly drought-conscious Californian, it was incredible to witness the endless waters of Bali. Flowing from rivers, walls, streams, cliffs, bushes, just about any place you can imagine. It's a nice reminder of of how nature always finds a way to run free. (at Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpP0OMDn2PC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=136gvgfij5z90