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Jay Ligda Photography I'm always seeking new ways of seeing β€” unique perspectives that reveal hidden beauty. Photography is my way of reshaping perception.

From film in the '80s to drones today, I aim to stir wonder, curiosity, and connection through each image I share. As I go about my days, I’m constantly seeking new ways of seeing β€” unique perspectives that reveal the world in ways we often overlook. Photography has always been a tool for me to reshape perception, a two-dimensional window into a multi-dimensional reality which can become a metaphor for life. My journey with photography began in the late 1980s as a creative exploration. Though I stepped away from the camera for a time, I returned in 2006 with the rise of digital photography β€” and in 2022, everything changed again when I purchased a drone. What started as a fun idea to capture aerial shots of our home construction project turned into a whole new artistic adventure. The drone opened perspectives that were once impossible to access. Many of the photographs you see here were captured from the sky, through the lens of that drone. These aerial images are more than just unique vantage points β€” they are glimpses into a layered reality, snapshots of beauty and meaning that often go unseen from the ground. Enjoy this glimpse into my vision. It’s my hope that these images stir something in you β€” a sense of wonder, curiosity, or connection β€” and offer a new way of seeing the world we all share.

πŸ“Έ Happy Pink Graffiti SmileA huge pink smiling face drawn out in chalk beams up from the asphalt.πŸ’­ If you could step int...
09/17/2026

πŸ“Έ Happy Pink Graffiti Smile

A huge pink smiling face drawn out in chalk beams up from the asphalt.

πŸ’­ If you could step into this photograph, what would you do first?

πŸ“ Location: Alameda, California Β· πŸ“… June 7, 2008

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πŸ“Έ Benicia Clocktower, Tanker, and Mount DiabloThis was my second drone photoshoot at the Benicia Clock Tower. Sunrise is...
09/15/2026

πŸ“Έ Benicia Clocktower, Tanker, and Mount Diablo

This was my second drone photoshoot at the Benicia Clock Tower. Sunrise is my favorite time of day, for sure. There is a lot going on in this photo from this perspective.

πŸ€” What's the first thing that catches your eye in this photo?

πŸ“ Location: Benicia, California Β· πŸ“… October 27, 2024

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πŸ“Έ Caught in the WebA large black spider dominates the frame. Behind it, an elderly woman peers through the spider toward...
09/07/2026

πŸ“Έ Caught in the Web

A large black spider dominates the frame. Behind it, an elderly woman peers through the spider toward the lens. The scene is softened slightly by the glass of the enclosure through which it is viewed.

This was a fun moment. Mom likes to pose and likes to cooperate. She was a trouper.

πŸ€” What mood does this image evoke for you?

πŸ“ Location: California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA Β· πŸ“… September 22, 2012

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πŸ“Έ Squirrel EyeThe squirrel's were very used to humans.  They would come right up to me to eat what I had to feed them.  ...
09/02/2026

πŸ“Έ Squirrel Eye

The squirrel's were very used to humans. They would come right up to me to eat what I had to feed them. I brought my camera with macro lens the next time out.

πŸ€” What mood does this image evoke for you?

πŸ“ Location: Berkeley, CA Β· πŸ“… June 1, 1993

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πŸ“Έ Swimmers Race from AboveI was waiting for my race wave to start. I had my brand-new DSLR. I wandered over to the bridg...
08/28/2026

πŸ“Έ Swimmers Race from Above

I was waiting for my race wave to start. I had my brand-new DSLR. I wandered over to the bridge that the earlier race waves were swimming under and took some shots.

πŸ€” What's the first thing that catches your eye in this photo?

πŸ“ Location: Sacramento, CA Β· πŸ“… October 15, 2006

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πŸ“Έ New York City Traffic Light Downtown & ChurchThis photo strike me with awe of three very powerful, yet completely diff...
08/26/2026

πŸ“Έ New York City Traffic Light Downtown & Church

This photo strike me with awe of three very powerful, yet completely different elements. Each element invokes a different sense in me between, power, practicality and rules, and a sense of spirituality.

πŸ€” What mood does this image evoke for you?

πŸ“ Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine, Manhattan, New York Β· πŸ“… August 10, 2012

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πŸ“Έ Leisure Golf Master PosesLooking for something in the foreground always helps to frame the shot.  In this case there w...
08/20/2026

πŸ“Έ Leisure Golf Master Poses

Looking for something in the foreground always helps to frame the shot. In this case there were just the golf balls on the ground. I had to get low.

πŸ’­ What draws you to this image? Share your thoughts below!

πŸ“ Location: Indio (Palm Springs), CA Β· πŸ“… November 25, 2013

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πŸ“Έ Swimmer Passes Alcatraz at SunriseIt is a beautiful moment, with the sun rising behind Alcatraz as my swimmer passed. ...
08/19/2026

πŸ“Έ Swimmer Passes Alcatraz at Sunrise

It is a beautiful moment, with the sun rising behind Alcatraz as my swimmer passed. I was piloting her in a boat, camera in hand.

πŸ€” What's the first thing that catches your eye in this photo?

πŸ“ Location: San Francisco Bay, CA Β· πŸ“… May 13, 2011

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πŸ“Έ New York Stop Light & GraffitiA red New York City traffic light glows against a brick wall covered in graffiti.πŸ’­ What ...
08/13/2026

πŸ“Έ New York Stop Light & Graffiti

A red New York City traffic light glows against a brick wall covered in graffiti.

πŸ’­ What details in this image do you find most captivating?

πŸ“ Location: New York City, NY Β· πŸ“… August 10, 2012

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πŸ“Έ Pink Flower and Blue SkyI was walking home from public transportation. I took the long route through the park. This fl...
08/11/2026

πŸ“Έ Pink Flower and Blue Sky

I was walking home from public transportation. I took the long route through the park. This flower caught my attention because it was sticking out in a way that, if I got underneath it, would let me capture the sky in the background. That's what I did.

πŸ’­ Does this remind you of a particular time of day or season?

πŸ“ Location: San Francisco, CA Β· πŸ“… February 1, 2012

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