Jay Ligda Photography

Jay Ligda Photography I'm always seeking new ways of seeing — 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 — 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 metapho

r 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 — 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 — 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 — a sense of wonder, curiosity, or connection — and offer a new way of seeing the world we all share.

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

📸 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.

🤔 What's the first thing that catches your eye in this photo?

📍 Location: San Francisco Bay, CA · 📅 May 13, 2011

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

📸 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.

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

📍 Location: San Francisco, CA · 📅 February 1, 2012

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📸 Fall Tree ReflectsI was awake before everyone else and took a peaceful walk around the resort when I stumbled upon thi...
08/07/2026

📸 Fall Tree Reflects

I was awake before everyone else and took a peaceful walk around the resort when I stumbled upon this scene—a perfectly calm lake ripe for reflections.

🤔 What story do you think this image is telling?

📍 Location: Lanhydrock, Bodmin, United Kingdom · 📅 October 22, 2014

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📸 Aerial view of the Benicia, CA labyrinth (partial view)I love the shadows of the rocks caused by the low evening sun.🤔...
08/04/2026

📸 Aerial view of the Benicia, CA labyrinth (partial view)

I love the shadows of the rocks caused by the low evening sun.

🤔 What would you title this photograph if it were yours?

📍 Location: Benicia, CA · 📅 December 8, 2022

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📸 Benicia First Street Pier Behind Shimmering Reflections and CloudsIt was a remarkable morning with such smooth water a...
07/28/2026

📸 Benicia First Street Pier Behind Shimmering Reflections and Clouds

It was a remarkable morning with such smooth water and reflections.

🤔 What mood does this image evoke for you?

📍 Location: Benicia, California, United States of America (the) · 📅 October 6, 2024

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📸 Approaching the Dock at DuskI like the contrast in this photo between the darkness and the excitement of the shimmerin...
07/23/2026

📸 Approaching the Dock at Dusk

I like the contrast in this photo between the darkness and the excitement of the shimmering lights.

💭 Does this scene remind you of somewhere special? Tell me about it!

📍 Location: Tewantin, Queensland, Australia · 📅 November 3, 2017

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📸 Blowing Palm with Sunset ReflectionI moved my position to the side of the street so I could get the reflection in the ...
07/21/2026

📸 Blowing Palm with Sunset Reflection

I moved my position to the side of the street so I could get the reflection in the window that appeared as the sun got lower.

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📍 Location: Benicia, CA · 📅 April 4, 2024

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📸 Aerial View of Dock Lights at NightI set out to see the aurora borealis in the Bay Area. I missed it the night before....
07/16/2026

📸 Aerial View of Dock Lights at Night

I set out to see the aurora borealis in the Bay Area. I missed it the night before. I did not see it. This is what I saw instead.

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

📍 Location: Benicia, CA · 📅 May 12, 2024

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