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Franka Gabler |
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While
enjoying expansive views, more often she finds herself drawn to details of
nature that are hidden, transient, or understated. While exploring around
her home, she discovered the charm of Coarsegold Creek. Dry most of
the year does not attract too much attention, but comes to life with the
first autumn rain to unveil a hidden beauty and splendor. Often she
uncovers hidden personalities concealed within rocks, waterfalls and
trees. She has a special interest in capturing close ecological
relationships that landforms, plants, and wildlife play in differing
habitats.
She has a career as a scientist, with a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology |
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Born
and raised in Croatia, fine art nature photographer, Franka Mlikota
Gabler developed a strong fascination and admiration for nature early in
life. Gabler moved to California in 1997, and soon after experiencing
her first wilderness backpacking trip the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The
interaction of the water, rocks, sky, plants and wildlife of the high
country mountains encouraged her to pick up the camera as a medium to
express her feelings and share them with others.
She
currently lives in the Sierra foothills, in the small mountain town of
Coarsegold, California. Photography is her passion. While photographing,
she feels at peace with nature. She
is the member of