Unseen horizons

"In the series 'Unseen Horizons: Embracing the Complexity of Human Experience,' I present a collection of black and white photographs capturing the nocturnal essence of San Francisco. Inspired by the renowned photographer Fred Lyons, these timeless shots beautifully convey the city's unique atmosphere and evoke a profound sense of solitude amidst its bustling streets.

Through carefully composed frames and meticulous attention to light and shadow, I aim to transport viewers into a world where time seems to stand still. These images transcend the limitations of their origin and have no reference to the current time they were taken. Instead, they invite contemplation and encourage viewers to immerse themselves in the quiet yet captivating moments that occur when darkness envelops the urban landscape.

'Unseen Horizons' invites you to explore the unseen alleys, forgotten corners, and hidden narratives that often go unnoticed amidst the fast-paced nature of modern life. With each photograph, I strive to create a visual dialogue that embraces the duality of loneliness and connection, revealing the resilience and beauty that lies within the heart of this sprawling metropolis.

Join me on this journey through 'Unseen Horizons' as we step into someone else's struggle and experience the shadows of resilience. Together, let us discover the worn pathways that tell untold stories, leaving traces in the dust of time."

I hope this introduction effectively captures the essence of your body of work. Let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with!

Current work San Francisco streets

Please check out my latest current work on my instagram feed @hwilliamsjrphoto

I have been spending a lot more time walking the streets and neighborhoods of San Francisco. I would love to hear your comments and thoughts on the works.  My next series to come will be from Mexico city so stayed tuned.

Havana Architecture

Cuban Food & Drink

The food in Havana was delicious.  Most meals were eaten out of people's homes called "paladars" , where you would find the best home cooked meals. I am more of a wine drinker but the rum in Cuba is ridiculous, three dollars for a 3 year aged rum,  7 year aged rum was around 5 dollars a bottle.  Meals for 2 with a couple mojitos usually would cost around 30 bucks.  Can't wait to try and make some of these dishes.

Ropa Vieja - Cuba's national dish 

Street food -Deep fried pork skins

Mojitos - made with 3yr aged Havana club rum

Cuban sandwich  

Pork chop & rice cooked with pork fat  

Havana club 7 year aged rum pina colada in a fresh pineapple

Lobster cooked in a red sauce  

Street food -churros I think these cost around .25 cents

Mojitos & Cubra Libre  

These sandwiches are what most locals had for lunch, prices are in Cuban peso which literally would translate to around .30 cent a sandwich  

Faces of Havana

Havana, Cuba 

March 2017

During my last trip to Cuba, I focused on portraits.  I used only a fixed 50mm lens which required me to engaged with each person, usually taking the photo from only one to two feet away.  I typically show portraits in black and white but in some cases the surroundings and the people lent themselves to color.  Let me know what you think and follow me for future posts on Cuba. 

2017 NorCal winter

With all the storms that we have been getting it's made for some dramatic sky's.  These are images taken along the coast from San Francisco to Santa Cruz.

Coyuchi Holiday decor

Working on decorating and merchandising Coyuchi 's showroom for reaching the holidays. Check it out if you happen to be in San Francisco now open Monday thru Friday.

California Hwy 1

Images from the Northern California coast

Driving from Carmel back to San Francisco