Moris Senegor

Beyond the Scalpel

Photography

I started photography at age fifteen and have been pursuing it since. My early interests were landscapes, cityscapes and street photography. Nowadays I am mainly a wildlife photographer. I also enjoy photographing the moon against various landscapes. Another favorite subject is San Francisco, a city I love.

My Latest Photos

Music

From 2000 to 2020 I lectured about classical music on behalf of the Stockton Symphony. Each lecture was about a select work to be performed in an upcoming concert. The lectures covered genres of symphony, concerto and choral works. The presentations began with historical context and continued onto a detailed description of how to listen to and interpret the work, with frequent musical examples. I am pleased to share the wealth of information I have accumulated over this period with a wider audience.

Wine

I’ve been a wine enthusiast since the 1990s. I participate in two local wine-tasting groups, visit countless wineries locally and abroad, and nurture a personal wine collection. Needless to say, this is accompanied by a broad culinary experience. You’re welcome to explore my blogs on this subject going back to 2006.

Books

I have been a writer for decades, initially as a magazine editor and later through blogs. Eventually, I published larger works, Dogmeat, a personal memoir, Appassionata, a collection of fictional short stories, and two crime novels: Mark to Murder and Cezar’s Last Mark.

Recent Posts

Nighttime Istanbul I

Istanbul, a photogenic city, has a special charm at night with its various historic and modern landmarks colorfully lit. I have been exploring nighttime Istanbul with striking results. The Bosporus Strait with European Istanbul to the left, Asian on the right. It began with an opportunity to juxtapose the setting moon, a crescent, against ancient Ottoman mosques. As it turned out, the city was ideal for such shots because of its uninterrupted waterfront along the Bosporus. Standing on the Asian side, there was a clear view of the moon descending on the Old City. Map showing relationships[...]

Photographing Hawks

Photographing hummingbirds in flight is challenge. The story of how I went from a lucky shot years ago to better results nowadays.

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