TITLE: Morning Pleasures

This series was shot in the early morning in both San Francisco and Edinburgh, Scotland. I wanted to capture a more subdued atmosphere to highlight the calmer moments of city life rather than the hustle and bustle. Each photo documents the simplicities of life, whether it's playing in the street or waiting for a trolley.

AUTHOR: Lauren Guarducci (United States)

I grew up in Southern California. I spent my last 3 years of High School in Israel. I also joined the Israeli Air Force for a year while living on a Kibbutz. I have traveled the world and had incredible adventures and experiences. I graduated from Sonoma State University with a B.A. in Sociology. I was a substitute teacher for Special Education, worked as a counselor for troubled children and recently worked as an Activity Director at an assisted living facility. I have been married for 20 years. My passions are traveling and recently I have gotten into Photography. I love it and feel that my creativity soars when taking pictures. My husband and I are taking a Photography class and we are learning a lot. I look forward to showing my work.