Winter Surf, Garrapata, CA, 1966, Silver print, 9.5 x 7.5 inches

Morley Baer was an American photographer and teacher, renowned for his contributions to architectural and landscape photography. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he initially learned commercial photography in Chicago and later refined his skills as a combat photographer during World War II. Following his military service, Baer became a prominent architectural photographer, working with distinguished architects in post-war Central California. In the 1970s, his friendship with Edward Weston led him to focus on personal landscape photography. During the latter part of the 20th century, he became a sought-after instructor, teaching the art of landscape photography in various colleges and workshops, while leaving a lasting legacy through his striking photographs of San Francisco's Victorian houses, California buildings, and natural landscapes.