Monday, December 31, 2007
Huddled Masses
Reminiscent of the lines from the New Colossus, here we have huddled masses at the shore, Nature's golden lamp setting out to sea, no tempest at the door, just a peaceful moment completely free.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
In the valley
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Vibe
Before the holiday lights came down, I thought I'd have some fun but setting up my camera to take a long exposure and then moving it around slowly while the shutter was open. I like the effect.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Busy being blue
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Long Shadows
It was an hour before sunset and the sun was casting long shadows of this pier as it moved behind it. This added a new dimension to the pier, creating its own geometry. I really liked the look. Letting people walk through my composition added the final element, putting all the pieces together. It works for me.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
Tranquil Colours
Just a little colour can add so much to an image... I've photographed this location at lease a dozen times, and so far this is my favorite and that is dues to the pink clouds and their reflections in the water.
Green Pastures
May your holidays be green pastures of tranquility! Wishing you priceless memories shared with family and friends. Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Wishful Thinking
This time of year, you'd think everyone on the planet was a contestant in a miss universe pageant.... World Peace? Hardly possible, Peace on Earth... Sure, a little Photoshop work and viola!
Don't get me wrong. It's not a bad think to hope for, it just seems all it will ever be is wishful thinking without divine intervention. and that's something worth wishing for...
Don't get me wrong. It's not a bad think to hope for, it just seems all it will ever be is wishful thinking without divine intervention. and that's something worth wishing for...
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
That other little thing
The holidays: Shopping, Travel, Stress, Traffic, Crowds, and ... oh, yeah... that other little thing.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
A Breeze
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Local Calls
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
From the outside
Monday, December 17, 2007
Dali Daze
Sunday, December 16, 2007
The beyond
Looking over horizons or dreaming of places where rainbows can take us are often the best way to keep going. Dream on!
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Santa Baby
Friday, December 14, 2007
Homeward Jane
The mad dash for holiday gifts left the place bare. There was nary a gift to be had, nothing in sight. Jane, exhausted turns on her heals and marches homeward. An act that would be her only real triumph of the day.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
No worse for...
Rural locations provide for interesting finds. Most everything you encounter will have unique character and personality that is hard for find anywhere else.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Omega Man
When I rounded the corner and saw this guy standing on a rock I just started firing away as many shots as I could before he jumped down. That turned out to be three pictures. None of them turned out as sharp as I had hoped for so I couldn't use them for stock photography, but I like how they look none the less...
Monday, December 10, 2007
Pump up the volume
Being able to get music online is really working for me. There is so much, and it's so easy to purchase with a simple click. The problem is that it can become a time sink, and one has to resist the urge to click click click.... Other than that, it just keeps getting better.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Pelican Party
Friday, December 7, 2007
Start me up
Each year the news stations and papers seem to go on and on about how difficult and stressful the holiday season is.... blah blah blah. Maybe it is, but a lot of folks I know don't see it that way. They aren't focused on spending their time in a buying frenzy.
They buy what they need online and are happy to spend time with family and friends they don't get to seen often enough. There's still a special nostalgia about the holiday season, and that's good.
Magic is possible if you believe...
They buy what they need online and are happy to spend time with family and friends they don't get to seen often enough. There's still a special nostalgia about the holiday season, and that's good.
Magic is possible if you believe...
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Storm
It was rockin N' rollin out there yesterday. By that I mean the waves off the California Coast. This happens every year, but this year it seems the waves were exceptionally big....
I was disappointed in not being able to get out and photograph any of this, especially the surfers. People with surf boards where everywhere, all day long. It was like a surfing convention!
It's still early in the storm swell season, so this just may be an early indication of what's to come....
Have your cameras ready.
I was disappointed in not being able to get out and photograph any of this, especially the surfers. People with surf boards where everywhere, all day long. It was like a surfing convention!
It's still early in the storm swell season, so this just may be an early indication of what's to come....
Have your cameras ready.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Donkey
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
3 Seconds
Long exposures are fun, but can be a bit tricky. Subject matter is always important, as is time of day. Water works well. In this case that water would be the Pacific Ocean during a negative tide at sunset. The small waves rolling back and forth in the tide pools seem to disappear, becoming almost flat and ghostly.
To do this you need to know when there will be a negative tide at sunset. I keep a tide book in my camera bag. Good lighting is a plus too.
When everything lines up right, the results are pleasing and the process is fun.
One more thing, you'll need a stable tripod and some type of shutter release.
To do this you need to know when there will be a negative tide at sunset. I keep a tide book in my camera bag. Good lighting is a plus too.
When everything lines up right, the results are pleasing and the process is fun.
One more thing, you'll need a stable tripod and some type of shutter release.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Warship
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Lines
Saturday, December 1, 2007
A little flash
The yearly winter migration of the Monarch Butterfly is underway. For me, it's always been a bit of a challenge to photograph these critters.
The main reason is that they like to keep to the shadows. Also, you can't get very close as they are some distance up in the trees.
I decided to give it a go and used a flash. To my surprise, my flash threw off enough light to bring out the details of the butterfly's that were in the shadows. Much better results than I've gotten before.
It's still early in the season, so I'm planning on making a few more trips out to photograph them and hope to find greater numbers of butterfly. I'll definitely use a flash from now on.
I'll also head up towards Pismo Beach where there is easier access and you're able to get closer to the butterfly clusters.
The main reason is that they like to keep to the shadows. Also, you can't get very close as they are some distance up in the trees.
I decided to give it a go and used a flash. To my surprise, my flash threw off enough light to bring out the details of the butterfly's that were in the shadows. Much better results than I've gotten before.
It's still early in the season, so I'm planning on making a few more trips out to photograph them and hope to find greater numbers of butterfly. I'll definitely use a flash from now on.
I'll also head up towards Pismo Beach where there is easier access and you're able to get closer to the butterfly clusters.
Weather Permitting
Lets face it, clouds add drama to the skies. Not just at sunset, but in general. The best part for me though is when they light up with colour.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Brides in White Satin
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Old Salt
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Paddling
A herd of youth in red kayaks on blue water is sure to catch the eye, at least it is for me. The colour combo, along with the flags waving in the breeze were just too compelling not to photograph.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Union Station
Monday, November 26, 2007
New angle
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Don't look back
This was the week of travel for sure. What was old is new again. What was dying is alive and vibrant. The cycle of life rolls on down the road of time.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Embellishments
Friday, November 23, 2007
The good light
Is it just me or are there days where the light just takes on a special quality?
Everywhere you go, and everything this light shines on seems to come to life.
Why o' why, can't there be more days like these... Maybe there are just outside of my cubicle...
Everywhere you go, and everything this light shines on seems to come to life.
Why o' why, can't there be more days like these... Maybe there are just outside of my cubicle...
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Giving Thanks
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Start your engines
The mad holiday dash is upon us. A little patience and cool tempers will serve us all well. Be safe.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Traffic Jam
Monday, November 19, 2007
Travels
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Thumpin'
Sounds, so far away, fill the air. They add a pulse to the unfolding events of the day.
Surely this time things won't end badly....
Surely this time things won't end badly....
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Channel Keeper
This image that I took a few years ago has turned into a real project. Since I'm up early a lot, I have the opportunity to photograph sunrises. This is a good time of day as most people are just getting up an there aren't a lot of folks around. I've found that in order to make a compelling image a few elements are needed, such as this dredge and pelicans. This silhouettes provide for the interest and contrast with the orange and yellow morning sky.
I posted the image on my website, copied the photo onto a DVD and moved on. Forgotten really!
Well, a local fisherman really liked the image and wanted it on a T-Shirt. That's where the project end of this got started...
I posted the image on my website, copied the photo onto a DVD and moved on. Forgotten really!
Well, a local fisherman really liked the image and wanted it on a T-Shirt. That's where the project end of this got started...
Friday, November 16, 2007
Lighting Sale
Thursday, November 15, 2007
On red
Mid-day, under full sun isn't really the best time to be shooting bright reflective surfaces like cars. The key is to slow down and look at your subject matter. If you do, there will be plenty to photograph.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Yonder
Shapes of people and their shadows can be very effective in telling a story and conveying a sense of mystery. They make great subjects, and in most cases are easy to incorporate into a photo. Most of the time you just have to wait for someone to walk by and when they are in a position you think works - click.
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