Whale Watching

There was a little blurb in the paper about the first migrating california gray whales being sighted off Point Reyes. So Miranda and I decided to head out and see if we could see something, too. To get to the light house, the farthest reaching point into the ocean, we had to hike down 30 stories worth of stairs. Here's Mir near the end


Unfortunately it was too windy and too early in the season to see any whales. So we headed down Hwy 1 to give Mir a good look at the Golden Gate. We got to see the sunset over some of the estuaries.




We made it to the bridge and since we were there I took a few shots. Which one do you all like better?

or


one last shot of the city

Christmas 2007

Just a few of the many photos from this year's holiday.

Jaiden trying to evade his Aunt Kala so he can choke on some more olives


The closest we got to a family photo this year


Miranda tangled up in Brandy's leash


Jaiden on his new trike


Jenny copying her nephew

Saturday

I'd planned on getting up before sunrise to try making a time lapse movie of sunrise over a field of sunflowers. But 4:30 in the morning was just too early. So all you're going to get from me on this one is the standard shot of some nice color as the first light of the day hits the flowers.



To end the day Miranda and I headed up to Sac to watch fireworks after the Rivercats game. Unbeknownst to me, and the owners of about 10 other cars on the same block, parking in a bike lane even when there are no 'No Paking' signs and the curb is unpainted is punishable by a heavy fine in Sacramento. While the fireworks picture is nice it ain't worth $50, at least not to me. (However, if any of you would like to purchase this fine piece of art, which will surely be a highly valued classic someday, I will certainly entertain offers.) Wish me luck in convincing the city to agree with me.

Boring...

I was hoping to keep this blog updated regularly but there hasn't been a single exciting event around town lately. Even Lambtown in Dixon, which is usually good for a nice mutton-busting or sheepdogging shot, was painfully boring this year. So I'll post this shot, taken while bored at a little league game in woodland about 2 weeks ago.



Hopefully something better will come my way soon.

can't decide

After the Grand Canyon (and a little arguement between the audi and a dry creek bed near lake powell) I headed on to Bryce Canyon. For those unfamiliar with bryce, google it. It's unlike any place I've ever been before, truly awe inspiring. So naturally you'd assume I'd come back with excellent photos. Unfortunately I don't think any of my shots captured how cool this park was. I decided to sit on the photos for awhile (which is why this post is so after-the-fact) and revisit them when I'd had time to clear my head a little. Here's what I came up with:

This is the main amphitheater by moonlite. The hoodoo spires don't stand out like they would under a good morning sun but it's the best one I have showing the most famous part of the park.



From the same vista, but looking more east, a dead tree by moonlite



a morning view of the fairland trail gives an idea of what the hoodoos look like



and one for any flower lovers out there



I'm definitely considering a return visit soon to redeem myself with some better photos.

Canyonero

After a stop in San Diego and a long ass drive (but well worth it) to and from Las Cruces, New Mexico I made my way into canyon country. The Grand Canyon looks like it could be a cool place. Apparently, though, a shitload of smog from LA and Vegas blows right thru the canyon making the views not so impressive. Being from the valley I knew how to deal with smog and managed a couple decent touristy shots.

and another

Unlike Joshua Tree, The Grand Canyon was packed with toursits making it hard to get a clean view of anything. But after the sun went down it was a virtual ghost town and I had the place all to myself.


Sunrise was beautiful, at least what I could see of it thru my tent. By the time I talked my lazy butt up and broke down camp the clouds had lost their color and I'd lost most of the magic, predawn light. I did get one decent shot of the watchtower near the western entrance to the park.

And again I had company for breakfast.

Joshua Tree Road trip

As you may or may not know, I hit the road for what was supposed to be a 19 day jaunt around the western states. Things started out great with an easy drive to socal to check out Joshua Tree park.
The air was suprisingly clean and not too hot.

As the sun went down the magic of the park became more evident.

Saturn, the moon, and Venus in alignment is a sign that good photos are in my future.

Starlight photos robbed me of sleep.

Sunrise also contributed to my sleep deprevation.

Thankfully I had someone to eat breakfast with

Happy Days

The last week of high school sports gave me some happy photos to end the school year with.

Baseball lost the north section title game but had reasons to celebrate

The three senior soccer superstars each scored goals in their championship victory.

Seniors won the powder puff completing an unprecedented 2 year sweep.

And some really fast kids ran the 100m dash at sections.

Uncanny festival

At the behest of my adoring fans a photo blog has been created.

What better way to start out this blog than with something UNCANNY: