Monday
Jul052010
Oscar's Nomad - Plate 2
Monday, July 5, 2010 at 8:52PM | in California, Car Show, Cars, HDR, Ruby's Car Show, Whittier 
Another image of this amazing 1957 Chevy Nomad.
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to my personal blog. Here I post examples of my photography and writing. I specialize in making unique and highly detailed photographs. Notice I said making and not taking. Yes I take photos but a lot of time and work is involved in pushing and punishing the pixels in my images to achieve the look I like.
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Monday, July 5, 2010 at 8:52PM | in California, Car Show, Cars, HDR, Ruby's Car Show, Whittier Sunday
Jul042010
Keeping the Watch
Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 11:00PM | in Arlington National Cemetary, Travel, Washington DC 
American men and women, most serving far from home are protecting the independence and freedom we are celebrating today. Some like the elite members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry are guarding the tomb of the unknowns in Washington D.C.'s Arlington National Cemetery. The unidentified remains of American Servicemen are interred here. The tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, regardless of weather conditions.
Saturday
Jul032010
When will his glory fade?
Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 11:02PM | in Architecture, HDR, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, Travel, Washington DC 
The first time I visited the Lincoln Memorial I remember thinking it was a very beautiful place and wonderfully sited. Lincoln's Statue gazes over the heads of visitors and seems to be looking at the wonders of the National Mall spread out before him. These include the long reflecting pool, World War II Memorial, Washington Monument and the United States Capital Building. Although the statue evokes a strong feeling of his resolve to preserve the Union, it also feels somewhat sad. Lincoln is not depicted in glory but instead he seems serene and reflective.
Friday
Jul022010
Sunset on the National Mall
Friday, July 2, 2010 at 8:20AM | in HDR, Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, Travel, Washington DC 
The World War II and Lincoln Memorials on the National Mall at sunset.
Thursday
Jul012010
Personal Spacecraft
Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 12:11AM | in HDR, Museum, National Air and Space Museum, Space, Travel, Washington DC 
It's really a miracle that men and women work outside of the international space station, often for hours without the benefit of a tether. The spacesuits they wear are in fact personal spacecraft providing everything they need to survive in the harsh reality that is space. These suits maintain a constant 72 degrees farenheit when the environmental temperature is +250 in the sun and -250 in the shade. Extraordinary engineering.
Wednesday
Jun302010
Lost his marbles
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 1:13AM | in Bokeh, Lensbaby, Museum, Travel, Washington DC 
Explosion of color. Smithsonian Institution Museum of American History - Viva la Lensbaby!
Tuesday
Jun292010
Under Your Wing
The US Navy's RA-5C Vigilante aircraft has a giant wing. I was hiding from the sun here for a while so I decided to lay down and take a photo. Some smart ass kids asked If I had fallen and couldn't get back up. I regained my feet rapidly and towered over them not saying a word. They left immediately. Little yuppie larvae.
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Jun282010
Dessert at the Prado in Balboa Park
Monday, June 28, 2010 at 5:36AM | in Balboa Park, Bokeh, California, Lensbaby, San Diego 
If you asked Kathy what our favorite dessert is, I'm convinced she would answer "Creme Brulee" without hesitating a second. It wasn't always that way. When we were dating, we went to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and I ordered a Creme Brulee for us to share. She promptly told me "I don't like custard" and I of course told her that this was not custard and she should try it becasuse it's delicious. She then told me "I'm not putting that crap in my mouth" which made me laugh. She did finally try it and the next time we went to Ruth's Chris, she said "Should we get a Creme Brulee for each of us?"
Sunday
Jun272010
Easter Lillies
Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 8:08PM | in Balboa Park, California, Lensbaby, San Diego 
The conservatory of flowers in San Diego's Balboa Park featured some beautiful easter lillies. I decided to try using my lensbaby to take the shot and moved the focus sweet spot to the right side of the frame.
Saturday
Jun262010
Oscar's Nomad
Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:23PM | in California, Car Show, Cars, HDR, Ruby's Car Show 
This 1957 Chevy Nomad was my absolute favorite car from the Uptown Whittier Car Show for 2 years in a row. I had never been fortunate enough to meet the owner but I did drop my business card in the car which features an image of the car itself. I had to work late on Friday so I ended up meeting Kathy and my nephew Santino at the Rubys Car Show a little late. After sneaking up behind me and kicking me in the butt, Kathy told me that the Nomad I liked so much was at the show. After having a quick bite to eat we walked over and met the owner who was very cool. I got a few more shots and this one of them. I'm sure I'll be posting more soon.
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