Stairway to Heaven

Stairway to Heaven, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

Hearst Castle's Neptune Pool - WR Hearst had this pool rebuilt 3 times until it matched his vision of what it should be. This makes it the most expensive pool in any private residence in the world. With a 345,000 gallon capacity it is also one of the largest. It features 2 curved collonnades, an ancient roman temple and beautiful mythological figures carved by French sculptor Charles Cassou.

The Wrestlers

The Wrestlers, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

This sculpture was located between two guest houses at Hearst Castle

A-12 Trainer

A-12 Trainer, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

This is the only 2 seat version of the A-12 spy plane ever built. Operated by the CIA, this aircraft was the predecessor to the SR-71 Blackbird. Only one of 2 Blackbirds not actually painted black. This aircraft is bare metal with the exception of the nose and twin tails. Cloaked in absolute secrecy for most of it's operational life, it's good that the public can see this amazing aircraft now.

Big Pixel Pushing!

Big Pixel Pushing!, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

I took the photo on the left using my camera's program mode. The photo on the right is the result of 3 bracketed shots processed in Lightroom, Photomatix, Photoshop, Noiseware and Topaz Adjust in various proportions. As I stood in the exhibit hall I was struck by the beautiful quality of the light raining down from the wall of glass and skylights above me. But as I expected, my camera was unable to handle this wide range of light. The answer? HDR of course! The look I can achieve pushes beyond the reality of the actual scene and to my taste, makes for a much more engaging experience for the viewer. This is what I call "Big Pixel Pushing!"

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Taper Sky Court

Taper Sky Court, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

The Taper Sky Court soars above the third floor of the California Science Center. With over 265,000 square feet of event and interactive exhibit space, this is a wonderful place to visit.

Rude Wagon

Rude Wagon, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

This is an absolutely clean Chevy station wagon I spotted at the Uptown Whittier 2008 car show. The owner was really cool and let me take whatever shots I wanted, lowered the hood for me. The engine was cherry too. Very nice for a "Rude Wagon"

Brachiosaurus Dinosaur at OHare Airport

  

The Field Museum's Brachiosaurus Dinosaur towers over Ohare's terminal one. I had just gone through the TSA's security checkpoint at United Airlines' terminal one at Chicago Ohare when I spotted this huge dinosaur towering above. It seems this is a replica of a Brachiosaurus that is in the collection of the Field museum. I need to visit! 

Brachiosaurus Dinosaur at OHare Airport, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

All that comes to mind

All that comes to mind, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

Segerstrom Concert Hall, Orange County, California

I decided to do a euro-collage just for fun in Photoshop. Lots of adjustment layers and masks.

Dragon Fly

Dragon Fly, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

Tiffany Lamp

Location

Location, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

Gallery about the evolution of the telescope.
Huntington Library - San Marino, California