Lunchtime at the Academy of Sciences

Lunchtime at the Academy of Sciences, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

Ok so maybe my imagination was running wild, but when I reviewed at this HDR sequence it looked like my favorite T-Rex was stalking this blissfully unaware kid. Maybe it was wishful thinking because I remember that he was being such a little brat and his parents, like many modern parents were ignoring his bad behavior being too busy with their cell phones to give a crap. Uggh don’t get me started on modern parents. Anyway in my mind this kid was the appetizer, his aloof dad was the main course and his compulsively texting mom was dessert.

Inside the Hamster Ball

Inside the Hamster Ball, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

Global warming simulator. I think Al Gore claimed he invented this place. Or was that the internet?

The Sea of Love

The Sea of Love, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

California Academy of Sciences, Steinhart Aquarium, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Saint Valentines Day: I was waiting for Kathy and just sitting across from this large glass viewing window, thinking that the lighting in the room was very beautiful when this young couple walked up to the glass. I thought they were framed pretty nicely by it. Seemed kind of like a first date type situation. After taking the sequence of shots, I went in search of my own beloved girl.

The long and winding road

The long and winding road, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

The architecture of the multi-level rainforest exihibit inside the California Academy of Science Museum has a lot of non-linear shapes and even curving elevated pathways. If it wasn't so hot in there I'd take photos of it for hours.

Human Sized Hamster Ball

Human Size Hamster Ball, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

The California Academy of Sciences features a 90 foot diameter glass dome in which a four story rain forest exihibit has been placed. It was nice and hot in there probably due to simulated global warming or something. All I know is my lens fogged over right away!

TREX Crossing

TREX Crossing, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

Entry hall of the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. It's tough to take HDR sequences with lots of people moving around. Requires a lot of masking in Photoshop.

Thunder Lizard

Thunder Lizard, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

The newly remodeled and reopened Academy of Science Museum in San Francisco has a very large T-Rex replica that towers over the entrance hall. I took this shot from the third floor.