Rain

Its been forever...

Last weekend I decided it was time to take some rain shots. It's amazing how rain is so dynamic and constantly in motion, and at the same time so exceptionally still.

Something New!

It's been quite a while since I posted anything, for which I'm sorry. I have been taking pictures, I just haven't posted any since last Christmas apparently. As is, here is some new stuff!

I've gotten to like taking pictures of lighting! I have yet to storm chase or really plan a shot but when its good and stormy I usually at night I usually try and get out to take a few shots.

I also went out one night only to have the storm disappear. It was a little sad but I decided to see what I could pick up in the leftover broodiness. These shots make me think of the Lion king every time I see them.

I also decided today to take a trip up the canyon and capture the fall colors. It was a gorgeous day and a lot of fun to wander in the cold morning air of autumn.

 

So I never post anything anymore. I'm fully aware of this, just in case you weren't. "Why," you ask? Because I don't take pictures anymore... Its sad, I know. My camera is more of a decoration these days than a tool. But there is a solution to all of this! When you're bored, lonely, and sitting home alone on a Friday night, eating cool whip straight from the tub and wishing TV had something to fill the emptiness of a lifeless weekend, you could call me and we could hang out! You could ask me to take pictures of your family or maybe your parents want a picture on their wall that isn't stained in 80's. You could even dress up like Darth Vader... All I'm saying is I'm still here. Are you?

  This story begins and ends with a plane ride (and a boat in the middle too).

The view while descending into Long Beach airport.

The weather in Long Beach, California. What was more surprising was that the airport was under construction so we had to walk from our plane to what I'm assuming was the original long beach airport. It was a building about the size of a fabric store with a small cafe in the corner which my wife and I huddled in until our ride arrived to take us to the ship.

Manzanillo

Manzanillo is a new tourist destination and is primarily a shipping port for produce and cars. The port was fairly busy with several barges, tug boats, and some local police. Not to mention the locals and us.

 

Cabo San Lucas

 

Sunset over the great Salt Lake.

Just some stuff to tide you over

So I haven't been shooting much lately. Be it for the general lack of inspiration or more because I don't have very many available models, I am sorry either way. I have still been playing around with the aesthetics of a shot trying to understand what makes a shot beautiful.


I have also been playing around with fire... a common past time.

Still, I could really use some PEOPLE to photograph. So if you have some free time or know anyone who wants something done please send them my way. I need all the help I can get!

Sky Lanterns

This July I bought some sky lanterns to celebrate random occasions and lighting stuff on fire (I figured I'm an American its how we do things). They are really beautiful and quite fun to light and watch fly away. I have been trying to get good photos each time I light one off but haven't had much success. Last Sunday we celebrated my nieces birthday and I lit my last two. Knowing what to expect and letting other people do all the fire management, I got much better pictures.

A walk though the garden

I'm sorry it's been a while since I've posted anything. I was busy schooling and trying to stay out of trouble (or something). I decided, now that school is winding down for the summer and I had some spare time, that I would take a wander through my moms garden.


Enjoy!