Inspiration

Creativity won't be stopped by technical limitations. The new iPhone hasn't even been out for a week and already somebody has shot a short film on it. Not only shot, but EDITED! The iMovie app allows for titles and transitions to be added right on the phone. I was inspired by this to shoot and edit a little something. It's not gonna win any awards, but the potential that this hardware/software combo has is pretty awesome. So, without further ado, "Evening ride".

Drive Time

This was my view on the way to work a couple of weeks ago. Not a bad way to start the day!

Summer Night in San Diego

Here's a time lapse that I shot over several night during our recent trip to San Diego. It's so much fun being downtown and feeling that energy and excitement! Have a great Monday!

Arboreal Ethiopia

Flat topped acacia trees taken in a national park in Ethiopia. I have so got to get back there.

Midway Magic

Here's a different perspective of the USS Midway from my evening on the docks. I decided to go a bit further with the post processing on this one because it seemed to suit the image better. Lemme know what you think!

Father's Day #2

And now, the boys. I think these two portraits perfectly capture who they are. My older son is quieter, stands where I tell him and gives me that warm smile. My younger son is like a tornado. It's a wonder I can even keep him in the frame, much less in focus most of the time. But I love them the same, each in their uniqueness.

My boys.

Father's Day #1

For Father's Day I wanted to take a portrait of each of my kids. After all, they're what made me a father in the first place (and second, and third)! I will be posting images of them all, but today I wanted to start with my baby girl. She had just gotten a new dress the day before when she was out for a "special time" with mama and daddy. I'm sure she'd look stunning in any outfit, but this one was especially beautiful.

My daughter.

For those interested in the technical details, I used a Canon 430EX flash at half power and 42" shoot thru umbrella at camera right. The back/hair light was provided by good 'ole late afternoon sun. The little streaks above her head are lens flare that I allowed to creep in. This was intentional to give the image a somewhat angelic quality. Lens flare is not something that needs to be avoided in every situation. It is simply a physical reaction that can be controlled and sometimes used for creative effect. Break the rules sometimes, because following the rules does not guarantee a great picture!

US Grant lobby, revisited

Here's a different view of the US Grant lobby than I showed last time. They did such a beautiful job on the restoration and modernization of this historic hotel, and staying there has been a pleasure each time.