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Sophie
It’s hard not to get a good shot when your subject is as cute as Sophie, but there’s something else I like about this shot, and that is that is was not a posed shot. I saw her sitting there and took two quick shots in the (indoor) available light. Snap, snap! It took three or four seconds to make the shot.
I’m also very proud of the fact that this image was made with a super-cheap manual-focus portrait lens. I’m wonder what kind of results we could get if we actually try to make a good shot. Maybe if I control the light on her beautiful eyes a little better. Next time for sure!
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Rider in the Rain
Determined to get a look at Bandit under control of a more skilled rider, (thanks, Hannah!) Kelly and Stella brave the rain and fog at Skyline Ranch this morning.
Posted in Bay Area, iPhone, New Friends
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Our New Favorite Shot of Bandit
We look forward to the summer when he’s shed all of his winter coat and the trails have dried up so we can get an even better shot of horse and rider, but we both like this one a lot!
This image also marks the first time I used a new GPS device form BlueSLR. This small device connects to my Camera and adds GPS info to my photos in a very clever way. Instead of incorporating its own GPS chip, the BlueSLR gets this geolocation information via a Bluetooth connection to my iPhone! This results in much faster and more accurate GPS location info than other GPS devices for digital SLR’s, and presumably consumes less of the camera’s precious power. The BlueSLR iPhone/iTouch/iPad app also allows me to make several camera adjustments and trigger the shutter from up to 300 feet away. Very cool!
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Introducing Bandit
Kelly’s childhood dream finally comes true!
Accompanied by their official photographer, Kelly and Bandit took a short ride on this sunny, 70 degree day. Looks like Bandit and Kelly are getting along splendidly.
Many thanks to the great folks at Xenophon Therapeutic Riding for all of the support. Without your help, this would not have been possible. Also, I’d like give a HUGE thanks to our friends Hannah and Pooh, who have been amazingly helpful.
Posted in Bay Area, Family, New Friends
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Ion Torrent West
I feel extraordinarily lucky to be working with these fabulous folks every day — without a doubt, the best team I’ve ever worked with. It’s truly amazing what you can accomplish with the right group of people.
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No Fireworks Here
According to weather expert Chris, The San Francisco Bay Area was the coldest spot in the US this Fourth of July, with the possible exception of a few locations in Alaska. Along with temperatures in the 50′s came the famous fog, which obliterated any hope of seeing any fireworks. Oh well… We did get to meet Ben’s lovely sister and two children on their first ever visit to the States. Welcome!
Posted in Bay Area, Food, Holidays, New Friends
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2010 St. Mary’s College High School Junior Prom
I was lucky enough to be asked to take a photos of a few kids on prom day. They chose Oakland’s serene Morcom Rose Garden as the venue. We spent some time spent looking for the “perfect spot for pictures”, which turned out to be a waste of time, because as you can see, I could have shot these kids up against a cinder block wall and gotten great results. Seeing these terrific-looking young people brought back some fond memories of my own, and made me realize just how much some things have changed.
I think it’s safe to say that prom dresses and human beings are getting better-looking. If you need further proof, check out the rest of the pictures.
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A Christmas Gift for Grandma
If there’s one gift that won’t wind up in a landfill in three months, it’s pictures of the grandkids.
Muir Woods With the Girls
We spent the last day of our four-day weekend at Muir Woods with Andrew, Jeri and the girls. After a hike through the breathtaking redwoods, we stopped at the Pelican Inn for fish & chips, bangers & mash and a few pints. A delicious way to end the holiday weekend!
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Xenophon Horse Show 2009
Yes, I’m still taking pictures, and Kelly is still volunteering at Xenophon, where we get to hang out with the nicest imaginable kids, horses and volunteers. Wonderful.
Posted in Bay Area, Family, New Friends, Photography
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Bird Fight!
The normal state of affairs as up to eight birds jostle for a seat on one of the two perches.
Posted in Loft Life, New Friends
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