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Blair and Gillian's La Jolla Beach Wedding (San Diego, CA)

Blair and Gillian's La Jolla Beach Wedding (San Diego, CA)

I'm pleased to report that my first experience with wedding photography went really well. I was surprised when my friends asked me to help photograph their wedding in San Diego earlier this month. Surprised, and very honored.

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Baby Goats Arrive at Harley Farms (Pescadero, CA)

Baby Goats Arrive at Harley Farms (Pescadero, CA)

Last weekend I headed over to the coastide to see the new kids born at Pescadero's Harley Farms. The farm dates back to 1910, when it was founded as a cow dairy. In subsequent decades it fell into disuse. That is, until it was bought by Dee Harley in 1982. A native of Yorkshire, England, she restored the property and grew her herd from six goats all the way up to 200. This is the only working dairy in San Mateo County. They sell a variety of products in their farm store, but the main attraction is the cheese.

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Capturing Drama in Your Landscapes: After the Rain Has Fallen

Capturing Drama in Your Landscapes: After the Rain Has Fallen

If you want to capture drama in your landscapes, then go out after the rain has fallen. Clouds are key to a dramatic landscape, and they build up during a big storm.

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Adventures in Babysitting Your Post-Processing Software

Adventures in Babysitting Your Post-Processing Software

I'm experimenting with Nik Efex 4 to see what I can accomplish . These trials with different Post-Processing techniques are proving to me that I should do more than just take the shot. I should take some time after the fact to really make it sing.

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May We All Remain Free

Today's Election Day in the US, and in celebration I offer you this image of Lady Liberty.  Let's keep her in mind (and those suffering the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy).  May the sun not set on this great nation.  I hope it will rise again tomorrow on a land that is still open, free, and progressive. Please vote.  (List for California)