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Archive for January, 2009
Hawaii’s State Capitol
I used the reflections in the water surrounding Hawaii’s state capitol. It actually isn’t that much water. The trick is to get a wide angle lens and get as near and low to the water as you can. It makes the water look more substantial than it really is.
Sandy’s Beach
The last full moon I walked out to Sandy’s Beach on Oahu, Hawaii. These exposures are about 30 seconds long which give the water a soothing, soft milky look.
Sun and Love
Just entered this photo into a competition and thought I might as well post it to my blog because I love it. The colors, the silhouette, everything about this photo is beautiful to me. Check out the rest of Jing and Jenny’s engagement shoot.
Feeding the Birds
They’re little feet tickle They’re so suspicious of you but they want the food so bad. It’s rather cute, you can see the debate going on in their faces as they swoop past testing to see if its ok. Eventually a brave one stops and lands on your hand.
Sandy’s Beach
The last full moon I walked out to Sandy’s Beach on Oahu, Hawaii. These exposures are about 30 seconds long which give the water a soothing, soft milky look.
In Flight.
Hold out your hand with some crackers and the birds will fly up and eat them out of your hands… I took this photo with my Nikon EM and was so happy that it turned out… This is quickly becoming one of my favorite photos… not sure if I can explain it, but just is. [...]
My Flickr Family…
Well some of them. Took this with Todd’s 10.5mm lens of goodness… put it on the floor and huddled. We have a flickr meet every month, here’s the discussion group. We have tons of fun always!
Valley of the Temples
Took this in Kaneohe at Valley of the Temples. I love this place. I come here to think, to sit, to take pictures, to enjoy God’s creation. I come here too to take family portraits and engagement pictures. It is definitely a gem that even some local people don’t know about.
‘Iolani Palace
The ‘Iolani Palace is the only palace on American Soil. You see it here decorated with lights for the holidays.
Overpass
I have never walked over an over pass before. Ever. This was the first time… it was pretty interesting… I may return to do some night photography.
She Said Yes!
This is the actual engagement, not a recreation… Being a photographer is great, you get to be there for some of people’s most memorable life experiences.
Our Boat Sank!
Read all about it here. Everything got wet, including my camera gear which is now in he shop for repairs. :-/
Fisheye Paradiso
Took this photo with a lomo fisheye camera that a friend bought for me for Christmas.
Waikiki from the Wall
Taken with my Zenza Bronica. I love this camera! I have to get my iPhone out and make the lighting calculations on it before hand and then developing is always a thrill… never know what you’re going to get!
