California Poppies...and bees

I took these last week in Davis, California......

Enjoy!

Weekly photos

Bama & Cindi walk

Friday evening reflections

Red Tail Hawk over Cushman Trail

Morning Kayaking

Abstract pictures

I decided to change things up a little yesterday while taking my Saturday morning pictures. There is a technique I call “painting” that can create some pretty cool shots. They key is setting your camera to a slow shutter speed (1/8, ½, second, etc.) and moving the camera in a vertical motion while taking the picture. Here are a few examples… (The one of Cindi and George was taken with a slow shutter speed while zooming the telephoto lens)..
Enjoy!

The Red Barn

Our son is getting married this summer in a barn in Chehalis, Washington. We were a little surprised when he and his fiancé first told of us their decision…. We visited the “barn” this past Friday and quickly realized why they chose this venue. This former Gothic dairy barn was barn was built in 1937 and was converted for weddings and social gatherings by the owners Jason and Laurie Dix . It is located on 25 acres of rolling grass along the Chehalis River…. What and amazing place! http://redbarnstudios.net/

Here are some shots from the other day.

Enjoy!

New Orleans

I was in New Orleans over this past week for my work. One of these days I am going to visit these cool locations and spend and extra day or two just taking in the sites.

Here are some shots that I was able to take on quick get away...

Creole Queen on the Mighty Mo..

Amazing lunch that the folks next to me were eating.....

View from my hotel window

Dogs of the NW

The ball moves....and he dies
Duck hunting retriever

Leo the Lion

Picked up hitchhiker