Historical Joshua Tree National Park
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A Day at the Cabrillo Beach Pier
I might have started too early for a 35 mile early morning drive from my home just to avoid the rush hour traffic on the 405. I was hoping for the sun to peek out of the totally overcast sky when I arrive at the Cabrillo Beach Pier. Alas, it was not meant to be… Read More A Day at the Cabrillo Beach Pier
The Goldwell Open Air Museum
When visiting the ruins of Rhyolite, NV, photographers shouldn’t miss the Goldwell Open Air Museum which is practically walking distance from the center of the ghost town. The museum consists mainly of sculptures, the most prominent is the “Last Supper” which consists of ghostly figures arranged like the painting by Leonardo the Vinci. The Belgian… Read More The Goldwell Open Air Museum
Civil War Days 2018
Around Labor Day or Memorial Day weekends, the Civil War Days reenactments are held at the Huntington Beach Central Park in Huntington Beach, CA. Photo No. 1: This pretty young lady reenactor is sitting by herself under a shady tree. When the sun is still high at around 2:30 pm, having the subject in the… Read More Civil War Days 2018
Huntington Beach- Surf City
The city that prides itself as the surfing capital of America, Huntington Beach, CA has claimed the moniker, “Surf City”. A name the city adapted not without controversy after the city filed “Surf City USA” trademark with the US Patent and Trademark office in 2004. Another coastal city, Santa Cruz, CA disputed the claim but… Read More Huntington Beach- Surf City
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Across the Pacific Coast Highway from the sands of Huntington Beach is a wildlife photographer’s haven where about 200 species of birds have been identified. The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve’s existence started in the 1970s when the State of California acquired initially 300 acres of the wetlands. And through the years additional acreage were added… Read More Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Abandoned Hangars by Tonopah, NV
Approximately 6 miles from the center of the town of Tonopah, NV are abandoned hangars at the so called Tonopah Air Force Base. It was said that three hangars remain at the site but during my visit, I only came upon two of them as shown and noted in Photo No. 1 below. The place… Read More Abandoned Hangars by Tonopah, NV
Infrared Photography- The Lure of Invisible Light
To see more of my infrared images, visit my site: Shooting Infrared Just recently, I discovered a new way of photographing – a way by capturing wavelengths beyond what the human eye can see, a spectrum of light that ranges from 700-1200nm. It’s called “Infrared Photography” or the more apt term should be the “Near… Read More Infrared Photography- The Lure of Invisible Light
Joshua Tree National Park- Its Photographic Possibilities
The park situated between two deserts, the Mojave and the Colorado can be a challenging but rewarding place to spend a day, photographing. It has so much to offer from the curious joshua trees, interesting rock formations, desert wildflowers, and wildlife. Temperatures range from 104 deg. F at the peak of the summer to as… Read More Joshua Tree National Park- Its Photographic Possibilities
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