Washed Up

Beside it sat a suitcase... Wonder if it'll get where it's going by Christmas Time.

Tried to offer some hope by decorating and "sprucing" it up a little. Bon Voyage!

Windblown Hillside

Nikon D100, Tamron 24-135mm

It was a cold and windy day in San Mateo's Seal Point Park last weekend.

--Warren

Fountain at the Park

Lumix DMC-GF1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

This is one of the three fountains at the Music Concourse at Golden Gate Park.

--Warren

a winter's day

I Dont want to Fall waiting for the bus

Lumix GX1

A local city has taken an interest in placing interesting art objects around the city.  Humdy Dumpty was waiting for a bus at this corner......

**Dolph

Flowes on Display

 Lumix GX1

Last week we had a Chinese New Year celebration.  While it was nothing compared to the Bay Area, a great deal of effort and support for the culture was shown.  A woman had these wonderful plant arrangements….enjoy.

**Dolph   

Sharon Park Twilight

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

Sharon Park is in the city of Menlo Park, CA.

It's a quaint and picturesque little park in an upscale neighborhood.

--Warren

Ferry Terminal

Lumix DMC-GF1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

In between serving it's reason for existence, this place is empty and deserted.

--Warren

Bay and Bay Bridge at Dusk

Lumix DMC-GF1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

The gently swirling water was mesmerizing and calming. It's my favorite time of the day. :)

--Warren

For Discussion: Does this work as a street image?

Lumix DMC-GF1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

I saw this scene from across the street, and just used what I had mounted on my GF1, so this image is heavily cropped from the original. Fortunately, the sharpness of the 20mm saved the day.

What do you think of it? Good, bad, indifferent, or ... what?

What title would you suggest for it?

Thanks for your consideration.

--Warren

More Creative Moments

Lumix DMC-GF1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

Back to using the Lumix 20mm for more Dan-in-Action shots...

--Warren

Another Nokton Shot

Lumix DMC-GF1, CV 35mm f1.2

A typical perspective study :)

--WT

Creative Moment

Lumix DMC-GF1, CV 35mm f1.2

I was trying Dan's 35mm Nokton on my GF1, so of course I tried it on Dan.

--Warren

Snowy Egret

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 45-200mm

I think these birds are particularly beautiful in-flight.

--Warren

Gull Over Richardson Bay

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 45-200mm

Parade Watchers

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

Gail and Lea sitting curbside at the Chinese New Year parade.

Or as Lea calls this picture: "Spy vs. Spy", LOL! :)

--Warren

Death Valley Raven

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 45-200mm

On our last morning at Death Valley, right outside our hotel room, this raven obligingly posed for a portrait :).

--Warren

Fountain Pens

GX1

Southeastern Florida had it's version of the new year.  This man had these wonderful old fountain pens, brushes, hanging in this beautiful holder.
  

The Journey to the Parade Grounds

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

The long, slow, yet extremely dignified and organized march down from Chinatown to the parade area. The lions and dragons seem to be conserving their energy in anticipation of the action in the parade.

--Warren

The Dragon that Ate Chinatown

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

Another pre-parade picture, a different dragon awaits the march down to the starting area.

--Warren

Dragon Tail People

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

We walked in Chinatown before the parade and found these folks in an alley in front of their Kung Fu studio getting ready to walk down to the parade start area.

--Warren

Hong Kong Harbour

Lumix GX1

I had taken this picture from the same location the previous day, the view is amazing.  The tall building on the right is 118 floors....this picture is taken from the 32 floor of the hotel I was staying in.

SF Chinese New Year Parade

I chose a couple that were my fav's and I have specific "likes" for each.

Very San Francisco.. I am guessing most Chinese New Year parades will not have one of these!

I loved the interaction between the children and the lions. So so cute here, growling at each other.

Perhaps a menacing joker? Haha. The element of surprise. Warren said he had not seen this guy in previous years.

A colourful panning shot. I like their feet too, the leader seemingly floating along...

The powerful presence of Gum Lung! The scene seems to have a hint of horror, the elbow lifted and the guy on the phone calling for (?) help!?

OK we are all deaf now, run away!!!

looking at me

Hong Kong at Night

Lumix GX1

In the city of concrete trees.  I've been traveling a lot and have tired of toting around the DSLR.  I found this simi-little camera with a lot of features.  Here is my first night in Hong Kong and found it to be a lot like San Francisco.  This was from the top of a 32 story building and the lights were great. 

the warmth of a child

cold hospital hallway

Study Partners

Two very engaged beings.

Leica M9, 90mm Elmarit, f2.8

Dan

Xmas Past

Any critique on this HDR composition? Not a big fan usually and in my limited use I try to use the technology so it does not detract from the subject. So , I have not had a great deal of experience.

Leica M9, 90mm, elmarit f2.8

Dan

Alternate Universe

Lumix DMC-GF1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

The Long and Winding Road(s)

Lumix DMC-GF1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

Ravages of Saltwater

Litter can on SF Bay Pier

Leica M9, 90mm Elmarit f2.8

Dan

Edge of N. America

Long steps down to the Pt. Reyes Lighthouse on a cold blustery day.

Leica M9, 28mm, f2.8

Dan