California Central Coast

Hi Everyone, I spent last weekend on California's Central Coast.  I tried out my recently repaired Seagull Dual Lens Reflex camera.  Plenty of interesting landscapes between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz.

Hunting Partners

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 45-200mm

Seen at Bodega Bay.


--Warren

Odor Abatement Program

Annapolis Running Shop on Main Street sets a cheerful example by recycling old running shoes as an outdoor display.

Lone Duck on Central Lake, Foster City

Lumix LX5

Gray skies today, I chose to leave this in color but with a mono feeling. :)

--Warren

White Mountains

For those of you not familiar with this alien landscape, it is east of the So. Sierra Nevada, northwest of Death Valley.  The images are taken from the Bristlecone Pine forest at nearly 12,000 feet. These trees are the oldest living things on earth, averaging over a 1,000 years old with one tree reported to be nearly 4,000 years old.  The climate is so harsh and dry if you throw an apple core on the ground it will still be visible in 5 years.  As the area's name confers, the soil is made of dolomite and it is nearly white in places.  Nikon d800e, Zeiss 100 Makro. 

Dan

More Busy Bees

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 14-45mm

A recurring photo theme of ours :).

--Warren

Autumn Color in the Eastern Sierra

 

I believe I missed the height of the fall color season by a couple of weeks, oh well maybe next year.  Nikon d800, Zeiss 100 Makro-Planar, 50 Makro-Planar  Dan

Team Artemis (Sweden) - Americas Cup

Panasonic DMC-G1, Nikkor 200mm f4

It must be exciting to shoot the event from the Press/Media boat.

--Warren

China Team - Americas Cup

Panasonic DMC-G1, Nikkor 200mm f4

Faces

Warren took the first photos after showing me how to load film into a camera... which I am yet to test of myself. Soon!

The second, was shot by me. And I was focused on how to USE the camera, not noticing that brain-zapping light shining into the middle of your skull! :O

Well, I just wanted to say thanks again for the great day and and borrowing me a camera to learn from!

In The Air

Watching the twisty planes... The shapes they make are so fun to follow.

 Fat Albert is in the second shot. Big Belly.

Roaring noise speeding into the third one. The sailboat beams bob.

And the rainbow-like folding arch, drawn onto a chalk board, the particles slowly falling into dust.

a walk across...

Fleet Race, Americas Cup

Panasonic DMC-G1, Nikkor 200mm f4

This was taken at the start of the fleet race, right after the Oracle boat capsized. The late afternoon light was very nice.

--Warren

The Boats

The first one is after the finish line, the second is the first corner of the race, and the third is the capsized Oracle boat. I was surprised to see that they were dangling there from it!

I liked the experience of shooting film. I hesitated more often about clicking since there are only 24 shots .. and I have tried to think this way while shooting before (on digital) but it's really just not the same impact as physically running out of room. So I enjoyed that as an exercise for being a little more critical in the moment.

I look forward to more film shooting!

Sunset on Mono Lake

Looking towards the sunset and away towards the Lake.  Nikon d800e, Zeiss 25mm Distagon.  Dan

Movie Time

This one reminded me of the old movies showing the plane crashing behind a hill or building.  Nikon d800e, Nikon 400mm f2.8.  Dan

Sailing or Swimming

Warren asked if I caught a 'Pitch Pole' capsize in the Americas Cup race Warren, Gail, Lea, and Tyler attended recently.  The first image is just before the Oracle boat rounded the yellow marker boat and capsized.   Although, the capsizing occurred quite a ways off shore, the following is what I was able to capture, using the Nikon d800e, with the Nikon 400 f2.8 and a TC 1.4ii. No one was hurt and after they righted the boat the crew went on to win another race later in the day. 

Dan

Final Fly-by

Panasonic DMC-G1, Nikkor 200mm f4

#7 is a two-seater. I wonder how one gets selected to ride in the airshow every year. :) I've photographed #7 many times through the years.

I found the answer in the Blue Angels' FAQ online:

What are the policies / requirements governing back seat flights in the number 7 jet?

The Blue Angels give three backseat flights at each show site for selected personnel. All three riders fly with the #7 pilot in the two-seat jet. Two of those riders are selected from the Key Influencer (KI) program and one rider is a credentialed media representative. The KI program selects individuals who shape attitudes and opinions of youth in their communities. KI's may be experts in their field, public figures, leaders of youth organizations, teachers, guidance counselors or school administrators. They are not always the person at the top of an organization, but rather individuals that have a strong impact on recruiting youth and/or a specific target audience. Flying these candidates, in coordination with media presence, is intended to promote the Navy and Marine Corps as professional and exciting organizations in which to serve. To be selected as a Key Influencer, you must first be nominated by a commanding officer of a Navy or a Marine Corps recruiting district. For more information, see your local recruiter or contact your local air show.

--Warren

Four at the GG Bridge

Panasonic DMC-G1, Nikkor 200mm f4

Here's one of mine with the traditional GG Bridge background. :)

--Warren

Low Emission Fly-by

I always like it when they turn on the smoke.  Thought this was kind of traditional with the GGB backdrop.  Nikon d800e, Nikon 400 f2.8

Dan

The Messengers

The scene "painted" on the mail box is from San Mateo. And the mail box is local, near Palo Alto. I put them together like this with the free software called Gimp.

5 on 5

 I couldn't count so I changed the title to reflect the number of planes and birds.  Do you think there is any acknowledgement between the species in flight?  Nikon d800e, Nikon 400mm 2.8

Dan

Four in Formation Flyby

Panasonic DMC-G1, Nikkor 200mm f4

I liked how the sun reflected off of the tails of the planes.

--Warren

Fall in the Eastern Sierra

On my recent trip to the Eastern Sierra, I found this frost covered meadow one early morning.  Taken on the North Lake of Bishop Creek at about 9000 ft.  Nikon d800e, Zeiss 25 Distagon. Dan

Game of Chicken

I am always impressed by this high speed maneuver.  Nikon d800e, Nikon 400 2.8.  Dan