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

More Busy Bees

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 14-45mm

A recurring photo theme of ours :).

--Warren

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!

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

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.

Four in Formation Flyby

Panasonic DMC-G1, Nikkor 200mm f4

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

--Warren

High Speed Turn

Panasonic DMC-G1, Nikkor 200mm f4

I like to catch pictures of the Blue Angels flying by with vapor trails during high speed maneuvers. In this one, you can see the vapors just above each wing.

This was taken on Saturday. Gail and I were out there with Dan, Lea, & Tyler. Unfortunately, it was so crowded that we split up while catching a bus from the Fillmore District down to the waterfront, and we lost Dan for the rest of the day.

--Warren

crisp october day

Cormorants at Yaquina Head

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 45-200mm

The cormorants were greatly outnumbered by the murrs, and they had their own little island to roost on.

--WT

Surrealist's Entrance

At the Legion of Honor entrance to see the Man Ray - Lee Miller exhibit. This was taken with the iPhone 5 panorama camera. It's about 180°.

Alsea Bay Bridge, Oregon.

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 14mm f2.5

There were many shots from our Oregon trip that we did not publish in our galleries. From time to time, I'll go back and process some that I think might be interesting, but were not shown previously due to the need to cut down the number of images. Actually, I may end up changing the set if I find some gems in there. :)

--Warren

Clouds Touch Half Dome

Lumix G1, Lumix 45-200mm (@ 45mm)

Dan's recent Yosemite shots inspired me to go back to my pictures of Yosemite from last April (2011) to find one that I have not had a chance to post.

--Warren