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Death Valley National Park Welcome Sign

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  I was looking through some old photos and through that it would be fun to re-process a few to see what they look like with my improved editing skills. Here is me at the Death Valley National Park welcome sign in the summer of 2014. The clouds really jump out with the new levels of contrast, but I also had to tone down my skin because it made me look like an oompa … [Read more...] about Death Valley National Park Welcome Sign

Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

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I need to get back to Istanbul. Both for the food and the views. It would be incredible to photograph the Hagia Sophia now that I know what I'm doing with a camera. This morning Mrs. Jeffsetter read that Turkish Airlines now has a direct flight from IST to SFO. I told Mrs. Jeffsetter that this was old news, and I had booked this flight nearly a year ago (but later canceled … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Mini Tide Pool on an Algae Covered Rock on a Pacific Ocean beach

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That's quite the mouthful, isn't it? But I'm not sure how else to describe this view from Drake's Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore. My feet got soaking wet from the incoming waves, but not before taking hundreds of photos of the area. This picture involved climbing on top of the slippery algae covered boulder to get a shot of the water that the ocean left behind in a … [Read more...] about Mini Tide Pool on an Algae Covered Rock on a Pacific Ocean beach

Flying Over Aitutaki in the Cook Islands

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There may be no more beautiful approach on a destination than the flight to the near-atoll of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. If you are flying in from Rarotonga (the most common option for foreigners), you will be delighted with views of the entire lagoon before landing. Make sure you pick a window seat for this one. Flying over Aitutaki provides views normally reserved for … [Read more...] about Flying Over Aitutaki in the Cook Islands

Shipwreck at Bolinas Point – Point Reyes, California

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During last week's photo session in Point Reyes we spotted this shipwreck from above while on our drive to the point. I had to pull over and get a shot of this boat perfectly embedded on the beach, slowly weathering away. This area is called Bolinas Point in Inverness. It turns out that this may be one of the most photographed boats in California, judging from the numerous … [Read more...] about Shipwreck at Bolinas Point – Point Reyes, California

My Favorite Photo of the Golden Gate Bridge

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Last week I went on a photo safari to capture the Golden Gate Bridge at Sunset. The day was clear, so I figured there would be no fog getting in the way of the perfect shot. There were no clouds in the sky - just clear views of the Golden Gate and the Marin Headlands in the background. I took many photos and enjoyed them all. But this one has to be my favorite. … [Read more...] about My Favorite Photo of the Golden Gate Bridge

Neverending Arches in Munich, Germany

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One of my favorite parts of Europe is the views you can find from above. This often involves taking an elevator to the top of a tower and snapping photos of the surrounding area. While elevators are convenient for those on the go, I often find taking the stairs creates even more photo opportunities. This was the case on our recent visit to Munich. Sure we got to take photos … [Read more...] about Neverending Arches in Munich, Germany

Sun Setting on the Base of the Golden Gate Bridge

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I was trying to figure out a way to get a picture of the sun setting on the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, but alas that just didn't seem possible without a boat. Instead I had to settle for seeing the sun shine through both the base span of the bridge, as well as some beautiful flowers currently in bloom. I quite like the result. There are many places … [Read more...] about Sun Setting on the Base of the Golden Gate Bridge