Now that I have been living in San Francisco for 8 months, I can safely say that you have a 50% chance of seeing one of the most beautiful sunsets in your life on any given night. Sunrises and sunsets are so incredible that I often find myself lazily admiring out my window without picking up the camera. "It'll be just as nice tomorrow" is an easy sentiment to take on when … [Read more...] about San Francisco Financial District at Sunset
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Giant Swing at Oktoberfest in Munich
There is no better layover opportunity than Munich during the months of Oktoberfest. You can make it from the airport to the fairgrounds in about 30 minutes and have a beer in your hand within an hour. It's a fun visit for a solo traveler, but I highly recommend bringing a companion to get the most out of the experience. As I was waiting a socially acceptable amount of time … [Read more...] about Giant Swing at Oktoberfest in Munich
Beaches of Zephyr Cove in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe. A beautiful place where you can go skiing and hit up a beach on the same day. At least that is what I did as I learned to ski for the first time this winter. Turns out I'm a natural. Kind of like the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe. Once skiing wrapped up we drove down to catch the sunset on the lake. After googling locations, we ended up at Zephyr Cove on the … [Read more...] about Beaches of Zephyr Cove in Lake Tahoe
European Alps Emerging Through The Clouds
I can't tell you exactly where this photo was taken, because it was through the window of my plane on the way to Vienna from JFK. I can safely assume it was the european alps, but what country? I have no idea. It could have been Switzerland, France, Germany or Austria. The flight itself was quite nice. Business class on Austrian Airlines. Will have to share that review at … [Read more...] about European Alps Emerging Through The Clouds
Karl the Fog Invades San Francisco at Sunrise
I thought that the fog in San Francisco was just a summer thing. But it seems to come just about any time of the year off of the San Francisco bay. This photo, from January 13, 2015 shows the fog rolling into San Francisco at Sunrise. Notice that only one skyscraper peeks out through the fog, while the rest of the city is covered in darkness. 3 exposures were used to take … [Read more...] about Karl the Fog Invades San Francisco at Sunrise
Napa Valley from the top of Auberge Du Soleil
I once considered getting married at Auberge Du Soleil in Rutherford, CA. But alas, I had to settle for appetizers on their observation deck years later. Maybe not the same as a full-fledged wedding, but the views still beautiful. This is an HDR photo right as the sun started to set on Napa Valley. I love Napa Valley. … [Read more...] about Napa Valley from the top of Auberge Du Soleil
An Amazing Photo Journey to the Golden Gate Bridge
This past weekend I decided to go a whopping 3 miles from my central San Francisco apartment to hike the coastal trail from Lands End to right near the Golden Gate bridge. I brought my Sony A7R camera along with me for the journey and took hundreds of photos along the way. In the end I was able to take my best photos to date. … [Read more...] about An Amazing Photo Journey to the Golden Gate Bridge
New Photography Focused Blog Theme and Renewed Energy for Blogging
Every day that I wake up to the above view (well, except for the days when it is foggy in San Francisco, which was the entire summer... and those days that I'm traveling, which are numerous as well) and feel inspired. Inspired by the visual stimulation of the city. Inspired to go out and earn enough money to afford rent. Inspired to share my experiences with those who … [Read more...] about New Photography Focused Blog Theme and Renewed Energy for Blogging
Happy Fourth of July!
In July of 2010 we watched the fireworks from a rooftop of an office building in Washington, DC. The surreal experience was perfect for experimenting with Fireworks photos as the colors decorated the national mall and lit up the monuments. Maybe 1 in every 10 photos turned out, but the ones that worked were pretty amazing. While I'm not sure when I'll be in our nations … [Read more...] about Happy Fourth of July!
Sydney Opera House Lit up for YouTube Symphony [Photo of the Week]
Sometimes while traveling you stumble into situations that are spectacular beyond your comprehension. That was the case when we visited Sydney, Australia in March of 2011 and were treated to the YouTube symphony at the Sydney Opera House. … [Read more...] about Sydney Opera House Lit up for YouTube Symphony [Photo of the Week]