Monthly Archives: August 2015

Great Blue Heron

August 30, 2015 By JoelSax

May 17, 2015 We surprised this bird when we rounded a corner in the San Joaquin Marsh. I took this from about eight feet away. The bird did not mind our presence until we moved on.

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Baby Tree Swallow

August 28, 2015 By JoelSax

May 17, 2015 We came across a couple of volunteers banding tree swallow nestlings. This little fellow was one of the two runts of the litter. The volunteer weighed him, put a band on him, and returned him to the nest, much to the relief of the mother who circled the box screaming as the […]

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Right in Front of Me

August 26, 2015 By JoelSax

June 25, 2015 This is the aftermath of an auto crash that took place right in front of me as I was driving to a support group meeting. I came within 2 feet of being in the crash myself. I think this illustrates the drama that square format can bring to a photo. The compression […]

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Fireworks 2015

August 23, 2015 By JoelSax

July 4, 2015 One of my very first projects with a soundtrack. I learned a lot about editing when I did this film. Again, I am taking my new camcorder with me when I go to Senegal. Music: “Liszt Millipede” by Lanark.

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Vista Point Sunset — July 25, 2015

August 21, 2015 By JoelSax

July 25, 2015 I own a Brinno time lapse camera which I intend to use when I go to Senegal, London, and Paris in October. I can think of lots of scenarios to film. Music is “Under the Sunset” by Lesbian Afternoon.”

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Orange County Fair 2015

August 19, 2015 By JoelSax

July 26, 2015 I’ve been filming and editing some short videos. This is one that I filmed at the Orange County Fair. The music is “California 71” by the PK Jazz Collective.

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Rock Pile

August 16, 2015 By JoelSax

May 10, 2015 Another location of which I am fond. This rock pile stands at the top of the first hill that you climb along the Quail Trail. I have thought of bringing a model here.

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The Spectrum Center from The Quail Trail

August 14, 2015 By JoelSax

May 10, 2015 This trail has alternating steep and flat sections that overlook the Irvine Valley. Here my wife hikes with a view of the Irvine Spectrum Center, a local office complex and entertainment mall.

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Oaks at Sunset

August 12, 2015 By JoelSax

May 3, 2015 I go by these trees all the time. The only thing I have not done is name them. What would be good names?

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Riders in the Sun

August 9, 2015 By JoelSax

May 3, 2015 I stood just shy of the summit of Dreaded Hill to get this shot.

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