Monthly Archives: August 2015

Great Blue Heron

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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