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Italy - 2024 Venice Carnevale - Steampunk Meetup...
40
photos
This was one of several themed shoots during the 2024 Venice Carnevale. It was a blast, great Steampunker turnout, and excellent weather. This event was held at Arsenale, probably my favorite spot to...
Italy - 2024 Venice Carnevale, 3 Feb 2024
108
photos
This was my first full day at Carnevale. The masked models were starting to trickle in and everyone was getting reacquainted. This is always such a great experience!
Italy - Venice - 2024 Carnevale - Touristy Photos...
3
photos
I went to Venice for the 2024 Carnevale - it was early this yes and quite cold - but as always it was a great experience. This album contains some photos I took on my various walks around the city. I...
Spain - Granada - Alhambra 2024 (Sony A7iii)
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photos
This was my third trip to Alhambra, but my first in almost 20 years. I remember it as being awesome - and it still is. We visited in mid-January, got an early admission, and didn't have to deal with...
Spain - Granada 2024 (Sony A7iii)
29
photos
Granada was our first stop in Spain. We were still dealing with jet lag but we did force ourselves to get out and explore - excellent choice. These photos are mostly of the Albaicin and Sacromonte...
Plane Watching - Lihue (LIH) Airport, Kuaui....
29
photos
We had not planned on doing any plane watching while on Kauai. We were actually headed to a nearby lighthouse when we were realized we were driving very close to the active runway. Nice area so for...
Hawaii - Kauai - Hindu Monastery
18
photos
We read some reviews about this place and decided to check it out. Excellent choice. Lovely setting near Kapa'a; we arrived shortly after it opened for the day so it was very peaceful and not...
Hawaii - Kauai - Waimea Canyon - December 2023
15
photos
No trip to Kauai is complete without a trip to Waimea Canyon. We got an early start, hit good weather and very little traffic. Very nice day - and then the clouds, mist, and people rolled in. We...
Hawaii - Kauai - December 2023
29
photos
This was my wife's first time in Kauai. We needed a break from the past few months so it was nice to relax and generally do nothing. I snapped a few photos but not that many. We had plans to do a lot...
Plane Watching - London Heathrow - 2024
356
photos
In January 2024 we flew into Heathrow to start a European vacation. My wife likes to take 1-2 days to adjust to the time change so we overnight at the Premier Inn Terminal 4. I'm good with that. On...
Plane Watching - Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 2024
95
photos
I took advantage of an excellent Alaska Air fare sale and grabbed a ticket from Boise to FLL. It was an excellent chance to get some sun and also to try out a new Sigma 100-400 lens. Wow - that lens...
Photo Shoot - Sarah C at an Indoor Winter Shoot -...
14
photos
Sarah C is another model that my camera can't get enough of. She is so unique as a person and model. We usually have a shoot pre shoot chat - like "what mood are you in today?". She answers...
Photo Shoot - Kirsty at an Indoor Winter Shoot -...
11
photos
My camera absolutely loves shooting with Kirsty - she is such an awesome young lady - gorgeous, stunning, classy, adventurous, and I can go on and on. She joined for an indoor winter shoot at our...
Photo Shoot - Cierra at the House - Winter Shoot
10
photos
The lovely Cierra joined us for a small group shoot at our house. I love shooting with her but at this shoot she was constantly being model-napped so I only had a brief time with her. We need to...
England - London - Street Art in Shoreditch and...
115
photos
I had just walked with my wife to Heathrow so she could catch her flight home. It was early morning, the rain had stopped, and I was in the mood to wander. I jumped on the Underground with no idea...
England - London - 2024 Aimless Wandering
19
photos
Heather Jean had one day in London before she flew home. I asked where she wanted to go. She picked Borough Market. It was a miserably cold day but off we went. She did some last minute shopping,...
Spain - Malaga - Museo Carmen Thyssen
27
photos
Heather Jean was in the mood for a relaxing nap so she told me to take a hike. I did, right down the street to the Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga - it is a great museum - small but a lovely collection....
Spain - Malaga - Aimless Wandering
123
photos
We spent a few days soaking up the sun and just relaxing in Malaga. No drop dead must see sights but it was a chill city that we loved exploring. Definitely glad we spent time there!
Spain - Ronda - Museo Lara
42
photos
Spain - Ronda - Aimless Wandering
37
photos,
1
video
This was our first trip to Ronda. It’s a small city with not a lot of must see sights - and we loved it. It has a very nice feel to it. The main sight is the New Bridge - ironic name since it’s...
Spain - Seville - The Museum of Fine Arts
9
photos
My wife needed a nap so she told me to head out somewhere. I heard that the Museum of Fine Arts was pretty cool, even though it was heavy in religious art (not my favorite subject). The building was...
Spain - Seville Bullfighting
11
photos
We keep an open mind on most things, including bullfighting. It is part of Spanish culture so we decided to check out the arena and museum. We found it fascinating (but we’re not sure why it...
Spain - Seville - Royal Alcázar
1
photo
The Alcazar was also on our must visit list. It wasn’t as impressive as the Mezquita in Cordoba but it was still pretty awesome. It was pretty packed the day we visited but we found some quiet...
Spain - Seville - Plaza de Espagna
16
photos
This is one of the most recognizable sights in Seville. The Plaza was built for a world exposition almost 100 years ago. It still looks great. We made the mistake of initially going there on a Sunday...
Spain - Seville - Cathedral 2024
54
photos
We decided to check out the Seville Cathedral and it was a great decision. The cathedral is huge and full of cool sights - including La Giralda”, the bell tower and the tomb of Christopher...
Spain - Seville - Aimless Wandering 2024
47
photos
After we get to a new destination and get settled into our lodging, we almost immediately go out wandering, just to get a feel for the area. Seville made a great impression right from the start. This...
Spain - Cordoba - The Mezquita
36
photos
The Mezquita was on our must-see list for this trip. It’s a fascinating building. A cathedral built surrounding and on top of a mosque. The interior architecture is awesome. We took advantage of...
Spain - Cordoba - Aimless Wandering
60
photos
After visiting Granada we headed to Cordoba for a few days. The historic center is beautiful, compact, and easily walkable. The Mezquita was our main destination but we always like to get lost on...
Photo Shoot - Alexis' First Shoot
28
photos
I don't know where to start with this. We had a small group shoot planned with a Valentines Day theme. One of my friends asked if he could add another model; no problem. Well the model shows up with...
Photo Shoot - Charlotte in Downtown Boise
40
photos
Charlotte is fairly new to me but I love our chemistry and her energy. She is a lovely young lady with dangerous curves, a sweet look, sassy attitude, and a great sense of adventure. Our shoots are a...
Photo Shoot - Athena with Energy to Burn
22
photos
After a nice shoot with Athena she asked if I had more time. Of course. So she changed outfits and proceeded to run through some of her dance moves. She reminds me of the Energizer Bunny - she never...
Photo Shoot - Athena as a Goddess
16
photos
I had no idea what Athena was going to be wearing to the shoot but she has incredible tastes so I wasn't the least bit concerned. Then she shows up in this white dress - stunning! This was another in...
Photo Shoot - Victoria at the 2024 New Years Day...
6
photos
In the Boise area we have a tradition of starting off the new year with an open call group photo shoot - pretty much everyone is invited. We never know who is going to show up. It's like organized...
Photo Shoot - Sarah C at the 2024 New Years Day...
19
photos
In the Boise area we have a tradition of starting off the new year with an open call group photo shoot - pretty much everyone is invited. We never know who is going to show up. It's like organized...
Photo Shoot - Maja at the 2024 NYD group shoot
19
photos
In the Boise area we have a tradition of starting off the new year with an open call group photo shoot - pretty much everyone is invited. We never know who is going to show up. It's like organized...
Photo Shoot - Keekee at the 2024 NYD group shoot
6
photos
In the Boise area we have a tradition of starting off the new year with an open call group photo shoot - pretty much everyone is invited. We never know who is going to show up. It's like organized...
Photo Shoot - Grace at the 2024 NYD group shoot
13
photos
In the Boise area we have a tradition of starting off the new year with an open call group photo shoot - pretty much everyone is invited. We never know who is going to show up. It's like organized...
Photo Shoot - Cierra at the 2024 New Years Day...
9
photos
In the Boise area we have a tradition of starting off the new year with an open call group photo shoot - pretty much everyone is invited. We never know who is going to show up. It's like organized...
Photo Shoot - Charlotte at the 2024 New Year's...
13
photos
In the Boise area we have a tradition of starting off the new year with an open call group photo shoot - pretty much everyone is invited. We never know who is going to show up. It's like organized...
Spain - Granada - Street Art
29
photos
Whenever we travel we are always on the lookout for street art, especially paintings, as opposed to tagging. There are so many great artists out there just looking to express themselves. The photos...
Spain - Granada - Aimless Wandering
36
photos
Photo Shoot - Mariah at the 2024 New Year's Day...
14
photos
In the Boise area we have a tradition of starting off the new year with an open call group photo shoot - pretty much everyone is invited. We never know who is going to show up. It's like organized...
Photo Shoot - Whitney as a Goddess
13
photos
My camera loves shooting with Whitney. She was in need of photo therapy and we never say no to Whitney. She started with the goddess look and nailed it. This was our last shoot of 2023 - what a...
Photo Shoot - Madison turns 25
11
photos
Madison wanted to shoot for her 25th birthday and we can't say no to her. It was a great shoot; she looked lovely, and brought a great cake which I forgot to get any of. Don't get old and senile....
Photo Shoot - Keekee Returns!
5
photos
Keekee took a sabbatical of several years but decided she wanted to start shooting again. I had an opportunity to briefly shoot with her; not long enough but we will be doing more shooting in the...
Photo Shoot - Haley in Black at the House
9
photos
Haley took part in one of our small group shoots that we did at the end of 2023. Unfortunately she was model-napped by the other shooters so my time with her was limited. No fair! However, any time...
Photo Shoot - Haley at a Small Group Shoot
15
photos
I've shot with Haley many times over the years - and I never get tired of shooting with her. Haley is so heard to describe - she is so very quiet, a bit shy, but she comes alive around us. I like...
Photo Shoot - Cierra at the House
22
photos
I met Cierra about a month before this shoot and my camera can't get enough of her. What a sweet young lady - stunningly beautiful, level headed, no drama, fun, always positive, great attitude - just...
Photo Shoot - Athena's First Shoot at the House
39
photos
I'm fortunate to meet some people that just blow my socks off. Athena is one of them. I met her at a group shoot at a local studio and my cameras immediately fell in love with her. She is a young...
Photo Shoot - Maja and Victoria at the Winter...
12
photos
Our good friend and master photographer Anja organized a Princess Winter group shoot. The event took place outside of Boise, near the Bogus Basin ski area. Excellent model turnout and that kept us...
Photo Shoot - Victoria at the Winter Princess...
29
photos
Our good friend and master photographer Anja organized a Princess Winter group shoot. The event took place outside of Boise, near the Bogus Basin ski area. Excellent model turnout and that kept us...
Photo Shoot - Maja at the Winter Princess Group...
14
photos
Our good friend and master photographer Anja organized a Princess Winter group shoot. The event took place outside of Boise, near the Bogus Basin ski area. Excellent model turnout and that kept us...
Photo Shoot - Sarah C at the Winter Princess...
12
photos
Our good friend and master photographer Anja organized a Princess Winter group shoot. The event took place outside of Boise, near the Bogus Basin ski area. Excellent model turnout and that kept us...
Photo Shoot - Terra at the Winter Princess Group...
12
photos
Our good friend and master photographer Anja organized a Princess Winter group shoot. The event took place outside of Boise, near the Bogus Basin ski area. Excellent model turnout and that kept us...
Photo Shoot - Jennifer at the Princess Winter...
12
photos
Our good friend and master photographer Anja organized a Princess Winter group shoot. The event took place outside of Boise, near the Bogus Basin ski area. Excellent model turnout and that kept us...
Photo Shoot - Minnie and Stephanie R at the...
13
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Savvy at the Studio Boise December...
13
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Joy and Sarah V at the Studio Boise...
8
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Sarah V at the Studio Boise...
9
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Roree at the Studio Boise December...
17
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Kampi at the Studio Boise December...
6
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Joy at the Studio Boise December...
12
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Cierra at the Studio Boise December...
12
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Charlotte at the Boise Studios...
10
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Bella at the Studio Boise December...
7
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Athena at the Studio Boise December...
25
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Elizabeth at the Studio Boise...
9
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography business, hosts a free monthly event where they open several rooms for photographers and models to shoot. This is a lovely time to network with new models and catch...
Photo Shoot - Josephine at a Small Group Shoot,...
5
photos
We had a nice, relaxed shoot at our house on a cold November evening. Great models and photographers - this was definitely a fun shoot. Josephine is the model here - she is one of my all time...
Photo Shoot - Gabby at a Small Group Shoot,...
11
photos
We had a nice, relaxed shoot at our house on a cold November evening. Great models and photographers - this was definitely a fun shoot. Gabby is the model here - she has become a regular in front of...
Photo Shoot - Vanessa at a Small Group Shoot,...
10
photos
We had a nice, relaxed shoot at our house on a cold November evening. Great models and photographers - this was definitely a fun shoot. Vanessa is the model here. This was my first time shooting...
Photo Shoot - Andrea at a Small Group Shoot
11
photos
We had a nice, relaxed shoot at our house on a cold November evening. Great models and photographers - this was definitely a fun shoot. Andrea is the model here - she is a blast to shoot with and...
Photo Shoot - Victoria at a Small Group Shoot,...
26
photos
A creative photographer friend of mine organized a small group shoot at our house; she invited a number of models and photographers. This was one of the rare occasions where the models vastly...
Photo Shoot - Stephanie at a Small Group Shoot,...
7
photos
A creative photographer friend of mine organized a small group shoot at our house; she invited a number of models and photographers. This was one of the rare occasions where the models vastly...
Photo Shoot - Sammy at a Small Group Shoot,...
5
photos
A creative photographer friend of mine organized a small group shoot at our house; she invited a number of models and photographers. This was one of the rare occasions where the models vastly...
Photo Shoot - Joy at a Small Group Shoot,...
5
photos
A creative photographer friend of mine organized a small group shoot at our house; she invited a number of models and photographers. This was one of the rare occasions where the models vastly...
Photo Shoot - Jhena at a Small Group Shoot,...
14
photos
A creative photographer friend of mine organized a small group shoot at our house; she invited a number of models and photographers. This was one of the rare occasions where the models vastly...
Photo Shoot - Jennifer at the House, November 2023
10
photos
A creative photographer friend of mine organized a small group shoot at our house; she invited a number of models and photographers. This was one of the rare occasions where the models vastly...
Photo Shoot - Maria at Studio Boise's November...
6
photos
Studio Boise hosts a monthly shootout - it's a great place to network, meet up with old friends and discover new models to shoot with. It's also very chaotic. The studio usually makes three rooms...
Photo Shoot - Terra at Studio Boise's November...
8
photos
Studio Boise hosts a monthly shootout - it's a great place to network, meet up with old friends and discover new models to shoot with. It's also very chaotic. The studio usually makes three rooms...
Photo Shoot - Cierra at Studio Boise's November...
3
photos
Studio Boise hosts a monthly shootout - it's a great place to network, meet up with old friends and discover new models to shoot with. It's also very chaotic. The studio usually makes three rooms...
Photo Shoot - Alexa at Studio Boise's November...
11
photos
Studio Boise hosts a monthly shootout - it's a great place to network, meet up with old friends and discover new models to shoot with. It's also very chaotic. The studio usually makes three rooms...
Photo Shoot - Minnie at Studio Boise's November...
7
photos
Studio Boise hosts a monthly shootout - it's a great place to network, meet up with old friends and discover new models to shoot with. It's also very chaotic. The studio usually makes three rooms...
Photo Shoot - Kampi at Studio Boise's November...
5
photos
Studio Boise hosts a monthly shootout - it's a great place to network, meet up with old friends and discover new models to shoot with. It's also very chaotic. The studio usually makes three rooms...
Photo Shoot - Lindsi at Studio Boise, November...
5
photos
Studio Boise hosts a monthly shootout - it's a great place to network, meet up with old friends and discover new models to shoot with. It's also very chaotic. The studio usually makes three rooms...
ComicCons - 2023 LACC Sunday - Nikki Hru
7
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and hook up with familiar...
ComicCons - 2023 LACC Sunday - Gaiapatra
20
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCons - 2023 LACC Sunday - alixnicholson
16
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCons - 2023 LACC Sunday - jordanjcosplay
14
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCons - 2023 LACC Sunday - jadesavageafg
14
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCons - 2023 LACC Sunday - Floss Boss
11
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCons - 2023 LACC Sunday - theeharleyquinn.tv
16
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCons - 2023 LACC Sunday - Ashlynne Dae
15
photos
ComicCon - 2023 LACC - Sunday - Mayabrownee
11
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCon - 2023 LACC - caoimhe
8
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCon - 2023 LACC Sunday - reddd.sonja
14
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCon - 2023 LACC Sunday - cosplaycali
11
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCon - 2023 LACC Sunday - slugmasterr
6
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCon - 2023 LACC Sunday - Starfire
7
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCon - 2023 LACC Sunday - meshellwaffleo
11
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCon - 2023 LACC - Sunday - new_years_evil99
16
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCon - 2023 LACC Sunday -...
12
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCon - 2023 LACC Sunday - hexed_cosplays
6
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023 at the Sunday session. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and...
ComicCon - 2023 LACC - Sunday - Miscellaneous...
22
photos
I attended the 2023 Los Angeles Comic Convention at the LA Convention Center in December 2023. This is a tough venue to shoot but it is a good chance to meet new Cosplayers and hook up with familiar...
ComicCon - 2023 Los Angeles Comic Con - Saturday
286
photos
These photos are from my second year attending the Los Angeles Comic Con (LACC). It's a decent Con but a tough place to shoot for photographers. It's held at the LA Convention Center and there really...
Photo Shoot - Roree at Studio Boise's November...
14
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography studio, hosts a monthly shootout that's free to models and photographers. It is a nice event but very chaotic, you have to use their lighting and backdrops, can't...
Photo Shoot - Victoria at Studio Boise's November...
12
photos
Studio Boise, a local photography studio, hosts a monthly shootout that's free to models and photographers. It is a nice event but very chaotic, you have to use their lighting and backdrops, can't...
Photo Shoot - Angela's First Shoot
15
photos
I met Angela through Model Mayhem and she was everything she claimed to be. Fun, adventurous, and comfortable in front of the camera. She said she was new to this but I doubt that - she was so easy...
Photo Shoot - Terra as a Woodland Masked Goddess
13
photos
A photographer friend of mine invited me to shoot Terra with her. She wanted to do a theme featuring some masks and a new red cape. Terra also had some new boots she wanted to show off. Hmmm, this or...
Photo Shoot - Shantel Looking Edgy
18
photos
Shantel is a busy local business woman that happens to be extremely photogenic and great to be around. When she is in the mood for photo therapy she contacts me, says "I want to do ...."...
England - London - National Portrait Gallery -...
66
photos
I've always liked the National Portrait Gallery - it has a nice, comfortable, welcoming feel to it. It had been closed for a major renovation for a number of years but recently re-opened. My wife and...
England - London - Brick Lane Street Art - 2023
22
photos
While in London recently we had some time to kill before heading to see the Lion King. We decided to check out the street art on Brick Lane. It was ok but the quality has been going down - more...
Netherlands - Zaandam - October 2023
9
photos
My wife and I planned a short day trip to Zaandam and the windmills of Zaanse Schans. It was a brutally cold, windy day so we only made it to Zaandam - but it was definitely worth it. It a cute,...
Netherlands - Amsterdam - STRAAT and NDSM (Sony...
114
photos
On the rare occasions that we travel, we tend to look for offbeat and quirky things. We met a lovely Dutch art teacher on Bali several months ago and she told us about STRAAT and NDSM. We both love...
Plane Watching - Amsterdam Schipol Airport (AMS)...
53
photos
My wife booked a room at the Bastion Hotel near Schipol. We knew it was close to the airport but we didn't know it sat right next to an active runway. We had a room facing the runway and had a good...
Netherlands - Amsterdam 2023 (Sony A7iii)
45
photos
We were originally planning on going to Paris but changed our minds due to all the bedbug stories. Amsterdam was on wife's bucket list and I hadn't been there in about 15 years so it was nice to get...
Germany - Dresden - October 2023 (Sony A7iii)
74
photos
I've been to Dresden twice before, but usually for short day trips. This time we spent two days near the old town and explored at leisure. What an absolutely beautiful city We love being back in...
Czech Republic - Prague - Traja Palace
55
photos
We read about the Traja Palace and it sounded pretty cool. It is located in one of the Prague suburbs and we decided to check it out. Easy subway and bus ride and we were there. We arrived shortly...
Czech Republic - Prague - Museum of Steel Figures
85
photos
While ambling around Prague, we passed the Gallery of Steel Figures. It looked too cool to pass up so in we went. Excellent choice. We had the place to ourselves and had a blast photographing all the...
Czech Republic - Prague 2023 - Sony A7iii
159
photos
Various travel photos from a trip we took to Prague in October 2023. It was my 3rd trip to Prague; this one was longer and more relaxed. What a beautiful city. On this trip I was shooting with my...
Plane Watching - London Heathrow 2023
98
photos
We were making connections at LHR for a flight to Prague. Miserable flight over here; United cancelled our SFO-LHR flight a few hours before takeoff. They re-booked us on a flight two days later....
Photo Shoot - Cat, Her Bike, and an Abandoned Gas...
19
photos
I love when Cat tells me she needs photo therapy and she has her theme picked out. This time she wanted to show off her new mechanic's outfit and to get some more photos of her motorcycle. I know of...
Virginia - Grand Caverns
27
photos
Since we were in the area we decided to check out Grand Caverns - what an excellent choice! My wife loves exploring caverns and this one was her favorite (and mine too). We had a great tour guide and...
Virginia - Endless Caverns
28
photos
My wife loves to explore caves and caverns. If she had her way, she would lose the tour group, grab a guide, and go explore all sorts of off limit areas that I couldn't begin to fit in. She worries...
Photo Shoot - Sammy at an Abandoned Gas Station
19
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Sammy is simply wonderful; she has been my most frequent model in the past 2-3 years, and I've loved every shoot with her. She is so sweet, down to Earth, fun, adventurous, and so beautiful. She...
Photo Shoot - Brittney at an Abandoned Gas Station
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Brittney is quickly becoming one of our favorite models. She has her hands full with kids, family, and work, so when she tells us she needs photo therapy we try to fit her in ASAP, if not sooner....
Photo Shoot - Ashley G in Meridian
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I last shot with Ashley in 2018. We talked about collaborating many times since then but life got in the way. We finally said enough is enough and met at a business campus in Meridian, Idaho, on a...
Photo Shoot - Angeleigh's First Shoot
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This was a day of firsts - it was Angeleigh's first shoot with someone outside of her family and it was my first time shooting with her. She was very shy at first but quickly warmed up. My cameras...
England - Kingston Upon Thames And London IPhone...
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We made it back to the UK, the first time this year and only for four days. Bummer. The wife wanted to see some theatre shows so we checked online. Most of the good shows were sold out so we settled...
Netherlands - Zaandam, Near Amsterdam, IPhone...
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We saw some photos of the interesting architecture in Zaandam, a suburb of Amsterdam so we checked it out. It's a very short train ride away from the Central Station. Zaandam itself is not too big,...
Netherlands - Amsterdam - STRAAT Street Art...
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A Dutch friend of ours, an art teacher, recommended that we check out this museum. Remind me to keep on her good side - this was an excellent museum. We took a free ferry from the Central train...
Netherlands - Amsterdam - October 2023 - IPhone...
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Visiting Amsterdam was a last minute decision. We were originally going to Paris from Dresden but all the stories about bedbugs in Paris made us rethink things. Amsterdam was on my wife's bucket list...
Germany - Dresden 2023 - IPhone Photos
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We made it back to Germany - briefly - but it was definitely worth it. We spent two nights in Dresden and I loved it. My third time there, Heather’s first. It’s a very walkable city with great...
Czech Republic - Prague - Troha Palace - IPhone...
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We read about this palace (or chateau) in the Prague suburbs and it sounded right up our alley. We jumped on the Metro, switched to a bus, and were quickly there. It was definitely worth the trip. We...
Czech Republic - Prague - Museum of Steel Figures...
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Prague - October 2023 IPhone Photos
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Random and quirky travel photos from our trip to Prague in October 2023.
Photo Shoot - Taylor at a local campus
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This was my second shoot with Taylor - the first one was a few months earlier when she was brand new at modeling - and very nervous. She is a fast learner and hit me up for another shoot. For a theme...
Idaho - 2023 Gowen Thunder - USAF Thunderbird...
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The USAF Thunderbirds were the main draw at the 2023 Gowen Thunder air show at Boise Airport. I wanted to go catch the practice on the day before the show. I couldn't find the schedule, guessed the...
Photo Shoot - Grace in the Boise River
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Lately we've been doing some two part shoots - the first part in a nicely shaded area at the Star River Walk Park before hitting the Boise River when the light is just right. These photos are...
Photo Shoot - Grace at the Star River Walk Park
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Lately we've been doing some two part shoots - the first part in a nicely shaded area at the Star River Walk Park before hitting the Boise River when the light is just right. These photos are from...
Photo Shoot - Jordan in the Boise River
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Lately we've been doing some two part shoots - the first part in a nicely shaded area at the Star River Walk Park before hitting the Boise River when the light is just right. These photos are from...
Photo Shoot - Jordan before hitting the Boise...
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Lately we've been doing some two part shoots - the first part in a nicely shaded area at the Star River Walk Park before hitting the Boise River when the light is just right. These photos are from...
Photo Shoot - Bella in the Boise River
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Hot July day with temps around 100 degrees, what better way to cool down than shooting with a beautiful model in the Boise River? Bella is such a blast to shoot with; she reminds me of the Energizer...
Photo Shoot - Bella at the Star River Walk Park
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Bella is quickly becoming my go-to model. We have such a lovely chemistry. I love when she contacts me, tells me she's free, and let's shoot this or that. How could I say no to that? We did this...
Alabama - Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile
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photos
I was in Houston for two weekends of the Texas Renaissance Festiva in October 2012. In the week between I drove to Pensacola, Florida to check out the Blue Angels. On the way back to Houston I...
Alabma - Battleship Memorial Park
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This was my second visit to Battleship Park, right outside of Mobile, Alabama; great little park with two ships - the USS Alabama and USS Fife (a submarine), a bunch of tanks, and fighters, bombers,...
Alabama - Tannehill Iron Works State Park
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At the end of July 2014 Heather and I FINALLY had a chance to hit the road again. We went to North Carolina for a mini family reunion. To break up the long drive we stopped at the Tannehill Ironworks...
Alaska 2018
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After living in Alaska for almost 20 years, this was my first trip back in over 5 years. It was an interesting experience - the landscape is still awesome but Anchorage lost some of it's charm. Armed...
Alaska - The Drive Out, August 2018
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We had a good visit to Anchorage but the weather was against us. We wanted to stay longer but the forecast was for more heavy rain so we decided to bag it and start the long drive home. We left in...
Alaska
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Alaska - 2012 Alaska Airman's Trade Show
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This is an annual event held at Anchorage International Airport in May - nice event. There are usually a lot of aircraft on the apron and hangers filled with aviation gear - a lot of nice things to...
Alaska - 2010 Alaska Airmen's Trade Show
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The Alaska Airmen's Trade Show is an annual event held the first weekend of May at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. It's a pretty cool event - a lot of static displays and cool things for...
Alaska - 2008 Alaska Airmen's Trade Show
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This is an annual event held at the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska - these shots are from the one in May 2008. The trade shows has a number of booths inside the FedEx hanger...
Alaska - American Gothique Fashion Show
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My friend Anna organized this American Gothique fashion show at Mad Myrna's in Anchorage, Alaska in early May 2009. She described it as Techno Gothic and invited me to photograph it. I did so with...
Alaska - 2010 Anchorage Folk Festival
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The Anchorage Folk Festival is an annual event held over two weeks in January, the darkest and gloomiest part of winter here in Anchorage, Alaska. I took these photos on Saturday, 23 January...
Alaska - 2009 Anchorage Folk Festival
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The Folk Festival is a local institution - for two weekends every January local performers put on shows and workshops around town. In the dark days of winter this is really a great event. I took...
Alaska - Anchorage
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Alaska - Anchorage Museum of History and Art
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Our local museum is pretty cool - we have a nice permanent collection of Alaskan art and continually changing exhibits - definitely a great place to check out - for both residents and tourists. I...
Alaska - Anchorage in Winter
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I couldn't sleep on morning in December 2009 so I went out on a cold morning with camera and tripod and headed to Lake Hood and around the airport. Great morning for shooting - just a little nippy at...
Alaska - Anchorage 2013 - Life in the Last...
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I live in an incredible state and appreciate it most every day - I'm not a fan of icy sidewalks, roads, and parking lots plus our lack of snow this winter has sucked royally. Despite that, life is...
Alaska - 2012 Arctic Thunder Air Show at...
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I had a chance to attend the dry run of the 2012 Arctic Thunder air show at Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska, in July 2012. This wasn't the same as the actual airshow but it was a lot less crowded -...
Alaska - 2010 Arctic Thunder Airshow at Elmendorf...
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Arctic Thunder is the name of the bi-annual air show at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska. The Air Show is pretty cool with a lot of static and flying exhibitions. Unfortunately this...
Alaska - Blue Angels at Arctic Thunder 2010
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Arctic Thunder is the name of the bi-annual air show at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska. The Air Show is pretty cool with a lot of static and flying exhibitions. Unfortunately this...
Alaska - Arctic Thunder 2008
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Taken on the opening day of the Arctic Thunder Air Show on Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska in June 2008. As with almost all of this summer the weather absolutely sucked - heavy gray clouds with...
Alaska - Arctic Thunder 2004
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Taken at the air show on Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska in July 2004. Oldies but goodies!
Alaska - Art Exhibit by William Simeone during...
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During Fur Rondy in February 2010 we popped into the Kaladi's Coffee Shop in downtown Anchorage, Alaska to warm up and grab some coffee. Kaladi's frequently has cool art exhibits and they we showing...
Alaska - Aurora Borealis Mid Eastern Dancers at...
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The Aurora Borealis dancers were the last performers of the evening on 23 January 2010 at the Anchorage Folk Festival. I sat quite a distance from the stage, there is very low lighting, so I had to...
Alaska - Bear Paw Festival - Middle Eastern...
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I took these photos of a local Middle Eastern dance group that performed at the Bear Paw Festival in Eagle River, Alaska, in July 2008
Alaska - Belly Dancers and Gypsy Underground at...
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These lovely belly dancers appeared at the 2011 Forest Fair in Girdwood, Alaska over the 4th of July weekend. They put on an excellent show, accompanied by the Gypsy Underground band - it was great...
Alaska - Belly Dancers at Anchorage's Weekend...
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In August 2011 I was invited to shoot at the Weekend Market in downtown Anchorage - there was a collection of belly dance troupes performing - and how could I say no? The weather was perfect for the...
Alaska - Belly Dancers at the Alaska State Fair
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I went to the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska on a truly horrible, cold, ugly day in August 2011 - I thought it was going to snow. I was just heading for the exits when I noticed some belly...
Alaska - Belly Dance Hafla in Anchorage
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The belly dance community in Anchorage organized a hafla, an informal gathering of dancers, to attend a workshop featuring some famous talent from Outside. They lowered their standards and let me...
Alaska - Black & White
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Alaska - 2010 Blessing of the Bikes
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The Blessing of the Bikes is an annual event held each May in Anchorage, Alaska. I lot of rough and tumble Alaskan bikers bring their bikes to town to get a blessing for a safe and fun riding season....
Anchorage - 2010 Bridge Builders during Fur Rondy
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Bridge Builders is a local organization the brings together different cultures for various events during the year. One of these events is a gathering at the Anchorage Museum during Fur Rondy. I took...
Alaska - Botanical Garden in Anchorage
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The South Central Alaska Photography Meetup Group had a macro class at the Alaska Botanical Garden in Anchorage, Alaska in June 2010. I attended even though I don't have a macro lens. It was fun...
Alaska - Chateau le Vin Fund Raiser Dress...
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Way back in June 2012 there was a fund raiser for the performing arts in Wasilla, Alaska. One of the organizers was desperate for a photographer and asked me to shoot the event - I never pass up a...
Alaska - Chateau Le Vin Fund Raiser
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This was such a cool experience - a lovely belly dancer (Amy of Gaia Tribal Dance) held a fundraiser at the Wasilla Performing Arts Center in June 2012; she could find any real photographers so she...
Alaska - Chateau le Vin Fund Raising Show
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The Chateau le Vin fund raiser was a great event held in Wasilla, Alaska in June 2012 as a fund raiser for the performing arts. I was lucky enough to be asked to shoot at this event even though I had...
Alaska - Chena Hot Springs Resort
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Taken after a soak in the rock pool at the hot springs on a lovely Saturday afternoon in March 2008.
Alaska - Denali Trip
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I won a ticket in the Denali Road Lottery this year so I decided to combine it with a trip on the Denali Highway. My routing was from Anchorage, NE on the Glenn Highway to Paxson, cut over on the...
Alaska - Eagle River Eagles
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I took these photos on a very cold Sunday morning (it was -6F and then got colder). There is a lady in Eagle River that feeds the eagles 1-2 times per week - it was absolutely impressive - there were...
Alaska - Eklutna Lake Bike Trip
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Eklutna Lake is a state park about 20 miles NE of Anchorage, Alaska. There is a bike trail around the lake shore - about 13 miles I believe. I took off one Friday afternoon in May 2009 to bike it but...
Alaska - Fairbanks Ice Art
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Alaska - Ferry Columbia from Haines to Bellingham
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I took these photos on the ferry Columbia from Haines to Bellingham in early April 2013; what a great trip! The ferry wasn't crowded and we had decent weather for a lot of the trip. I'll never forget...
Alaska - Fire Performers at the 2011 Girdwood...
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At the end of the belly dancing at the 2011 Girdwood Forest Fair a group of fire performers popped out of the crowd and put on a great shoot - it was a blast to watch. I didn't get their real name...
Alaska - Flowers
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I know nothing about flowers but I thought these were pretty cool.
Alaska - Floatplanes at Lake Hood
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Lake Hood, near Anchorage International Airport, is one of the busiest float plane airports in the US, It's always fun to go there on a summer afternoon to watch a nonstop fleet of planes come and...
Alaska from Above
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Views of the Last Frontier from the air - more to come in this set!
Alaska - Fur Rondy dog exhibit at the Egan Center
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We were in downtown Anchorage for Fur Rondy events in February 2010 and popped into the Egan Center to warm up. We noticed a cool dog exhibit but I've lost my notes with the name of the exhibit and...
Alaska - 2013 Fur Rendezvous in Anchorage
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Fur Rondy is an Alaskan tradition - I can't remember how many I've been to - yes, they are corny and goofy, but so Alaskan. I love it here - it's hard to picture being anywhere else. Anchorage and...
Alaska - 2010 Fur Rondezvous Parade
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By February most Alaskans are sick of the long, cold, dark winter so we have a celebration called Fur Rondy or Fur Rendezvous. Rondy lasts for about two weeks and consists of a carnival, race,...
Alaska - 2010 Fur Rondy Run
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Part of our winter carnival, Fur Rondy, is for people to dress up in costumes and run 5-10K or more in sub-freezing temperatures while sane people like me wait in a coffee shop until they are done...
Alaska - 2010 Fur Rondy Snow Sculptures
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This small set consists of some of the snow sculptures which were part of the Fur Rondy in Anchorage, Alaska in February 2010. We had a brief temperature perversion resulting in above freezing temps...
Alaska - Fur Rondy 2008
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Taken during the Fur Rondy event in Anchorage, Alaska in February 2008; this consisted of the parade and a bunch of other goofy activities that make Anchorage so cool
Alaska - Gaia Tribal belly dance troupe
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After performing at the Weekend Market in Anchorage, Alaska in August 2011, we talked the lovely ladies of Gaia Tribal to join us in a nearby alley (we had a group shoot going on). Against their...
Alaska - Girdwood Forest Fair
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I went to the Girdwood Forest Fair over the 4th of July weekend in 2009. It was an interesting event - mostly for young people and old hippies. It was a cool event but pretty crowded - and hot. I...
Alaska - Girdwood 2010 Forest Fair
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Girdwood, about 30 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska is the home to the Forest Fair - an annual event over the 4th of July weekend. It's a cool little Fair - very hippy-like with a lot of mellow folks...
Alaska - 2011 Girdwood Forest Fair - Faces in the...
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Over the 4th of July weekend each year there is a cool fair in the small town of Girdwood, Alaska, about 30 miles south of Anchorage. It's like a blast from the past - back to the 1960s. Very laid...
Alaska - Glacier Cruise on Prince William Sound
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I took these photos on a commercial glacier cruise on Prince William Sound out of Whittier, Alaska in July 2008. Like most of this summer the weather started off crappy but we had a few sun breaks....
Alaska - Gypsy Horizon at the Girdwood Forest Fair
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Carrie, the leader of the Gypsy Horizon asked me to photograph her dancers at the Forest Fair in Girdwood, Alaska, in July 2009. How could I say no? The stage was made of sand and dust - interesting...
Alaska - Gypsy Underground at 2010 Girdwood...
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Gypsy Underground is a collection of Middle Eastern dancers that I'm fortunate to know several of them. They performed at the 2010 Girdwood Forest Fair - Girdwood is a small town about 30 miles south...
Alaska - Hatchers Pass
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I took these photos at Hatchers Pass on another blustery, gray, cold day in September 2008. This was typical of the lousy summer we had - one of the worst ones on record. It snowed about a week after...
Alaska - Hike to Bird Ridge
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In May 2009, the Anchorage Adventurers Meetup group went on a Heart and Lunger hike to Bird Ridge. This is a steep climb - it climbs about 4,000 feet in a few miles - it is a good conditioning hike....
Alaska - Hike to Byron Glacier
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Byron Glacier is a nice short hike - I doubt the maintained trail is a mile. It is very near the Portage Visitor Center, south of Girdwood, Alaska. We hit it on an absolutely ugly, cold, windy day in...
Alaska - Hike to Crow Pass and Raven Glacier
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I took these photos on a hike to Crow Pass and Raven Glacier in July, 2009. This might be the best short day hike in Alaska. The trail head is a few miles from the town of Girdwood (30 miles south of...
Alaska - Hike to Crow Pass August 2010
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There are no two ways about it, the summer of 2010 in South Central Alaska absolutely sucked weather-wise. We barely got any hikes in. One of my favorite hikes in the world is the trip up to Crow...
Alaska - Hike to Eagle and Symphony Lakes
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This was a hike I took with the Anchorage Adventurers Meetup Group in September 2009. The weather wasn't good but it wasn't horrible - foggy, misty, with rain in the air - but we made it through...
Alaska - Hike to Green Lake on Powerline Pass
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I took this hike to Green Lake on Powerline Pass in July 2009. This trail starts from the Glen Alps parking lot in the Chugach State Park, in Anchorage, Alaska. Most people head to Flattop. On this...
Alaska - Hike to Little O'Malley, the Ballpark,...
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I took these photos during a hike organized by the Anchorage Adventurers Meet-up group; this is a pretty cool group that organizes hikes, bike rides, and all sorts of outdoor activities. We took this...
Alaska - Hike to Little O'Malley and the Ballpark
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On a very nice day back in September 2010 we took a day hike Little O'Malley peak and then went on to the Ballpark. Steep climb but really nice once we got on top - then we noticed how ugly the...
Alaska - Hike to Lost Lake
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I took these photos in August 2009 during a hike to Lost Lake. This is an excellent but long trail outside of Seward, Alaska. We did a traverse, starting on the north side and exiting from the south...
Alaska - Hike to Mt. Gordon Lyon
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I took this hike with a visiting friend of mine in June 2009. She had just run in the Mayor's Cup race and still had energy and wanted to go hiking. We headed up Arctic Valley, right outside...
Alaska - Hike to Portage Pass
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I took this hike to Portage Pass in September 2007, right after returning from living overseas - what a nice way to get back to living in Alaska! The trail to Portage Pass is easy; you need to...
Alaska - Hike to Rabbit Lake and McHugh Valley
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We took this hike in July 2009 - it was a great day - actually too hot, something we rarely complain about in Alaska. We went to Rabbit Lake and exited via McHugh Valley; the hike to Rabbit Lake was...
Alaska - Hike to Spencer Glacier
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We took a short day hike to Spencer Glacier in June 2009; this was part of an Alaskan Railroad (ARR) special offer since the glacier is only accessible by rail. Spencer Lake and Glacier are great but...
Alaska - Hike to Twin Peaks Trail
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These photos are from a hike I took with several people in October 2008. Twin Peaks is a fairly short but steep trail starting at Eklutna Lake. We made it to the second bench before turning back as...
Alaska - Hike to Upper Winner Creek Trail and...
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We took this hike into the Twentymile Creek wilderness in June 2009. The trail is part of the Upper Winner Creek trail. The trail head is behind the Alyeska Hotel near Girdwood, Alaska, about 30...
Alaska - Hike to Winner Creek Gorge
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I took this short hike on the 4th of July, 2009, and had the trail almost to myself. This trail is short - two miles to the gorge and then you can go a little bit further to a hand operated tram. I...
Alaska - Hike to Winner Gorge Part II, Girdwood
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We visited Winner Gorge on a lovely September day in 2009; Fall was in the air. Winner Gorge is more of a stroll than a hike - it's only about two miles each way. The trail goes through some nice old...
Alaska - Hiking
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Various shots taken while hiking around Alaska
Alaska - 2010 Ice Carving Competition
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This small set consists of some shots from the 2010 ice carving competition held in Anchorage, Alaska in January 2010. The weather was downright blah - very gray so it was hard to get any distinction...
Alaska - 2008 Iditarod 36
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Taken at the ceremonial start of the 2008 Iditarod on 1 March 2008 in Anchorage, Alaska. This is the 36th running of the race; it is always a blast to attend. It was bone-chilling cold in the morning...
Alaska - 2009 Iditarod
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I took these photos on 8 March 2009 at the ceremonial start of the Iditarod sled dog race in Anchorage, Alaska. This was the 37th running of The Last Great Race. I get a thrill out of each race - the...
Alaska - 2010 Iditarod Ceremonial Start in...
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I took these photos on 6 March 2010 at the ceremonial start of the Iditarod dog sled race. The real start is from Willow. The Iditarod is known as "the last great race". It goes 1,100 miles...
Alaska - 2012 Iditarod 40 Ceremonial Start
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One of the absolute bestest things about living in Alaska is the chance to watch the Iditarod - what a blast, even if it is only the ceremonial start. I staked out a good spot along the trail, dug a...
Alaska - 2013 Iditarod Ceremonial Start
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The Iditarod is something that makes me so proud to be an Alaskan - I never get tired of watching the dogs or wondering about life on the trail during the race - I wish I could have tried it. I took...
Alaska - Kayaking in Glacier Bay National Park
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In July 2012 I had a chance to do something I've wanted to do for years - kayak in Glacier Bay in SE Alaska. I was able to pull it off on a guided trip - we had excellent guides and the other...
Alaska - Kenai Fjords Glacier Cruise
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I lived in Alaska for many years but moved Outside in early 2013. This was my first trip back since then. It was bittersweet - Alaska, especially Anchorage, seems to have changed and not for the...
Alaska - Kenai Peninsula
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Taken on a quick day trip to the Kenai Peninsula in June 2008. The salmon were just starting to run and the bears have been surly this summer so we decided not to go wandering through the woods just...
Alaska - KSKA Picnic
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KSKA is Anchorage's fantastic National Public Radio stations - one of the best in the country and we couldn't do without it. Each year they have a picnic to thank their members. This year it was on a...
Alaska - Linny Pacillo Parking Garage
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The Linny Pacillo parking garage has one of the best views of Anchorage - and also one of the nastiest security forces around. It's mainly for State employees but it is open for public parking for us...
Alaska - Maori Dancers at the Alaska Native...
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These dancers put on a brief performance at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, Alaska in October, 2008. It was a good show and made me want to go back to New Zealand - wow - can't wait!
Alaska - Matanuska Glacier
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Alaska - McHugh Creek and Falls
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McHugh Creek is a delightful little park a few miles south of Anchorage, Alaska. I took these photos while we were doing a photo shoot with one of our models in April 2009. I liked the way the photos...
Alaska - Moose on the Loose
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One of the joys of living in Alaska, such as having a wacky ex-gov and a bunch of corrupt politicians, is close encounters with wildlife - often in our own neighborhood. This set is dedicated to the...
Alaska - Mu'azzaz and Gypsy Horizon at the...
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Mu'azzaz is a Middle Eastern dance group led by my friend Aksana. Gypsy Horizon is a dance troupe led by Carrie Morrie. Both are excellent dancers with great troupes. They performed way too briefly...
Alaska - Northern Lights
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Help! I'm looking for advice from people that have shot the Northern Lights before - what is your secret? Most of my shots are at ISO 400 with a 25-30 second exposure on manual focus. If I go up to...
Alaska - Photo Exhibit at Kaladi Brothers
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THIS IS NOT MY ORIGINAL WORK! I took a photo of these photos at an exhibit held in the Kaladi Brothers Coffee Shop on 5th Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska in January 2010. I don't have the name of the...
Alaska - 2011 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics...
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This is from my massive backlog - this event took place in December 2011. The Polar Plunge is a fund raising event for Special Olympics where a bunch of brave (and foolhardy) people jump into Goose...
Alaska - Portage Glacier and Turnagain Arm
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This set consists of photos taken on a gorgeous afternoon in May 2008. The drive from Anchorage to Portage, about 40 miles, is one of the most beautiful in the world. Most of the time the Seward...
Alaska - Portage Lake in Spring
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We had a lovely', clear, sunny day in March 2011 so I took a drive along Turnagain Arm down to Portage Glacier and Lake; the lake was frozen over and people were riding bikes, walking, and skiing...
Alaska - Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise
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Way back in May 2012 we had a streak of gorgeous weather in Anchorage - bright blue skies, warm temps, a day made for a glacier cruise. I went down to Whittier to check one out since it was a few...
Alaska - Rage City Rollergirls at the 2010...
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Part of the 2010 Solstice Festival in Anchorage included a roller-derby match between two local teams. The match took place in Town Square - a strange venue for such an event since it's small,...
Alaska - Rage City Rollers in Action in June 2011
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My dear friend and co-worker Shocker Khan invited me to watch the Rage City Rollers take on some local competition during the Summer Solstice events in Anchorage, Alaska in June 2011. Watching lovely...
Alaska - RCAF Snowbirds at Arctic Thunder 2010,...
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The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, also known as the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, performed at the Arctic Thunder airshow at Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska in July 2010. This was the first...
Alaska - Rogues and Wenches at the 2009 Three...
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The Rogues and Wenches (R&W) is a group of performers in Anchorage, Alaska that do a lot of pirate and salty sea songs. Their act is very funny and music is great. The R&W is a staple at the...
Alaska - Rogues and Wenches at the 2010 Three...
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The Rogues and Wenches is an Anchorage group that puts on an excellent show with grizzled rogues and sassy wenches singing bawdy tales of life on the sea and pirate adventures - it's always an...
Alaska - Rogues and Wenches at the 2011 Three...
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The Rogues and Wenches is a group of talented performers that do a great job with sea chants about days of yore. Their show is always a blast and definitely on the naughty side. They are a fixture at...
Alaska - Rogues and Wenches at the 2011 Forest...
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Seeing the Rogues and Wenches perform is always a great treat - they are an amazing group that does sea chanties and pirate tunes - great harmonies and they're just plain fun to watch. I caught their...
Alaska - 2009 Run to the Sun Fashion Show at the...
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Run to the Sun is a swimsuit and outdoor clothing store in Anchorage, Alaska. As part of the annual Women's Show in April 2009, Run to the Sun had a fashion show. One of the models invited me to...
Alaska - 2010 Spring Run to the Sun Fashion Show...
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Run to the Sun is an Anchorage business for woman's clothing and also tanning. They had a fashion show at the Woman's Show in Anchorage, Alaska in April 2010. The show is pretty good but the lighting...
Alaska - Run to the Sun Fashion Show, Sept 2010
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Run to the Sun is a cool store in Anchorage, Alaska that offers swim and resort wear as well as tanning. Every year as part of the Alaska's Womens Show, Run to the Sun has a fashion show offering the...
Alaska - 2011 Run to the Sun Fashion Show at the...
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Every year there is a Women's Show in Anchorge, Alaska - it's a cool event to attend, even as a guy. The Women's Show included various fashion shows - the photos in this set show clothing on sale at...
Alaska - Salon Nirvana Earth Theme shoot
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Salon Nirvana is a very cool, chic, classy hair and make-up salon in Anchorage, Alaska. For some reason they invited me to shoot an Earth themed session with 5 models representing Earth, Water, Air,...
Alaska Sealife Center - Seward
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Taken at the Alaskan Sealife Center in Seward, Alaska in May 2008. This is a great place to visit but very hard to photograph in - I had to shoot at ISO 1600 using very low speeds - I'm surprised...
Alaska - Seward
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Taken on a day trip to Seward in April, 2008.
Alaska - Seward Whale Watching Cruise
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We took this trip out of Seward, Alaska in May 2008 - the scenery was great but we got skunked on the whale watching part - better luck next time!
Alaska - Silk Stream Performer at the 2010...
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We happened upon this woman performing at the Solstice Festival in downtown Anchorage, Alaska in June 2010. I did not catch her name so if you know it, please let me know. The performance was...
Alaska - Ski on River Woods trail to South Fork...
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I took this ski with a group called the Walkabouts in December 2008 - a really nice group of people. It was freezing that day - about 0 F but once we got moving it was ok. We made it to the South...
Alaska - 2012 Alaska Ski for Women
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The Ski for Women is an annual event held on Super Bowl Sunday at Kincaid Park in West Anchorage. The event is a fund raiser for good causes, such as preventing violence against women. There are a...
Alaska - 2011 Alaska Ski for Women
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The Alaska Ski for Women is an annual event, held on Super Bowl Sunday, at Kincaid Park in west Anchorage. The 2011 ski was held on 6 Feb 2011 on a bitterly cold day. The Ski for Women is a big...
Alaska - 2012 Slush Cup at Alyeska
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The Slush Cup is an annual event - part of the Spring Carneval at Alyeska in Girdwood, about 30 miles south of Anchorage. The Slush Cup involves a bunch of costumed skiers or snowboarders coming down...
Alaska - 2010 Slush Cup at Alyeska
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The Slush Cup is an annual Alaskan event held at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska (about 30 miles south of Anchorage). The contestants, most of them in costumes ski down one of the runs and try to...
Alaska - Spring Fling Fashion Show in Anchorage
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In April 2011 I was invited to shoot a fashion show which was part of a Spring Fling Woman's Show in Anchorage, Alaska. I guess they couldn't find any quality photographers! The show was fun - it...
Alaska - Sudarushka Russian Dancers
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These photos are of a group called Sudarushka (sp?) led by an old friend of mine. The group performs Russian cultural dances. Their costumes are incredibly ornate. I took these photos in February...
Alaska - Anchorage Summer Solstice Festival 2010
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This small set includes some random photos from the 2010 Summer Solstice Festival held in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, in June 2010. Like most of this summer it was a pretty lousy weather day - very...
Alaska - Talkeetna
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Talkeetna is a cute little town about 120 miles NW of Anchorage, Alaska. It's a mix of red necks and granola crunchers, but always worth a trip. Talkeetna is also the home base for climbers getting...
Alaska - Trip from Tok to Haines, Alaska
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This feels like it took places ages ago but it was only at the end of March 2013. God, what beautiful country I left behind! These photos are from my journey to the Lower 48; on this day I went from...
Alaskan Licence Plates
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This set is dedicated to cool, clever, funny, Alaskan license plates.
Alaskan Sunrises
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Alaska - Talkeetna Moose on the Loose
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Moose on the Loose is an event in Talkeetna where local artists decorate moose - they are later auctioned off for a worthy cause.
Alaska - The Beauty Room Fashion Show at the 2011...
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I was at the 2011 Womens Show at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska in September 2011. Part of the show was a fashion show presented by The Beauty Room Day Spa and Beauty Boutique - "a spa...
Alaska - 2008 Three Barons Renaissance Faire -...
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The Three Barons Faire has been going on in Anchorage for years - it takes place over two weekends in June. The plays, skits, and humor are really bad at times - which makes it so much fun. The...
Alaska - 2009 Three Barons Renaissance Faire 2009
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The Three Barons is an annual event held over two weekends in June in Anchorage, Alaska. It's not huge but the performers and crowds all seem to enjoy it. I took these photos of the 2009 Faire while...
Alaska - Three Barons 2009 Finale
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I took these photos on the last afternoon of the Three Barons Renaissance Faire in Anchorage, Alaska in June 2009. The Three Barons is an annual event that features three baronies (Red, Blue,...
Alaska - 2010 Three Barons Ren Faire
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The Three Barons Renaissance Faire is an annual event held every June for two weekends in Anchorage, Alaska. Due to other travel plans I was only able to attend on one day this year, and like most of...
Alaska - 2011 Three Barons Renaissance Fair
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The Three Barons Renaissance Fair is an annual event over two weekends of June in Anchorage, Alaska. This Fair is small compared to some others I've been to but it's always great fun to attend. I...
Alaska - 2012 Three Barons Renaissance Fair
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The Three Barons is such a cool event - it's not that big, especially when compared to major Ren Fairs, but it is home and there is a certain spirit that is hard to explain. I've come to know a lot...
Alaska - Trail of Blue Ice
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I took these photos while biking in September 2008. The Trail of Blue Ice is a new multi-use trail in Portage Valley south of Anchorage. It isn't complete and is only about 6 miles long but it has...
Alaska - Turnagain Arm drive
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I took a drive down the New Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm in May 2009 to check out a new lens. The sky was very hazy so some of the colors are washed out and I forgot my filters - it's hell...
Alaska - Turnagain Arm in Winter
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Turnagain Arm is one of the most beautiful places on Earth - I never get tired of driving it. I took these photos on a nice day in late December 2008. The Seward Highway, the road along the Arm, is a...
Alaska - Valdez Road Trip in June 2011
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We decided to take a road trip from Anchorage to Valdez, about a 6 hour drive, in June 2011. We were going to make a long weekend of it, possibly taking a glacier cruise out of Valdez. The drive...
Alaska - Virgin Creek Falls and Portage Lake
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We took a short day trip from Anchorage to Portage Lake and Girdwood. It was another cold, nasty, gloomy day but we wanted to go exploring. The first stop was Portage Lake. When I lived in Anchorage,...
Alaska - Virgin Creek Falls
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I took these photos of Virgin Creek Falls in Girdwood, Alaska, in August 2011. I can't believe I lived here in Alaska for so long and have never been here before - I had never even heard of the falls...
Alaska - Wild Rovers at the 2011 Three Barons...
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These photos are from the first weekend of the Three Barons Renaissance Fair in June 2011. I attended the Sunday show; it was decent weather until about one minute before the dancers started and...
Alaska - Wild Rovers Dance Troupe
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Taken at the Three Barons Renaissance Faire in Anchorage, Alaska, in June 2008. The Wild Rovers are a local Middle Eastern Dance Troupe and they put on a great show!
Alaska - Wild Rovers at the 2009 Three Barons...
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The Wild Rovers is a collection of various Middle Eastern dance groups that have a camp at the Three Barons Renaissance Faire, in Anchorage, Alaska. Their costumes are fantastic and they put on an...
Alaska - Wild Rovers at the Three Barons 2009...
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I took these photos at the finale of the Three Barons Renaissance Faire in Anchorage, Alaska, in June 2009. The Wild Rovers is a collection of different belly dance groups that share a joint camp at...
Alaska - Wild Rovers at the 2011 Three Barons...
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The Wild Rovers is the collective name of several groups of belly dancers that perform at the Three Barons Renaissance Fair. The Three Barons is an annual event in Anchorage, Alaska, held on the...
Alaska - Wild Salmon on Parade
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This is another of those bizarre events that make Alaska a great place to live. Each year displays a number of salmon based on a creative theme. This year's theme is our 50th anniversary of being a...
Alaska - Winter Wonderland
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Alaska - Winter Road Trip
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These are photos I took on a weekend roadtrip from Anchorage to Fairbanks in March 2008. It was an incredible weekend - great weather the whole time with amazing panoramas of the mountains, the...
Alaska - Winter shots, January 2010
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This a collection of random shots from a clear cold day in January 2010. These are also the first photos from my little Panasonic Lumix ZS-3 and I was just playing around with it. Not a bad little...
Alaska - Winter of 2011-12 in South Anchorage
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Alaskan Dude Self-Portraits, or an Innocent Abroad
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Various shots of me on my eternal quest for the perfect gelato
Alaskan Skies
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We get some pretty cool cloud formations passing through Alaska - I established this set to try to capture some of our strange and cool cloud formations or atmospherics.
Alaskan Women (always under construction)
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I've must have done something right in my long life to have had the pleasure of working with this incredible group of women. Each one of them is a class act with an incedible amount of charm and all...
Alaska - Zombie and Pirate Fitness Festival
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This was such an unusual and interesting event - it's called the Zombie-Pirate Fitness Festival and it was basically a run sponsored by the Blood Bank of Alaska. People got dressed up as zombies...
Argentina - Buenos Aires December 2003
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I took these photos while traveling to Buenos Aires, Argentina in December 2003. BA is a lovely city - very European and modern; tango and the smell of well cooked meat was everywhere - and the...
Argentina - Tango dancing - oo la la!!
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While visiting Buenos Aires in December 2003, we noticed tango dancing was everywhere - plaques and painting on nearly every city block, and much dancing on side walks, next to grilling meat, Sundays...
Arizona
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Arizona - 2017 Phoenix Comicon - Saturday
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Saturday at the Phoenix Comicon went a lot smoother than Friday with the security snafu but while there were a lot of people, there just wasn't as many cosplayers as in prior years. Despite that I...
Arizona - 2017 Phoenix Comicon - Friday
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There was a security incident the prior evening; a nut case smuggled 4 guns and knives into the Comicon with the intent of killing an actor and then cops. The cops got to him first. We knew there...
Arizona - 2017 Phoenix Comicon - Thursday
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The 2017 Phoenix Comicon opened on Thursday afternoon. There was a good turnout and it looked like it would be a fun con. However, some nutcase had to ruin it for everyone. The guy smuggled in...
Arizona - 2016 Phoenix Comicon - Saturday
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Saturday at the Phoenix Comicon is always a bit of a madhouse since it seems that half of Phoenix attends. I arrived early, checked out the cars before it got too hot outside and then wandered...
Arizona - 2016 Phoenix Comicon Cosplay Fashion...
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There is so much going on at the Phoenix Comicon. One of the events I checked out was the Cosplay Fashion Show. These were attendees at the Comicon, not professional models. There were a lot of great...
Arizona - 2016 Phoenix Comicon - Friday
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I had the honor and pleasure of attending the 2016 Phoenix Comicon. It was an amazing experience with a lot of great photo ops. The Comicon is huge - I read there were over 100,000 people attending...
Arizona - 2015 Phoenix Comicon - Sunday
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This was the last day of the 2015 Phoenix Comicon and I had to catch a late afternoon flight so it was a short day. The morning started off really slow compared to the prior two days so I spent a lot...
Arizona - 2015 Phoenix Comicon - Steampunk...
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One of the most attended events at the 2015 Phoenix Comicon was the Steampunk Fashion Show held at the Renaissance Hotel. Great outfits - it was a nice mix of classic Steampunk and some cool...
Arizona - 2015 Phoenix Comicon - Geek and Chic...
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The Geek and Con Chic fashion show took place on Saturday afternoon at the Renaissance Hotel. Fun show, many cool costumes. It was a nice chance to sit down and relax for a bit but tough to shoot -...
Arizona - 2015 Phoenix Comicon - Saturday
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This was my second day at the 2015 Phoenix Comicon and I was still in a pleasant state of shock - wow - what an experience! The Comicon was packed - probably over 100,000 people there. So many photo...
Arizona - 2015 Phoenix Comicon - Geek Bridal...
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One of the many events at the 2015 Phoenix Comicon was the Geek Bridal Fashion Show, held at the Renaissance Hotel on Friday. This event sounded intriguing so I decided to check it out. This event...
Arizona - 2015 Phoenix Comicon - CosPlay Fashion...
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The 2015 Phoenix Comicon had a bunch of events going on, including a number of fashion shows. The photos in this album are from the CosPlay fashion show held at the Renaissance Hotel. This wasn't an...
Arizona - 2015 Phoenix Comicon - Friday
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I had a chance to visit the 2015 Phoenix Comicon - wow - it was impressive, amazing, and huge! It was a visual assault on the senses. So many people in costumes everywhere - for every person I shot...
Arizona - Arizona Renaissance Fair
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I had the chance to attend the Arizona Renaissance Fair (ARF) outside of Apache Junction, Arizona in February 2011. I've wanted to attend this for a long time and finally pulled it off. I was there...
Arizona - Adam "Crack" Winrich at the Arizona...
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This is the second time I saw Adam perform - and both times the shows were great. Adam holds several world records for various whip things (check out his website for a complete list). These photos...
Arizona - Clan Tynker at the Arizona Renaissance...
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I had a chance to catch Clan Tynker at the Arizona Renaissance Fair in February 2011. I usually don't do out of my way for clowns and jugglers but once I saw their show I was very impressed - it...
Arizona - Barely Balanced at the Arizona...
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Barely Balanced is a group of three very talented and probably unbalanced acrobats that put some very incredible shows at the Arizona Renaissance Fair in February 2011. This group is absolutely...
Arizona - Broken Arrow Trail near Sedona
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This was one incredible trail! It's known at the Broken Arrow Trail and passes such points as the Devil's Dining Room, Mushroom Rock, Chicken Point, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross. The loop trail...
Arizona - Jamila Lotus at the Arizona Renaissance...
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I had a chance to watch several performances of the Jamila Lotus at the Arizona Renaissance Fair near Apache Junction in February 2011. Their show is great - the only drawback is the stage area is so...
Arizona - The Historic Mining town of Jerome
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We took a day trip to Jerome, AZ in July 2011. It's an old mining town set high up in the mountains - definitely gets you in shape with all the ups and downs. Nice place to visit - but it can get...
Arizona - 2015 Arizona Renaissance Festival
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We stopped by the Arizona Renaissance Festival for a day on the way to Texas. It's a decent Ren Fest with great entertainment and many cool shops but what is missing is patrons in costume - it is...
Arizona - 2015 ARF - Jamila Lotus Dance Carnivale
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One of the best shows at the Arizona Renaissance Festival is the Jamila Lotus Dance Carnivale. I've seen them several times over the years and they always put on a high energy performance - they...
Arizona - Jousting at the Arizona Renaissance Fair
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I had a chance to visit the Arizona Renaissance Fair outside of Phoenix, Arizona in February 2011. It was a blast but the weather left a lot to be desired - the first time I watched the jousting it...
Arizona - Twig the Fairy at the Arizona...
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I've seen photos of Twig for years and always wanted to shoot her - I finally had my chance at the Arizona Renaissance Fair in Apache Junction, Arizona in February 2011. She is very sweet but it very...
Arizona - 2012 Arizona Renaissance Festival Cast,...
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I can't believe it took almost 15 months to post these photos - backlogs are hell! I had a chance to got to the Arizona Renaissance Festival outside of Phoenix in February 2012. Great event - one of...
2012 Arizona Renaissance Festival - Barely...
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Arizona - 2012 Arizona Renaissance Festival -...
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These are oldies but goodies - I took these photos in February 2012 at the Arizona Renaissance Festival near Apache Junction, AZ. I had the chance to catch Ghazaal Beledi perform twice - great shows....
Arizona - 2012 Arizona Renaissance Festival -...
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More oldies but goodies - I took these photos of Jamilla Lotus at the 2012 Arizona Renaissance Festival near Apache Junction, AZ in February 2012. Great festival and Jamilla Lotus is one of the main...
2012 Arizona Renaissance Festival - Jamila Lotus...
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2012 Arizona Renaissance Festival - Cast,...
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I had the chance to hit two weekends of the 2012 Arizona Renaissance Festival near Apache Junction, AZ. These photos are from the second weekend (2/25/12) and consist of cast members, performers, and...
Arizona - 2014 Arizona Renaissance Festival
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This was my third time attending the ARF, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix. We went on a nice day in March but the winds picked up in the afternoon and it felt like being sandblasted in a dust...
Arizona - Colossal Cave Mountain Park near Tucson
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This was our first visit to Colossal Cave Mountain Park - it is east of Tucson and consists of a cave, ranch, and some other attractions. It was a cool place to visit - we started on the cave tour....
Arizona - Coyote Butte North, aka The Wave
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The Wave is a very small but incredibly scenic area in northern Arizona right on the Utah border, about 30 miles west of Page, Arizona. The Wave is on BLM land and requires a permit (if you don't...
Arizona - Coyote Butte North - The Wave
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I have been trying to get to the Wave for years but we always got skunked with BLM's lottery process - both online and in person, but I finally won a slot for April 2010. I arrived in Page, AZ about...
Arizona - Fay Canyon Trail near Sedona
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We took this short hike near Sedona in August 2011. We got a very early start and it was already very hot. The trail is great - not too long, with a hard-to-see arch along the way, Sinagua ruins, and...
Arizona - Grand Canyon, South Rim
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After traveling through northern Arizona and not seeing many people I was completely overwhelmed to go to Grand Canyon National Park and find it completely mobbed with people on a weekday early in...
Arizona - North Rim of the Grand Canyon, October...
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I was in Kanab, Utah, hoping to win the lottery to get a permit to The Wave (Coyote Butte North) in October 2012 but to no avail; instead of sulking I headed to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon - a...
Arizona - Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim
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We stopped at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park as part of Heather's sampler tour of the American Southwest. I've been to the South Rim several times with mixed feelings - great scenery...
Arizona - Grand Falls of the Little Colorado River
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This was my first stop on my Spring 2010 "This Sure Beats Working Any Day" tour of northern Arizona. I took these photos in early April 2010. The Grand Falls are located about 30 miles from...
Arizona - Grand Falls of the Little Colorado River
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The Grand Falls can be an awesome sight - especially when the water level is high - which wasn't the case this time but it was still worth the trip. The Grand Falls are located east of Flagstaff on...
Arizona - Highway 89A near Lees Ferry
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On my way back from the Phoenix Comicon I took Highway US 89A from Lees Ferry, AZ to Kanab, UT. This is a very scenic and desolate road. The area includes the awesome Navajo Bridge, Vermillion Cliffs...
Arizona - Historic Route 66
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We took a section of the fabled Route 66, from Kingman to Seligman, Arizona, on a cloudy day in July 2011. Nice drive - a lot of nothingness and empty space along the way, other areas were very...
Arizona - Holbrook Oddities
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We took a stretch break in Holbrook, AZ on the way to Las Vegas in April 2014. Holbrook has a lot of Route 66 stuff and also some really bizarre places. Our first stop was a rock and gem shop...
Arizona - Horseshoe Bend and Page
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Page is a small city in northern Arizona almost on the Utah border. The city is surrounded by fantastic scenery, including the Antelope slot canyons, Lake Powell, and the Coyote Buttes. Near the...
Arizona - Art at the Old Jerome High School
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I'm not sure if there is an official name but we happened on the Old Jerome High School on a quiet weekend in July 2011 - The Old High School is a collection of buildings with numerous galleries....
Arizona - Kingman Aircraft Boneyard
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While driving through Kingman, AZ I took a detour to check out the aircraft boneyard at Kingman Airport. There are a lot of planes parked there, most of them are smaller Regional jets but there were...
Arizona - Lake Powell, 2018 Trip
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After having a great time in Waterhole Canyon, we I decided to check out Lake Powell to relax for a few minutes. Even though it was only March it was very hot. This would be a nice place to have a...
Arizona - Lake Powell
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I stopped by Lake Powell for a few minutes while returning to Page, Arizona - it is a great site but it was horribly windy and cold when I was there (April 2010) so I didn't get a lot of good shots -...
Arizona - Lees Ferry Area
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I took these photos on a very cold and windy day in April 2010 on the way to Page, Arizona. The wind was blowing so hard I was worried it would rip my car door open if I opened it the wrong way. I...
Arizona - Lower Antelope Slot Canyon
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These shots are from the Lower Antelope Canyon outside of Page, Arizona. The beauty is both awesome and incredible. The rocks have been shaped by water over the years - almost resembling waves. The...
Arizona - Lower Antelope Canyon, trip 2
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Arizona - Lower Antelope Canyon, April 2010
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Lower Antelope Canyon is one of the most famous slot canyons in the world. It is located a few miles from Page, Arizona; visiting it is an otherworldly experience. It is a photographers dream with...
Arizona - Lower Antelope Canyon with a Panasonic...
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I started taking a backup camera with me whenever I hike or travel - I'm currently using a Panasonic Lumix ZS-3. Great little point and shoot camera. I tried it out while visiting the Lower Antelope...
Arizona - Lower Antelope Canyon, October 2012
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Lower Antelope Canyon is one of the places that should be on everyone's travel bucket list (but please, not on the days I happen to be there - it is crowded enough as it is! I had a chance to visit...
Arizona - Montezuma Castle National Monument
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Montezuma Castle National Monument is a little National Monument off the interstate between Phoenix and Flagstaff. Nice stop, short, easy trail brings you to the base of some cliff dwellings (no...
Arizona - Monument Valley - 2018 trip
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Monument Valley is one of the most iconic road trips in the American Southwest. It's been featured in many movies over the years. It is awesome scenery. I've been here several times but this was my...
Arizona - Monument Valley
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I visited Monument Valley in April 2010. Monument Valley is in NE Arizona right on the Utah border. It's a classic Southwest USA location - it's been in a lot of western movies. You can drive a dirt...
Arizona - Monument Valley w/backup camera
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I visited Monument Valley in NE Arizona in April 2010. This is such a great place to visit but I hit it just as a cold front came through - so while it looks nice, blue skies, and sunny it was...
Arizona - Monument Valley in Black and White
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I visited Monument Valley in NE Arizona in April 2010 - it's always a great place to visit. I finally got around to processing some of my photos and decided to see how they looked in black and white...
Arizona - Monument Valley, November 2012
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Monument Valley is the classic symbol of the American Southwest - it is a beautiful area. I've been there 4-5 times and love it. One of these trips I'm going to time it to spend the night in the area...
Arizona - Musical Instrument Museum
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I read about this place on Trip Adviser - it was the top rated attraction in Phoenix - and now we can see why! The museum is dedicated to musical instruments from around the world - the collection is...
Arizona - Petrified Forest National Park
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Wow - what a great National Park! I had the chance to spend on late afternoon and the following morning in the Petrified Forest National Park in NE Arizona near Holbrook. I took these photos in...
Arizona - Petrified Forest National Park
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This is a very cool National Park southeast of Holbrook, AZ - well worth the detour. Heather and I checked out this park as part of her American Southwest Sampler tour. We started at the southern...
Arizona - Rock and Gem Shop outside of the...
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Heather and I visited the Petrified Forest National Park on a gorgeous day in March 2014. Before we went into the Park we stopped at a cool rock and gem shop at the southern entrance to the park. I...
Arizona - Saguaro National Park - East
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This was our first trip to Saguaro National Park outside of Tucson, AZ. The park is dedicated to showcase the giant Saguaro cacti. There are two sections to the park - one east, one west, of Tucson....
Arizona - Sedona, May 2017
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I stopped in Sedona for one night in May 2017. I've been to Sedona many times in the past and it always has a nice feel about it. I went to Red Rock Crossing to check out the sunset on Cathedral Rock...
Arizona - Sedona
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I was very lucky to hit Sedona for a few days in April 2010 - great weather - nice and hot - and had a chance for some hiking and photography. The area is very impressive despite a large number of...
Arizona - Sedona in August 2011
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We spent about a week in Sedona in August 2011. Yes, it was very hot - especially for Alaskans so we had to get our hiking started very early. Sedona is such a beautiful area noted for its red rocks...
Arizona - Sedona 2014
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Heather and I spent St. Patrick's Day 2014 in Sedona. Lovely day - we did a little hiking and playing tourist and then Heather put her chain mail outfit (with green accessories) to shoot among the...
Arizona - Seligman on Route 66
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Seligman in a small town off of I-40 in northern Arizona; its claim to fame is its connection to old Route 66 - there are a lot of shops in town dedicated to nostalgia. There are a lot of cool photo...
Arizona - Sunset Craters and Wupatki National...
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These two National Monuments are adjacent to each other, both are NE of Flagstaff, and both are worth seeing. We hit Sunset Crater after visiting the Grand Falls of the Little Colorado. We were...
Arizona - Tombstone and Bisbee
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I was in Arizona over Thanksgiving in November 2012; I had some free time and decided to check out Tombstone and Bisbee. It was nice to see both for the first time but for me, once is enough. The...
Arizona - Tucson - Aircraft Boneyard aka AMARC
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This is one very cool place - the official name is Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) but it is commonly known as an aircraft boneyard. There are several thousand airplanes here,...
Arizona - Tucson Pima Air and Space Museum
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I had a chance to visit this great aviation and space museum in February 2011. This place is huge and it has a very extensive collection of airplanes - this is probably the largest collection I've...
Arizona - Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson
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The Pima Air and Space Museum is a world class aviation museum and one of the main visitor attractions in Tucson. It is massive - I think there are about 5 hangers and a bunch of planes outside. If...
Arizona - Franklin Auto Museum, Tucson
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There is so much I know nothing about - such as women, life, etc. - but especially cars. We were traveling through Tucson, AZ and read on Trip Advisor about a museum dedicated to Franklin cars. I had...
Arizona - Tucson Mission Xavier del Bac
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The Mission Xavier del Bac is an impressive site about 10 miles south of Tucson, AZ. The outside is gleaming white and the inside is a mix of colors - it was definitely worth a trip to visit this...
Arizona - Mission San Xavier del Bac
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We stopped by the Mission San Xavier del Bac, south of Tucson, AZ, right before closing time on a lovely afternoon in March 2014. The mission is pretty unique - a mix of early Spanish colonialism and...
Arizona - Waterhole Canyon, Page
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In March 2018, my wife and I decided to take a brief tour through the American Southwest, hitting, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. We visited a fair number of National and State parks but the highlight of...
Arizona - West Fork, Oak Canyon, near Sedona
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This is one of the classic hikes near Sedona. The West Fork of Oak Canyon is a great walk through a canyon - it's mostly shaded (a good thing on a very hot day). Great photo ops too - it's on my list...
Austria - Untersbergbahn and Hellbrunn Palace
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We had a fine weather day so we headed to the outskirts of Salzburg to take the Untersbergbahm cable car and then to the Hellbrunn Castle - noted for its trick fountains. What a great day! I don't...
Austria - Salzburg 2019
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My wife dragged me off another adventure - this time to Salzburg, Austria. Austria is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and we never seem to spend enough time there. This was Heather's...
Austria - Salzburg
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This set contains shots from Salzburg, Hallstatt, and some day trips outside of Salzburg.
Bali - Kuta Area
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After more than a full day of travel we arrived at Denpensar late at night. We spent the next two days exploring Kuta. It was definitely culture shock and the heat and humidity absolutely zapped us....
Bali 2023 - Ulan Danu Beratan Temple
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Ulan Danu Beratan Temple (or Pura Bratan) is one of the most iconic temples in Bali. It is located on Lake Bratan near Bedugal, Bali. We were staying in Mundak at the time. Our driver picked us up at...
Bali 2023 - Munduk Day Tripping
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After visiting Pura Ulun Danu Bratan in the early morning we turned the itinerary over to our driver. He was born and raised in this area. Being first timers to Bali we asked him to show us some of...
Bali 2023 - Singaraga Area Temples
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We asked our driver to take us to the Singaraga area to check out some temples and waterfalls. Be careful of what you ask! We visited a number of temples but I can't find my notes showing which ones...
Bali 2023 - Ling Gwan Kiong Chinese Temple,...
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While in Singaraga we popped in to see the Chinese Temple near the waterfront. It is very colorful and interesting - definitely worth the stop. It's on the small side and you can see the whole thing...
Bali 2023 - Brahmavihara-Arama Buddist Temple
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Brahmavihara-Arama also known as Vihara Buddha Banjar because of its location in the Banjar District of Buleleng is a buddhist Temple Monastery in the mountains near Lovina in North Bali. This...
Bali 2023 - Pura Ponjok Batu
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Our driver stopped here and recommended we visit this temple. It was ok. We were templed out by now. This temple had some nice carvings and the location is on a cliff above the beach. The highlight...
Bali 2023 - Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
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My wife really wanted to visit the monkey forest so I went along with her. We arrived just as the gates opened. It was sweltering already - I was drenched.There were monkeys all over the place,...
Bali 2023 - Ubud - Museum Puri Lukisan
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My wife wanted a down day so she sent me out wandering. First stop was the Museum Puri Lukisan, very close to our villa. What an amazing collection of Balinese art and sculptures. I'm fascinated by...
Bali 2023 - Ubud - Aimless Wandering
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We decided to home base in Ubud for about a week. On days we didn't hire a driver and car we walked into Ubud to explore various nooks and crannys - and there were many of them. This album contains...
Bali 2023 - Ubud - Setia Darma House of Masks and...
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The Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets was on our must see list. It really lived up to our expectations - what a great museum. We took a Gojek (like a Lyft) to the museum since it is a few miles...
Bali 2023 - Ubud - Getting Lost on Purpose in the...
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Being as quirky as we are, when we travel we try to set time aside to get lost on purpose and just wander. We wanted to take a walk in the country but read the famous one, the Campuan Ridge walk, was...
Bali 2023 - Ubud - Neka Art Museum
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We were in a museum morning mood; we had several choices so we picked the Neka Art Museum. Another excellent choice. What an awesome museum - a nice mix of wood carvings, sculptures, and painting....
Bali 2023 - Dancers at a Restaurant
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We noticed a restaurant on the street we were staying hosted several dance performances per week. We finally stayed awake long enough to attend one. It was a small show but still entertaining. Some...
Bali 2023 - Tegalalang Rice Terrace
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We decided to visit the famous Tegalalang Rice Terrace on Bali. This might be the most famous and photography rice terrace on the island. When we arrived we noticed it was had a real theme park...
Bali 2023 - Ubud - Gunung Kawi Temple
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Since we were in the area we decided to visit the Gunung Kawi Temple. From the entrance there is a long decline to get to the valley floor to see all the shrines carved into the face of a rock cliff....
Bali 2023 - Ubud - Kecak and Fire Dance
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This was an unusual experience and definitely not what we expected, but it was worth seeing. Once. We were on our way to another dance performance and we saw the fire show was playing that night so...
Bali 2023 - Ubud - Traditional Dance Show
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I'm not sure which version of traditional dance this was but it was a great show. Beautiful costumes and dancers with lovely lighting. We watched this performance at the Royal Palace in Ubud on a...
Bali - 2023 - Waterfalls
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On the way from Ubud to Nusa Dua we stopped at two waterfalls. They were very close to each other in distance but completely different in style. The first waterfall, Sumampan, was off the beaten...
Belize - Caye Caulker
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This was our first (but not last) visit to Belize. My wife and I decided to check out a small island named Caye Caulker. (Caye is pronounced Key). We took a bouncy water taxi from Belize City and...
Belize - San Pedro
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We spent two days on San Pedro after staying on Caye Caulker for four days. San Pedro was ok - it was much busier and crowded so we weren't too impressed. They did have some nice beaches and...
Belgium - Antwerp
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July 2006
Belgium - Ath Parade of Giants
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Annual parade held in the town of Ath, Belgium. I'm not sure of the legend or history but it seems to revolve around drinking lots of beer starting early in the morning and then parading giant...
Belgium - Binche Carnival 2006
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Belgium - Brugge
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Belgium - Brussels
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Belgium - Brussels Chinese Pavilion, Japanese...
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Belgium - Henripont
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This set consists of photos taken near the small town on Henripont. I lived here for about two years. It was very rural and laced with farm lanes that made great bike trails. In the middle of...
Belgium - Leuven
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Leuven is a college town in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium; it has a very ornate town hall and some other interesting sites. There are a lot of outdoor cafes in the summer (and on sunny February...
Belgium - Mechelen
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Mechelen is a nice city between Brussels and Antwerp - in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium. I was there on a very cold, gray, nippy February morning so most of the shots are in Black & White -...
Belgium - various
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California - 2023 Fanime - Sunday
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These photos are from the Sunday at the 2023 Fanime in San Jose, CA. This day was not as crazy or crowded as Saturday, which was nice. Still a lot of Cosplayers and more room to shoot - I loved it....
California - 2023 Fanime - Saturday
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I took these photos on Saturday at the 2023 Fanime. It is held over the Memorial Day weekend in San Jose, CA. Lovely venue, great event, and so many Cosplayers to shoot with. I probably shot with...
California - 2023 Fanime Friday in San Jose
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This was the first time I attended Fanime in San Jose, CA. It's held over the Memorial Day weekend. I really liked it - great cosplayers and some very cool places to shoot. I shot with some...
California - 2023 WonderCon - Friday
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These photos are from opening day of the 2023 WonderCon in Anaheim, CA. This is still my favorite ComicCon and it always feels wonderful being here. I had a chance to shoot with some familiar faces...
California - 2023 WonderCon-Saturday
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Saturday at WonderCon is chaotic and fun. The event is crowded, many Cosplayers and visitors roaming the Convention Center grounds. Great selection of Cosplayers to shoot with - actually too many...
California - 2023 WonderCon - Sunday
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The last day of WonderCon is always bittersweet - it's the last day of an awesome ComicCon, and my last chance to shoot with many great people for about a year. The people that were there for all...
California - 2022 Los Angeles Comic Con - Sunday
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These photos are from Sunday of the 2022 Los Angeles Comic Con. It wasn't as crowded as Saturday but there were still of lot of Cosplayers - and more room to spread out. Thanks to all the great...
California - 2022 Los Angeles Comic Con - Saturday
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This was my first time at the Los Angeles Comic Con. It was an interesting experience - some pros and some cons. The pros included great CosPlayers willing to shoot with me. The major con was that...
California - 2022 WonderCon - Sunday
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photos
The third and final day of the 2022 WonderCon. Time flew by too fast. It was great seeing photographer and Cosplayer friends and shooting with a bunch of new faces. Is it time for WonderCon 2023 yet?
California - 2022 WonderCon - Saturday
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Saturday is the busiest day of WonderCon. There was nonstop shooting - so many great cosplayers everywhere. Life is very, very good! I took these photos at the 2022 WonderCon in Anaheim, California...
California - 2022 WonderCon - Friday
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These photos are from the first day of the 2022 WonderCon. This is the best ComicCon and it was nice to go back again after it was cancelled for the past two years. Thanks to all the awesome...
California - 2019 Long Beach Comic Con - Sunday
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These photos are from the 2019 Long Beach Comic Con - Sunday. Usually Sundays are slow but not in this case. Things were busy from the start. Great shooting ops - awesome people to shoot with. Thanks...
California - 2019 Long Beach Comic Con - Saturday
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My first visit to the Long Beach Comic Con; great venue, beautiful area, but the Con was on the smallish side. Great Cosplayers to shoot with. Life is good. I took these photos at the end of August...
California - 2019 Wondercon - Sunday
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photos
Sunday at Wondercon is always filled with mixed emotions - I know it's going to be a great day but it will be the last time I see these Cosplayers for another year. I'm exhausted from all the...
California - 2019 Wondercon - Saturday
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photos
Saturday is the most crowded day at Wondercon; more fantastic Cosplayers but more people so there are limited shooting areas. Still, this is the best Comicon with awesome people. I took these photos...
California - 2019 Wondercon - Friday
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photos
Wondercon is my favorite Comic Con of them all. This was my third straight year there so I'm getting to know some of the Cosplayers - they are a great bunch of people - very creative and fun to shoot...
California - 2018 Carnaval, Mission District, San...
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The Carnaval in San Francisco's Mission District is an annual event, held on the Sunday of the Memorial Day weekend. I have been to several Carnavals but this was the first one since 2012. I forgot...
California - 2018 Wondercon - Sunday
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photos
This was the last day of the 2018 Wondercon - my favorite Comic Con. Like the prior two days I was able to shoot with a number of awesome Cosplayers; some were new to me, others I had shot with in...
California - 2018 Wondercon - Saturday (Day 2)
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These photos are from Saturday - the second day of Wondercon in Anaheim. I knew this was going to be a busy day - and it was. It was absolutely fantastic to be able to shoot with so many fine...
California - 2018 Wondercon - Friday
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photos
This was my second year at Wondercon and I still think it's the best Comic Con I've been to. Awesome Cosplayers to shoot with and fellow photographers were pretty cool too. Wondercon sets the...
California - 2017 WonderCon - Anaheim - Saturday
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Saturday was a very busy day at the 2017 Wondercon. I arrived early and there were photo ops everywhere. The Cosplayers were a blast to shoot with - they left me totally exhausted but it was well...
California - 2017 WonderCon in Anaheim
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This was my first visit to the WonderCon in Anaheim, CA. All I can say is Wow! This was the best Comic Con I've attended so far. It was not only huge but there were so many excellent costumes and...
California - 2012 San Francisco Carnaval
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At the end of May each year there is a great Carnaval in San Francisco's Mission District. It is a big celebration of Central and South American cultures as well as some San Francisco humor. The...
California - San Francisco's 2011 Mission...
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I flew into San Francisco in May 2011 to attend the Mission District Carnival - this is such a blast. The photos in this set are from wandering the streets before the parade started as people were...
California - 2011 San Francisco's Mission...
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Each Memorial Day weekend there is a great Carnaval Parade in San Francisco's Mission District. This is an awesome event - full of great outfits, costumes, dancers, bands, and miscellaneous...
California - 2008 Carnaval San Francisco
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Taken during the Carnaval Parade in the Mission District of San Francisco in May 2008.
California - 2010 Carnival in San Francisco's...
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We had a chance to check out the Carnival in San Francisco's Mission District over Memorial Day weekend in May 2010. The Carnival is quite an experience - over three hours of people in some very cool...
California - 2004 Carnival - San Francisco
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This is an annual event around Memorial Day in the Mission District. The Carnival consists of a block party on Saturday and a big parade on Sunday - attending both was a blast but it was too sunny...
California - Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
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I had a chance to stop at the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest on the way from Bishop, CA to Las Vegas, NV in October 2011. This was my first visit there and debated if it was worth the detour - it...
California - Bodie State Historic Park, June 2017
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Bodie is one of the best preserved ghost towns that I've ever seen. This was my second time and my wife's first visit - I think she liked it even though it was pretty cold and windy. Bodie is about...
California - Bodie State Historical Park
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I've heard about Bodie for years but never visited it until September 2016 on the way to Yosemite - I'm so glad I did! What a cool place. I arrived shortly before the gates opened and had the place...
CA - Carson Pass, CA SR-88
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We were headed to Yosemite National Park to check out the falls this year. After an overnight in South Lake Tahoe, our route took us over the Carson Pass Highway (CA State Route 88) . It was one of...
California - Castle Crag State Park and Dunsmuir
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I hit Castle Crag on a spectacular day in September 2010. This was not on my Bucket List, I had never heard of it until driving by on the previous day. I checked it out and didn't regret it - but I...
California - Convict Lake drive-by
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I stopped by Convict Lake in the eastern Sierras on the way from Mammoth Lakes to a nearby trail in October 2011. I hit it on an absolutely gorgeous morning. It was early and there were some major...
California - Death Valley National Park - January...
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This was my wife's first trip to Death Valley National Park. We decided to go in January to miss the heat but we encountered strong winds instead for most of the time. The park wasn't too crowded but...
California - Death Valley National Park
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Death Valley is an interesting National Park in California. I hit it on a good day in October 2008. The only problem was over use of the polarizing filter - really made the blue too blue. Better luck...
California - Death Valley drive through
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In October 2010 I was driving from Lone Pine, CA to Las Vegas and drove through Death Valley. It was late in the afternoon, I still had a long drive ahead of me, so I didn't have time to do more than...
California - Drive from Mammoth Lakes to Long...
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I drove from Mammoth Lakes to Long Lake on Highway 395 and then on to Highway 168 on an perfect morning in October 2010. The scenery was incredible and it got a lot better has I got close to the...
California - The Eastern Sierras near Bishop and...
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I had the great pleasure of going back to the Eastern Sierras in October 2011 - I came armed with a list of hikes I wanted to do. Unfortunately a snowstorm hit a few days before I arrived - this...
California - Eureka
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Eureka is a fairly large city in northern California noted for its fine collection of old Victorian houses. We passed through here while driving the coast in May 2010. The old town is pleasant to...
California - The Getty Museum in LA and Morro Bay
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My wife and I took a trip to Southern California to check out some things she/we had not seen before. The first stop was the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The Getty was fantastic - beautiful...
California - Hearst Castle near San Simeon
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Whenever we travel, my wife likes to checks out places where the rich and famous lived - like mansions, chateaux, castles, and/or palaces. On this trip we decided to check out Hearst Castle near San...
California - Highway 1 from Monterey to San Simeon
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We drove this stretch of road on a gorgeous day in May 2010 as part of our "School's Finally Out for the Summer" tour. Highway 1 is an incredibly scenic road - you take it for the views,...
California - Hike to Parker Lake
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I had a chance to visit the eastern Sierras in October 2011 and hit a patch of great weather. One morning I headed for the June Lakes area to take the hike to Parker Lake. The hike was a pleasant...
California - Hiking in the Little Lakes Valley
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I had a chance to hike in the Little Lakes Valley in the eastern Sierras in October 2010 - what an incredible trail! The trail starts at 10,000 feet and goes up (but not too much). The trail is...
California - Trail to Long Lake near Bishop
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I had a chance to hit this trail on a gorgeous but cold morning in October 2010. The scenery is incredible, the trail is not too taxing, and it is definitely worth it. I wanted to go on to Bishop's...
California - Joshua Tree National Park
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After attending the WonderCon in Anaheim I decided to go check out Joshua Tree National Park east of Los Angeles. I've been to almost all of the National Parks but this was my first visit to Joshua...
California - June Lake Loop
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June Lake is a small town south of Lee Vining, Mono Lake, and Yosemite's Tiaga Pass entrance in eastern California. It is a beautiful area with good hiking - and I happened to hit it on a beautiful...
CA - Kern River and the Alabama Foothills
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After we left Yosemite National Park, we had to make a long drive south to find an open pass over the Sierra Nevada Mountains - this was due to all the snow CA had last winter. We had to go to...
California - Kings Canyon National Park
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We had a chance to visit Kings Canyon for a day (not near long enough) in May 2010 as part of our "School's Finally Out for the Summer" tour of Central California. We spent the day in the...
California - La Jolla Cove
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This was an interesting day. We started off by going to an air museum next to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar but we were turned away by two armed Marine guards. That was weird. We then went to La...
California - La Jolla
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Heather and I stopped at Mission Beach and La Jolla, north of San Diego on the way to the Southern California Renaissance Festival. Cool, cloudy morning but it was worth it. We acted like tourists...
California - Lake Sabrina area near Bishop
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I checked out the Lake Sabrina area after hiking to Long Lake, a few miles away, in October 2010. I got there in the afternoon just as a storm was threatening. I dawdled near a small falls on the...
California - Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Heather and I cut south from our Oregon trip to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park; it was a long detour but I wanted to check it out in clear weather for a change. We camped at Manzanita Lake -...
California - Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary...
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My wife and I both love art but I think one of these days we will be banned from modern and/or contemporary art museums. We just don't get it. I always love hearing a pompous turd trying to impress a...
California - Lassen Peak National Park
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I have no luck with Lassen Peak - this is the second time in two years I visited and got snowed out the first time and rained out the second time. This trip was in September 2010 and it was a...
California - Los Angeles - The Broad
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The Broad is a very cool contemporary art museum in downtown LA. We heard about it on Trip Advisor and decided to check it out. Great decision! We really don't have a clue about modern art but the...
California - Los Angeles Downtown
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My wife wanted to see the Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles. Since neither of us had been here before we wanted to check out some other areas, including the Arts District, Little Tokyo, and...
California - Lundy Lake Area
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I took a short day hike from the Lundy Lake trail head, near Lee Vining, CA back in September 2010. I wish I had a better trail guide - it noted a lot of waterfalls but failed to mention the very...
California - Mammoth Lakes Area
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This was my first trip to Mammoth Lakes in over 30 years and it was fantastic - I forgot how nice the whole area it was. I hadn't planned on being here - I planned to be near Lassen Peak but got...
California - Mammoth Lakes Area
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I had a chance to re-visit the Mammoth Lakes area in central California in October 2010 - this was without a doubt one of the best trips in my life. The scenery was incredible and I also found a...
California - Mendocino and the Pacific Coast
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Mendocino is a cool artsy town about 10 miles south of Fort Bragg on the Pacific Coast. The town has the feel of gracefully aging hippies. We visited there one Sunday morning in May 2010 on the way...
California - Misc
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I took these photos on the way from Moaning Cavern to Mariposa along CA 49. We didn't see any signs along the way so I'm not exactly sure what these places are. Help. I took these photos in early...
California - Moaning Cavern
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On our way to Yosemite National Park, we I decided to visit Moaning Cavern in the foothills of the western Sierras, near the town of Murphy. It was a decent cavern, a bit on the small side, and...
California - Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills...
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I hit the Alabama Hills area outside of Lone Pine, CA in October 2010 - gorgeous area but there was a snow storm coming in and I had to head to Las Vegas - what a bummer! The Alabama Hills were...
California - Mohave Air and Space Port
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On the drive from near Sequoia National Park to San Diego we passed two aircraft boneyards - Mohave Air and Space Port and Southern California Logistics near Vacaville. I was hoping to see hundreds...
California - Mono Lake - South Beach Unit
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I've been to Mono Lake several times and wanted my wife to see it. We got an early start out of Bishop, headed north and arrived to find an almost empty parking lot on a lovely calm morning....
California - Mono Lake September 2016
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Mono Lake is such a cool place to visit. I was able to spend a short time there before a nasty rain storm came through. I was on my way back from Yosemite and thought about staying for the sunset but...
California - Mono Lake
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I took these photos in the late afternoon on the south shore of Mono Lake, California in October 2008. I visited the South Tufa Reserve but didn't have a chance to visit the rest of the lake. The...
California - Mono Lake, September 2010
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I had a chance to make a brief visit to Mono Lake, near Lee Vining, California in September 2010. This is always a cool place to visit to check out the strange tufa formations. Mono Lake always seems...
California - Mt. Shasta area
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I hit the Mt. Shasta area in Northern California on a great weekend in September 2010 - wow!! I did some hiking and photography and absolutely loved the area - this is definitely another place I...
California - North Lake near Bishop
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I was on my way to Lake Sabrina, outside of Bishop, and I saw this small cutoff road to North Lake so I took it; didn't have a clue what to expect. What a treat! I did this in October 2010 and the...
California - 2014 Original Renaissance Festival...
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This was one of the main stops on our April 2014 sampler tour of the West. We hit the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire on a clear crisp cold Saturday morning toward the end of April. This was our...
California - Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur
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Our original plan was to head to Monterey from Morro Bay until we saw the hotel prices in Monterey - mindboggling so we decided to stay another night in Morro Bay. This led to a long driving day but...
California - Pacific Coast from Fort Bragg to...
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We drove Highway 101 and 1 along the Pacific Coast from Fort Bragg down past Bodega Bay - great scenery by don't take this road to make time - it is full of tight curves, up and down - but on the...
California - Recycled Metal Sculptures by Phillip...
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We visited the Mumms Winery near Calistoga, CA in May 2010. In addition to great sparkling wines they also have a great art gallery. We were very fortunate to visit during an exhibit by a CA metal...
California - Redding
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Wehttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4738873385_2f9b38c672_s.jpg planned to use Redding, CA as a base to explore Lassen Peaks and Mt. Shasta in May 2010. We hit the area just as a major storm came...
California - San Diego, Barrio Logan, Chicano...
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The wife and I are big street art fans. We saw this art while crossing on the Coronado Bridge in San Diego so we decided to check it out one morning. There is a lot of art there, mostly on bridge...
California - San Diego Embarcadero Marina North
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We spent some time with one of the kids and the new granddaughter at Embarcadero Marina Park North on a gorgeous day in November 2020. What a great park. We ambled around the park and Seaport Village...
California - San Diego's Balboa Park
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We spent a few hours wandering around Balboa Park. We've been to the zoo before so we skipped it this trip and decided to focus on the other sites. Unfortunately some of the places we wanted to see...
California - San Diego Old Town
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We decided to check out San Diego's Old Town - it was pretty cool with a lot of unique shops to browse and pick up some things for the house. Not a bad way to spend a few hours. I took these photos...
California - San Diego's Cabrillo National...
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Another nice day in the San Diego area; we started off by going to Cabrillo National Monument to check out the light house and tidal pools, from there we took a leisurely drive along the coast to...
California - San Diego Harbor Area
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This was our first trip to San Diego in years - what a nice city. We spent the first day exploring the harbor area, starting with the USS Midway, a retired aircraft carrier. We took the guided tour...
California - San Diego Balboa Park
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After a long, hot, exhausting day at the San Diego Zoo we took a quick stroll through Balboa Park. What a great area - so much culture and so many things to see but most were closing. We only stayed...
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