San Joaquin

IRVINE, Calif. (January, 2020) - Happy New Year! Got out with Bryan this month back to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine, CA. All images shot with a Nikon 200-500mm zoom lens. The lens is very light and handles nicely. Performance is also very nice. There is so much flexibility when you can hand-hold the lens and not be restricted by a monopod. Below are some images from the day.

Chasing Eagles

December, 2019 - As the year winds down I took some time to get out and enjoy some local wildlife. After a few outings, the highlight was finally seeing two Bald Eagles, La'i and her male companion from the Channel Islands. Here are some photos from various days around Socal.

La'i the female is tagged on both wings with #85

A male Belted Kingfisher

The light that guides you home...

KANEOHE, HI (November, 2019) - On October 21, 2019 my grandmother passed away in her sleep at the age of 105. This month we had a service for her at Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe. With all of our busy lives, it's hard to get everyone together these days. It was definitely nice to see three generations of our family at the same table. It just doesn't happen very often. Anyway, I hung over a few days and toured around the island with my camera. Here are some images from the trip. RIP Nana...

More Holiday Portraits

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (November, 2019) - Was able to get out with the Wentz family for some holiday photos. What a difference even a year makes. These kids are growing up so quickly. Well below are some images for the record.

Tis the Season

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (October, 2019) - Hard to believe that it's that time of year already. Had a session with Kionna and her family as well as the Wentz girls for some holiday photos. Here's some selections from the the day at the Bluffs.

 

Rock Pfest

PFLUGGERVILLE, TX (October 17, 2019) - Blind Innocence headlined the city of Pfluggerville's Pfall Chili Pfest. The approximate attendance according to their Facebook post was 29,000. The band was really well received. Lots of new fans and merch sold. The band was also the first to play on the brand new stage. A good time had by all. Here's some images from the day.

Friday the 13th

(September, 2019) - This Fall's Harvest Moon happened to fall on Friday the 13th. The significance of this is that another Harvest Moon on Friday the 13th won't happen again until the year 2049!  The Harvest Moon is when a full moon is closest to the Autumn Equinox. This happens in March and September every year. The Autumn Equinox is when the Earth's equator is almost in line with the center of the sun. Don't ask me how they know this? Anyway, I broke out the Sony with an adapted Canon EF 500mm with a 1.4 converter for a 700mm capture.

Road Worn

LONG BEACH, Calif. (August 24, 2019) - Back from a two month tour spanning from South Carolina to Texas, Blind Innocence performed a local show at DiPiazza's in Long Beach. The band was tight, well rehearsed and sounded fantastic. Here are some images from the evening. All shot with the Sony + 16-35mm f/2.8 and the 135mm f/2.