LA JOLLA, Calif. (June 7, 2024) - This was my first outing with the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 lens. It was really nice to have something wider than 35mm. The lens performed awesome and is very sharp throughout the frame. Here are some images from the lens.
June 4, 2024 - Portraits of Wes and Tokyo captured with the XCD 80mm wide open.
CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. (June 2, 2024) - Captured during high tide, where I was backed up all the way against the cliffs. Actually took on some water over the boots. Shot with the Hasselblad XCD 45mm.
CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. (May 27, 2024) - Early morning shots from Memorial Day weekend. Shot with the XCD 45P and the XCD 80mm.
OMAHA, NE (May 11, 2024) - In my mind, the only place to view the Northern Lights is from Iceland. Every photo I’ve ever seen, seems to be from there. Imagine my surprise when I’m in Omaha watching the morning news and they are saying that the Northern Lights will be visible tonight? I couldn’t believe it, but was outside with the camera that evening. To the naked eye, all I saw was a little glow on the horizon and then some vertical shafts were starting to form, but nothing like I have seen in photos. It wasn’t until I pulled out my phone to take a photo, and then I could see everything! What a night!
OMAHA, NE (May 10, 2024) - Some images from Lake Cunningham in Omaha.
OMAHA, NE (May 9, 2024) - Shot some images of Ziggy, Clover and Rose. Although Rose, the most recent addition, was to hard to get close to. All shot with the XCD 80mm at f/1.9.
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May 5, 2024 - Caught Sake laying by the front door and because the natural light was so nice, I grabbed the Hasselblad and captured this image with the XCD 80mm at f/1.9. This is one of those magical lenses that almost always gives a pleasing rendition.
April 27, 2024 - Testing the canned Hasselblad templates with some images of Wes and Mochi. Both shot with the XCD 45P. Love this lens…
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ORANGE, Calif. - Some very nice activity in Orange County this spring. This is probably the best year I can remember for the Barn Owls.
CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. (April 21, 2024) - Had previously shot the Voigtlander 50mm APO-Lanthar and found that it was a little too tight. I was backed up against the cliff and had no wiggle room. So I brought the Hasselblad X2D with the 45mm and shot a composite vertical pano of the scene. The image is comprised of 6 images with an average exposure of a minute each. I was pleased with the spacing and framing in this shot. It does justice to such a beautiful place. The combined image came out to 285 megapixel.
CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. (April 20, 2024) - Headed down to the beach this weekend for some seascapes. The average exposure for these images was about 1 minute each. All shot with the Sony A7R3 and the Voigtlander 50mm APO-Lanthar lens.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (April 15, 2024) - A recently fledged Owlet still hanging around near the nest.
April 14, 2024 - Woke up early to a cat laying on my stomach. I clicked the light on to identify which cat, and found Mochi staring at me. Luckily, I had a camera on the bed within reach and captured the image below. Shot handheld with the Hasselblad XCD 45mm wide open, 1/25th at ISO 6400 with only a lamp light in the room. The X2D IBIS is so good that it allows you to take sharp photos that weren’t previously possible. So amazing…
ORANGE, Calif. (April 13, 2024) - Early morning shot of an interesting tree with the Hasselblad X2D. This tree found a way to grow under the canopy of another tree. Handheld 1/80th, f/4 at ISO 400.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (April 6, 2024) - Got out early to test out the new Kase magnetic filters. This image was shot at 06:45 with the Hasselblad X2D at f/11, ISO 100, at 16 seconds with a 10 stop ND filter. The Kase filters are awesome and so convenient vs. using the Lee Filter holder system.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (April 1, 2024) - Was off work today for the Cesar Chavez holiday. It was a quiet morning in the Wetlands being a work day for most. However, the Terns were around and making a lot of noise.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (March 24, 2024) - A beautiful scene captured shortly after sunrise in the Wetlands.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (March 24, 2024) - It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen her. As I was walking across the berm, something caught my eye to the right. As I locked focus, I realized that she was flying right at me. What a beautiful sight, made my morning.
