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Obama and Godzilla.jpg

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:24:59 -0700

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Obama and Godzilla.jpg

Been awhile...consulting is all consuming...but that D300, Epson 4480 printer...and the Nikon 300mmTelephoto is in sight...here's a rose from our backyard

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:10:25 -0700

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Been awhile...consulting is all consuming...but that D300, Epson 4480 printer...and the Nikon 300mmTelephoto is in sight...here's a rose from our backyard

Steps up a cliff, Laguna Beach CA

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:11:59 -0700

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Steps up a cliff, Laguna Beach CA

Tried to get REALLY close

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:07:15 -0700

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Tried to get REALLY close

Guava plant---looks like something from the 4th of July

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:09:33 -0700

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Guava plant---looks like something from the 4th of July

Fog one morning before I had to jump on a planne to SF

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:11:16 -0700

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Fog one morning before I had to jump on a planne to SF

VERY Busy week! My brother (Bubble Boy) just came in from NY, so we spent the last few days running up and down the coast of southern CA...and now, it's of to SF for some consulting (got to ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:01:34 -0700

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VERY Busy week! My brother (Bubble Boy) just came in from NY, so we spent the last few days running up and down the coast of southern CA...and now, it's of to SF for some consulting (got to ...

This mermaid (apparently) could not take the rain

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:28:24 -0700

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This mermaid (apparently) could not take the rain

I just liked the lines of the plastic against the statue

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:29:22 -0700

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I just liked the lines of the plastic against the statue

I got carried away with a B&W conversion on this shot of my Dad...tomorrow is the 4th anniversary of my Mom's passing and I know he misses her a lot.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:26:34 -0700

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I got carried away with a B&W conversion on this shot of my Dad...tomorrow is the 4th anniversary of my Mom's passing and I know he misses her a lot.

I'm constantly drawn to this figure at a church in Oakdale NY...the scene keeps getting more weathered.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:26:23 -0700

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I'm constantly drawn to this figure at a church in Oakdale NY...the scene keeps getting more weathered.

Oakdale Statue 3.jpg

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:25:46 -0700

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Oakdale Statue 3.jpg

It's been difficult to post to the Dailies on a routine basis as I've had to spend (much) time getting ready for my first solo show in the City of Orange (if you are so inclined, the pix in ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:17:44 -0700

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It's been difficult to post to the Dailies on a routine basis as I've had to spend (much) time getting ready for my first solo show in the City of Orange (if you are so inclined, the pix in ...

It's hard to describe this place near the junction of the eastern end of Sunrise Hwy amd Mountauk Hwy on Long Island...they simply have EVERYTHING on the face of the earth here. I had a mom ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:38:06 -0700

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It's hard to describe this place near the junction of the eastern end of Sunrise Hwy amd Mountauk Hwy on Long Island...they simply have EVERYTHING on the face of the earth here. I had a mom ...

Every time I get back East, I feel like I need to shoot this headstone at church yard in Oakdale...it seems to be little more weathered and sad

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:48:13 -0700

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Every time I get back East, I feel like I need to shoot this headstone at church yard in Oakdale...it seems to be little more weathered and sad

McGuinn and his trademark 12-string Rickenbacker

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:11:14 -0700

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McGuinn and his trademark 12-string Rickenbacker

Spent the last 10 days back east at my Dad's house (chores and spring cleaning). Did manage to break away with my brother to see my idol, Roger McGuinn (Byrds) in concert...here's a fewshot ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:12:22 -0700

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Spent the last 10 days back east at my Dad's house (chores and spring cleaning). Did manage to break away with my brother to see my idol, Roger McGuinn (Byrds) in concert...here's a fewshot ...

McGuinn on banjo playing "Old Blue"

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:07:59 -0700

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McGuinn on banjo playing "Old Blue"

This is a detail from a hymnal at the Santa Barbara Mission...I do wish I could read music

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:56:47 -0700

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This is a detail from a hymnal at the Santa Barbara Mission...I do wish I could read music

Until I started working this shot in Elements, I did not notice how much the peacock's head reminded me of Mr. Burns on the Simpsons. My apologies for not posting and commenting more freque ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:03:18 -0700

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Until I started working this shot in Elements, I did not notice how much the peacock's head reminded me of Mr. Burns on the Simpsons. My apologies for not posting and commenting more freque ...

Votive Candle copy.jpg

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:04:28 -0700

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Votive Candle copy.jpg

This is a detail from a statue outside the Mission San Luis Rey

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:05:30 -0700

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This is a detail from a statue outside the Mission San Luis Rey

Walking through a botanical garden, we came across this camellia floating in a small pool...it just looked so calm and peaceful.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:50:57 -0700

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Walking through a botanical garden, we came across this camellia floating in a small pool...it just looked so calm and peaceful.

I was going for the look of a Japanese Print on this one...almost made it

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:08:06 -0700

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I was going for the look of a Japanese Print on this one...almost made it

A bit of Ireland...this is the church in Dingle, a lovely village on the SW coast of Ireland...Happy St. Paddy Day!

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:55:29 -0700

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A bit of Ireland...this is the church in Dingle, a lovely village on the SW coast of Ireland...Happy St. Paddy Day!

Stones from a pathway at Rancho Los Alamitos

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:22:47 -0700

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Stones from a pathway at Rancho Los Alamitos

My Aunt Irene passed away today...one of the sweetest people I will ever know. I'm really going to miss her

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:49:45 -0800

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My Aunt Irene passed away today...one of the sweetest people I will ever know. I'm really going to miss her

I was taking some closeup flower shots yesterday at the CSUF Arboretum when I turned around and there was this egret, not more than 8 feet from me...hunting. No time to change lenses, so th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:45:44 -0800

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I was taking some closeup flower shots yesterday at the CSUF Arboretum when I turned around and there was this egret, not more than 8 feet from me...hunting. No time to change lenses, so th ...

I saw this today at the CSUF Arboretum...just made me think of how good your clothes smelled after getting dried on a line outside instead of a dryer

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:25:41 -0800

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I saw this today at the CSUF Arboretum...just made me think of how good your clothes smelled after getting dried on a line outside instead of a dryer

I liked the way the light was hitting this detail of a flute player statue at the Huntington Gardensat

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:56:34 -0800

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I liked the way the light was hitting this detail of a flute player statue at the Huntington Gardensat

We were walking around Encinitas and I came across this reference to Jackson Browne's "Running on Empty"...love it

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:28:01 -0800

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We were walking around Encinitas and I came across this reference to Jackson Browne's "Running on Empty"...love it

Tomorrow is looking pretty hectic, so I wanted to get a jump for the Daily shot...this is a succulent from our backyard...just liked the lighting

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:37:21 -0800

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Tomorrow is looking pretty hectic, so I wanted to get a jump for the Daily shot...this is a succulent from our backyard...just liked the lighting

Burano is a small fishing village on an island near Venice, Italy. Although we got soaked, the rain really brought out the bright vibrant colors. This a scan of a film shot and I would lov ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:38:30 -0800

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Burano is a small fishing village on an island near Venice, Italy. Although we got soaked, the rain really brought out the bright vibrant colors. This a scan of a film shot and I would lov ...

Looks like a blue whale? Always wanted to use the "Byrd" as a substitute for the correct spelling...my favorite group of all time

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:05:28 -0800

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Looks like a blue whale? Always wanted to use the "Byrd" as a substitute for the correct spelling...my favorite group of all time

Road trip to San Diego today, so lots of processing. Also found out I'll have my first one man show (I'll believe it when I see it)...the move from simple printing and framing to gallery le ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:56:48 -0800

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Road trip to San Diego today, so lots of processing. Also found out I'll have my first one man show (I'll believe it when I see it)...the move from simple printing and framing to gallery le ...

I've tried this shot a couple of ways, but this one is my favorite, I just like the ines and the soft tones...its a very relaxing shot (to me)

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:31:05 -0800

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I've tried this shot a couple of ways, but this one is my favorite, I just like the ines and the soft tones...its a very relaxing shot (to me)

Although I can remember how much fun these rides were when I was young, I have no desire to recreate my youth here...the range of swirls on this time exposure might give you an idea of the v ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:18:50 -0800

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Although I can remember how much fun these rides were when I was young, I have no desire to recreate my youth here...the range of swirls on this time exposure might give you an idea of the v ...

We were down at the San Clemente Pier today before the storm hits. Wasn't sure I'd like this shot until I saw the boy walking between the pilings...don't know why...just made the shot for m ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:50:42 -0800

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We were down at the San Clemente Pier today before the storm hits. Wasn't sure I'd like this shot until I saw the boy walking between the pilings...don't know why...just made the shot for m ...

Ren is such a gentle soul...he lives for kitty treats and tummy rubs...for anything else, he would have to move , so that's out.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:01:45 -0800

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Ren is such a gentle soul...he lives for kitty treats and tummy rubs...for anything else, he would have to move , so that's out.

rain is rare here in SoCal...rainbows are rarer...if you look at a larger version of this shot, you might see the double rainbow (even rarer) in the upper right hand corner...this was especi ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:57:32 -0800

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rain is rare here in SoCal...rainbows are rarer...if you look at a larger version of this shot, you might see the double rainbow (even rarer) in the upper right hand corner...this was especi ...

Some PS fun with Invert and Colorizing for this Cactus shot.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:33:26 -0800

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Some PS fun with Invert and Colorizing for this Cactus shot.

Lots of rain this weekend. When it would stop, the winds would pick up so any hopes for some decent macro shots were dashed...soooo...why not curl up with a fire and a good book?

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:17:55 -0800

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Lots of rain this weekend. When it would stop, the winds would pick up so any hopes for some decent macro shots were dashed...soooo...why not curl up with a fire and a good book?

This is a scan of a very old (ca 1976) shot I took at a Steve Goodman concert at the (long gone) Golden Bear in Huntington Beach CA. Goodman was at his best in concert when you never knew ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:24:35 -0800

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This is a scan of a very old (ca 1976) shot I took at a Steve Goodman concert at the (long gone) Golden Bear in Huntington Beach CA. Goodman was at his best in concert when you never knew ...

You don't see this very often

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:49:52 -0800

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You don't see this very often

A decent overview of the scope of the restaurant

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:48:53 -0800

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A decent overview of the scope of the restaurant

Painted nude

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:51:10 -0800

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Painted nude

This is my neice, Megan. Such bliss after a great family dinner at a Greek restaurant.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:29:39 -0800

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This is my neice, Megan. Such bliss after a great family dinner at a Greek restaurant.

These puttees (sp?) just creep me out...I would not want to spend eternity with them hovering over my tomb unless I had a can of Raid. BTW, this is part of a tomb located in York Cathedral ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:09:25 -0800

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These puttees (sp?) just creep me out...I would not want to spend eternity with them hovering over my tomb unless I had a can of Raid. BTW, this is part of a tomb located in York Cathedral ...

I'm not thrilled with this shot, but it was fun playing with the Radial Blur feature in PS.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:59:41 -0800

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I'm not thrilled with this shot, but it was fun playing with the Radial Blur feature in PS.

As we left a museum in Stonybrook LI, this wonderful pooch was gazing out the window, waiting for his humans...what an expression!

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:23:04 -0800

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As we left a museum in Stonybrook LI, this wonderful pooch was gazing out the window, waiting for his humans...what an expression!

I liked the way the light hit this leaf ar the South Coast Botanical Gardens on the Palos Verdes peninsula...have to make a note to get back there in early April

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:10:49 -0800

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I liked the way the light hit this leaf ar the South Coast Botanical Gardens on the Palos Verdes peninsula...have to make a note to get back there in early April

Also at the SCBG on PV...reminded me of fireworks.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:13:09 -0800

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Also at the SCBG on PV...reminded me of fireworks.

I know this theme has been overworked to death...just liked the tones at late evening...I did feel compelled to leave the guy's feet inat the top.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:57:04 -0800

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I know this theme has been overworked to death...just liked the tones at late evening...I did feel compelled to leave the guy's feet inat the top.

If the winds would let up, I might have a shot at some macros...but ANY movement is unforgiving...So here's a shot of a tide pool in Laguna Beach...these anemones are simply fascinating

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:38:35 -0800

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If the winds would let up, I might have a shot at some macros...but ANY movement is unforgiving...So here's a shot of a tide pool in Laguna Beach...these anemones are simply fascinating

Today's dalies are 3 shots of a now vacant shop in Orange...going downhill quickly without any one to tend to it...already a broken window

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:20:16 -0800

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Today's dalies are 3 shots of a now vacant shop in Orange...going downhill quickly without any one to tend to it...already a broken window

See above ...serious peeling of paint

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:21:31 -0800

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See above ...serious peeling of paint

An old interior about to be scrapped...when the recovery hits?

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:23:03 -0800

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An old interior about to be scrapped...when the recovery hits?

You'll have to induge me on this one. A few years ago we had the opportunity to visit the village where my Grandma was born. Now..I'm off taking pictures and my wife gets into a conversati ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:14:54 -0800

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You'll have to induge me on this one. A few years ago we had the opportunity to visit the village where my Grandma was born. Now..I'm off taking pictures and my wife gets into a conversati ...

This is my cat Stimpy..she's chasing mice in Heaven now, but my wife reminds me that Stimp used to "Gaze at me Adoringly" and that no one would love me like that...I have to agree with her.. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:43:57 -0800

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This is my cat Stimpy..she's chasing mice in Heaven now, but my wife reminds me that Stimp used to "Gaze at me Adoringly" and that no one would love me like that...I have to agree with her.. ...

I suppose it would be too much to ask for a climate where you can experience all seasonal changes in a rather small radius? Oh, and might I add for constantly changing weather conditions as ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:05:08 -0800

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I suppose it would be too much to ask for a climate where you can experience all seasonal changes in a rather small radius? Oh, and might I add for constantly changing weather conditions as ...

At the Vietnam memorial, most people tend to focus on the Wall...if you walk aways from the wall you can see these 3 soldiers positioned to look back at the Wall as if they were waiting for ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:13:31 -0800

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At the Vietnam memorial, most people tend to focus on the Wall...if you walk aways from the wall you can see these 3 soldiers positioned to look back at the Wall as if they were waiting for ...

A tighter crop cut off the afternoon sky and the top of this buidling...makes it seem more like a night shot

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:31:05 -0800

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A tighter crop cut off the afternoon sky and the top of this buidling...makes it seem more like a night shot

Again, reduced many of the reflections, but was able to keep enough color to make more of the picture interesting...this was a figure from a large Nativity set in Amsterdam....maybe one of t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:29:23 -0800

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Again, reduced many of the reflections, but was able to keep enough color to make more of the picture interesting...this was a figure from a large Nativity set in Amsterdam....maybe one of t ...

Huntington Cactus 1 copy.jpg

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:30:21 -0800

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Huntington Cactus 1 copy.jpg

Barrel cacti.jpg

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:27:34 -0800

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Barrel cacti.jpg

The last of our roses before pruning...sorry too much time revisiting the cold of NYC...I had to get back to sunny CA

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:05:00 -0800

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The last of our roses before pruning...sorry too much time revisiting the cold of NYC...I had to get back to sunny CA

Back after a 16 hour odyssey to home... My Brother was so excited to learn that he reached # 16 on my all time favorites...that he agreed to pose for this shot...looks like a # 1 with abulle ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:03:28 -0800

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Back after a 16 hour odyssey to home... My Brother was so excited to learn that he reached # 16 on my all time favorites...that he agreed to pose for this shot...looks like a # 1 with abulle ...

This is my friend Pete...we played together for a summer at a pub on Long Island many years ago. We had a chance to play again after about 32 years...much fun although I ended up with blist ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:17:51 -0800

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This is my friend Pete...we played together for a summer at a pub on Long Island many years ago. We had a chance to play again after about 32 years...much fun although I ended up with blist ...

It can get crazed when you're getting ready for the holidays. So...I wanted to post a holiday greeting to my friends in the Daily Photo community. I have to say that I've really come to ap ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:12:28 -0800

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It can get crazed when you're getting ready for the holidays. So...I wanted to post a holiday greeting to my friends in the Daily Photo community. I have to say that I've really come to ap ...

Blast from the past...ceiling at York Cathedral...perhaps the most stunning of all English cathedrals?

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:13:37 -0800

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Blast from the past...ceiling at York Cathedral...perhaps the most stunning of all English cathedrals?

My first take on this scene was that the rounded doors with the wreaths had the appearance of a skull...too many grade Z monster movies when I was a kid.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:01:58 -0800

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My first take on this scene was that the rounded doors with the wreaths had the appearance of a skull...too many grade Z monster movies when I was a kid.

This is a detail of the Town fountain in the Circle of orange, CA. You can see the bottom of a Santa display in the center.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:51:44 -0800

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This is a detail of the Town fountain in the Circle of orange, CA. You can see the bottom of a Santa display in the center.

This caught me completely by surprise...this was originally a simple pattern of a succulent...I inverted the image and began to play with the hue and saturation...this version reminded me so ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:01:39 -0800

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This caught me completely by surprise...this was originally a simple pattern of a succulent...I inverted the image and began to play with the hue and saturation...this version reminded me so ...

caught this detail of an old Caddy fin in the parking lot...an auspicious beginning to a photo shoot.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:00:23 -0800

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caught this detail of an old Caddy fin in the parking lot...an auspicious beginning to a photo shoot.

More cacti from the south colannade...I felt obligated to punch in a blue sky...didn't work well with the white sky

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:59:50 -0800

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More cacti from the south colannade...I felt obligated to punch in a blue sky...didn't work well with the white sky

Here's a few shots from our Getty run yesterday...it's a place that never ceases to disappoint for pictures no matter how many times I've been there...for an area that's known for its stunni ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:43:18 -0800

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Here's a few shots from our Getty run yesterday...it's a place that never ceases to disappoint for pictures no matter how many times I've been there...for an area that's known for its stunni ...

I liked the patterns and colors of these bushes at the museum gardens

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:45:17 -0800

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I liked the patterns and colors of these bushes at the museum gardens

Another oldie...this is a path near the Cloisters in Fort Tyron NYC...Waaay up on the northern tip of Manhattan...with beautiful views of the Hudson River from the Palisades....here I was go ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:35:03 -0800

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Another oldie...this is a path near the Cloisters in Fort Tyron NYC...Waaay up on the northern tip of Manhattan...with beautiful views of the Hudson River from the Palisades....here I was go ...

We don't often get any real "weather" here in SoCal, so when we do get some, everyone with a digital camera is outside taking sky pictures so they can photoshop them into our normally bland ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:40:50 -0800

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We don't often get any real "weather" here in SoCal, so when we do get some, everyone with a digital camera is outside taking sky pictures so they can photoshop them into our normally bland ...

Been remiss in posting, but just finished uploading pictures for books---presents for the family! Probably one step above a gift card for Circuit City I suspect. Anyway, there are 4 shots ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:03:59 -0800

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Been remiss in posting, but just finished uploading pictures for books---presents for the family! Probably one step above a gift card for Circuit City I suspect. Anyway, there are 4 shots ...

A tad bit out of the ordinary.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:48:25 -0800

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A tad bit out of the ordinary.

Foggy detail looking south

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:09:40 -0800

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Foggy detail looking south

Some cool Beach Chairs near the beach access

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:12:55 -0800

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Some cool Beach Chairs near the beach access

Biosphere Montreal.jpg

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:11:31 -0800

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Biosphere Montreal.jpg

There was an area of Toronto that was undergoing some massive construction. New high rise offices, lots of glass, pretty sterile design. In the middle of all this chaos was this small chur ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:34:07 -0800

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There was an area of Toronto that was undergoing some massive construction. New high rise offices, lots of glass, pretty sterile design. In the middle of all this chaos was this small chur ...

Ditto...side wall of an antique store in Cambria..now gone

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:21:35 -0800

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Ditto...side wall of an antique store in Cambria..now gone

We happened on this hat sitting in the middle of a field in Santa Barbara...next to a vacant hotel on State St. I assume the hat and the lot are gone...I still wonder how that hat got ther ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:23:40 -0800

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We happened on this hat sitting in the middle of a field in Santa Barbara...next to a vacant hotel on State St. I assume the hat and the lot are gone...I still wonder how that hat got ther ...

This is a glass flower at the Copollea winery in Napa(?)...its taken on a new perspective now that I've figured out the infra red filter on Nik efx.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:25:15 -0800

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This is a glass flower at the Copollea winery in Napa(?)...its taken on a new perspective now that I've figured out the infra red filter on Nik efx.

Here's one of the beach shots that were pre-empted by a fit of gnomania.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:19:32 -0800

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Here's one of the beach shots that were pre-empted by a fit of gnomania.

Mont Royal parc in Montreal...a hellacious uphill walk but worth the effort...we got to see some serious fall colors

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:53:44 -0800

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Mont Royal parc in Montreal...a hellacious uphill walk but worth the effort...we got to see some serious fall colors

On a very foggy morning in Dingle, Ireland, the sun began to break through at this churchyard.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:26:59 -0700

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On a very foggy morning in Dingle, Ireland, the sun began to break through at this churchyard.

Dale Chiuilli(Sp?) in Kew Gardens London...beautiful examples of blown glass throughout the gardens

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:27:51 -0700

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Dale Chiuilli(Sp?) in Kew Gardens London...beautiful examples of blown glass throughout the gardens

Love this shot of salt leaching through the Mission wall in San Juan Capistrano.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:39:30 -0700

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Love this shot of salt leaching through the Mission wall in San Juan Capistrano.

This is perhaps the most moving war memorial, I have ever seen...I've been there 4 or 5 times and it still brings a tear to my eye.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:41:02 -0700

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This is perhaps the most moving war memorial, I have ever seen...I've been there 4 or 5 times and it still brings a tear to my eye.

This is the bottom of the preceding picture, with the Ste. standing on the world and keeping evil serpents at bay.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:13:04 -0700

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This is the bottom of the preceding picture, with the Ste. standing on the world and keeping evil serpents at bay.

Not entirely happy witth this version...seems a little flat to me...but then again, the lighting was flat in the fog.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:09:24 -0700

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Not entirely happy witth this version...seems a little flat to me...but then again, the lighting was flat in the fog.

The sun was breaking through the clouds for a few minutes and I was lucky enough to catch this shot of a glass fountain.

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:47:29 -0700

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The sun was breaking through the clouds for a few minutes and I was lucky enough to catch this shot of a glass fountain.

This building should be photographed by any aspiring shootist. The visuals and curves are swwping...the light is brutal in midday

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:52:21 -0700

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This building should be photographed by any aspiring shootist. The visuals and curves are swwping...the light is brutal in midday

Take 6...couldn't resist some postproduction infra red. This shot is one of many I got at Disney Hall...it's a concert hall in downtown Los Angeles...sponsored by Disney and designed by Fra ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:55:04 -0700

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Take 6...couldn't resist some postproduction infra red. This shot is one of many I got at Disney Hall...it's a concert hall in downtown Los Angeles...sponsored by Disney and designed by Fra ...

Very Olde farmhouse, Bethpage, NY

nobody@smugmug.com (Calavera) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:25:47 -0700

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Very Olde farmhouse, Bethpage, NY