As it is Canada Day, I scramble to put this post up regarding my recent trip to Banff National Park. The Canadian Rockies, and more specifically Banff National Park, had been on my bucket list for awhile now (at least as a photographer). I think anyone who enjoys the outdoors should pay a visit to…
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The Queen and I (plus 3 dozen)
Being the introvert that I am, I tend to avoid any photo meet ups, because it involves being around large group of humans and having to make small talk with people I’ve never met before. And while I am skilled at many things, small talk is NOT one of them. People who know me are…
To New Beginnings: The Lights Fest
Before I begin, I am not endorsing any particular lantern festival: there are a few of these organizers that plan lantern festivals, one being “The Lights Fest”, which is the one that I happened to attend and photograph. For those unfamiliar with what a lantern festival is, it is a festival to release mini paper…
My Fear of Heights
Fear is an obstacle. To overcome this obstacle, you have to realize that fear is also an illusion. I came to test my fear of heights when I approached Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. The landing after the one mile hike into Taft Point, I was greeted with the sprawling beauty that oversees the…
That 395 Shack
This is the story of how I came to shoot the Milky Way with the 395 shack. I realize I speak of it as if there is only one shack off the 395 (which there isn’t, there are tons of shacks) but the one I am talking about is the one that everyone likes to …
Getting Stuck
I have this toy sailboat that I brought to the beach with me for photography as there is no other place I can see fit to bring a boat to other than ocean. As I didn’t want it to be washed away, I placed it in the sand, and then I realized how odd this…
Flying Jars not Saucers
Once in awhile, landscape photography can get uninspiring, especially when you are unable to travel to shoot a new location. It’s difficult to find inspiration when you’ve shot the same location at every possible angle. I suppose that that is why drone photography got so popular, as the birds eye view is just another perspective…
Lessons Learned: Milky Way!
Wow. I can’t believe the entire summer went by without a single post. It’s been a busy and eventful summer and now that I have some free time, I am going to catch up on my postings. For those who know me, beach landscapes are my go-to because of the convenience, but summer in Southern…
Spring Fever
Last week , I went hiking in the canyons and got rewarded with a major allergy attack of sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes. I knew I had allergies, but I’ve never had it this bad. This year though, CA has been finally getting a lot of rain, so with it, flowers and pollen. I…
A Stare Down
One of the perks of having a compact lightweight camera ( I have a mirroless)is the portability and the ease it is to travel with. In fact, my camera plus all my gear still weights less or about the same as a DSLR alone. It’s definitely a benefit on long excursions as I’m not carrying…
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