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Crystal Ball Photography Tips

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In my ongoing quest to find new and interesting ways to create an interesting photographic composition, I stumbled upon crystal ball photography.  I’m sure that many of you have stumbled upon these unusual and intriguing images, and let me tell you from experience that while the photos look deceivingly difficult to capture, the technique is actually quite easy and quite fun.  Best of all, by adding this tool to your arsenal, you will once again be forced to look at the world...

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Equine Portrait Sessions - Preserving Important Memories

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Brides and grooms preserve the memories of thier most special day, parents document the milestones in thier children's lives, couples create lasting reflections...why then would we not do the same thing with our beloved equine partners?  Professional photographs can be the key to both moving past the trauma of loss, as well as remembering the beauty of a special bond.  The following article (written by me for San Luis Horse News) characterizes the importance of preserving our most ...

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Moving On Down the Line

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Lensbaby Heart Blog Circle Theme "Movement"

 

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with trains and urban graffiti.  I've skulked around train depots, kicked through abandoned train yards, and walked many miles of tracks through the years with camera in hand, and I am so often fascinated with the idea of something traveling across a state or even the country picking up "artwork" along the way.  How many hands have touched these train cars,...

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October's Lensbaby Love Blog Circle - Purple Florals

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As I navigate the wonderful world of the Lensbaby, I find that I am increasingly drawn to bokeh and colors, and what better subjects to show these two things than flowers?  It's still "summer" here in California, and so I have been taking advantage of the sunny days and warm weather, and have been searching neighborhoods, fields and meadows for new and interesting ways to bond with my recently purchased Lensbaby Sweet 35.  This month I chose a "purple...

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Flow Boarding at Belmont Park with the Lensbaby CP Sweet 35

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The end of the summer is fast approaching, but I managed to make one last pilgrimage to Pacific Beach, CA this passed weekend to catch the last of the sun's warmth.  During my stay, I ventured down to one of my favorite haunts, Pacific Beach, and found myself walking around Belmont Park.  This is where I was introduced to something that I have wanted to try for years...flow boarding.  I've been a surfer most of my life, and I had heard good things, but aside...

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