Church Window

This is a shot from one of the windows around the San Luis Rey Mission. The mission was built around 1798, and I am pretty sure it has been neither painted nor washed since that time.

Ghost Cat

I was experimenting with night shots, holding the shutter open while also using the flash. In this photo, the flash took the initial image then was held open for an additional 4-5 seconds. The cat moved, leaving this interesting image.

Mission San Luis Rey

I took this photo at Mission San Luis Rey, near my house. It wasn't really as dramatic and dark as this, I adjusted the exposure to make the clouds darker for the DRAMA.

Three Reds - Redux

I was recently reading an article in a photoghraphy magazine and the author referred to something called the "Orton Technique." The technique involves combining identical scenes, but one that is in focus and the other that is blurred and shot a couple of stops higher. Since I am using digital media, I decided to try and recreate the effect in photoshop. This is my first effort, and, I have to say I like it. Here is a link to the other photo, for comparison: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGLQOW8DNgWKNN5UCTD4-CKjGUhVfZUgLtHVZGEsNMrYXcm3zQurcONHzuiHIHc7MS5o3v4sT230ospIBxoXMk7PGZGvZ0aQixaVNzfjLGeqlHBvmgeFo6cgtBg4U-Ye1rqeKqJM6S0xK/s1600-h/Three+Reds3.jpg

Backyard Iris 2

Another iris from the backyard. I was experimenting with a different treatment of the subject.

Backyard Iris

I was experimenting with my tripod and thought this iris would be fun to work with. She was very patient and didn't complain once.

Backyard Grapes

The grapes in the backyard are turning ripe, much to the delight of those birds on strict vegan diets.