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Nothing really beats watching half naked men jumping off columns, buildings and leaping off benches with precision and nimble agility. If you have never seen parkour or experiences the art of jumping off things, here is a rather visually stimulating and awe inspiring introduction.
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When you get a new camera, it is similar to the start of a new love affair. There’s the shock and awe of obtaining your wish, the delight of feeling through things, getting to know each other, getting frustrated from stupid misunderstandings – and then finally finding peace in compromising and communication. Such began my weekend study of my new Canon 50D digital SLR camera.
With my 20D, I never really felt camera envy of other photographers. And yes, among the photo groups in Los Angeles, there is a lot of camera and lens, cock shop talk like comparisons. However, I don’t know if it was my female nature, but I never really cared to lust after other people’s objects. I felt comfortable with my sense of photography style, filter usage, shot visions and methods. I would see a little of everything, camera wise, when I would visit Descanso Gardens or Bolsa Chica Wildlife Preserve. From 15k prime Canon lenses to point and shoots, I was a proponent of working with what tools you have to get the shot that completes your vision.
However, something changed within me when I received my 50D.
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Text from my original event post:
The crux of Los Angeles history and the merging of two distinct cultures, this Hidden LA walk will combine urban walking and photography with historical Olvera Street and Chinatown.
I still can’t believe how much work I put into this event, how much drama happened behind the scenes and the sheer madness that is life that came together to make this such a successful event.
In my travels, I’ve seen the wild and unique beauty of the great outdoors of the United States. I’ve driven on the back roads and highways of roads less traveled and well traveled. Through it all, I’ve learned more about myself, my camera, and my connection with nature.
When I first purchased my first professional camera, I had no idea that less than a week later, I would be on a solo road trip that would take me to the Grand Tetons, Grand Canyon, show me me the beauty of Seattle and Oregon, and be amazed with the resulting images. Since then, I’ve traveled and photographed numerous National Parks, shared stories with locals and fellow travelers, led nature and urban hikes around Los Angeles and more.
Now, I want to share the prints and limited editions from my collections with you.
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Text from my original event post: “Built in 1921 as an advertisement for the Hollywoodland real estate development, the towering letters of the HOLLYWOOD sign have beckoned millions to Los Angeles. From starry eyed Midwestern actors with their dreams packed in suitcases to the background to Hollywood based movies, the Hollywood sign has captured the hearts of millions and inspired more stranger than fiction tales than a jaded casting agent’s office can hold.”
I was so excited to do this hike as the first hike with The Great Outdoors Photography Group. Not only does the Hollyridge trail offer stunning views of the Los Angeles Basin and the Greater San Fernando Valley (plus parts of Pasadena in the far east), but it also offers the most up close and personal view of the Hollywood sign.
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4,579 miles, 9 states (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Utah and Nevada), 9 National Parks, 2.5 weeks with one happy and adventure seeking puppy.
The road was filled with strange interactions with relatives, a speeding ticket in Phoenix while driving to Sedona, managing my sanity while listening to awful audio books (and many good ones, as I’m an audio book junkie) and text messages to loved ones. But, through it all, I made it through smarter, with a better photography portfolio and a deeper sense of who I am and what I want.
Yet another Sunday packed with goodies: The Local Coffee and Tea Scene Meetup at Dola in Venice + the 48th Annual Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest: “The Magic of Sea Creatures”.
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The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival 2009 / The Local Coffee and Tea Scene Meetup at Venice Grind and Mar Vista Farmer’s Market / Thai Culture Festival 2009
The Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival 2009 – When I first heard of the Port of Los Angeles’ Lobster Fest, I had no idea what to expect. I was excited – as I enjoy lobster. Plus, I loved festivals in Los Angeles. So, with that very promising combination, what could go wrong?
Turns out, a lot.
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Rich from the Northridge Photography Group set up this wonderful opportunity to work with Carl Palazzolo, a noted landscape photographer for a select few at Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Newport Beach, CA. When he also stated that we would be able to work with Carl’s equipment, Canon 1D Mark III, 1Ds Mark III, a 500 mm f/4 lens and a 300mm f/2.8, I immediately signed up with a ecstatic yes.
My most recent completed event with the Los Angeles Hiking and Photography group was a group potluck and photographing the sun setting at El Matador State Park.
Clear skies, a great food choices and a great location helped make this a fantastic way to end my planning streak and close out July.
