Tag Archives: High Dynamic Range

Up through the cocoon

Up through the cocoon

At this point, I’m sure it’s no secret that I’ve been truly enjoying my Olympus OM-D E-M5. Even more so ever since I paired it with a 7.5mm fish-eye lens. It’s helping me look at subjects in a whole different … Continue reading

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A distant memory

A distant memory

When I was last in San Francisco, one scene I was hoping to shoot was the top of the Golden Gate Bridge as it was emerging from a thick fog. Unfortunately, the fog was so thick and had risen high … Continue reading

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Empty sermon

Empty sermon

The last time I was able to visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown Los Angeles, I was lucky enough to get there when there were very few people around. It’s a beautifully designed cathedral and having the place almost completely empty … Continue reading

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Lounging in the lobby

Lounging in the lobby

One thing I’ve come to enjoy about digital photography is being able to go through my archives and find some hidden gems. Not necessarily because I think it would make a good photo now as opposed to back then, but … Continue reading

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Trying to reach me

Trying to reach me

There’s just something special about a sunrise. And I’m talking about any sunrise. Waking up when the sun has come up already puts me in a good mood, but when I’m able to actually watch the sun rise into the … Continue reading

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Ōwakudani

Ōwakudani

When I was in Japan last month, one thing that my dear friend +Yumi Shoji was determined to do was to get me out to some areas of the country that I had never been to before. And she followed through on … Continue reading

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DTLA rings

DTLA rings

The heart of DTLA, or Downtown Los Angeles, is home to many hidden gems of art and some of the most beautifully designed buildings in the city. On this particular evening I happen to come across this interesting sculpture of … Continue reading

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Facing the Madeleine

Facing the Madeleine

I’ve said time and again that I’m not a religious person, but I do really enjoy the incredible architecture of the various churches, temples and other buildings of worship. One such building is this, the Cathedral of the Madeleine in … Continue reading

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Straight to friendship

Straight to friendship

The Korean Friendship Bell is probably one of the most attractive structures that I’ve seen along the Southern California coastline. I don’t get out there very often, but each time I get to see it in person I always enjoy … Continue reading

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What’s hidden within

What's hidden within

The last time I visited Kamakura, Japan, it was back when I was just starting out in photography. My Nikon D90 was brand new and pretty fresh out of the box, and the only post processing skill I had was … Continue reading

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