Many Walks, Little Writing

It has been about a month since I posted anything here. My excuses include a crazy work schedule (we had our annual summit a few weeks ago) and the purchase of a large format photo printer with which I've been having fun playing.

But I did take a lot of photos over the last month. They are all now up on Flickr. Highlights are below. I went for a hike up Twin Peaks (yes it is a real geographic location -- not just a TV show) and some friends and I went camping in Big Basin. On our return to the city we stopped in Ano Nuevo to see the elephant seals. Although not quite mating season, they still were very entertaining.

Tomorrow I'm volunteering at the Green Festival as a photographer. We'll see how that works out next week.

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Two More Night Photography Classes

So my office just had our yearly meeting with representatives from all of our Network partners from around the world. Thus, I've been a bit busy. Since last I wrote I've had my last night photography class. I enjoyed walking around late at night taking photos and am sorry to see it finish. The last class the other student couldn't make so I was out there by myself with the instructor. Most people would probably have liked the one-on-one attention, but I'm not a big fan.

Anyway, here are the best shots from the last two nights. The second to last night we went up Bernal Heights and took photos of the skyline. I found it a challenge to not take the typical skyline photo.

Freeway through Palms

So Sunday I put up my favorite shots from photo class last week. Yesterday my class and teacher chose this photo as my best. Actually, they really liked it. After hearing their accolades I decided I really like it too. Here is a good lesson -- it is important to show your work to others. Not just the good stuff, but everything. People's opinions are interesting and varied and you can receive a lot of great feedback from them.

More Night Photography

Not much happening this week. I did have my third photography class, so I have a few images...

SOS at Myrtle Beach

My family and I met at Myrtle Beach this weekend. The 19th marks a year since my dad passed away and though she never really said, I'm sure my sister planned this weekend to take our minds off of the sad event.

So we went to the beach -- something my dad would have completely approved of.

It was SOS weekend otherwise knows as Society of Shaggers weekend.

We did not participate in shagging (in SC that is a dance) because with a three-year-old in tow, who can stay up late enough to dance, but we did do a lot of swimming and Jayden enjoyed the Pavilion rides that have been moved to the Boardwalk.



I had another night photography class before I left, so here are a few shots from that too.

Night Swimming, I mean Photography

So last night was my first night photography class. There are only two of us, so I'm excited about the special attention. Just a few shots from our walk around after introductions, etc.

Walk to Haight-Ashbury

So I spent most of this weekend making spaghetti sauce and pesto for the winter (I made a pie too), but I did take a break on Saturday to go for a walk. It was beautiful in The Mission and sometimes I forget that we have the best weather in the city. Immediately after I crossed Market on Castro, it turned overcast and began to mist. Still, I think I got a few nice shots.

Be prepared for some night shots in the near future. I'm taking a night photography class. I'm hoping it inspires me to carry my tripod more often and actually take photos at a different times of day.