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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Stearns SunsetI have learned to make the most of the clouds when they come out around here. during the summer we just have haziness and fog. Most of the rest of the year it's clear and blue. But as I have said so often on the photo of the day, the clear blue skies don't make for much of a sunset. But the evening I took this shot was just amazing! We almost did not go since we were getting out a little too late for the sunset. Turned out to be a better image with the stars in it anyway!So now that I have the VR functionality down I thought I would take the time to fine tune the process. I created this image and recreated it from the 120+ individual shots that make it. This is my fourth complete revision, after trying out about ten different programs for different parts of the process. I can now confidently say there is no substitution for hard work. (I'm hearing my 7th grade english teacher in the back of my head asking me if the computer I did my homework on did the work for me when I pushed a single button) Maybe some day, but we're still not there yet. Quite to the contrary, with each new advance in computing power you just get more room to find a new level of creativity. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed making it! beach 51 | California 98 | cloud 45 | fountain 27 | High Dynamic Range Image 15 | light 45 | ocean 60 | palm tree 29 | panorama 14 | panoramic 14 | pier 3 | sand 14 | Santa Barbara 113 | sky 46 | Stearns Wharf 14 | streetlight 6 | sunset 75 | virtual reality 7 | water fountain 1 | wave 20 | wharf 14 |
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Monday, January 21, 2008
Moonlit TreeThis evening I went out to take some test shots for my current project. The moon was doing some beautiful things with the clouds so it got me a little sidetracked. But that is always lots of fun too.architecture 47 | California 98 | cloud 45 | evening 28 | light 45 | long exposure 8 | moonlight 1 | night 25 | Santa Barbara 113 | sky 46 | streetlight 6 | tree 41 |
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Monday, December 3, 2007
Sunset Wharf WalkThe clouds in the distance are actually our "Marine Layer" (fog) that rolls in to the beach in the evening. It was a good night for a walk on the Wharf.California 98 | cloud 45 | flag 4 | lamp 10 | ocean 60 | Pacific 10 | pier 3 | Santa Barbara 113 | shadow 17 | Stearns Wharf 14 | streetlight 6 | sunset 75 | wharf 14 |
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Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Fisheye Sunset at SavoyI have been preparing more photos from an old shoot for one of my favorite clients. This is a beautiful restaurant on Figueroa Street in Santa Barbara. It is run by a really nice couple who grew up around here. With all of the huge corporations setting their sights on Santa Barbara in recent years it is really nice to see a good local business thrive!They have really nice photos on the walls too! :-D evening 28 | glow 9 | lamp 10 | light 45 | restaurant 7 | Santa Barbara 113 | savoy 5 | Savoy Cafe 5 | Savoy Truffles 5 | shop 1 | sidewalk 2 | store 1 | street 5 | streetlight 6 | sunset 75 | tree 41 |
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Saturday, March 3, 2007
Canon PerdidoI never really noticed the streetlights around here before I started taking my evening shots of the city. They are actually very interesting and add a lot to the photos. Now I try to get them in the shot whenever I can.If you look closely to the left of the streetlight on the sidewalk you will see a couple of black smudges in the photo. Those were actually people walking on the sidewalk. The exposure was almost long enough for them to disappear completely because of their movement, but not quite. evening 28 | glow 9 | glowing 4 | lamp 10 | light 45 | night 25 | Santa Barbara 113 | street 5 | streetlight 6 |
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Sunday, August 28, 2005
Stearns SunsetAhhh, the end of summer. I don't have to go to school tomorrow, but I can't believe it's over already.cloud 45 | evening 28 | ocean 60 | Pacific 10 | sky 46 | Stearns Wharf 14 | streetlight 6 | sunset 75 | water 51 | wharf 14 |
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