by Sherri on December 15, 2008
Jeff having fun on his new Quad, Auburn, California
I was hoping to post a photo of snowfall in Auburn today. But, the temp needs to drop a couple of degrees or so, for the rain to turn into snow. It did snow on and off here yesterday, but not enough to stick. Right now, chain control is only about 5-miles away, so things could change any minute. We also hear that a couple more “low snow” storms are on their way.
Who knows? Maybe we will even be able to use the snowplow that came with Jeff’s Quad to plow our driveway, during this series of storms! That’s not likely, but if that need should ever present itself, we will be prepared.
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by Sherri on December 12, 2008
Jeff trail riding his new Quad in rural Auburn, California
You might remember reading a few months ago about us selling “Blue Thunder,” our Toyota Landcruiser after owning it for 25 years. Well, Jeff did better parting with it than I did, because he had another goal in mind. He wanted a Quad.
A couple weeks ago, we took it to an area near where we live for a photo shoot. We had scouted this area out a few times before the timing was right. I wanted to see dust flying behind him, which I wasn’t going to get soon after a rainfall. I also wanted great backlighting and fall colors.
Waiting a couple of weeks until those elements all came together really paid off. We ended up with over a 100 keepers from this shoot. Although I’m not into the sport myself, I will have to say this was one of the most exciting photo shoots I’ve ever done!
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by Sherri on December 9, 2008
by Sherri on December 7, 2008
Man walking his dog at Panorama Park, Bakersfield, California.
During our recent visit to Bakersfield, I photographed a lot of people enjoying what Panorama Park has to offer. While I was editing the images from the trip, the 2 photos in this post were among my favorites. I analyzed them to see if there was a common denominator in these 2 particular photos.
Besides the fact that everyone in these photos look extremely happy to be there, everyone (including the fur person) was in sync with their companion.
Woman and her young son running on the pathway at Panorama Park, Bakersfield, California.
If anyone out there knows any of these wonderful models, please have them contact me. Thank you!
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by Sherri on December 4, 2008
Ornamental grass at Panorama Park, Bakersfield, California.
I’m not sure exactly what type of ornamental grass this is. It is one of many beautiful plants growing along the pathways at Panorama Park.
Shot at 1/200 sec, f 4.0, ISO 400
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by Sherri on December 2, 2008
Jeff & Cocoa looking down on the oil fields from the bluffs at Panorama Park, Bakersfield, California.
We just returned from our annual trip to Bakersfield for Thanksgiving. Bakersfield is not usually thought of as a travel destination. But, through the years, I have become quite addicted to photographing Panorama Park. Because I return there each Thanksgiving, I know what to expect when I get there.
One subject there is always an abundance of are people exercising their dogs, which is one of my favorite subjects to photograph. Panorama Park is located on the bluffs, overlooking the oil fields, river and aqueduct. It also offers a great, wide-open back drop for photographs. Once I find the perfect spot, all I have to do is wait for my subjects to pass by.
I also had high hopes of capturing a great sunset like I did last year, but that didn’t pan out. Instead, I was presented with foggy conditions, which can also be very fun to work with.
The photo above is one of many photos I took during our daily walks on the bluffs this year.
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by Sherri on November 30, 2008
Chips & Guacamole anyone?
We are back from a great trip to Bakersfield for Thanksgiving. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving too!
Before I post any photos from our trip down there, I want to wrap-up my series on “A Day at the River.”
Chips, guacamole and/or salsa have become very common snacks for many Americans. I can’t imagine packing a picnic lunch without them!
In my recent interview with photographer Richard Wong, I mentioned “food photography” as something I wanted to do, that I hadn’t really tried yet.
When our friend Steve started serving up chips and guacamole, I thought I’d give it a try. It’s not your typical food shot, but I kind of like it.
What do you think?
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by Sherri on November 26, 2008
Cocoa fishing at the American River, Weimar, California
When I was photographing this close up shot of the river, Cocoa walked into my frame. She and a guy jumping off of the bridge are making the ripples in the water.
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by Sherri on November 24, 2008
Sue Hadley enjoying “A Day at the American River,” Weimar, California.
Tomorrow is Sue’s Birthday. Since she was here the day of this photo shoot on the American River, I thought this would be a good time to post this photo of her.
Keep up whatever you are doing Sue. You look great! We won’t tell everyone how old you are, but you certainly don’t look it!
Happy Birthday Sue!
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by Sherri on November 21, 2008
Ripples on the American River, Weimar, California
This shot was taken at about 4:30 in the afternoon. The light was starting to get really good down in the American River Canyon. I was open to photographing anything that caught my eye that day.
I looked down at the crystal clear water and saw these beautiful ripples with blue streaks running through them. That was a photo opportunity I couldn’t pass up!
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