Nature and Wildlife

I recently recieved a "commission" from a friend's coworker to shoot nature and wildlife shots for her new home. Here are a few shots from my first shoot along the Mission Bay reserve.

A Ventura Thanksgiving

Spent time with Extended Family in Ventura CA for the holidays.

Feeding Frenzied Fray

The Boat went out on a Great Wednesday! We found some Bottlenosed dolphin, as well as 4-5 feeding Blue/Fin Whales! Quite a sight, although I'll never live down not having my snorkel gear: The water was easily 50-100ft viz. At least I got to see some whales up close and personal! Also got to meet and watch Richard Herrmann at Work, shooting both from a boat and the water! Check out his images from the day on the "Behind the Scenes" portion of his website: richardherrmann.com

Tidepools.

Went to the Tidepools just North of Scripps Pier a bit later in the afternoon yesterday. Quite a difficult shoot carrying a 15 lbs camera system while navigating over slippery sharp rocks barefoot all the while racing the sun.

In the (Sea) Lions' Den

Dan and I took a snorkel around the cove on Wednesday November 9 where we came into contact with a very unhappy sea lion, who was kind enough to show a threat display. Here's to you Daniel!

Snorkel for the Kill!

My World-renowned dive buddy, Daniel, went out in search of spearin' some fishies. Alas, the Hunt was fruitless, excempt a few pictures.

Details

On-Campus Photo Shoot for class concerning details and textures. Got to use "ol' Blue", my 60mm Macro lens.