Get'in Hitched

Next month, actually.

These two will be starting a life together so we went out to shoot a few engagement photos.

Shot with a 7D & 24-105 at 45mm, 1/80th, f5.6, iso 100, lit from the clouds with a little help from a 580EX on a stand just out of frame on the right.

WA, ID, MT, ND, MN

Road trip!

I am on my way to Minnesota with my folks. Three of us shoehorned into a minivan. Well, shoehorned sounds harsh, it's actually quite comfortable. And, with a load of stuff (like sleeping bags and pillows) in the back to mask the rattles, rather enjoyable too.

So, here're some shots made along the way.





The view of Ross Lake just before crossing Washington
Pass on Highway 20.

Our first stop on the Methow River

in Winthrop, WA. This spot just

behind the motel where we decided

to picnic.

And, in the morning - ballooning!

Not for us, but a treat to watch.

Giddyup!

Kate's drill team, the Skagit Rein Riders, had another performance last night - (if you hurry you can catch 'em at 7:00 tonight too) - at the Skagit County Fair.

Amazing work they do up on those big animals. This is a whole 'nother level above what the Shriners do at the parade...

Shot with a 7D & 70-200 at iso 200, f5.6, 1/250th

Molly & Jeff, Married

I got another chance to work on a wedding with my friend Amy Parsons - this time shooting video instead of stills. Amy was kind enough to share her beautiful black & white photos so I could incorporate them into the video - thanks Amy!

Shot with two 7D cameras using 12-24, 24-105, & 70-200 lenses. Oh, the second 7D was operated by my sweetie during critical moments in the ceremony.

Sucia!

A weekend with the family at Sucia Island.

Ahhhhh...

Shot with a 7D and some lenses.

Anybody bring a Camera?

So I'm at an informal meeting with my photographer buddies when somebody noticed the sunset happening outside the window.

Did any of us have our camera bags? Did any of the camera bags have the full kit?

No.

One of us had a Canon camera.

One of us had a Nikon flash.

News flash: in manual mode a Nikon SB-800 will work just fine on a Canon 30D.

Shot with a 30D & 24-105 at 24mm, f8, 1/80th, iso 200, full power flash, fired with the built-in timer.

Rising Tide

Camano Island on a sunny day with the tide rising.

Just another experiment in time-lapse.

Shot with a 30D & 12-24 at 12mm, f16, 1/60th, iso 100. One frame every 30 seconds over 3 1/2 hours.

Sunriver

Sunriver Oregon.

SUNriver?! What sun?!

We came here for a short get-away (wish we could bring the whole family, but someone has to take care of the animals & house) and when we awoke the first morning we're treated to fresh snowfall. A local gas station attendant said to me: "Man am I sick of this weather. Summer should be here by now."

Maybe the one staying home is the lucky one...

Note to self: next year, pack the skis instead of the bikes & kayaks.

Shot through the sliding glass door with a 7D & 24-105 @24mm, f8 1/250th, iso 400.

Tulips

Skagit Valley in bloom!

We had to go check it out again this year. Something about all that color and even the chance that there might be a surprise in there somewhere - like catching just a glimpse of an escapee leaving the asylum...

Both shot with a 7D & 70-200.

Spring Ready

My First Born on her horse - getting ready for Fair Qualifying.

Now, don't she look good up there?!

Shot with a 7D & 70-200 @ 95mm, f4, 1/50th, iso 800.