Category Archives: HDR

The Golden Gate Crisis

9 May Filed under California, HDR, San Francisco. No comments.

Buy Print | Licensing | Google+ | Facebook I took this photo about a year ago when a friend and I were exploring the path at the end of Crissy Fields. I added the light bleed in post production to give it a dramatic effect.

Shanghai Nights

4 Apr Filed under China, HDR, Shanghai. 2 Comments.

Buy Print | Licensing | Google+ | Facebook I have had a few opportunities to visit Shanghai and I am never disapointed with the sights. This is a view the Pudong District from across the river. It was late and I had been walking all … Read More →

St. Patrick Church

7 Mar Filed under California, HDR, San Francisco. No comments.

Have you ever noticed this quaint little church in the San Francisco’s SOMA district? It is close to the Metreon and seems completely out of place amidst all the office buildings, but there is something proud and charming about the way it seems to stand … Read More →

Inner Sanctum

2 Feb Filed under All, California, HDR, Stanford. 2 Comments.

Stanford’s Memorial Church is one of my favorite places to visit when I have some free time. It is hard not to be inspired by it’s beautiful architecture and ethereal feel. Whenever you need to regain your artistic mojo, go check out this amazing place.

The Fabled Yellow Mountains

28 Jan Filed under All, China, HDR, Huangshan. No comments.

I recently visited China’s Yellow Mountains (Huangshan) in the southern Anhui province. This place was tough to get to. I took about ten different modes of transportation and hiked my soul out to get up there for a short weekend visit. The jagged mountains rise … Read More →

Infrared Grace

22 Jan Filed under All, California, HDR, Infrared, San Francisco. No comments.

Not so long ago, I decided to send out my beloved Nikki (Nikon D90 given to me by my wife as an engagement gift) to get modified to only capture infrared light. This decision caused me much distress, but my curiosity won out in the … Read More →

The Apple in the Crystal Jar

14 Jan Filed under All, China, HDR, Shanghai. No comments.

I was in Shanghai this past December and I tried to get out every evening to see if I could find some cool places to photograph. It was mostly a bust though. One day I took a taxi to the abandoned apocalyptic mess that was … Read More →

War Horse

2 Jan Filed under California, Folsom, HDR. No comments.

Ok, one more horsie picture then I am done … I took these at the new Palladio shopping center in Folsom, CA.

Pegasus Gazing

2 Jan Filed under California, Folsom, HDR. No comments.

(This is the color version of the previous post)

Happy Holidays!

23 Dec Filed under China, HDR, Shanghai. No comments.

What better way to celebrate than a huge Christmas tree? Even our Chinese brethren are into it … I found this tree in the lobby of the Peace Hotel in Shanghai. I wish everyone safe travels and good company during these holidays.

Palace Gateway

12 Dec Filed under California, HDR, Stanford. No comments.

There is something regal about Stanford’s campus. Every time I visit, I feel like a country bumpkin who managed to sneak into the palace by hiding in the hay cart. I keep waiting for the palace guards to decent upon me and throw me in … Read More →

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption

10 Dec Filed under California, HDR, San Francisco. No comments.

This is one of the most interesting Cathedrals I have found in the Bay Area. It sits on top of a hill in San Francisco and overlooks the city. One of my favorite things about this Cathedral is it’s ceiling. It is intricate and geometric … Read More →

Old Shanghai

7 Dec Filed under China, HDR, Shanghai. No comments.

The Huangpu River divides the old and new sections of Shanghai along the Bund District. This is a view of the old French Concession area near the famous Nanjing Road. I got here pretty late in the evening and didn’t know that Shanghai turns the … Read More →

West Fall Bridge

27 Nov Filed under California, HDR, San Jose. No comments.

The East Coast thinks it has a monopoly on leaves changing colors, but there are documented cases of this phenomena occurring in over parts of the world. I know this may be hard to believe, so I went out with my camera to grab some … Read More →

Troll Free Zone

19 Nov Filed under California, HDR, San Jose. No comments.

According to folklore (and sci-fi nuts), Trolls are supposed to live under bridges. That got me thinking … would they also make their homes under freeways? Well, there was only one way to find out. I found the first freeway underpass I could and searched … Read More →

Jump In, The Water Is Cold

17 Nov Filed under California, HDR, Monterey. No comments.

I took this picture during a photowalk in Monterey. The beach looked warm and inviting, but do not be fooled … the water was freezing and I am sure there were a few sharks ready to seize the opportunity for an easy snack. I remember … Read More →

Surreal Guilin

3 Nov Filed under China, Guilin, HDR. No comments.

I was hanging out on a sandbar in the middle of the Li River, waiting for sunset when this fisherman happened to pass by. The sky was a crazy shade of yellow and the clouds surrounding the sun made it seem like some sort of … Read More →

Grace Cathedral

1 Nov Filed under California, HDR, San Francisco. No comments.

I used to live in San Francisco many years ago, but I never really took advantage of it. I mainly spent my time working and planning my next prank on a particularly patient flat mate*, so I never got out to see the many unique … Read More →

The Egg

30 Oct Filed under Beijing, China, HDR. No comments.

You have to hand it to the Chinese … they know how to built ridiculously cool structures. This is the National Center for the Performing Arts (a.k.a. The Egg) situated in Beijing, near Tienanmen Square. I can just imagine how the planning meeting must have … Read More →

The Hidden Olive Grove

26 Oct Filed under California, HDR, San Jose. No comments.

10 points for whoever can guess where this is. Hint: One of the only olive grove in Santa Clara, CA.