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02/26/2019

Train hopping in Chicago. Read and see more at the link below.

https://shutterwarrior.com/2019/02/26/train-hopping-in-chicago/

02/24/2019

Wrapping up the week with another Presidents Day post about this cool encounter with the UP4141, in honor of the late President George H. W. Bush. 🇺🇸 RIP 🙏

Read and see more here:
https://shutterwarrior.com/2019/02/18/in-honor-of-president-george-h-w-bush-union-pacific-4141/

02/18/2019

Happy Presidents Day! 🇺🇲 More shots from the archives archive. 11 years ago while on vacation in Puerto Rico. On our last day, most of old San Juan was closed off. So, curious, I followed the trail of beefed-up security to an open Plaza, through a TSA checkpoint (felt like twilight zone). Prior to this, I had no idea who Obama. It was the Democratic Primaries. Then all of a sudden Obama girl started blaring everywhere. I had heard of him before of course. The crowd rushed to the barrier. I watched on. Mindful of the complete domination of secret service agents and special forces detail on the rooftops. I spotted him shaking hands with the crowd. I rushed forward for a handshake. I thought it was cool. Little did I know he would come to be the president of the United States by the end of the year, go on to inspire many, and preside over some of our most challenging years. #2008 @ Viejo San Jaun

01/23/2019

My first time at Squaw Valley was very fitting. There was an all day blizzard. The wind blew so hard the snowflakes felt like sand. It felt very otherworldly for someone who had always avoided cold winter destinations. It felt like another planet yet this was virtually in my backyard, just an hour and a half away in Tahoe. Amidst all this, skiers ran about with big grins from ear to ear, enveloped in deep fluffy snow. Have you been to Squaw Valley? What was your favorite part?
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Taken with my goto workhorse, the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM.
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@ Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe

01/21/2019

Every sunset is a sunrise somewhere.🌄 Seen here, Sunset at mirror lake, the furthest point east in the Yosemite valley and sunrise as you enter the valley. What an epic weekend in this valley of epic proportions. The winter here is as brutal as it is beautiful. The experience barely captured in photos. Have you been to Yosemite? In the winter? What was your favorite view?
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@ Yosemite National Park

01/20/2019

Bridal Veil Falls in the winter, Yosemite Valley, California. The falls come crashing down into a fine mist that is instantly frozen at the base. It melts and freezes again upon contact with anything. It was a real icy, slippery, cold wet mess trying to get to the base to take this shot. After falling countless times, I resorted to scooting up the frozen path on my butt. I literally froze my butt off!... LOL. Make sure to bring ice cleats or boots with spikes. It was well worth the effort. Have you ever been to Yosemite? In the winter? What was your favorite view? 📸🤓
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Shot with the Canon 5DsR and the Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8. Straight from the camera, I was able to barely keep the front lens element dry long enough to snag this shot.
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@ Bridalveil Fall

12/18/2018

The best view of Las Vegas is hanging out of the side of a helicopter at 3000 feet with the doors open. I think it's time for another helicopter adventure! What's your favorite view of Las Vegas?
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@ Las Vegas, Nevada

12/09/2018

Chicago!!! 😍 Finally got around to editing this shot from my trip to Chicago in October. Typical Chicago weather threatened to torpedo this trip. Alas on this evening, after raining all day and overcast skies, the city finally revealed herself at sunset. Read more about this shot at the link below .

https://shutterwarrior.com/2018/12/09/chasing-sunsets-in-chicago
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12/08/2018

I will be at Hindman Fine Arts Gallery this evening. They are featuring my work again this second Saturday. Stop by and say hi! I'd love to see you!

In photography the greatest reward is the journey. Countless times I have set out to capture ‘that shot’ and come home with something completely unexpected but more importantly and more…

11/12/2018

“All gave some, some gave all.”

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service. And thank you to all who came by to share this weekend despite the very sad and unfortunate wildfires raging across the state. 😔🙏🏽 Thank you and for all your support of my creative endeavors.
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Stop by the gallery to check out some of my latest underwater photography in honor of the Fallen Soldier and all veterans. All proceeds from this endeavor will be donated to the wounded veteran cause. Message me for details or any questions. Tag a friend or family in the service, a veteran or share your story with us.
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#2018 @ HFA Print Gallery

11/08/2018

The Table of the Fallen is a table for one, fully set, in every cafeteria, refectory, dining hall or formal ceremony, often times inconspicuously in the corner. The Table of the Fallen is set out for those who did not make it back for dinner that day. You can read more about this creative under water photo shoot dedicated to fallen solders at the link below.
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Formal showing, and signing of limited prints will be this Saturday evening from 6-9pm downtown at Hindman Fine Arts Gallery ( www.hfaprintgallery.com). All proceeds will be donated a charity benefiting wounded veterans.
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If you are in the Sacramento area, come out for the Second Saturday art walk, share some stories, bring friends, family and loved ones, in spirit or in person.

https://shutterwarrior.com/2018/11/07/table-of-the-fallen-soldier/

In photography the greatest reward is the journey. Countless times I have set out to capture ‘that shot’ and come home with something completely unexpected but more importantly and more…