This is my third HDR photo. I just got the license of Photomatx Pro. So I don't have to live with the watermark. This photo was taken in Chandler, AZ while I had my car fixed in the shop. I saw this red Datsun 240Z in the parking lot. So I decided to give it a shot. The result looks OK, but I think I will more about using Photomatix Pro in the coming future.Camera: Canon 7DSoftware: Photoshop, Photomatix Pro … [Read more...]
Face Wall
This is a very colorful wall painting, when I took photowalk in San Francisco, CA. This really make difference to the community when people walk by. It also shows happy people supposed to be.I did enhance the photo with saturated color and higher contrast. You don't really pay attention on the windows.I recently discovered the new face wall at Flagstaff, where I had good time taking many HDR Photos. … [Read more...]
Lovely Old Couple
How lovely these old couples are? I was taking a photowalk in San Francisco, CA. These two old people walked slowly crossing the street with holding hands. This is so far the most romantic photo I've ever take other than the "Two of US" photo.My wife and I have been together for over 23 years. We still have long way to go, but I would love to take her hand and travel around the world just like these two lovely couples. … [Read more...]
Wild Dolphins at Cabo San Lucas
This is so far my best wildlife photography. These are the photos I took on my Mexico Cruise vacation to Cabo San Lucas. On our way back to US, we saw so many wild dolphins in the sea. I quickly pick up my Nikon D70S and start shooting. I probably shoot about 70 images and only few are perfect. The following two are just my favorite shots.It's amazing how many dolphins are swimming side by side along the ship. They come and go in just few … [Read more...]
Mini Federation at Cabo San Lucas
There is a new photography trick I am practicing. I don't know what it is called, but I would like make the focused subject look like a tiny toy. I got this photo at Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. When our cruise ship leave the harbor, Mexico Federation solider are stand by and check up with any illegal activities. So I snap this shot and used Photoshop magic to blur the sea water around the little boat. The boat is not the primary subject in the … [Read more...]
Blue Cabo San Lucas
This is one of the most beautiful places I have visited in my life. This is our last stop on the Mexico Cruise vacation in 2006. Cabo San Lucas is well known of his "Land's End" nickname. The lover's beach is also really famous. Since that trip, we've Cabo few times. We saw different color and theme every time. The following photo was taken in the early morning at about 5:30AM, while my wife and most people are still sleeping in their room. I am … [Read more...]
Fishing Alone
Really. Fishing alone isn't my thing. However, I can go hiking in the mountain or jungle alone. Fishsing just isn't my interest. I bet this guys has a lot to think about when he is fishing. This photo was taken at the Saguaro lake in Mesa, AZ.I like this photo, because the reflection of the lights and rich color of the shirt. What do you think? … [Read more...]
Wave Runner on the Beach
This Water jetski was taken at Ixtapa, Mexico in 2006. The beach is so quiet. The interesting thing is that we have to take a taxi from the cruise ship harbor. It took us 45 minutes to get to the beach. It was a scary ride, because we don't speak any Spanish and the driver don't speak any English. So we were so afraid got lost and taken to somewhere dangerous. The cities in between are all very poor and dirty.Luckily, the drive are very nice. … [Read more...]
Little Boats on the Beach at Acapulco Mexico
I really like how the boats are lined up. Especially, there is a small white boat at in the water. If I have the Photomatix Pro at that time, I can really turn this photo into a great HDR image. This photo was taken at Acapulco, Mexico. The first stop of our Mexico Cruise trip in 2006. This was taken by my Nikon D70S. … [Read more...]
Lighthouse of the sea
This lighthouse is located at the harbor in Los Angels. We were on our cruise trip to Mexico in 2006. I saw this lighthouse in the middle of nowhere outside the harbor. I guess whoever worked at the place have a long walk.This photo was taken with my Nikon D70S. You will see some new photos post in the coming days about my Mexico trip. … [Read more...]