Just Another Normal Tahoe Winter…
I planned a trip to Tahoe for this weekend about three months ago. I assumed that there would be snow like usual….and it turns out that this is the driest year since snow records have been kept. Its sunny but still chilly. Our first day up we went for a small hike since our Heavenly passes are blocked out today for MLK Day weekend.
Hiking and processing
A big part of being a photographer that often goes unrecognized in my opinion is the post-processing. When I was shooting most assignments in college I did not have the opportunity to process my images. Now I have no direction and a lot of experimentation to work with. The post-processing applied to a photo can control the feeling that it gives to the viewer.
Flashback: Valencia
This shot was taken a few years ago in Valencia, Spain. I was wandering and exploring around the streets and came across a modern art museum. There were many intriguing galleries and this room was one of them. No shoes allowed. Everything was the canvas. The black shoes in the photo were part of the exhibit.
Flashback: There was Snow in 2009
This winter season is killing me so far. Its been cold with no rain or snow which doesn’t seem right. I went up to Tahoe last weekend to go snowboarding and there was barely any snow. Usually by this time of year there is a ton and there aren’t even any storms in the near forecast.
2011 USAU College Championships – Day 3
I finally finished up editing the third day of the 2011 USAU College Championships.
2011 USAU College Championships Women’s Semifinals: Oregon vs Michigan
Going into this semi-finals game I surely thought that Oregon was going to easily walk away with the win and I hadn’t really seen too much of Michigan throughout the year to develop an opinion of their team. The Oregon Women’s team is one of my favorite college women’s teams to shoot because of their athleticism, likeliness to huck, and big plays.
2011 USAU College Championships Men’s Semifinals: Carelton vs Iowa
By now you might have noticed that I shot everything with a 300mm f/2.8. I usually shoot ultimate with a 400mm so making this change was quite easy. I definitely ended up with more usable shots, had to do a little more cropping than usual, and got less action on the far end of the field.
Homemade Sushi Round One
I recently picked up a 24mm f/1.4 for my 5D and had a hard time deciding between that and the 35mm. I tend to prefer a wider lens so I decided to try out the 24mm for a while. Having a prime is something I wanted because zoom lenses make me lazy and this will force me to move more and work harder for my photos.
2011 USAU College Championships Women’s Semifinals: UCSB vs Stanford
Burning Skirts is one of my favorite women’s teams to shoot because they are always making huge plays, dominating, and having fun. Here are a few shots from the semifinals match up between UCSB and Stanford. Lots of familiar faces in this one.
2011 USAU College Championships: Random set
I was in Monterey this past weekend getting my open water scuba certification so wasn’t able to work much on the photos from the third day of the 2011 USAU College Championships. Ultimate photos aren’t all about skying, scoring, and getting layout D’s. Here are a couple photos of the catch attempts that didn’t quite make it, endzone celebrations, and conflict resolution.