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Articles from February, 2012

A Little Liberty – Alki Beach

Written on February 22, 2012 Posted in Photography Locations

Lady Liberty at Alki: Sony A77, Sony 16-50mm f/2.8

Please click on images to see larger versions. I’ve always wanted to photograph the Little Lady Liberty at Alki Beach, but the lighting was never to my liking…until tonight. The Statue of Liberty, a small replica of the original “Liberty Enlightening the World” in New York City, was a gift from Reginald H. Parsons and the Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts of America in 1952. The statue has become such a symbol of liberty and courage that it became a place to mourn, to reflect, and to leave mementos after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Heroic Lady: Sony A77, Sony 16-50mm f/2.8

5 Comments

Chris W: Very nice! I've been meaning to get out to Alki for a long time; I didn't realize they had a replica of the Statue of Liberty. I was outside for yesterday's sunset, as well. The sky really felt three-dimensional and layered, and the most interesting colors surprisingly ended up being to the East, like you've captured beautifully here. I guess all that wind helped produce some good clouds. Thanks for your kind comments on my blog yesterday.

conrad: Terrific light in the skies here man!

Barb Michieli: If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were in New York yesterday :)

Bev: Very nice and a great sky. We have that when there are clouds, too. Nice shots of the replica and the sky.

Sally Allison: very dramatic shots. I just love the colors and textures!

Tags: Alki Beach, Lady Liberty, Photography Locations, Sony 16-50mm f/2.8, Sony A77, Space Needle

Late Light on Bruno Dunes

Written on February 20, 2012 Posted in Photography Locations

On Top of Bruno Dunes: Leica M9-P, Leica Elmarit ASPH 28mm f/2.8

Cindy and I are visiting our dear friends in Nampa, ID this holiday weekend. Yesterday, we went to Bruno Dunes State Park. The light was beautiful, and I decided to trek to the top of the dunes. Here are a few images from my little adventure. I hope you enjoy ‘em.

Starburst Dunes: Leica M9-P, Leica Elmarit ASPH 28mm f/2.8

Lines in the Sand: Leica M9-P, Leica Elmarit ASPH 28mm f/2.8

The Endless Desert: Leica M9-P, Leica Elmarit ASPH 28mm f/2.8

Dune Runner: Leica M9-P, Leica Elmarit ASPH 28mm f/2.8

A Long Way Up: Leica M9-P, Leica Elmarit ASPH 28mm f/2.8

6 Comments

Joel G: Beautiful stuff. Great clouds and water in your initial color photo. Loved the ripples in the sand on the B&W images. My pix are usually ruined with footprints in the sand, so good job getting these clear views.

Rachael: I absolutely LOVE lines in the sand! It's both eerie and stunning. Are there snakes slithering by?

conrad: Stunning work Mahesh!

linda lin: Looks so peaceful, like a post card!!!

Bev: Beautiful black and white work and really does accentuate the character of the dunes.

Chris W: The tones in all of these are staggeringly beautiful, almost disarmingly so. The third and first images in particular do it for me.

Tags: Bruno Dunes State Park, Idaho, Leica Elmarit ASPH 28mm f/2.8, Leica M9-P, Photography Locations

A Short Visit to Tucson

Written on February 4, 2012 Posted in Photography Locations

Saguaro Glow. Saguaro National Park: Leica M9-P, Leica 18mm f/3.8

Please click on images to see larger versions. I was down in Tucson, AZ for a couple of days on Radiology related business. Of course, I took the opportunity to photograph their beautiful desert scenery. I briefly visited Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Here are a few images you may enjoy.