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Hardman’s

I think it’s been 5 years since I last saw my good friends Barry & Kathy. We dined at Coqueta and as usual I was so involved in the conversation I didn’t take any photos.

Posted bygrantJune 12, 2019June 15, 2019Posted inFood, Friends, RX100VLeave a comment on Hardman’s

Barin Reunion 2019

Sandy’s family is great with regard to reunions. This year it was hosted in San Diego at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa. We could only attend the evening dinner.

Posted bygrantJune 9, 2019October 6, 2019Posted inA6500, Family, FoodLeave a comment on Barin Reunion 2019

As the World Terns

It’s been said that the best camera you have is the one that is in your hands. I had my tiny compact Sony RX100VI that shoots stills at 24 fps.

Posted bygrantJune 6, 2019October 6, 2019Posted inAnimals, RX100VILeave a comment on As the World Terns

Sandy’s BDay 2019

For Sandy’s birthday this year I made rezzies at Skool. The uni flan was a stand out, so good.

Posted bygrantJune 4, 2019October 6, 2019Posted inBirthdays, RX100VLeave a comment on Sandy’s BDay 2019

Whale’s Tale

I just spent 4 hrs today trying to get a photo of the female Humpback Whale circling in the Alameda lagoon. She would surface every few mins but only show her upper fin. It was quite the circus atmosphere. I got distracted and shot all sorts of other things.

Posted bygrantJune 3, 2019June 4, 2019Posted inA6500, AnimalsLeave a comment on Whale’s Tale

Ugly Ducklings

Blondie’s ducklings are at that awkward stage, in between fluff & feathers.

Posted bygrantJune 2, 2019Posted inA6500, AnimalsLeave a comment on Ugly Ducklings

Spidey

Spent about 20 mins trying to shoot this guy on the BBQ cover. Reminds me of a king crab.

Posted bygrantJune 2, 2019June 2, 2019Posted inAnimals, EOS-M5Leave a comment on Spidey

Bobbing for Duckweed

or mallard olympics synchronized swimming…

Posted bygrantMay 27, 2019May 31, 2019Posted inA6500, AnimalsLeave a comment on Bobbing for Duckweed

Remote Wildlife Shooting

I spent 2 hours of my time trying to use the wireless remote capture function on my Sony via the iphone. The app is underdeveloped and I gave up. Canon saved the day, using the EOS-M5 I got a decent shot. It’s a unusual situation in that for whatever reason the baby hummer waits in …

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Posted bygrantMay 26, 2019May 29, 2019Posted inA6500, Animals, EOS-M5, iPhone, RX100VILeave a comment on Remote Wildlife Shooting

Hangry

Everyone was hungry this evening. The baby hummingbird was squawking (loudly) waiting to be fed & the egret was having sashimi.

Posted bygrantMay 25, 2019October 6, 2019Posted inA6500, AnimalsLeave a comment on Hangry

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