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Trabocco

Last Saturday we got to try the new Italian place Trabocco in South Shore. We met Jim & Kelly over there.

Posted bygrantJanuary 20, 2014August 10, 2020Posted inEOS-M, Food, Friends, Nightshot, PortraitLeave a comment on Trabocco

Elizabeth Spencer Wines

During my annual PBS pledge drive I happen to receive a gift certificate for Elizabeth Spencer Wines. Well today we decided to redeem it and what better couple to take with us than Paul & Brenda. We walked out of there with a nice cab and then shuttled over to Long Meadow Ranch for lunch.

Posted bygrantJanuary 11, 2014August 10, 2020Posted inEOS-M, Food, Friends, LocalLeave a comment on Elizabeth Spencer Wines

Judy

It’s been a little over a year since Sandy’s beloved Judy passed.

Posted bygrantJanuary 10, 2014August 10, 2020Posted in5D III, Animals, Portrait2 Comments on Judy

6963 mile Lengua Throwdown

When I taste something good, I try to recreate it while adding my own touch. Mommi’s lengua is one of those dishes. Now while Mommi was not here we thawed a portion from the freezer. I topped mine with 3 types of mushrooms. In fairness I should wait til her next visit for the actual throwdown.

Posted bygrantJanuary 3, 2014August 10, 2020Posted inEOS-M, Family, Food1 Comment on 6963 mile Lengua Throwdown

Oakland Zoo Lights 2014

We finally made it over to Oakland Zoo Lights.

Posted bygrantJanuary 3, 2014August 10, 2020Posted inG1X, Local, Nightshot, Photography1 Comment on Oakland Zoo Lights 2014

Christmas Eve 2013

We went to Jon & Kathy’s for our annual Christmas Party. I tried to keep my picture taking to a minimum, but had to take portraits. I need to change my methodology. I was so intent on getting the bokeh from the Christmas tree lights and I was shooting at f2-2.8. This created some focus …

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Posted bygrantJanuary 3, 2014August 10, 2020Posted in5D III, Family, Holidays, Photography, Portrait, SL1Leave a comment on Christmas Eve 2013

Merry Christmas 2013

Posted bygrantDecember 23, 2013January 2, 2021Posted in5D III, Holidays, PortraitLeave a comment on Merry Christmas 2013

Nico Yuen

Tonight I had an appointment with Nico. He was more interested in eating than posing for photos. Okay a week later take 2. I tried something different, a Gary Fong collapsible  powersnoot.

Posted bygrantDecember 22, 2013August 10, 2020Posted in5D III, Animals, Family, Photography3 Comments on Nico Yuen

Mommi Portraits

Been looking for a chance to use the Light Blaster and since we have Mommi here…

Posted bygrantDecember 14, 2013July 24, 2020Posted in5D III, Family, Photography, Portrait2 Comments on Mommi Portraits

Portland at night

Took my G1X & tripod on my last Portland trip.

Posted bygrantNovember 28, 2013August 10, 2020Posted inG1X, Nightshot, Photography, Travels2 Comments on Portland at night

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