Santa Barbara Shoreline

“Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone.”

--Anonymous

Spiked Chandelier

     This chandelier was modeled after the racks that butchers used to use to hang the meat after it was chopped up.

Sculpture

      This is an image of a sculpture that I found to be interesting while photographing a house in Santa Ynez, California. It's so simple, yet unique and beautiful. Its sleek appearance and curved structure is emphasized by the lit fireplace in the background from the highlight being cast upon it.

Cliff May Inspired Home

   This is a living room that was inspired by the architect Cliff May. Cliff May is a Californian architect that designs homes that are built with easy access to nature and allows lots of light in using floor-to-ceiling glass. A fellow photographer and friend, Kelly Slezak and I photographed this house located in Santa Ynez, California.

Abstract Chair

     I really enjoy photographing architecture because of its lines, shapes, and uniqueness as a whole. Along with photographing the overall design and scene of the architecture, I rather enjoy shooting details. Details are commonly overlooked and can sometimes be the most interesting. This detail that I shot while photographing a house in Santa Ynez, California is of a kitchen chair next to a table. 

Pool

       As summer is rapidly approaching, kids of all ages are anxiously awaiting to take their first jump into the pool. I photographed this pool during an architecture photo shoot in Santa Ynez, California. 

Sunset

"When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator."

- Mahatma Gandhi  

Door

'Prayer is the key to Heaven, but faith unlocks the door." 

- Anonymous

Governors Suite

     This is the Governors Suite at the Union Hotel Restaurant and Saloon located in Los Alamos, California. This is just one of the many rooms that myself and a fellow photographer and friend, Kelly Slezak, photographed for the hotel.

A Rose for Lily

      "A Rose for Lily" at the public garden of the Walt Disney Concert Hall is dedicated to the initial donor of the hall. Frank Gehry and his team used 200 broken vases and 8,000 broken tiles to organize and construct this fountain.   

Interior Design

    This is a detail shot of a living room that was decorated by Linda Adams Interior Designs. I was accompanied by four other photographers for this assignment, Kelly Slezak, Jerry Chen, Michael Fan, and Stephanie Munguia.

Mirror Image

     I was inspired to take this photograph by the way the building was reflecting within the glass of the other building. I also liked how the building in the background and the rocks are seen in the glass creating a symmetrical feel.  

Lock

"Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody's heart."

- Anthony J. D'Angelo

Farm Equipment

“Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic; but destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country.”

- William Jennings Bryan

                                                              

Pink Flamingo

Pink Flamingo Facts:

• Average life span is 20 to 30 years
• 15 to 30% of their day is spent preening 
• They eat with their head down in the water so they can both drink and eat at the same time using the front of their bill. 
• Their wingspan can range from 3 to 5 feet 
• Can live in either hot volcanic lakes or icy lakes

Chess

     Here is a close-up shot of chess pieces ready to be played. Chess became popular in Europe and has been played since around the 15th century. Two people play this game with the goal of trapping the King. This is called checkmate. Checkmate occurs when the opponent's King cannot move to another location on the board without being captured.

Gas Pumps

    I stumbled upon these old gas pumps while walking around Los Alamos, California. By the way the faded paint was peeling and the metal was rusting, you could tell these gas pumps had years of use and wear.

Jaguar

Random Jaguar Facts:

• The largest of South America's big cats
• Life span in the wild is about 12 to 15 years
• They are good swimmers
• Cubs are born blind
• They have the second strongest jaw amongst cats; can bite through a turtle shell
• They hunt mainly at night
• Jaguar means, "a beast that kills its prey with a single bound."

Sheep

    Just a few facts about sheep:

• Their life expectancy is between 10 to 12 years. 
• Sheep raising is the oldest organized industry
• There are approximately 900 different breeds around the world
• They produce 8 pounds of wool in one year
• Sheep have poor eyesight but excellent hearing

Billiards

      This is a Billiard table set up and ready to be played. This table was found in a local hotel and bar in Los Alamos, California. The bar was very interesting on the inside, it was covered with signed dollar bills tacked to the ceiling, animal heads on the walls, and had a western/country vibe. The locals were very friendly and welcomed me in to explore and photograph their local hangout.