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Venus over San Francisco California

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I’d finished photographing the skyline I wanted further up the pier then walked down to the end of the pier to meet Alex and he reminded me that Venus was over the city so I set up to make the image. I was traveling light with only one lens the Nikkor 24-70mm G which wasn’t wide enough to capture the whole beautiful skyline so, I took two frames and stitched them together in CS6.

Thank you Alex for reminding me about Venus!
Nikon D700| Nikkor 24-70mm G @ 24mm| f8| 13 seconds| ISO 200| Manual Priority| Matrix Metering| Tripod

A Birthday Prince

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Jaxon and Mommy on his 1st BirthdayMy first Grandchild turned 1-year-old yesterday. I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by. It seems like it was yesterday he was born.

Jaxon's BirthdayThe changes have been surprising, and awesome to behold…

1 month

Jaxon in Red Blanket2 months

Jaxon Out-take3 months

Jaxon 12 weeks old4 months with Uncle…he smiles, and laughs now!

20130429_Jaxon and Seth_9272v15 months

Just bathed6 months

20130618_3436 Jaxon sleeping in basket crop7 months looking more toddler  and boy like each day…

Jaxon at the park_64398 months

Jaxon quick pic9 months Photo courtesy of Allison Zajac.

20130927_iphone 3gs photos and videos_221910 months

The letters I and J11 months

Allie and Jaxon black and white1-year-old

Jaxon and Daddy on his 1st BirthdayI feel so blessed to see him everyday. He’s starting to walk, taking up to 12 steps at a time now, and real words should be coming soon too. I am looking forward to seeing the changes, and the look of wonder and awe on his face as he discovers more of his world.

Nikon D700

 

The Ghost of Jacob Marley

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“I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it, link by link and yard by yard, while on Earth, and now I will never be rid of it, any more than you will ever be rid of yours!” The Ghost of Jacob Marley speaking to Ebenezer Scrooge

"I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it, link by link andI couldn’t get a good photo of this character last year no matter how I tried so, my goal for this year was to get a decent photo of him this year, and to photograph a few characters I missed. This actor plays this character brilliantly! I got goose-bumps listening to his scene.

Here are a few more photos related to A Christmas Carol, and Ebenezer Scrooge from this years Dickens Fair

Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit taking tea with several ladies…

Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit taking a spot o'tea

Ebenezer Scrooge with Bob Cratchit and a Gentleman…I don’t know who this character is, but he was a ham for the camera.

Ebenezer Scrooge and Gentleman

Ebenezer Scrooge at the office of Scrooge and Marley…

Ebenezer Scrooge working at his OfficeThe Ghost of Jacob Marley warning Scrooge of the awful fate that awaits him…

The Ghost Jacob Marley warns Ebenezer Scrooge of the awful fateThe Ghost of Jacob Marley tells Scrooge he will have 3 visitors over the next 3 nights…

The Ghost of Jacob Marley comes to visit ScroogeThe Ghost of Christmas Past…

The Ghost of Christmas Past- Closer LookThe Ghost of Christmas Past-profile

The Ghost of Chirstmas Past-ProfileThe Ghost of Christmas Present with Scrooge…

The Ghost of Christmas Present and Ebenezer Scrooge

I’m happy with the images I made this year, but I did miss a few characters again like the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Which just means I have to go again next year. 🙂

Nikon D700| Nikkor 24-70mm G| SB600 on camera-more to follow

A Waltz at Fezziwigs

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My friend Alex and I arrived at the Dickens Fair just at opening and went straight to Fezziwig’s & Company to get our gear out and ready to take photographs of the extraordinary people and costumes we were about to see. Little did we know that about to begin was a wonderful Waltz!

Waltz at Fezziwig and Company 2 After the first Waltz they invited the guest (us) to take a turn with an experienced dancer (read actor)

Alex and I both opted out and took photos of the wonderful characters, and costumes instead. The musicians were fantastic. Not a note or beat missed. I wish I could play the piano as well.

Isn’t that mustache and Top Hat something, and look at those curls in her hair! Imagine how long that took. More than I spend on my hair I’m sure.

A Waltz at Fezziwig and Company 1

A gentleman, and gracious teacher.

Waltz Lesson at Fezziwig and Company 3

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Nikon D700| Nikkor 24-70mmG| SB600- On camera flash| Daly City, California Dickens Fair

San Francisco California

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After spending a delightful morning and afternoon at the Dickens Fair my friend Alex and I headed up to the city to photograph the skyline all lit up for Christmas. It’s a bit hard to tell here, but the Trans America (Pyramid Bldg) has a red light on top for Christmas. Also, in this photo are the towers of Embarcardero Center, the Ferry Building, and way over to the right is Nob Hill. I was freezing! It dipped to the mid-30’s while we were photographing here.

Nikon D700| Nikkor 24-70G @ 24mm| f/8| 4 seconds| ISO200| Manual Priority| Matrix Metering| Tripod