Drivin' with the Top Down

Not long after I found a home in California the ultimate California roadster appeared. An early 60's pin tail Alpha Romero. From what I understand there are only a few of these ever made. The entire car is original and completely restored. An amazingly fun ride through the hills of coastal Cali!
One early morning I got the chance to take a quick trip in this machine out to the coast. It was quick and fun. This thing drives like a go cart. Direct connect steering, lots of power and great in the turns.
The time also afforded me the opportunity to get the owner some pics. It was a great way to start the day and we made it a point to go out at least once a week in the mornings for a coastal drive. Nothing but blue skies, enough chill in the air to wear a jacket and stunning scenery.
It's drives like these when words were never spoke. Just an occasional smile will do.
HP

Texas Yoga

Long road trip to California with a stop in Texas yeilded a nice photo shoot with Alex an aspiring Yoga teacher starting her own practice. This is a small area and we put more effort into stacking furniture then actually shooting that day.
Using one window gave pretty soft lighting to capture a few poses and head shots.
A perfect pit stop.
Thanks Alex!

Master Woodworker

Some of the most interesting people you will find right next door. My neighbors in Sebastian Florida just can't be beat. Ron, has built quite the little shop in his garage and I am constantly amazed at what he produces. He has built just about every piece of furniture in his house, from tables, desks, chairs to wooden toy rides. His latest fascination is the wood lathe and making bowls.
Ron's ability to network allowed him to hook up with a wood source, yep, it's a secret too. The pile of stumps looks like firewood to most, but for Ron its all about seeing the art waiting to get out.
Below are some examples of his work. And these peices are in the #20's. He is now over 100 pieces and he keeps getting better and better.
Using some off camera lighting in the middle of day was a challenge I really enjoyed.
Hope you do too.
HP

Santa Barbara, California Jan 2009

Made a quick trip through Santa Barbara. Nice place. Very beautiful. Couldn't help but trip around for a bit and of course take some pics.
Look what I found. More flight. This is definitely on the list of things to do!

California Jan 2009

Gotta love the travel. Off to another adventure. This time to work with the world renown Craig O'Brien at Perris Valley Skydiving documenting the California State Record of 162 people at once in the air.
Well, the weather was horrible and we spent a week on the ground. Made a couple of jumps and one attempt at the big way from 20,000 ft. Took eight airplanes to carry everyone. Quite the monumental undertaking and a LOT of fun.
Then it was up the coast for a quick visit with Friends before heading to David Jay's Photography workshop.

Christmas 2008 Candy Cane Girls

Nothing better then a skydive shoot.
Some of my favorite friends got together for a commercial shoot for some aerial fun. All the girls had a great time getting dressed and planning the dive. And in Sebastian Florida at Skydive Sebastian, the back ground can't be beat.
Although a little late on take off, the weather held and we got what we wanted in just one jump.
The prints came out great and all the girls got some big prints. The Owner loved it and Starbucks in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida hung the best for the Holidays.

California Nov 2008

I love all my trips to California. I have a bunch of old friends there so there is always more then enough to do on one trip.
This time I visited Dave Major from Aerial Ace Cinematography and helped him develop a web page for his professional services. This was something long overdue. Although simple it is effective and finally gives him a place to show off his work and long history of movie and commercial film work.
Located in central coastal California, it was a haven for good sunsets, beach time and good clean air.
The week went by fast and the work was furious but it all paid off in the end. I relearned a few things, tried others and jammed out a full web page in just under a week. Not bad.
Enjoy the pics.