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California Coast Photographers Rants and Raves Travel

A Line in the Sand

Picture: Point Dume / Zuma Beach, near Malibu, Los Angeles County Coast, California Now that my weblog is back up and running smooth, I was going to start posting pictures from my recent trips. However, news this weekend out of Southern California tells of a gang of local surfer thugs…

Gary CrabbeJune 23, 2008

Barns Farms and Rural Scenes California Photos Travel

Photo: Elevation 6 Population 7

Picture: Now entering the exciting metropolis of Camp Weott, near the mouth of the Eel River, Humboldt County, California. This is one of the places that I've passed along in my current travels. They don't have a Rush Hour here. They don't even have a Rush Minute. I don't think…

Gary CrabbeJune 9, 2008

California National Parks Photos Roads Travel Trees

Photo: Redwood Highway

Picture: Rhododendron flowers bloom under trees along curve on Highway 101, Redwood National Park, Del Norte County, Northern California Reports are in that the wild Rhododendrons are in bloom again along the North Coast. It's been several years since I've been up this way, but I know the area very…

Gary CrabbeMay 28, 2008

Animals Deserts Photos Rants and Raves Travel Utah

Spammed to death

Photo: Cow skull in window sill as western living decor, Valley of the Gods Bed & Breakfast Inn, Valley of the Gods, Utah. It finally happened. I threw up my hands in surrender, and labeled myself, "Spammed to Death". I ranted back in Feburary about how I was getting 200…

Gary CrabbeMay 23, 2008

California City Scenes Photos Travel

Challenges in Solvang

Picture: Danish flag flying over shops in downtown Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California I'm not the type to usually play tourist in the typical trendy tourist spots like Fisherman's Wharf, Carmel, or even here in Solvang. Yet while working on my current book project, I often have to get coverage…

Gary CrabbeMay 5, 2008

California Coast Photos Travel

Photo: Classic California Beach Town

Picture: Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County coast, California I got back home this last weekend from my recent shoot along the Central California coast. One thing that I've noticed while working on my current book is that finding a good ground based shot of the "Classic California Beach Town"…

Gary CrabbeApril 30, 2008

California flowers Photos Seasons Spring Travel

Photo: California Spring Wildflowers

Picture: Lupine and Owl's clover bloom in spring oak tree woodlands in the Los Padres National Forest, California This was how my most recent trip started. I want to thank my good friend Michael Routh for bringing me to this location. If you want to see this great display for…

Gary CrabbeApril 24, 2008

California Coast Photos Sunrise Travel Water

Photo: Sunrise at Gaviota State Beach

Picture: Golden sunrise light over the coastal hills above Gaviota State Beach, near Santa Barbara, California One thing I can tell you is that this photo doesn't live up to the reality of the environment. The northernmost public beach in southern California, you'd think it would be warm outside. This…

Gary CrabbeApril 21, 2008

California Coast Mountains Photos Seasons Spring Travel

Photo: Spring on the Big Sur Coast

Picture: Lupines at sunset on green grass hilltop along the Big Sur Coast, Monterey County, California This beautiful image belies the economic troubles happening several thousand feet below. In relation to my last post, "The Price of Your Passions", this serene scene could be considered quite costly by some if…

Gary CrabbeApril 18, 2008

California Deserts Photo Business Photos Roads Travel

The Price of your Passions

Picture: A pair of Recreational Vehicle campers traveling along a desert highway, near Death Valley, California I love to drive. But it's quite the new reality here in the U.S., with summer fast approaching and record gas prices already here- and still climbing; $3.89 at my local station today, $0.05…

Gary CrabbeApril 14, 2008

canyons National Parks People Photos Travel Water Wyoming

Photo: Tourist looking towards Lower Yellowstone Falls

Picture: Female Japanese tourists looks out over the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River toward Lower Upper Yellowstone Fall, Yeloowestone National Park, Wyoming In my last post I mentioned that I'd been deeply engrossed in working my way throughÂ a number of projects this Winter & Spring. One of those was…

Gary CrabbeApril 9, 2008

boats California Coast Photos Travel Water

Photo: Runnin’ outta’ sumthin’ in Morro Bay

Picture: Recreational boat grounded while at anchor due to low tide in Morro Bay, California I spent the last week in Morro Bay, camping with the wife and my kids at Morro Bay State Park. We actually got home a few days ago, but I've spent the last few days…

Gary CrabbeMarch 29, 2008

California Coast Rants and Raves rocks Travel

Photo: Morro Rock at Sunrise

Picture: Sunrise light on Morro Rock, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County coast, California This is how Morro Rock looked yesterday morning at sunrise. There is one thing I'll remember most about this morning, and that was after this photograph of Morro Rock was taken. Twice, I was photographing a…

Gary CrabbeMarch 25, 2008

Buildings and Architecture Florida Photos Reflections Travel Water

NANPA – No time to relax, no room for a tripod

Photo: Evening light at Baytowne Wharf Village, Sandestin Resort, Destin, Florida I got back home late Sunday evening from my whirlwind week in Destin, Florida where I'd been for the 2008 NANPA Annual Conference. I knew from my experience that the schedule during the conference wouldn't allow for much photography.…

Gary CrabbeMarch 5, 2008

Aviation California Mountains Photos Sunrise Travel

Photo: Timing for the Summit

Picture: Sunrise over the Sierra crest and the Lake Tahoe basin from 33,000 feet above the California / Nevada border. I'm here at the Nanpa Summit in Destin, Florida this week. I knew from experience during last year's summit in Palm Springs that there would likely be very little time…

Gary CrabbeFebruary 29, 2008

Aviation Photos Travel

Houston, we have a problem

Picture: Airplane crash landing on side of runway after gear failure, Eureka, Humboldt County, California What does this photo have in common with my computer? They both crashed. I have one guilty pleasure for computer games, namely Microsoft's Flight Simulator. It's a relaxing diversion while working on other things in…

Gary CrabbeJanuary 17, 2008

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