Thursday, January 24, 2008

Sometimes, the wave catches you

I'm not so sure this guy would want a copy of this photo, but it shows a true side of surfing.

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Monday, January 21, 2008

Surfing the Lane

Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, CA

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Surfing

A friend is trying to sell me a 600mm Canon lens, so he let me borrow it and take it out for a spin. It's nearly too much lens for me, but I sure enjoyed using it.

This is at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, CA. This guy came up to me and talked a bit after his session, so if you are he, give me an e-mail at tony@solisphotography.org.

As far as the lens goes, it's a monster. It's very sharp and gets you right up in people's faces at 100 yards away.

I'm still salivating.

Posted by Anthony on 1/21/2008 07:11:00 PM - 0 comments - links to this post

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The press' final run

The final run of the newspaper press at the Santa Cruz Sentinel after more than 150 years of the paper being printing in Santa Cruz. The paper will now be printed in San Jose.

This was taken in April, but I just recently decided to do a few tweaks and repost it.

Posted by Anthony on 1/15/2008 11:33:00 AM - 1 comments - links to this post

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Watch what you say

OK, this is unusual for me. I've never really taken a "concept" portrait before. I was home alone, playing with my softbox and trying to figure out its properties when I decided I wanted to try a photo that was something other than me just looking into the camera. I started looking around the house for props and found a roll of police tape that belongs to my roommate (don't ask).

I wrapped the tape around my mouth and snapped two frames. That's when the political statement hit me.

I've been in the newspaper business for about 13 years now and lately, this is what I feel is happening to us. We are being silenced. Veteran reporters are being laid off to save a buck, readers cry "BIAS" when a story doesn't say what they want it to say and more and more emphasis is being placed on the online product even though newspaper haven't figured out how to make money online yet. I think a lot of newspaper people feel like this; be careful what you say or write or you could be the next to go.

OK, so there's my little rant for the day. Do any of you have other thoughts on this photo (all 3 of you that read this)?

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Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Rump Roasts

Not really sure why I took this picture. I think I may need help.

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Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Bailey Portrait

With my future sister-in-law 9-months pregnant, my fiance was all-too-ready and eager to ride her sister's horse for her. Bailey was a bit of a pain in the arse at times, but Julie managed.

Posted by Anthony on 1/01/2008 07:41:00 PM - 0 comments - links to this post