Santa Barbara beach near UCSB

Ryan is a senior in high school this year so we have been touring campuses for a few years now. He has pretty much narrowed down his choices to a couple of schools in Oregon (which he has also been accepted into). But while in Santa Barbara, why not check one of the few universities situated next to a beach?

You can’t really see the UCSB buildings on the campus in this photo although they are just to the right. The UCSB Lagoon is literally a stone’s throw from where I took this. Ryan can be seen walking in the upper right portion of this image.

Posted on December 29th, 2013 under Other. Tags: beach, california, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, pacific ocean, ryan, santa barbara. Comments Off on University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) Beach

Carmel, California sunset through cyprus tree

Two days ago we began our drive back to Oregon from Southern California. To make things more interesting we took Highway 1 for a good portion of the trip. We finished our daylight portion of the day at the corner of Scenic Road and Ocean View Avenue in Carmel.

From near there, we watched surfers surf through waves that hit 30 feet in height as the sun penetrated the waves from the rear. Temperatures were in the 70s, and it was one of the most beautiful evenings I have ever partaken of. Today’s photo came a bit after watching the surfers do their thing.

Posted on December 28th, 2013 under Other. Tags: california, carmel by the sea, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, pacific ocean, sunset. Comments Off on Best sunset ever

Old Mission Santa Barbara’s Sacred Garden

We’ve spent most of the past week in Santa Barbara.

Posted on December 27th, 2013 under Other. Tags: california, Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S NIKKOR G ED N, Nikon D600, santa barbara. Comments Off on Sacred Garden

Grutle Kjellson of Enslaved @ Getaway Rock Festival 2011

Mr. Kjellson turns 40 today.

Posted on December 24th, 2013 under Other. Tags: concert photography, enslaved, getaway rock festival, metal, nikon d7000, Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8. Comments Off on Happy Birthday, Grutle Kjellson!

Anthrax about to hit the Ace of Spades (Sacramento, California) stage

Today we are passing through Sacramento on our way to Santa Barbara for a warm Christmas. The last time I was in Sacramento I took today’s photo.

Posted on December 22nd, 2013 under Other. Tags: anthrax. Comments Off on Waiting for Anthrax