Very close to Osaka Castle is where I found the ramen shop featured in today’s photo. All of the employees, and most of the customers, were female–odd for a ramen restaurant in Japan.

January 7th, 2017 | Tags: Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, osaka, ramen | Category: Japan | Comments Off on らーめん亀王

5-photo photomerge of the Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge and Colorado River from the Arizona side of the Hoover Dam

On our recent trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona from (and to) Vegas we made stops at the Hoover Dam each way. I’ve been to Vegas several times but these were my first trips to Hoover Dam.

January 6th, 2017 | Tags: bridge, hoover dam, nevada, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D500, photomerge | Category: Arizona | Comments Off on Colorado River from Hoover Dam

Nick Schendzielos of Havok at 2016 Copenhell

Half a year has passed since last year’s Copenhell. Fond memories are still burning bright.

January 5th, 2017 | Tags: concert photography, copenhell, havok, metal, Nikon D500, Tokina AT-X 11-20mm F2.8 PRO DX | Category: Denmark | Comments Off on TBT

University of Redlands (California)

Once upon a time, Ellie was recruited by University of Redlands to play volleyball. She didn’t end up going there, but we did spend a few days in 100+ degree heat (and a gym that wasn’t air conditioned) exploring the option.

January 4th, 2017 | Tags: california, redlands | Category: Other | Comments Off on University of Redlands

Cathedral Rock Trail (Sedona, Arizona)

Today we depart Sedona and head back to Las Vegas.

January 3rd, 2017 | Tags: hiking, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D500, sedona | Category: Arizona | Comments Off on End of Trail