The tunnel tree we visited in 2013 fell over during this past Sunday’s storm. Of the three tunnel trees, only the Clothespin Tree remains.

For perspective, my kids were each over 6′ tall when this photo was taken.

Posted on January 10th, 2017 under Other. Tags: california, ellie, mariposa grove, Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S NIKKOR G ED N, Nikon D600, ryan, yosemite national park. Comments Off on RIP Pioneer Cabin “tunnel tree” sequoia (908 – 2017)

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.

Posted on January 4th, 2017 under Other. Tags: california, redlands. Comments Off on University of Redlands

Desert Trip is over but not forgotten. Today a bootleg of the first weekend arrived in my inbox, and I’ve been enjoying Desert Trip again.

Posted on October 17th, 2016 under Other. Tags: california, desert trip, dusk, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens, Nikon D750, sunset. Comments Off on Desert Dusk

Today’s random, desktop background image makes me kind of excited because I took it when I was with my daughter, who I will see for the first time in almost a month in less than 48 hours. She is coming to visit me for about a week in Copenhagen.

Posted on July 6th, 2016 under Other. Tags: beach, blue hour, california, laguna beach, landscape, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D750, pacific ocean, sunset. Comments Off on Laguna Beach

This happened a year ago today.

Posted on June 30th, 2016 under Other. Tags: beach, blue hour, california, ellie, laguna beach, landscape, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D750, pacific ocean. Comments Off on Dancing in the moonlight