In The Saddle
About this photo: Yorba Linda, California (May 2006) Horse Show
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Sacrifice
MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE To all the men and women who bravely gave it all for my freedoms. About this photo: Ramona, California (May 2008) Ramona Airshow - The "Avenger" Navy torpedo plane.
What Have You Been Up To
About this photo: Camp Verde, Arizona (November 2007) Out Of Africa Wildlife Preserve
Find God In Nature
About this photo: Overton, Nevada (April 2006) Valley of Fire State Park - Valley of Fire State Park is located only six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated 1935. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyph.
Courage And Fear
About this photo: El Salvador (March 2008) While visiting in the area of San Salvador I observed this wall, complete with a homemade deterrent for trespassers. Proof that it doesn't take wealth to solve every problem. This property owner needed only some broken bottles and a little concrete to make his property secure.
Protection Of The Laws
About this photo: Fullerton, California (May 2010) Fullerton Airport Days - Anaheim Police airship "26-Angel" flying over the field. The observer in the front seat is taking photos - lucky guy!
Prepare And Prevent
About this photo: Garden Grove, California (May 2008) Fire Services Day - Engine 6 firefighter standing in wait to demonstrate attack on a car fire.
Eat Right
About this photo: Fullerton, California (May 2010) Laguna Lake - Pied-Billed Grebe watching her downy young swallow a crawdad mom just pulled from the lake bottom.
Judicious Praise
About this photo: Westminster, California (May 2010) Isabelle learning to roller-skate.
A Mother's Work Is Never Done
About this photo: Fullerton, California (May 2010) Laguna Lake - American Coot with her new baby. Coots are not ducks. They are related to rails and have lobed toes, not webbed feet, which allow for aquatic and land mobility.
Not The Cry
About this photo: Fullerton, California (May 2010) Laguna Lake - I have a boat load of bird photos from a few days at the lake, so please bare with me as I make my way through them.
Home Is Where The Heart Is
About this photo: Fullerton, California (July 2009) Fullerton Arboretum - Heritage House, the house was built by one of Fullerton’s pioneer doctors, Dr. George Crook Clark, in 1894. He built the charming Eastlake-style cottage to house both his bride, Edith, and his office. He and his family occupied the home for about ten years.
Be Precise
About this photo: Huntington Beach, California (October 2007) Motor Officer Rodeo - A motorcycle officer from Garden Grove navigating through the obstacle course.
Work To Make Things Better
About this photo: Ramona, California (May 2008) Ramona Air Attack Base - Cal Fire engine
Wing To Wing
About this photo: Fullerton, California (May 2010) Laguna Lake - A pair of male Pekin ducks enjoying the sunshine.
Time & Sand
About this photo: Huntington Beach, California (April 2010) Bolsa Chica Wetlands - Erosion from recent rain.
Passion To Get Ahead
About this photo: Oregon Coast (September 2009) Somewhere on the beach in Central Oregon.
Mother And Child
About this photo: Fullerton, California (May 2010) Laguna Lake - Happy Mother's Day!!!
Natural Beauty
About this photo: Westminster, California (May 2010) I took a break from the studio images to shoot this beautiful orchid showing off at the entrance to our park.
Diversity
About this photo: Westminster, California (May 2010) More studio fun...someone please stop me! Isabelle screamed at me for taking her crayons. Is nothing sacred. Enjoy Cinco de Mayo!
The Measure Of Who We Are
About this photo: Westminster, California (May 2010) My attempt at learning to shoot multiple images and combine them as layers to get a great depth of field. The subject (tape measure) is not very exciting, but learning the technique is.
Even Small Stars Shine
About this photo: Fullerton, California (April 2010) Fullerton Arboretum - Colorin De Rojo, found in Central Mexico.