Gary Gionet

My niece, Alisyn stopped by today to model for me as I tried out some new LED lighting.  Ali is always a pleasure to photograph.

What a blessing it was to photograph my niece's wedding. They are a handsome couple. The sunset photo was Brandi's wish and what a perfect day we had to capture the beautiful moment.

My Facebook profile is changing all too often to the "Thin Blue Line."  I will not be tainted by the loud few because, I know that the men and women in blue are good.  Thank you to those who allow my family to work, play and sleep in peace.

April 20, 2014 - Bolsa Chica, CA While enjoying a walk with my beautiful wife, we came upon this man painting the scene we had just walked through.  I wish I had the talent to capture the beauty of nature with brush and paint.  For now, my camera will have to do.

Pirates Cove, Newport Beach, CA Phil & Cindy enjoying a day visiting our local beaches.  It has been a wonderful week of visiting.  Nebraska is too far, you need to move closer! Gary Gionet ©2013

Garden Grove, CA, My granddaughter, Isabelle playing flag football in a Friday Night Lights league. Gary Gionet ©2013

Seal Beach, CA, The "Isabell" transferring workers to and from the off-shore oil rigs. Gary Gionet ©2013

Seal Beach, CA, Brown pelican's feeding near the pier. Gary Gionet ©2013

Seal Beach, CA, Animal rescue officer capturing an injured pelican. Gary Gionet ©2013

Bolsa Chica Wetlands walkabout on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.  Sometimes it's not about the creatures. Gary Gionet ©2013

Happy Labor Day!  May your work always be a labor of love. ©Gary Gionet

Aren't Grand Kids great!

Enjoying the hummingbird feeder from my chair when three visitors dropped by.  Pulled out the camera for the first time since surgery and caught this beauties enjoying the nectar.

As our home prepares for out of state visitors, I found this quote appropriate.  The photo is from a walkabout at one of my favorite places, the Fullerton Arboretum. ©Gary Gionet

Black-Necked Stilt in the late afternoon at Bolsa Chica Wetlands.  I love the quote too which are words to live by for sure. ©Gary Gionet

Beautifully graceful are these Skimmers in afternoon light. ©Gary Gionet

A peaceful walk through the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.  Beauty can be found in the middle of suburbia. Love this quote and, I often refer to it when having a bad day. ©Gary Gionet

 It was a good time at Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA.

One of my goals in 2013 is to stop and take it all in instead of being a part of the blur. ©Gary Gionet

If you had a challenging 2012, my wish for you is that 2013 brings you new growth. ©Gary Gionet