First four photographs are taken from the summit of Mt. Diablo.
10.23.2010
Color of Fall
Goodbye Indian Summer, Hello Autumn. Yellow, red and fallen leaves dot the landscape of Mt. Diablo, a 40 minute drive East of downtown San Francisco. The summit is enveloped with fog and clouds intertwined. Autumn is rain, hot chocolate, warmth and serenity.
First four photographs are taken from the summit of Mt. Diablo.
First four photographs are taken from the summit of Mt. Diablo.
10.19.2010
Random Little Things
Here's my day for you: online and on the phone for audio conferences by 6 am, instant messaging multiple people, putting instant oatmeal in the microwave and figuring out when to take the dog out for a potty break -- occurring simultaneously. Create list, check out things from the list, create a new list. Starbucks. Crunch numbers, answer emails and call people. And you know what's a mini-break? Refreshing Facebook. Even Facebook is now becoming pseudo-work with a set process. First, check the little red icons with numbers. Then check the messages. Then check the newsfeed. Or some permutation of these steps.
How do I unplug? I take my camera, put on my sneakers and take a walk. I pay attention.
When I visit my childhood home every year, I never venture in the garden. Until last September. I just realized my mom now keeps pink orchids. My last memory of orchids growing up were rows of deep dark violet dendrobiums. I need to ask mom why the orchid variety shift and when did this happen.
Here are two French-looking guys in San Francisco. I wave and they wave back and say hello in fake French. They were rehearsing lines for the theatre.
It's pretty cool to not just look but to really see. Random little things and interesting characters. Being in the world with 100% undiluted attention. Each photo = a second of seeing, being and clicking. In that critical moment, it is just you and the subject, plus the bonus of capturing what can no longer exactly be.
One second of clarity. No clutter. What a gift.
How do I unplug? I take my camera, put on my sneakers and take a walk. I pay attention.
When I visit my childhood home every year, I never venture in the garden. Until last September. I just realized my mom now keeps pink orchids. My last memory of orchids growing up were rows of deep dark violet dendrobiums. I need to ask mom why the orchid variety shift and when did this happen.
Here are two French-looking guys in San Francisco. I wave and they wave back and say hello in fake French. They were rehearsing lines for the theatre.
It's pretty cool to not just look but to really see. Random little things and interesting characters. Being in the world with 100% undiluted attention. Each photo = a second of seeing, being and clicking. In that critical moment, it is just you and the subject, plus the bonus of capturing what can no longer exactly be.
One second of clarity. No clutter. What a gift.
10.16.2010
Baby Nina - Welcome to the World Baby Nina
Caught up with newbie parents Ronald and Cecil last Thursday to finally meet Baby Nina - - less than 2 weeks old. She is so precious and so tiny. Auntie Marj was there to make sure Baby Nina is a budding fashionista with outfit changes. Welcome Baby Nina and congratulations Ronald and Cecil!
Take a sprinkling of fairy dust,
An angel's single feather,
Also a dash of love and care,
Then mix them both together.
Add a sentiment or two,
A thoughtful wish or line,
A touch of stardust, a sunshine ray...
It's a recipe, for a Baby Girl truly fine.
-Author Unknown
An angel's single feather,
Also a dash of love and care,
Then mix them both together.
Add a sentiment or two,
A thoughtful wish or line,
A touch of stardust, a sunshine ray...
It's a recipe, for a Baby Girl truly fine.
-Author Unknown
10.11.2010
Alessio's Birthday Party
Alessio's first birthday in picturesque Tiburon, CA. Love the sprinkle of Italian and Polish in the conversations. Mommy Beata is definitely one super mom with each and every detail taken care of. Everyone from babies, little kids and big people are enjoying themselves in this sunny Sunday October afternoon. Happy birthday little bambino. Masz cudowne zycie przed soba. :-)
