Lacrosse night game. Three on one and he still breaks through.

Hand held camera in low light, so I had to use motion blur rather than fight it. I think it helps convey the hustle of the game.

Everyday, the lamppost reaches out. The young lady appreciates the attention and the shade. The old man, however, grows more and more suspicious.

This guy (yes, it’s a male) was on the back of a patio chair. He’s only about 1/4″ long, but the bright red abdomen caught my eye, and I had to photograph him.

He is a Red Backed Jumping Spider, aka Phidippus johnsoni. Evidently they will bite if provoked, but aren’t poisonous.

He wasn’t particularly interested in my camera invading his space, but I managed to get a few shots without repercussion. This is a hand held macro shot.

It was a pretty long day and I’m not really inspired for some serious photography, but I was inspired to torch up the grill.

Jason and I were out for a beer tonight at the Dutch Goose and music from his band Soul Patch came over the jukebox. Jason plays drums and sings, and now poses for cheezy photos.

Check them out on Amazon!
Summers in Rangoon – the album on the Rock-ola
Sooner or Later – the new album

I think to be a photographer (or a painter) you have to have a Calla Lily in your portfolio, right? Here’s mine.
We have a huge Calla Lily plant in our backyard, this is one of dozens on it. Shot late afternoon with a hand held flash.

Closing huddle at the end of the Lacrosse game. We won 15-4.

From my son’s drum kit.
Hey Eric!

Likes: chocolate, long hops, and of course my peeps
Dislikes: dogs chewing on me, washing machines

On a photo hike with a the San Mateo Flickrites at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, we came around the corner and were warned off by this guy. He (she?) then moved off the trail and parked on the hill next to it. We had a great photo opp while keeping a respectable distance.