Shooting EJ-wise, some people just can't figure out what the best pose is so they keep on going, and going, and going, and going....
 

Captured light during the pre-departure refreshment stage, it was pretty dark and a long exposure created some entertaining effects with the water bottle and a flashlight. 

EJ chases a cave at Devil's Punchbowl, a bit hairy near the end and trickier to get back out of than to get into...it was a bit tense there. The solution was a barefoot exit for better grip after I slipped on the approach and slid down the face to tumble off into the brush. 

There's got to be some left in the bottom of this can...don't slip, feet don't fail me now. 

See, and you wonder why the giraffe did it earlier. It's a strange symptom of shutter physics that only during the open shutter will the tongue appear. The photographer very rarely sees the tongue prior to or following the shutter/mirror blackout. 

Duane in action shooting the skateboard guy. This dude was just spinning and spinning on the sidewalk. He was pretty exhausted after D shot close to 60 frames. 

Ghosts walking in front of the King's Head British Pub in Santa Monica are the result of a long exposure shot resting on a concrete barrier. Look closely and you can see the same pair of sneakers in several places, center/right. 

Jaguar's at night, shot from a moving car this grab in Santa Monica was at the end of a fun day of shooting with friends. I thought it almost had a production feel to it. The lighting just seemed to come out right. 

These beautiful caves are several hundred feet high. This shot was taken at Devil's Punchbowl in Southern California facing northeast from the short loop. 

Taken at the local fairground, I shot the number 66 car as the number 2 car slammed into the side of it. It was fun just shooting with my Fuji digicam and seeing what came out of it.

Children require particular attention. My son asked me in passing if he could have a cookie. I told him that he could share mine, just take half. Walking back into the room I noticed that he had taken part of the cookie. The 'middle half' was missing and just the two edges remained. I had not even conceived of the idea that something that strange could happen, only what possible size of half would be left when I returned. I was certainly surprised.

Another shot you don't just see everyday. I had a chance to catch this helicopter during a recent military exercise in the neighborhood. Pretty cool to see how it all happens.

Lit by the candles only, a surprise sweet 16 party on All Saint's Eve.

Free climbing at Devil's Punchbowl. Not too high but a little bouldering was just the trick.

What happens when children have a camera, a guinea pig and a cage? You can only begin to imagine.

Fine, I'll stick my tongue out just like the kids do. SB, CA. Great zoo, peaceful and pleasant. An enjoyable afternoon if you've never been there.

Pub Life in SB, too small to play pool but confident just the same.

Sidewalk chalk art outside a small artist studio in SB, CA.

Snake handling basics in Santa Barbara, this one was pretty friendly and didn't scare the young ones.

Thunderbird Mirror Image, almost. This shot is tricky and really depends on your position in the crowd but since you don't see these guys every day, I'll take this one. Great airshow!

Edwards AFB, Thunderbirds striking a familiar pose. These guys performed amazing stunts and are truly gifted pilots.