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2013-05-21 17:06:51 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 24 +1s)

So glad that I responded to +Tarah Gaa's  Google+ request for west coast real estate photographers.  She is that rare combination of highly professional and a LOT of fun to work with (and she let me grab a photo while we were waiting for the twilight.)  I learned so much when she flew out for our first shoot--excellent experience.  Thanks, Tarah.  

2013-05-18 01:23:19 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 27 +1s)

Another high school senior portrait session using the Rogue Flashbender softbox.  I have used so many reflectors, strobist configurations, lights, etc. over the years.  This is the easiest system I've used.  P.S. I don't have any affiliation with this company-- I just like to share great products that I've found with you guys :)

2013-05-17 20:24:23 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 49 +1s)

#floralfriday with +Tamara Pruessner, +Beth Akerman, +Kiki Nelson & +Eustace James

2013-05-12 19:04:43 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

Miss her today, more than ever.  

2013-05-10 19:24:59 (13 comments, 1 reshares, 42 +1s)

#floralfriday with +Tamara Pruessner, +Beth Akerman, +Eustace James & +Kiki Nelson  +FloralFriday 

Wheee...

2013-05-10 18:57:00 (11 comments, 1 reshares, 44 +1s)

Santa Monica Pier at dawn

2013-05-10 01:57:48 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

High School Senior Portrait season...  I've been thinking of getting the Rogue Flashbender soft box for my speedlights for awhile.  After attending a session of the Look Fabulous Tour with +Lou Freeman  & +Lindsay Adler,  I decided to add one to my toolbox.  This is the first time I've used it-- absolutely loved it.  

2013-05-08 22:54:43 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 27 +1s)

Happy Birthday +Gene Bowker  #happybdaygene  

2013-05-08 22:34:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)

Ilha of Paquetá - Rio de Janeiro
#wordlesswednesday   #wordlessonwednesday  

2013-05-07 03:45:38 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 25 +1s)

#macromonday  mini-theme-- Kitchen Objects   +Kerry Murphy +Kelli Seeger Kim +Jennifer Eden +Jake Easley 

2013-05-06 03:01:34 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)

Soon I'll be redoing my circles of
        Top 1000 most followed photographers on G+

Roughly the top 500 most followed photographers have more than 23'000 followers.  To be in the
     
        New Top 1000 most followed photographers

you need to have approximately 13'800 followers.  That might not be as high as you thought.

if you're interested in seeing these two circles please comment, plus and share this post. If you want to be in the circles you will need to have approximately 13'800 followers.  You will also need to have the word photographer in your tagline.  In the past I have assembled the list manually and this has caused some trouble when people got left off by accident. This time, if you want to be known as a photographer, your need to have the word photographer(or foto) in your profile.

Even th... more »

2013-05-03 16:04:20 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 34 +1s)

For #floralfriday with +Tamara Pruessner

2013-05-01 15:27:35 (8 comments, 2 reshares, 58 +1s)

Feel better +kimberton pemberly. #weloveyoupemberton

2013-04-29 05:33:46 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 43 +1s)

Sweet dreams...

2013-04-29 02:12:17 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

She knew that it was only a matter of time.

2013-04-28 19:41:52 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

Getty Museum, Los Angeles. Taken with my first digital camera. I still remember how excited I was to be able to see the images on that tiny screen, and better still-- to be able to erase and make room on that 256 MB card :)

2013-04-28 00:11:33 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 19 +1s)

Venice Beach, California

2013-04-27 04:54:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

I just took some time to study the follower map on +CircleCount  I am truly amazed & humbled.  Wow.  Thank you all so much, I wish that I could meet every one of you in person.  So many places that I have loved visiting or hope to see someday.  Makes it feel like such a small world.  

2013-04-26 18:08:35 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 15 +1s)

I've just created a map with my followers on +CircleCount! And you are part of it: +Tatiana Parmeeva, +Bali Agawin, +Aljosa Petkovic, +Jamie Mann, +osa ma, +Andre Lamerant, +Michael Magon, +Andrew Vaughan Smith, +Ruud Severijns (randomly chosen by CircleCount ;) ) You can create your own with the button below. #circlecountfollowermap

2013-04-26 15:13:19 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 24 +1s)

For +Tamara Pruessner and the wonderful #floralfriday

2013-04-23 16:47:46 (10 comments, 3 reshares, 43 +1s)

I've been lucky enough to visit Bryce Canyon for the past two summers.  Won't be able to go this year.  I'll have to content myself with the pictures...   

2013-04-16 21:12:08 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 31 +1s)

My busy portrait season is just around the corner.  Taking some time to enjoy the flowers.   I was impressed by the retro flower effects in the Snapseed app.   Did a little research, then experimented in Photoshop to create some actions that I can use when editing on my P.C.   

2013-04-15 19:18:00 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 23 +1s)

For #macormonday   Antique theme  +Macro Monday  +Kerry Murphy  +Kelli Seeger Kim +Jennifer Eden 

Angel Wings

2013-04-15 16:25:45 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 23 +1s)

Sunday afternoon

2013-04-15 05:07:10 (10 comments, 2 reshares, 35 +1s)

Camera to iPad to Snapseed to Google+. Getting the hang of this :)

2013-04-13 19:29:08 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 20 +1s)

For #floralfriday  with +Tamara Pruessner +FloralFriday 

2013-04-13 00:50:17 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 24 +1s)

For #floralfriday  with +Tamara Pruessner +FloralFriday 

2013-04-09 19:13:13 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 15 +1s)

Prague, Czech Republic
Why can't I have these guys outside MY window?  

2013-04-09 19:02:59 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 14 +1s)

I was so taken with the hundreds (thousands?) of statues to be found everywhere in Germany and Prague.  These charming folks are from St. Lorenz church in Nuremberg.   

2013-04-08 20:58:36 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)

The Zebra's Secret

+Macro Monday  #macromonday   +Kerry Murphy +Kelli Seeger Kim +Jennifer Eden & +Jake Easley 

2013-04-03 19:23:41 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 30 +1s)

View from the top of (one of the many) incredible castles along the Rhine in Germany.  This California girl was in heaven from experiencing all the ancient sites.  

2013-04-03 19:05:55 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 23 +1s)

Bryce Canyon Campground.  For #wordlesswednesday  

2013-04-03 18:59:57 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 20 +1s)

Santa Monica Beach.   

One of the things I've had to overcome as a photographer, is my shyness at asking people if I can take their picture.  Last weekend I saw this lovely woman on the rings.  Not only did I ask to take her photo, but I asked her to get back on the rings AND asked some folks to move out of the background.  It always surprises me how willing people are to cooperate.  And of course, I gave her my card, took her info, and sent her the jpgs.  

2013-03-29 04:27:38 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 10 +1s)

Finally know what I'm bringing to the family Easter picnic...

2013-03-26 19:17:57 (23 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)

New travel companion.  Present to myself.  
Photographers-- any app suggestions much appreciated!  

2013-03-25 19:54:49 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 36 +1s)

For #macromonday  with the theme: Inspired by Music with
+Jennifer Eden  +Jake Easley, +Kelli Seeger Kim and +Kerry Murphy +Macro Monday 

2013-03-22 18:21:38 (10 comments, 7 reshares, 63 +1s)

For #floralfriday with +Tamara Pruessner +FloralFriday 

Zinnia 

2013-03-15 18:10:01 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 44 +1s)

For #floralfriday  with +Tamara Pruessner 

Sometimes I need a little texture in my life.  

2013-03-14 02:39:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

#wordlesswednesday   #wordlessonwednesday  

2013-03-11 22:49:05 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 45 +1s)

Nature's Geometry for #macromonday hosted by
+Kerry Murphy +Kelli Seeger Kim +Jake Easley  and +Jennifer Eden +Macro Monday 

2013-03-08 04:36:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

One step at a time.

2013-03-07 21:12:56 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 24 +1s)

I'm delighted by the series of Eggheads by Robert Arneson--scattered over the UC Davis campus.  This is one of them.  

2013-03-06 23:52:43 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)

I absolutely love the architectural features of the buildings in Prague.  Beautifully carved statues "holding up" the facades are everywhere.  

2013-03-06 05:14:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

Franz kafka monument by Jaroslav Róna.  Near the  Spanish Synagogue. Prague. Czech Republic. 

2013-03-06 04:22:46 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

2013-03-05 18:25:27 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

Musée Mécanique in San Francisco.  I love to wander around this place-- full of antique arcade machines.  

2013-03-05 07:46:36 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)

Detail from the train station--Prague, Czech Republic.  

2013-03-04 21:15:46 (6 comments, 2 reshares, 28 +1s)

#macromonday  with +Kerry Murphy +Jennifer Eden +Jake Easley & +Kelli Seeger Kim 

Tread softly.  My heart is in your hands.  

2013-02-22 22:04:56 (6 comments, 5 reshares, 44 +1s)

#floralfriday    with +Tamara Pruessner +FloralFriday 

Never too late

2013-02-17 05:45:28 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

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Great Photographers With < 50,000 Followers

This is a very special circle.  I’ve not shared it before but I have shared the people in it.  I call it the Graduates Circle.  These are the fine people that I shared with you when they had < 25,000 followers but now they have more – they’ve graduated!  These are the people who are top photographers, very interactive, and are the heart and soul of G+.  I ask each of them to identify those people who inspire them, form a circle and share it.

The photographers here are all in my personal circles.  The choices are mine and mine alone.  No one asked, begged, or pleaded to belong.  No bribes were offered oraccepted.  Th... more »