Meteor Shower

So in North America on Monday night December 13th and early morning the 14th the Geminids were out and they lit up the skies. I was not lucky enough to actually catch one through my lens, however I did get some nice shots of the residaul lights from the city as well as my good friend Kendrick "Diesel" Bishop. We drank some good free trade coffee (thanks Tina). The beauty of the sky and the fellowship of a friend makes for a good night.

ISO 400
16mm
f/3.0
30 sec. [Speedlite 430 ex with soft box]

Dinky Lakes

Every year I make a trip out to Dinky Lakes wilderness in northern California with the youth from my church, and every year the beauty of it all reminds me that there is certainly something greater than I could ever imagine. There is something about the quiet and simplicity of nature which speaks deeply to my heart and soul. It was a refreshing and restful week and a tradition which I will always honor.

ISO 500 1600
16mm 17mm
f/16.0 f/2.8
1/40 sec 30sec            resp.