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Fill 'er Up May 08, 2012 | Elbe, WA

While traversing the snowy peaks of Mount Ranier National Park this February, we stopped at this gas station for a last look of the park before heading back to Seattle.

A gas station in Mount Ranier National Park

Nikon D700

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Wrigley Building April 27, 2012 | Chicago, IL

Today's shot is another one from this Wednesday's early morning wake up. While I usually don't like to crop my photos, I did crop this one mostly due to laziness and not wanting switch lenses yet again.

The Wrigley Building during an early morning in the City.

Nikon D700

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My Morning with Marilyn April 25, 2012 | Chicago, IL

I have to apologize for not posting very frequently lately. Ever since completing project 365 my posting has been pretty erratic, sometimes I manage to post several days consecutively, and sometimes not managing to put anything up for weeks at a time. The beauty of a hobby like photography is that there is no obligation, and I can come and go as I please. I've had a strong urge to take some photographs, so I set the alarm for just before 5am this morning and snapped (among others) this photo of the Marilyn Monroe statue. I have tried various compositions, and watched other photographers attempt to capture her as well, and I never thought I would say this but I am really happy with how this one came out.

The Marilyn Monroe Statue in Downtown Chicago

Nikon D700

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A Wedding in Florence April 20, 2012 | Florence, Italy

This shot was taken almost exactly a year ago on my trip to Florence, Italy. I would be curious to know the exact story of this couple, but to be honest I don't even recall the name of the cemetery. I do remember walking through this place quite vividly, with the bright summer sunshine contrasting with the ancient graves.

A graveyard in Florence.

Nikon D700

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The Lighthouse March 29, 2012 | Chicago, IL

If you have been following my photostream for even a short period of time you probably know that the North Ave. Beach jetty is a favorite place of mine. On the rare occassion that I am able to get up bright and early for a sunrise, I often find myself coming here, knowing that I will have a great place to watch it. I discovered this spot at a workshop I did over a year ago with Justin Kern from The Golden Sieve. Justin is doing another workshop on May 26th and there are still a few slots left, so if you are going to be in Chicago then I highly reccomend contacting either myself of Justin regarding this great opportunity.

The Lighthouse on North Ave. Beach

Nikon D700

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Trees in Rainier March 13, 2012 | Ashford, WA

Found this spot just before the entrance to Mount Rainier.

Trees in Mount Rainier National Park

Nikon D700

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A Favorite Spot March 12, 2012 | Chicago, IL

I woke up bright and early for a sunrise last week at one of my favorite photo spots, North Ave Beach. The light was excellent and I came back with a couple shots which I will be posting this week.