Jace- 3D is for Suckers

I met Jace last year through my friend Devin. Even though we didn't get to hang out much before I took of for the summer, I have really enjoyed seeing the projects Jace works on. He has some incredible talent when it comes to editing, photography, and videography. Here are a few of his favorite pictures of 2011 with a little bit of a twist to them. My favorites are of the hike Stairway to Heaven. He did a great job showing the incredible depth, height, and verticalness of the hike. Well done Jace. I like his music selection too. I'll post more about Awolnation in the future. Promise.

Timescapes Trailer

Yes, another timelapse video. I put this one up because I really like the smooth movement over the water. It's pretty surreal.

I'm a Ghost

I'm a ghost. Or at least that's what I feel like. Neither here nor there. Took these while fiddling around with the long exposure settings on my camera while living in East Jerusalem in the year Two Thousand and Nine.

Mount Rainier Shadow Cast

I came across this little gem of a picture this morning on The Huffington Post's website. Quite the spectacular natural occurrence. Not something you see everyday. That is for sure.

(photo by Nick Lippert)

Tyson Monson

My cousin Tyson is a professional photographer. He teaches classes at a couple different universities and works at an art gallery along with his freelance photography business. I really enjoy the detail he pays attention to on his shots. He mos def knows what he's doing and it shows in the quality of his work. He shoots with film and digital and is a wizard with either of them. I really like how he isn't a totally fanatic about one or the other but looks at both techniques and equipment as having benefits fit for different things. I think some photographers stick to one side or the other too much and miss out on what each have to offer. He is balanced.
I had a chance to tag a long with him on one of his shoots a couple weeks ago. Check out his website here. And his facebook page here. This pic up above is a little shot I got of him doing what he does best. I'm hoping there will be some time in the future I can learn more about his craft and assist him some more. I'll post my favorite picture he has taken of one of my most favorite places on this earth.

Camel Thorn Trees

This photograph looks like it could be a painting. The contrast with a bright orange sand dune as the backdrop to the dark snarled trees is more than eye catching. I came across this on Huffington Post this morning and had to put it up. Frans Lanting took this while visiting Namib-Naukluft Park in Africa for National Geographic.

LAIE AT NIGHT

Last month I decided to be creepy and ride around Laie at night on my roommates bike and snap long exposure shots because of the full moon. I didn't realize how creepy I was being until midway through the evening when I thought to myself, "I wonder what that car was thinking when they just passed by me setting up my camera on that wall pointing it towards the palm trees". Whoopsies. I should have thought my plan of attack out better and brought a friend. Oh well. These pictures are what came of that brightly lit evening. I happened to have the opportunity to ride a bike last night since the moon was so full only this time I had the companionship of some friends and the lack of my trusty Canon G9. The new bike path that parallels Kamahameha Highway and connects Kahuku and Laie together happens to be my favorite place to be right now. It's nice how well lit it is as well. It really is a great asset for the community.

Anyways... I recommend getting yourself out there amongst the beaming rays of moon light next time you have a chance. It would have been fun to go night surfing if there was at least a little bump on this side of the island. Shoots.

***UPDATE*** A group of us actually went surfing last night even though there were hardly any waves. It was still a bunch of fun. Anytime you have two large white long-bed pickup trucks filled with people and surfboards you're gonna have a good time.

El Teide Timpelapse

My buddy Matt Glendenning posted this timelapse video on my facebook page today and I had to share it. It is no small secret that timelapse photography is something that I really enjoy and am inspired by. This is my favorite video I've seen yet. My favorite part is at 1:28. The way the light is bursting through the trees is unreal. I can't get enough of it. Mark my words. One day I will get the right gear and equipment and do some stuff like this guy. Totally inspiring. Click here to see more of his work.

On a side note, I just want to say thanks to my friends for making today one to remember. I woke up and read a good book on the hammock in my backyard, went surfing at Castles beach as part of a small army of friends equipped with soft top longboards, had lunch at Kahuku Farms, took a massive nap, picked up Amy from the airport, made some crepes (filled with nutella, vanilla ice cream, and banannas), got a great gift from Conor & Erin Jane (thank you again), went to Poppy's place for a bonfire, and topped it all off with listening to some incredibly talented friends sing and play the guitar. I love where I live but I love the people I live around even better. Muchas Gracias.

Timelapse

I can't get enough of timelapse photography. This is an awesome video I came across a while back but never get tired of watching. Enjoy.

William Albert Allard




Check out the work of William Albert Allard. I can't get enough of it. Especially the collection entitled Out West. He worked for National Geographic. It makes sense. He kills it.