Category Archives: photos

Wide Angle Lenses for Nikon Bodies

I recently purchased a wide angle lens for my new Nikon D7000. I thought a lot about the wide angle lens options available for the camera and found there are essentially 5 options for people with Nikon DX bodies: Sigma … Continue reading

Big Sur

After the Cal game this past weekend, I took off for a quick two night trip to Monterey and Big Sur. I went to the former to see my sister run the Big Sur Half Marathon and to the latter … Continue reading

Last Night Game at the Old Memorial Stadium

Last Saturday was the last night game that will be played in the old Memorial Stadium. After this season, the stadium will be renovated for earthquake safety and to create a new and competitive student athlete center. Next season the Bears will … Continue reading

Yosemite Fall 2010

I just got back from a great trip to Yosemite Valley with family and friends. I also used the occasion to take some pictures while there. Tunnel Light Yosemite Fall Leaves Under Vernal Falls See all the pictures in the … Continue reading

Balinese Cremation

I had the good fortune to be in Ubud during a day when the Hindu holy men read that it was a “good day.” Why? Well, on the days deemed good and holy, people can be cremated with Bali Hindu … Continue reading

Watching a Kecak Dance

The day manager at Khrisna Guesthouse, Nyoman, had recommended that I go to see a traditional Balinese dance while in Ubud. The most popular one, and one that is actually pretty traditional, and the one Nyoman recommended, is the Kecak … Continue reading

Around Ubud

On my second day in Ubud, I actually set an alarm to make sure I woke up early. I wanted to head to the local market early, when the locals were in full force, when they were selling vegetables, fruit … Continue reading

Tulamben

Instead of waiting to leave at 8am for Tulamben from Lovina, I decided to get up before sunrise and start off early, catching some good light along the way. I left my hotel before 6am and started East. After catching … Continue reading

Lovina and Pulau Menjangan

With the ride to Lovina going quickly, my accomodations setup and a dive trip planned, I explored the town a bit. I was actually quite turned off by the town. Though it was in a beautiful setting, I found the … Continue reading

Exploring Bali by Motorbike

I decided to leave Kuta on the 28th of September. I woke up early, ate breakfast and had tea, packed my backpack, left a small bag with my hotel, monkeyed my backpack onto my bike, and I was off. Motorbiking … Continue reading