Tacoma Waterfront
We spent the good part of the morning walking along the Tacoma waterfront before it got too crowded. These photos were shot with a...
Point Defiance Zoo Lights
Photography with a face mask and glasses is difficult to say the least! Normally, I really enjoy photography and try to take as many...
Penrose Point State Park
Day trip to a nearby state park. Nothing special photographically today, but had a nice hike anyways. Sony a7R IV and Zeiss Loxia 21mm...
Nadia’s 13th Birthday Weekend
Weird times – weird birthday parties. We did our best to make Nadia’s 13th memorable. Due to crowd restrictions, social distancing, etc., we were...
22nd Wedding Anniversary in Tacoma
The plan was to go out to the museum and then out to lunch (without the kids) downtown, but we were only able to...
Anya’s 9th Birthday
Zookeeper’s hands on goat experience, the zoo, friends, and Pick Quick. Vanessa made a tie-dye birthday cupcake filled with Skittles. Shot with the Nikon...
Carpinito Bros Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
It’s a beautiful day here in the Pacific NW, and this week it’s going to be in the high 70s and even hit 80...
Autumn and Smoke – Some iPhone Photos
Some photos shot with my iPhone using Lightroom DNG for taking the pictures these last few weeks. Autumn came early, and then we were...
Testing Out the New Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 for Fuji
While I really enjoy shooting with the Fuji XF series of cameras, their older lenses like the 23mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 could really...
8K 24P Fuji X-T4 Kaza Leather Case Review. The Controversy About Soft Shutter Releases. Thumb Grips!
Disclaimer: I shot this video after work, dadding, karate class, and probably later in the day than I should have. Please ignore the hair.
Testing the Fuji 27mm at the Federal Way Rhododendron Garden Review
Arguably one of the worst lenses for the Fuji X-Mount, I bought one used. After testing it out, I can say for certain, it...
Owens Beach and Point Defiance Dahlia and Rose Garden
Just Anya and me going for a Sunday walk on the beach at low tide, checking out the blooming dahlias and roses nearby at...
High Rock Lookout
While a fairly short trail at 3.1 miles (round trip), it’s a bit steep at 1,300 feet in elevation gain. Eric, has done this...
Crystal Mountain Trail
This was the first time that we’ve been up to Crystal Mountain. It was a bit expensive to ride the gondola up, but worth...
Roslyn, WA with the Viltrox 33mm f/1.4
We just returned from a couple of days in historic Roslyn. It’s a place where they filmed Northern Exposure – a television show that...
My Good Friend Ronald Took Us Fishing!
The girls have been asking me to take them fishing for quite some time. Neither Vanessa or I know the the first thing about...
Swan Creek Trail and Tacoma Lincoln International District
It’s fun to be a tourist near home. Tacoma is getting nicer and there are plenty of places to explore. Swan Creek is one...
PowellsWood Garden – First a7RIV Outing
Long story short, I sold off my a9 and Sony branded lenses. Then, I picked up a used a7R IV to use with my...
Fort Casey and Coupeville
This was our last day on Whidbey Island, so of course we had to check out the Fort. The kids haven’t been there before...
Deception Pass State Park Jet Boat Tour
Yesterday’s hike due to the unexpected heat, was quite a bit more taxing than we planned. Rather than go on another hike today, we...
Ebey’s Landing Bluff Trail – Whidbey Island
It was supposed to be an overcast and cool day, but it was sunny and toasty! We packed barely enough water, and no sunscreen....