Fw: Early Morning

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From: PAUL CALKINS <bella.art@sbcglobal.net>

Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 15:07:22 -0700 (PDT)

To: Ken McCoy<xipnek@aol.com>

ReplyTo: PAUL CALKINS <bella.art@sbcglobal.net>

Subject: Early Morning

Copyright 2011 Paul Calkins

San Giovanni at rest

f/stop 9 Exposure 1/320 second ISO 400 

Ken,

Things to do, wanted to get this one out just in case.  Drive safe and take care.

PC

Photographic Thoughts

Volume II

 

July 29, 2013

 

Early Morning

 

By Paul Calkins © 2013

Bellaartandphoto.com

 

 I think some of the best light for photography is early morning light.  In fact just before sunrise will do a great job.  There is one drawback to the early morning work; I want to hug my pillow.  This particular light is soft and easy to photograph in.  In addition I get to see things that I would ordinarily miss.  You see in the early hours of the morning, crews, pulling together, organizing to accomplish tasks for the day.  In this case it would the labors of commercial fishermen starting their scheduled voyage into the Pacific Ocean out of Monterey, California.  This particular occupation has been going on in this place since 1880s when Sicilian fishermen and their families began settling in on the bay.  The climate and ocean reminded them of their old home, complete with an abundance of fish.

In this particular case, the crew of the San Giovanni had not yet, arrived at their work station.  A young sea lion, swimming about, decided that boats docking buoy would be an ideal place for a short rest and a chance to soak up the warmth of a November sun.  No other sea lions were around, to compete for space. Most of the time the buoy supports numerous animals, laying around, pushing, shoving, barking and squirming to find comfort on a very subdivided space. Occasionally a Sea Gull would briefly look at such tempting real-estate, but would fly on after noting the raucous inhabitants.   The young animal, hauled itself out, moved around to find a comfortable sunning spot. Suddenly it stopped, in its attempt to find just the right spot.  The animal struck a pose that I have rarely seen.  I took the shot.  I took several more photographs that morning of the wharf, boats, and California Brown Pelicans, but that one stood out.

I heartily recommend getting out when the chickens are clearing their eyes, and throats, and see what you can find when the day is new.

 

 

Thanks for listening.  

Fw: Legacy

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From: PAUL CALKINS <bella.art@sbcglobal.net>

Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 21:04:59 -0700 (PDT)

To: Ken McCoy<xipnek@aol.com>

ReplyTo: PAUL CALKINS <bella.art@sbcglobal.net>

Subject: Legacy

Copyright 2005 Paul Calkins

Old Fresno Water Tower 039e

f/stop 9 Exposure 1/200 ISO-400

Ken,

Another week gone!  Time seems to fly, I am counting down the days until class.  Hope all is well.

PC

Photographic Thoughts

Volume II

July 15, 2013

 

Legacy

 

By Paul Calkins © 2013

Bellaartandphoto.com

Fresno, California is filled with historic architecture.  You can go downtown to the government offices, and suddenly you are standing in front of one of those places.

 In this case it was one of those Saturday mornings, when I had to go downtown to participate in a conference call about 'excessive' winter cold.  I finished the day and on my way back to my vehicle, I looked up and saw the Old Fresno Water tower.   This beautiful piece of antique structure is a matter of pride to the people of Fresno.  In the age of urban renewal this water tower represents classical permanence.  The Old Fresno Water Tower is located at Fresno and O Streets in downtown Fresno. George Washington Maher a Chicago architect was commissioned to design Fresno's water tower in 1891. It was built in the American Romanesque style.  It is constructed of red brick, each layer smaller than the one below it, to produce a beehive effect. It also has a two-foot thick inner wall, and an outer wall of about fourteen inches. There is a passage, or hollow space, about three feet wide between the two walls. It stands 109 feet high, with a 250,000 gallon water tank.  The outside of the tower has a painted surface over the brick construction.  It was completed in 1894, and was in constant use until 1963, when the pumping machinery was no longer adequate.  In 2001 the second floor was removed and the interior of the tower remodeled to become the visitors' center for the City and County of Fresno. The water tower today remains Fresno's most distinctive and enduring architectural symbols.  I have photographed the water tower at every time of the day and season. Incidentally this particular photograph graced the cover of the City Scape Awards for Tree Fresno.

Thanks for listening 

Fw: Opening of San Francisco International Photography Exhibition

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From: announce@galleryphotographica.com

Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:44:06 +0000

To: <xipnek@aol.com>

Subject: Opening of San Francisco International Photography Exhibition

San Francisco International Photography Exhibition
 
Gallery Photographica presents the San Francisco International Photography Exhibition. On display at Studio 17, from July 13 to July 28, are the Gold Medal Award winners from Gallery Photographica's international competition. Submissions to the competition came from artists in 52 countries. Works in the exhibition include fine art photography, photojournalism, and portraiture from artists around the world.
 
The juror for the competition, Jim Casper, is the founder and editor of Lens Culture magazine.
 
Come to the opening reception: Saturday, July 13 from 6 to 9 pm
For the opening, use the entrance at 2111 Mission St, San Francisco
 
Exhibition Hours: From July 14-28, the gallery is open Thursday-Sunday, 1-6 pm
Entrance at 3265 17th St, San Francisco
 
Web: galleryphotographica.com
 
Contact: The director, David Garnick, can be contacted at info@galleryphotographica.com

Fw: Rescue

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From: PAUL CALKINS <bella.art@sbcglobal.net>

Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2013 20:36:32 -0700 (PDT)

To: Ken McCoy<xipnek@aol.com>

Subject: Rescue

Copyright 2005 Paul Calkins Fire Rescue 3 103e F-stop 5.6 Exposure 1/400 second ISO 400 Ken, Another week.  All this early heat has me concerned.  I spent many a planning session regarding the counties, and their populations in the foot hills! PC Photographic Thoughts Volume II   July 08, 2013   Rescue   By Paul Calkins © 2013 Bellaartandphoto.com   Photographic Thoughts during this Fourth of July weekend turn to those brave men and women who are everyday heroes charging into the fiery hell to save lives and protect property.  They ride to the scene in urban and wild land fire engines.  Some go to work parachuting into the inferno, while others fly into the flames to drop water, and fire retardant.  These brave individuals hold fire science degrees, pilots' licenses, Bachelors and Masters Degrees, and they are the ultimate of cool in very bad situations. The work requires an athletic dedication, of running, hiking, core exercises, and weight training. In addition most are trained paramedics; I trust them with my life.  I might add that some have served in the U.S. armed forces, and wanted to continue service to country.    Fire is a dynamic foe, you can never be sure of its next move.  You are not only fighting fire, you are fighting the ground, and the weather.  Arizona and the rest of the United States owe 19 young elite fire fighters a monument for their heroic actions. These brave individuals took the challenge to save a small community of Glen Ilah near the town of Yarnell, Arizona.  It would be a fast moving black flag of a thunderstorm,  that would bring hell on earth doom  upon these men.  The team gave no quarter, and took the steps to beat the holocaust.  Their brother firefighter crews in helicopters above, desperately tried to come to their rescue, their eyes peered into the dense smoke looking for a path of salvation for those on the ground.  The team would be found, huddled together, shelters deployed.  This place is now hallowed ground. I would like to thank the Fresno Fire Department Technical Rescue Team, for letting me photograph their hard work and training.  They dedicate their lives every day to save you and me.   Thanks for listening.

Fireworks Photography

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