the haps

My Zen Garden

My Zen Garden
Panther Beach in Davenport, California

As the World Turns

Donner Lake + Hot Weather + Tubing in the Truckee River + Camping Under the Stars = AAAH

Donner Lake Star Trails 1
Polaris is just off to the right of the frame. The red streak is Erik walking back and forth. 30 minute exposure where I lit each of our tents up with a flashlight for a few seconds.

Donner Lake Stars Trails 2
Polaris is just behind the pine tree. 3 hour exposure – I basically just opened the shutter and went to sleep. The orange glow to the bottom right is Truckee. The bluish glow top center is the Milky Way.

Shambu vs Ocean

Shambu vs Ocean
Shambu does not like to get wet. Shambu does not like the ocean.

RIP Umby, 1yr

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It was just a year ago that Umby passed away. He is still missed.

SF Gay Pride


Hot day in SF. Lots of gay people, naked people, beautiful people. Prop 8 – FAIL.

A Dog Day

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“Dog Days” (Latin: diēs caniculārēs) are the hottest, most sultry days of summer. In the northern hemisphere, they usually fall between early July and early September. In the southern hemisphere they are usually between January and early March. The actual dates vary greatly from region to region, depending on latitude and climate. Dog Days can also define a time period or event that is very hot or stagnant, or marked by dull lack of progress. The name comes from the ancient belief that Sirius, also called the Dog Star, was somehow responsible for the hot weather.

Holi

Holi
Still trying to get the color out!

John Mayer Concert

John Mayer Concert
The concert was great fun! John Mayer was great and his drummer was awesome!

No Photography Allowed

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No Photography Allowed

The Plunge

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The Plunge