Monthly Archives: September 2008

Airshow Junkie

I’m an airshow junkie – much to the dismay of my family who wonder why anyone finds it fun to park miles away, hike into a crowded venue filled with greasy food joints, and then only to watch and listen … Continue reading →

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Scott Loftesness
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Enjoying Lola in Cleveland Very Much!

I’m in Cleveland on business for a couple of days. Tonight, we headed over to Lola for a just delightful dinner – based upon a recommendation from Linda Gulker. Couldn’t have been easier – our hotel was about a block … Continue reading →

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Scott Loftesness
in Food and Drink, Travel | 1 Comment

Wandering Valley

Here are some random iPhone pictures from this week’s travels in Menlo Park and Palo Alto. First up, the Menlo Park Civic Center pond: Next up, Oak City Grill on El Camino Real in downtown Menlo Park: Finally, from one … Continue reading →

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Scott Loftesness
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In the Shumway Fountain

Out for a Sunday morning walk with Lily, we came across the Shumway Fountain in front of the Green Library at Stanford. The fountain, shutdown most of the summer, was back in operation – with a bike suitably planted right … Continue reading →

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Scott Loftesness
in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lily, Photography, Stanford | Leave a comment

9/11

Yesterday, driving home, I passed the Menlo Park Fire Station at the corner of Valparaiso and Alameda de las Pulgas. The firefighters of Engine 4 at the station had put up their own personal 9/11 remembrance on their front lawn. … Continue reading →

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Scott Loftesness
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Hooray for Costco’s Photo Prints!

Today, I uploaded five of my “Coastal HDR” shots from yesterday’s foggy morning HDR experiment on the Half Moon Bay coast – including Pescadero – to Costco’s online photo printing service. In less than an hour, I had the five … Continue reading →

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Scott Loftesness
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More HDR – Coastal Views

I headed off to Half Moon Bay and Pescadero this morning to try some more HDR photography. Two primary stops: first at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on the coast; second on North St. in Pescadero. Same kit as yesterday – but … Continue reading →

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Scott Loftesness
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First Time Out with HDR Photography on a Canon 40D

[Update - 12/29/08 - Just added some new HDR photos taken in San Francisco last Sunday (Palace of Fine Arts and the "Painted Ladies" Victorian homes), Menlo Park yesterday (Sharon Park), and some earlier ones from Half Moon Bay (grounds … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 6, 2008 by Scott Loftesness
in HDR Photography, Pescadero, Photography, Stanford | 3 Comments