Bike Mount Test

I recently purchased a super clamp with head just for this purpose. I used it to attach my Canon 5D to my bike to make a time lapse video. This is only a test however, I plan on making a better short film that is longer and with more interesting visuals. A video camera would probably be better as would more cyclist in the shot. Anyone have a video camera or interested in riding?

Mixed Media Creation

In need of a creative day, my girl friend Jessie and I set out to make some crafts. I already had my medium other than photography chosen, she chose hemp bracelets. As for me I chose my favorite; cardboard and black paper tape. My tools; exacto knife and a metal straight edge. I decided to take a photo after every step (almost) and turn it into a time lapse. Here is the video.




on my way to completing goals, I...
• rode my first critical mass
• started training for a marathon
• have ridden the 82, 85, and 89 buses to such locations as Dana Point, Laguna Beach and Saddleback College
• I also decided that I want to do a triathlon at some point after riding my bike to laguna beach

Goals

I usually write my goals and to do lists down, and recently read in some business article that those who write their goals down usually accomplish them. Since I usually lose those lists I have decided to post some of my goals here. This is more for me rather than sharing for you, but maybe you can help me achieve my goals. Either way thanks for reading.

short term goals
• run a marathon (Huntington beach February 1, I start training tomorrow)
• learn and use Orange County's public transit system
• burn a Volkswagen engine in the desert (its made of magnesium)
• get published more
• get a cover shot
• make a music video and/or short film
• make mailing/stationary card company
• ride Critical Mass for the first time, and then consistently
• not buy a car
• live a simpler slower more radical life
• move out of my parents house

long term goals
• publish a photo book
• own a studio
• get published in Italian Vogue
• drive 200 miles per hour at Bonneville or El Mirage and/or drive a ten second quarter mile
• get married and have children
• no more part time jobs after Trader Joe's
• don't let fear hold me back from doing what I want

places to visit:
travel the US in a train or motorcycle
lots of Latin America:
• Mexico (Mayan and Aztec Ruins, Mexico City), Argentina (Buenos Aires and Patagonia, Peru (Machu Picchu and other Andes sites), Brazil (beaches and Amazon jungle), Chile, Bolivia
Northern Africa
• Egypt (Cairo, Pyramids, Nile, and other sites), Algeria, Morocco
along the Mediterranean
• Spain ( running of the bulls), France, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel
South Africa
India
South east asia
Japan
(OK I want to see A LOT, but if I have to see some of latin america and the some of the Mediterranean)

I was also prompted to blog about this after seeing Terry's new blog. This is a work in progress. my goals may change, I might have more and some may become less interesting to me, but this is them for now.

Roulette Live

I was recently asked to attend a party at which Roulette played. I wasn't asked to take pictures but they are so sexy and I wanted to give them some more photos for their own self promotion. I think I may have snapped some good ones. What do you think?

Good-bye Grammy

My grammy (dad's mom) is moving from California to Connecticut, and she will be missed. Here are some photos from our farewell.

This is Grammy

This is my family

This is Good-bye

Bye grammy if you ever learn how to use the internet, I will try to visit within a year

Happy Birthday Garret

My friend Garret Curtis recently celebrated his b-day and I was present to take a few photos, heres two.

Blues Clues bounce house

Garret, Sterling, and The Franks

Tristan Ellis

This is Tristan Ellis, an amazing artist and great friend of mine since 3rd grade. Recently we had a night out with some friends in Long Beach, here are a few of my favorite photos of Tristan from our adventure.

we both don't like to wear shirts.

click here to see Tristan's website

click here to see Tristan's blog