Bob Filner Supporters Gather in Mission Beach

Posted on Jan 19, 2014 in photography

Bob Filners last two supporters gathered for a “Filner is still Mayor” rally in Mission Beach yesterday.  Dan Mack organized the rally which he say’s is just a grass roots and early endeavor to put the rightful and righteous mayor back in office.  “If Mayor Filner is guilty of being sexy or if that’s wrong, than I don’t want him to be not guilty or right” yelled Dan Mack as he waved a large Filner Cardboard head in the air.

A single supporter, a massive hunk of tanned flesh of a man on a  bike joined Dan Mack.  The man refused to give his name, wishing to remain anonymous, however advised that he can be found on CraigsList under the name “DirkDigler”

Dan Mack looks on as his deeply tanned compadre on a bike rides off into the sunset.

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I am Two

Posted on Jan 19, 2014 in Family

Isabella had her birthday party yesterday.  Want to see it?

 

Shine on Me

Posted on Jan 18, 2014 in Music

A little ditty I wrote last night.

5 Polaroids Taken During Chargers Heartbreaking Loss

Posted on Jan 13, 2014 in Family

Sunday was not just another Sunday.  It was a day the Miracle Chargers great run ended.  We all gathered at Danny and Camille’s house to catch what was to become a disappointing game.  These Polaroids taken throughout the game tell the story.

An excited Geno begins the game unaware that his lost Charger hat would have such an impact on Chargers early performance.

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A hopeful Oliver poses with his homade Charger Power T Shirt

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A defiant Oliver poses with a real jersey which he hopes will turn the tide of the 17-0 halftime score.

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Fathers passing on the tradition of Charger disappointment to their own sons, much the same way their fathers had passed the torch to them years ago.

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An empathetic Little Camille tries to comfort her distraught father.

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A Casual Ride up the Mountains

Posted on Jan 12, 2014 in photography

Tu and I went for a long ride in the car.  Up to the mountains to visit beautiful places and to feel the cool mountain air.   One of the funnest things is to visit the small stores a long the way.  They sell fresh fruits, jams, jerky and olives.

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The road to Julian and beyond, winds left and right for miles.  Past Julian, just a tiny flash of a town called Warner Springs and high on a hill if you look hard you might spot St Francis Church built almost 200 years ago.  Its a little adobe church. No one was inside.

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If you watch by the side of the road you might see deer. You might see a mountain lion or just beautiful views that you won’t see near the beach in San Diego.  Thats what we did. We were just looking for nice views.

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Just past Julian as you go left and right, and then left and right again a few dozen more times.  You will come upon a Lake with a  pier and boats.  Its a beautiful lake.  We had a wonderful day today.

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5 Best Photography Apps for your Phone

Posted on Jan 10, 2014 in photography

Face it.  Most pictures you take now are probably on your phone.  The quality may not be the best but it certainly is the most convenient way to take pictures.  Camera phones are a blessing and a curse though. While they are convenient they are pretty prone to taking crappy looking boring pictures so you have to use them carefully.  Note, you are not the one taking the crappy picture, it’s your phone and you can blame that on Tim Cook or Obama (your choice)

I am unusual, in that I carry my large camera around with me virtually everywhere I go.  Occasionally, I cannot so I rely on my iPhone5 to help me document the moment.  When I take a picture I like, I almost always use an app to enhance the picture.  It just makes it more interesting.

Here are my 5 favorite iPhone Apps that I think are a must for any serious Iphonographer.

# 1 VSCO Cam

This is a super simple app that applies some of the coolest filtered looks you can find.  I like this app the most because it keeps the picture quality high and applies subtle vintage looking filters on top of it. Check it out here – VSCO Cam.  These filters seem well thought out and they brought to you by the same company that basically creates all of the film filters that people use for Lightroom and Photoshop. I highly recommend this app.

Sweet filters to make you look cooler than you could ever be in real life.

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 # 2 Over

I talked to the guys that created this app and they are awesome.  I think this is actually one of the best and most useable apps on the iTunes store.  With this app you can create cool text over photos.  The fonts they chose are very artistic and cool and they partnered with various artist to provide you with interesting graphics to put over your photos.  This is an awesome, awesome app.  Check it out here Made it with Over

So awesome text over photos. Its all about the fonts and they have all the cool ones on this app

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 #3  Afterlight

This is a phenomenal image editing app on iTunes.  This app has so many bells and whistles that it will blow you away.  There are custom frames, light leaks, filters and tons of various image editing tools right in the palm of your hand.  This is like having a mini-photoshop right on your phone but easy to use.  This will cost you a whopping 99 cents. Check it out – AfterLight

Bar none, one of the most complete and easy to use apps. At 99 cents its the only paid app I use.

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#4 PhotoWonder

This app is a complete trip but a heck of a lot of fun.  Do you want to put mustaches on people?  Or bow ties, Or how about an ugly hat or nerd glasses?  You can do so many hilarious things with photos and this app that I put it on my top 5 list.  I really like it and it can be hours of fun.  Check it out here – Photo Wonder

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#5  Hipstamatic

Yeah I know that more people use Instagram which is probably why I didn’t even put it on my top 5.  For my money, which is nothing, I would download and use Hipstamatic.  For one thing they have some great filters on there and they also have great printing.  Hipstamatic is one of those apps that you keep going back to when you want to do something on the fly that looks different.  I like this app check it out – Hipstamatic.

Want to be a hippy or a hipster?  Use Hipstamatic you fool!

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Scientifically speaking.

Posted on Jan 10, 2014 in Family

Its actually quite scientific and you might not understand.

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Dear Erin

Posted on Jan 10, 2014 in Family

A message.

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