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View of the Dorms

2012-01-17T21:36:00.001-08:00

View of the Cerro Vista apartments from the pool at Poly Canyon Village.

Natatorium

2012-01-16T19:38:00.001-08:00

Natatorium at a state park.

Nice salads

2011-12-31T20:09:00.001-08:00

LA Farmers Market

Erin

2011-12-30T09:28:00.001-08:00

Informal portrait.

Lights

2011-12-29T09:43:00.001-08:00

Mom's Christmas lights.

The Grove

2011-12-28T11:02:00.001-08:00

Christmas Eve.

Sweets

2011-12-27T21:04:00.001-08:00

Cream puffs at the LA Farmers Market.

Pink Lady

2011-12-06T09:47:00.001-08:00

Sunnyvale farmers market.

Salt Flats

2011-12-05T10:10:00.001-08:00

See along the Bay Trail in Mountain View.

Meyer Lemons

2011-12-04T18:47:00.001-08:00

My sister gave us a lemon tree for Christmas last year.

Bike to the Farmers Market

2011-12-03T11:49:00.001-08:00

Rivendell mixte bike.

Autumn

2011-11-27T19:13:00.001-08:00

Sunnyvale, California

The Red Balloon

2011-11-12T20:57:00.001-08:00

Sunnyvale Cuisine

2011-11-05T15:34:00.001-07:00

Pineapple

2011-10-10T10:51:00.001-07:00

Foster Botanic Garden, Honolulu.

Waikiki Sunset

2011-10-10T00:19:00.001-07:00

Near the pool bar of the Moana Surfrider Hotel.

Mordor

2011-09-18T09:43:00.001-07:00

Silicon Valley

How did you hear the news?

2011-09-17T16:34:00.001-07:00

Seen near the top of Montebello Road, Cupertino, California.

A is for Opening

2011-08-20T09:12:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was World Photography Day. I sort of missed it.

They grow on vines

2011-08-09T16:36:00.001-07:00

No known uses other than as a bittering agent and preservative for beer.

Hotel Oregon Stairs

2011-08-06T09:13:00.001-07:00

Creepy murals all around. This sort of thing was also seen at McMenamins Edgefield.

Cherry VW Rabbit

2011-08-05T21:38:00.001-07:00

Bob, your Rabbit could still be running!!

(seen in Redding)

Antique Clock

2011-08-05T21:36:00.001-07:00

Seen in a clock museum in Eugene. Reminds me of one my grandparents had.

Sundial Bridge

2011-08-04T13:47:00.001-07:00

Sundial Bridge in Redding, California. Around 4:30pm, on a very hot day about two weeks ago.

On the road

2011-08-03T09:53:00.001-07:00

Somewhere between Pacific City and Mcminnville, Oregon. Probably on Nestucca River Road.

Rogue Public House, Astoria, Oregon

2011-08-02T09:40:00.001-07:00

This is probably my favorite shot from our recent trip. Ironically, I almost threw it away because the original was pretty flat in terms of lighting and color. But after looking at it a second time, I decided that there was sufficient contrast to bring out some details.

My camera is set up to save both a jpeg version and a raw version of every shot. My usual approach is to look just at the jpegs, and only use the raw files if I think an image needs a lot of post processing, and I want a little more dynamic range than can normally be stored in a jpeg.

So I pulled up the raw file, did some dodging and burning, and pushed the "auto" button a few times.

Cape Kiwanda

2011-08-01T19:13:00.001-07:00

View from the Pelican Pub in Pacific City, Oregon.

The Pelican Pub had the best food and the most interesting beer of the pubs we visited on the trip. They had a particular seasonal beer called "Ankle Buster" which I particularly liked -- an English style pale ale, but fermented with a Belgian yeast. It tasted kind of like a cross between Firestone Walker DBA and New Belgium Abbey.

Dusty Road

2011-07-31T21:31:00.001-07:00

We encountered some unpaved roads on our recent Oregon tour. Not a
problem for Erin on her Rambouillet.

Restrooms

2011-07-20T08:55:00.001-07:00

New signage outside Charlie's.

Foster City Ballroom

2011-07-17T19:17:00.001-07:00

Panorama stitched from four pictures shot with Nexus One.

Time to recharge

2011-07-15T21:05:00.001-07:00

Battery life got a lot better when they fixed the T-Mobile reception at work.

Buckyballs

2011-07-09T22:04:00.001-07:00

Pattern with 180 balls.

Quickbeam in the park

2011-07-07T09:21:00.001-07:00

When in doubt, post another picture of my bike.

For Sell

2011-07-06T09:38:00.001-07:00

Futon and frame for a chicken sandwich.

How to blow your beer budget.

2011-07-04T07:28:00.001-07:00

How to blow your beer budget in one shot: Chimay Grande Reserve.

Uvas Reservoir

2011-07-04T07:06:00.001-07:00

Super hot there on Sunday.

Android Zoetrope

2011-07-03T14:37:00.001-07:00

"What'd you do?"

"Pushed the button."

"What happened?"

"Crazy stuff."

Snake Fly

2011-07-02T08:32:00.001-07:00

Dreaded enemy: honey badger fly.

Lychee

2011-07-01T08:51:00.001-07:00

At afternoon tea.

BMW

2011-06-30T08:36:00.001-07:00

Stock car?

Rain in June

2011-06-29T07:37:00.001-07:00

Broke all sorts of records. Stevens Creek is flowing again.

Peace in Hand

2011-06-27T09:35:00.001-07:00

From the garden.

Heirloom Tomatoes

2011-06-26T15:31:00.001-07:00

San Francisco Ferry Building.

Angel Island

2011-06-24T20:55:00.001-07:00

East Garrison of Fort McDowell, seen from the San Francisco Belle.

Defunct Bus Depot

2011-06-23T09:14:00.001-07:00

The Greyhound station in Sunnyvale used to be on Evelyn underneath the Mathilda overpass.

Murphy Ave

2011-06-22T09:51:00.000-07:00

Nice to see the bike racks on Murphy Avenue are getting some use.

Skates on the Bay

2011-06-21T07:22:00.001-07:00

Skates Restaurant, Berkeley, California. Multiple exposure shot from my Android phone.

Berkeley Pier

2011-06-20T07:19:00.001-07:00

Berkeley Pier on Father's Day 2011.

Flowers and Flower Art

2011-06-19T06:56:00.001-07:00

Giant flower sculptures in the background outside Target.

Corn Whiskey

2011-06-18T07:39:00.001-07:00

Elegantly packaged.

Commute time

2011-06-17T07:53:00.001-07:00

The water flow stopped in Stevens Creek Wednesday. Mid June is pretty late in the year. I read that Tioga Pass in the Sierra is just now opening, and that there is still plenty of snow at that elevation.

Nice Salad

2011-06-16T13:34:00.001-07:00

Soft shell crab from Chesapeake Bay.

Radish Cat

2011-06-06T08:58:00.001-07:00

Radishes should be picked before they get this big.

Tubus Fly

2011-06-05T16:33:00.001-07:00

Best lightweight rack out there, mounted assymetrically on a Rivendell Romulus.

Romulus

2011-06-04T09:40:00.001-07:00

2003 Rivendell Romulus, mostly stock build. Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 (with ND filter).

Need a bigger dance floor

2011-06-03T07:34:00.001-07:00

Balboa class at Wednesday Night Hop.

Bok Choi

2011-06-02T07:36:00.001-07:00

From Erin's garden. Voightlander 25mm lens at about f/1.2.

Miyata Triple Cross

2011-06-01T22:59:00.000-07:00

1993 Miyata Triple Cross. Lugged chromoly frame, triple-butted splined tubing. Originally purchased as a 700c hybrid, recently converted to more of a touring configuration.

San Francisco View

2011-05-31T09:28:00.001-07:00

Sunset after a late-May rainstorm.

Cherries

2011-05-30T11:54:00.001-07:00

Sunnyvale Farmers Market

Mid Wilshire

2011-05-26T08:50:00.001-07:00

Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles, including Miracle Mile, Carthay Circle, West Hollywood, CBS Studios, Farmers Market and The Grove, Beverly Center, La Brea Tar Pits, Park La Brea, Little Ethiopia, Fairfax High School, L.A. County Art Museum, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Pacific Design Center, La Cienega Park, Pan Pacific Park, and Mom's house.

Faucet Valve Seats

2011-05-25T09:00:00.001-07:00

The one on the right came from my shower, and is probably 60 years old. It is kind of awesome that a part that takes 60 years to wear out is replaceable for a few dollars. Would someone design it that way today?

Roots

2011-05-24T07:51:00.001-07:00

Fairfax Avenue, near Park La Brea.

Mall With a View

2011-05-23T22:18:00.001-07:00

Westwood Boulevard seen from the Westside Pavilion.

Medal

2011-05-16T19:28:00.001-07:00

For 10999th place.

Hayes Street Hill

2011-05-15T20:52:00.001-07:00

The 100th anniversary of the Bay to Breakers foot race across San Francisco drew about 50,000 registered participants, undaunted by the forecast of rain. The rain never materialized, although it was pretty cold at the finish in Golden Gate Park. Erin and I ran it in just over 1:21.

Centurion LeMans 12

2011-05-06T23:22:00.001-07:00

Circa 1984. Tange Chromoly double butted tubing. Mix of budget parts.

Dusk in Morro Bay

2011-04-29T23:58:00.001-07:00

sent from my mobile device

Rim sidewall failure

2011-04-24T09:01:00.001-07:00

A better angle than the earlier shot. I finally got around to replacing the rim, since I was stuck at home all day. I remember many years ago thinking that someday I would have enough money that I could afford to have other people build my wheels for me. But it turns out I got good enough at building wheels that it was generally more convenient for me to just do the work myself than to take it in to a shop.

Ten Ten

2011-04-23T22:16:00.001-07:00

New building at work.

Spring

2011-04-21T10:13:00.001-07:00

OM 50mm lens with macro tube.

Ones and Zeroes

2011-04-20T09:36:00.001-07:00

This is probably lucky in some culture.

River

2011-04-19T18:22:00.001-07:00

Water feature in the office park.

Asparagus

2011-04-18T22:09:00.001-07:00

Little tiny spears in the garden.

Sunnyvale Moonrise

2011-04-16T15:19:00.001-07:00

Murphy Street, Sunnyvale, California.

Bike Parking

2011-04-15T09:05:00.001-07:00

Indoor bike parking, for now.

Sky

2011-04-14T09:45:00.001-07:00

Spring-like weather. In Spring, no less.

Pulgas Water Temple

2011-04-13T09:08:00.001-07:00

Last Thursday.

Pool Table

2011-04-12T17:12:00.001-07:00

"Hey, get back to work!"

"Compiling!"

"Oh, okay. Carry on."

Rim Sidewall Failure

2011-04-04T22:22:00.001-07:00

Normal wear after ten thousand miles. Not a manufacturing defect.

Just sayin'...

2011-03-23T12:10:00.000-07:00

Gas is expensive. Now and always.

First Day of Spring

2011-03-21T09:17:00.001-07:00

Stevens Creek, swollen from the recent rains.

Very Minor Storm Damage

2011-03-20T09:06:00.001-07:00

A bit windy last night.

Not a Through Street

2011-03-20T08:53:00.001-07:00

Seen on the Bay Trail between Mountain View and Sunnyvale.

Stevens Canyon Reservoir

2011-02-21T08:26:00.001-08:00

After a week of rain, the sun finally came out. I rode out to Stevens Canyon to take a look at the now-full reservoir.

Mountain View Masonic Hall

2011-02-20T08:35:00.000-08:00

"Swinging at the Savoy" ball put on by the Wednesday Night Hop folks.

Enough rain for now.

2011-02-19T16:58:00.001-08:00

Sierra snow water content is close to 100% of a normal season, about 6 weeks ahead of schedule.

Candlelight and Chardonnay

2011-02-15T19:53:00.001-08:00

Tribute to Valentine's Day yesterday. We had a quiet dinner at home
and a nice carton of California Chardonnay.

For sleeping on the job

2011-02-09T09:00:00.000-08:00

People who nap regularly are 64% less like to die of heart disease.
http://www.metronaps.co.uk/pages/view/energypod

Zestless Orange

2011-02-07T09:32:00.000-08:00

A somewhat lackadaisical orange.

Moffett Field Sunset

2011-02-05T15:03:00.001-08:00

Early February sunset, 2011.

Ye Olde San Francisco

2011-02-01T09:20:00.000-08:00

Market Street: January 2011.

Cafe

2011-01-24T19:26:00.001-08:00

I don't know how many times I'd been to SF MOMA, but this was the
first time I'd seen the cafe and rooftop garden.

SF Moma

2011-01-23T21:45:00.000-08:00

Atrium of SF Museum of Modern Art, where the exhibit on Henri
Cartier-Bresson continues through the end of January.

Culver City 2011

2011-01-18T09:24:00.001-08:00

View from the Culver Hotel.

Grapefruit

2011-01-17T08:31:00.001-08:00

Probably the work of a hungry opossum.

19th Century Insurance

2011-01-13T09:51:00.001-08:00

37 days of downtime for maintenance? I admit don't expect five nines from an insurance company, but I do hope for a minimum level of competence. They should consider changing their name to 19th Century Insurance.

Second Floor Doors

2011-01-12T09:23:00.001-08:00

These doors appear to be non-functional.

Dragon Fruit

2011-01-11T10:19:00.001-08:00

Very mild tasting -- about as sweet as jicama.

Clever Coffee Dripper

2011-01-09T08:41:00.001-08:00

Uses #4 cone filters. Has a stopper on the bottom to let the coffee steep. Recommended brew time is 4 minutes. When time is up, set the whole thing on a coffee cup, and the coffee drains into the cup. Easy to clean up. Good coffee.