Over 21,000 people

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Well Christmas is finished and over 21,000 people attended our 11 Christmas Eve services at our church. It was an amazing experence. Each service ended with candlelighting and the singing of silent night. I had the pleasure of photographing 3 of the 11 services. These are just a few of the hundreds of shots I took.

ABC Wednesday Letter "W"

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

"W" is for water. A bit of a different view of something we often take for granted.

The reason for the season

Thursday, December 20, 2007

We just returned from the 1st of 11 Christmas eve services at our church. Yes, you read that right. 11 services. By midnight on the 24th over 20,000 people will have attended one of our services. Tonights service was truly nothing short of amazing the music was incredible and the message was truly inspiring. We were all reminded what the true meaning of the season is. Jesus.

ABC Wednesday Letter "V"

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

"V" is for Vibrant. Last year my wife and I had the chance to travel to Costa Rica for vacation. If you have never been I would highly recommend it. There are photo opportunities around every corner. I took this shot during our last day when we were staying at a small hotel that was on the grounds of a coffee plantation. The property was filled with fantastic vibrant plants and flowers. We spent hours that last day just walking the grounds.

For the birds

Monday, December 17, 2007

Don't forget to enlarge

Dusk in Monterey

Last week in Monterey offered may great photo opportunities. This week I will be working in the Fort Bragg area up along the northern coast of California. We have a few big Pacific storms coming in this week and they are expecting heavy rain. I don't know if I will have much chance to shoot this week but I will try.

Monterey wildlife

Friday, December 14, 2007

Monterey is such a great place. I found these guys hanging around on a rock just off shore.

Monterey sunset

Thursday, December 13, 2007

It may look like a warm sunset shot but the temp was a brisk 40 degrees at sunset and with the wind blowing off the water it made it feel even colder.

ABC Wednesday Letter "U"

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

"U" is for Umbrella

Point Pinos Lighthouse

I am working in Monterey this week and took some time last night to go out and take a few shots. I will be sharing some of them over the next few days.

This shot is of the Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove. Point Pinos is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the West Coast. Since February 1, 1855, its beacon has flashed nightly as a guide and warning to shipping off the rocky California coast.

The Slide

Monday, December 10, 2007

Ok one more drop. This drop looks like it is about to make the big drop down the long slide.

Another Raindrop

Friday, December 7, 2007

This raindrop caught in the fuzzy hairs of our still blooming tomato plant caught my eye.

Drops

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Some backyard waterdrops after the rain.

ABC Wednesday Letter "T"

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

"T" is for Tiki, as in Tiki Hut. We have this fun hut in our tropical inspired backyard and love spending time in it during our hot summers. A great place to hang out with friends and family.

The work of a woodpecker

This tree trunk found on a trail by my home is a favorite pecking spot for woodpeckers. As you can see they have done quite a number on this tree.

A warm glow

Monday, December 3, 2007

When walking in downtown Portland during the Thanksgiving holiday I saw this stark looking building with just one light glowing from a window. I offered a bit of warmth to this cold building.