I had a fantastic time recently with Alpine Training Services. I participated in their CIV class. We went to the Kern River for a few days to learn how to canyoneer in swift water. And wow, the Seven Teacups were really flowing! At the end of the day I felt confident and prepaired for more adventures. Such a cool sport. I can’t wait to head back up to Kernville again. Moral of the story: You don’t have to drive to Utah for some sick canyoneering; its right here in Southern California’s backyard.
Fireworks!
Canyoneering Shots
IDP Camps
Some images from the Internally Displaced Persons Camp. This was perhaps the most surreal moment of the trip. This community of people had to flee the country side for closer land near Gulu in order to have some protection from the LRA – Lord’s Resistance Army.

Africa!
Hard to believe its been a year since I was in Africa with Kara and Dani! Even harder to believe I haven’t shared more of my images with everyone! My self imposed assignment for the week will be to post some of my favorite moments from the trip. The image above makes me really happy. It reminds me that I should always remain as thankful for the opportunity to pursue an education as the students I met everywhere in Uganda were.
Dennis
Apologies for an absent presence on the blog last week. I ended up going last minute to photograph the Channel Islands. It was a great experience, I can’t wait to post some of the stuff soon enough.
Macro Photography Experiment!
I have been playing with macro photography recently. This is my first experiment. I used a bellows with a 50mm F1.2 lens. Talk about a shallow depth of field! The makeup was done by my friend Jenny Engard and a really awesome model named Maddie we met recently. I’ll be posting more from the shoot with her in a week or two.
Longtime wish
Since I moved to southern california I have wanted to photograph the Blimp Hangers in Tustin. I used to pass them on the freeway and would say one day I’ll shoot those! I was lucky enough to have the chance the other night.