la especial roberto

this is a post for bob because bob gets barrels...

back to life

Wow, it has been a long ass time since I have been on this thing. Let's see, my last post was in May. What has gone on since then? Graduated college with a B.A. in visual and performing arts from cal state university san marcos. I also had back surgery in July to repair to blown discs in my lumbar in my spine. I surfed for the first time in seven and a half months towards the end of September. I couldn't have been more stoked being back in the water. I also threw some money down on a water housing for my canon setup. It fits both my 35mm eos 1n as well as my mark II. The boys over at www.delmarhousingproject.com did a bitchin' job on the housing. Here are some sample pics from oside with my frend bob. I'l be back soon with some more photos, enjoy for now.

Dustin Snipes

Dustin is a portrait and sports photographer. He currently works for ESPN. His color schemes within his work are amazing. He has a keen eye with color as you can see below. He started working as a photographer for newspapers, and slowly made his way to ESPN. His website is http://dustinsnipes.com/#

Dustin Humphery

Dustin is a surf photographer from Newport Beach, Ca. He has traveled the world shooting photos of surfing, and the culture that surrounds it. His most recent and famous work would be his photographs from the movie and book, Sipping Jetstreams. Dustin knows his shit. Check out the book Sipping Jetstreams, his work will blow you away. http://www.sippingjetstreams.com/

Michael Kenna

Michael is a landscape photographer, who is one of the best film printers I have ever come across in my entire life. His landscapes are surreal. Michael shoots all film which makes his photography considered fine art. He has received many awards for his photography. His website is http://www.michaelkenna.net/

Brian Gaberman

Brian Gaberman is a lifestyle, skateboard photographer. His B&W photos are spectacular, he plays around a lot with light and shadows within his photos. His has a great style within his photography, something I would like to emulate.

Cole Barash

One of my five photographers that I researched is one of my good friends. His name is Cole Barash and he is from Vermont. He now resides in Carlsbad, and travels from Nov. through May shooting snowboard photography. He is a prodigy within the snowboard photography culture. Many veteran photographers are hailing his photography skills as some of the best they have seen in twenty years. You can check out his website at www.colebarash.com. Here are some of my favorite photos....

Camp Pendelton

Camp Pendelton was so green this day, too bad the only plants I could find were weeds. None the less they looked dope...

Pachenga Reservation

The reservation was a great experience. The only other time I have been there was to gamble, so seeing the other side of the reservation was dope.

Joshua Tree

This place is rad, everyone should make the trek out there...

portraits

working on portraits in my driveway let me know what you think...

Indian Rock

This was a good trip to start out with. When I first arrived, I was slightly disappointed with how many people were in attendance. Usually when I am photographing landscapes I don't like anyone in my photos. I had to get over the feeling that I was going to share this spot with this many people and find a way to work around them and to incorporate them into my work. Once I started to get into a groove, shooting became pleasurable, and I sort of fed off the energy of the land and the people. Had I taken this approach the entire time I was there, I might have gotten some more bangers. Bangers is a word that I use to describe a good photograph. Anyways I hope you like my photographs, and I can't wait to get some inspiration from my fellow classmates.

Plants and Stuff

Here are my pictures, enjoy...