Hawaii – Page 3 – Stuck in Customs
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Jun 2012 : Saturday
filed under  Hawaii, Oahu, Travel

The Forever Coast

Trey’s Variety Hour #40: The Art of Alexia Sinclair

We show her cool iPad app http://alexiasinclair.com/homage and she shows off a ton of her work and tells stories about them.

Link to Vimeo video featured on show: http://vimeo.com/18830702

Daily Photo – The Forever Coast

Oahu looks like such a small island on the map, but the coast seems to go on for ever and ever! We drove around the island in a counter-clockwise manner and popped out of the car from time to time.

To get to this spot in particular, Tom and I had to jump over the guard rail and run out onto a little cliff. It was quite high up, so I didn’t get too close to the edge… but the high perspective helped me to aim down along the coast without needing to show the horizon.

The Forever Coast

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2012-03-03 18:02:40
  • CameraNIKON D3X
  • Camera MakeNikon
  • Exposure Time1/750
  • Aperture5.6
  • ISO200
  • Focal Length210.0 mm
  • FlashNo Flash
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias+1

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Jun 2012 : Friday
filed under  Hawaii, Oahu, Travel

Waterfalls in the Jungle Highlands

Teri Lou and 100 Cameras in 1

Teri Lou has started using 100 Cameras in 1 (iPad Link and iPhone link); and she posted a nice review of it on her site. She does amazing things with iPhones and iPads; I plan on getting her on an upcoming show to talk about it!

Daily Photo – Waterfalls in the Jungle Highlands

Here is an amazing place on Oahu. Right after the rain, a thousand little waterfalls tumble down from the highlands. When I was here, there were record-level storms, which kept the waterfalls full and robust. The shooting conditions were really tough! I have a video of what it was like to get this shot coming up at some point in the near future! 🙂

Waterfalls in the Jungle Highlands

Photo Information

  • Date Taken2012-03-04 20:22:11
  • CameraNIKON D3X
  • Camera MakeNikon
  • Exposure Time1/750
  • Aperture2.8
  • ISO400
  • Focal Length20.0 mm
  • FlashNo Flash
  • Exposure ProgramAperture-priority AE
  • Exposure Bias-1

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May 2012 : Tuesday
filed under  Hawaii, Nikon D3X, Oahu, Photography Tips, Travel

Waikiki at Night

Space Cadets

Dallas Nagata White took this photo of Tom and me right after the photowalk.  She has a cool method for doing this…  I put it below so you can read more.

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II…Yes, I shot these two with a Canon…I’m a rebel (but not a Rebel) like that. 😉
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 24 mm (It was using the EF 24mm f1.4L II, if anyone is curious…I personally love the flare it gives)
ISO Speed: 200

Two Canon Speedlites with Pocketwizard Plus II triggers…a 580EX is being held by my friend hiding in the shadows behind them, pointed into the lens, and my husband was holding a 580EXII (with a small softbox) is above me and to my left for fill. They are standing at the end of a concrete pier/jetty with their backs to the ocean, and I’m crouching in front of them. Those aren’t stars – they’re rain drops! 🙂 Although I definitely love the idea of them as stars…that’s inspiring, and a concept I’ll have to play with later.

I also posted on more shot that doesn’t have the lens flare, just rim lighting, when I shifted and the flash was hidden from the lens.

Daily Photo – Waikiki at Night

And during the photowalk, there were many great chances to take photos of the city.  It was exciting for me — it was my first time to see the city at night.   All the Oahu people were kind of used to it, I assume…  But it was also exciting to have them all around.

When I set up for these shots during the photowalks, it’s always extra-strange.  Because I’m really trying to get a good shot, but I also know that a ton of people are watching me right there.  And then I talk through my shot while I’m taking it.  And, of course, I NEED to get a good shot… there are so many vectors of attention that it can be a little distracting… but I do my best!

Waikiki at NightAnd during the photowalk, there were many great chances to take photos of the city. It was exciting for me — it was my first time to see the city at night. All the Oahu people were kind of used to it, I assume… But it was also exciting to have them all around.When I set up for these shots during the photowalks, it’s always extra-strange. Because I’m really trying to get a good shot, but I also know that a ton of people are watching me right there. And then I talk through my shot while I’m taking it. And, of course, I NEED to get a good shot… there are so many vectors of attention that it can be a little distracting… but I do my best!- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

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18
May 2012 : Friday
filed under  Hawaii, Nikon D3X, Oahu, Travel

Japanese in the Hawaii

Japanese People with Cameras

I like to watch tourists take photos.  One thing I notice is that, on average, Japanese people taking photos are happier than Americans taking photos.

Why is this?  One guess is that Japanese people design the cameras, so they are easier for people to understand over there!  Americans are often hopelessly confused by Japanese cameras, so some of their unhappiness comes from that scowl that says, “I’m not sure how this camera works.”

Daily Photo – Japanese in the Hawaii

And, continuing the theme of Japanese people, here is a couple in Hawaii.  I like how they are wearing matching outfits (her dress matches his shirt if you look closely).  I had a version of this photo with and without the people in it… and I quite like the one with them in there!

Japanese in the Hawaii And, continuing the theme of Japanese people, here is a couple in Hawaii. I like how they are wearing matching outfits (her dress matches his shirt if you look closely). I had a version of this photo with and without the people in it… and I quite like the one with them in there!- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

Order a Limited Edition print of this photo

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Apr 2012 : Friday
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Waikiki after Sunset

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Daily Photo – Waikiki after Sunset

Right after the PhotoWalk in Oahu started, I went over to take this photo.  As usual, I talked through it while people were crowded around.  But, at first, people didn’t ask many questions.  That’s okay… maybe the situation was weird… but later in the walk, people opened up and started to ask more questions.  I think people there were just very nice and didn’t want to seem too pushy or anything.  I do appreciate that, but people can always feel free to ask me anything. 🙂

Waikiki after SunsetRight after the PhotoWalk in Oahu started, I went over to take this photo. As usual, I talked through it while people were crowded around. But, at first, people didn't ask many questions. That's okay... maybe the situation was weird... but later in the walk, people opened up and started to ask more questions. I think people there were just very nice and didn't want to seem too pushy or anything. I do appreciate that, but people can always feel free to ask me anything. :)- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

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Apr 2012 : Thursday
filed under  Hawaii, Nikon D3X, Oahu, Travel

Palm Trees at Night

Tom hates Palm Trees

While I was in Hawaii with Tom, he wondered why I occasionally liked to include Palm Trees in my photos.  He thought they were obvious and touristy.  I tried to explain to him that they are not!  Most people in the world (99%) like a good palm tree… myself included!

Daily Photo – Palm Trees at Night

One night in Oahu we were doing some photography along a beach.  Off in the distance we saw some palm trees that were lit from the bottom.  It was about a quarter mile from anything else, so that was sort of strange.  But I thought it was so interesting to see them lit from the bottom with small green pools of light underneath that I decided to walk over there and see what was going on.  After I got over there, there were endless compositions of these various trees.  I grabbed about five different angles and then took a midnight-nature break of my own…

Palm Trees at NightOne night in Oahu we were doing some photography along a beach. Off in the distance we saw some palm trees that were lit from the bottom. It was about a quarter mile from anything else, so that was sort of strange. But I thought it was so interesting to see them lit from the bottom with small green pools of light underneath that I decided to walk over there and see what was going on. After I got over there, there were endless compositions of these various trees. I grabbed about five different angles and then took a midnight-nature break of my own...-Trey RatcliffCheck out the full post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

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Apr 2012 : Saturday
filed under  Hawaii, Nikon D3X, Oahu, Travel

The Impending Storm

This Week in Tech on Sunday

See you on Sunday at 3 PM PT. I’ll be up in the studio in Petaluma (stop by to say hi!) with Leo for a live recording of This Week in Tech. It will also be viewable on http://live.twit.tv. See you soon! 🙂

Photos of Me from Recent PhotoWalks

So this is kinda crazy…  I get tagged a LOT nowadays from these photowalks… and now they all just kind of collect here like junk in an eddy…

See the photos here.

Daily Photo – The Impending Storm

And about three minutes later, I was drenched.

I barely got this photo in time.  I could see the storm coming across the beach towards us.  About 60 seconds after I took this photo, you couldn’t even see the islands.  The worst part wasn’t getting soaked — it was having to run back to the car in the torrential downfall with all my equipment.  I wasn’t a happy camper at the end… but I felt good because I was pretty sure I got a good shot…

The Impending StormAnd about three minutes later, I was drenched.I barely got this photo in time. I could see the storm coming across the beach towards us. About 60 seconds after I took this photo, you couldn't even see the islands. The worst part wasn't getting soaked -- it was having to run back to the car in the torrential downfall with all my equipment. I wasn't a happy camper at the end... but I felt good because I was pretty sure I got a good shot...- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of the post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

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11
Apr 2012 : Wednesday
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Paddleboard in Hawaii

Monterey PhotoWalk Soon! Over 260 people RSVPed!

Time/Date: April 12 starting at 9:30AM – Arrive early to shake hands! 🙂
Start Location: Monterey – across from the Aquarium 
End Location: The Wharf!

– Free event
– Hosted during the EG Conference – day passes will be avail if you want to come
– All skill levels – bring your mobile phone!
– Family-friendly – great for kids and dads and moms
– RSVP on Google Schemer: http://goo.gl/8JrU0
– Can’t get on Google Schemer? Click link: http://goo.gl/RoxQg

Tag to use for your photos on Google+:  #MontereyPhotoWalk

Big Lenses = Big Sun

Do you notice how some photos just seem to have HUGE suns and moons?  Well, for one thing, I think that 75% of the “cool” moon shots in landscapes are faked.  That is, they will paste in a “big” moon from another photo above a mountain range or something.  I don’t do that.  Like, for example, the sun here was really here.  I don’t add stuff like that to photos.

Anyway, to get the sun or moon to look Big, you have to do two things:

  • Orient an object that has a known size (human, tree, car) in front of the moon or sun.
  • Use a huge lens (in this case, it was around 300mm) to zoom in and make the distant object seem even bigger.

Daily Photo – Paddleboard in Hawaii

The weather in Hawaii was rather dour and dismal for most of my trip. I only caught one sunset while there, so I decided to try to make the most of it.

This lone paddleboarder was skating across the surface of the ocean while I was walking along the beach. Although this photo looks fairly serene and calm, I was not. You only get one chance for this shot, unless you are willing to take a shot, sprint, take a shot, sprint, take a shot, SPRINT, etc. I’m sure people on the beach thought I was a loon, but I couldn’t think of any other way to get it done!

HDR Photo

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Mar 2012 : Thursday
filed under  Hawaii, Nikon D3X, Oahu, Travel

Bridge Through Steamy Jungle

Stuck on Earth 2.0

I wanted to remind you to grab Stuck On Earth (Free in iTunes) for your iPad if you have not already.  We just came out with version 2.0, which has some amazing features, like the ability to download a whole slew of photos from a map and save them into a trip.  Find out more on StuckOnEarthApp.com.

Daily Photo – Bridge Through Steamy Jungle

Here’s another photo from that Disney resort in Oahu.  I guess there’s nothing about that make it Disney other than it’s kinda cool and “feels” right.  It makes me wish all bridges had little lights like this!

Just in the distance there maybe you can make out a bit of light blue water.  That is part of a little lazy river that snakes around the property.  By this time, I was pretty tired and was really thinking about jumping on a raft while people handed me hors d’ oeuvres while I floated by…

Bridge Through Steamy JungleHere's another photo from that Disney resort in Oahu. I guess there's nothing about that make it Disney other than it's kinda cool and "feels" right. It makes me wish all bridges had little lights like this!Just in the distance there maybe you can make out a bit of light blue water. That is part of a little lazy river that snakes around the property. By this time, I was pretty tired and was really thinking about jumping on a raft while people handed me hors d' oeuvres while I floated by...- Trey Ratcliff Read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

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Mar 2012 : Sunday
filed under  Hawaii, Oahu, Travel

A Smooth Landing

 

A Few Days till the Keynote at Kent State

I’m looking forward to it!  If you’re in the area, maybe I’ll see you there!  More Information on the Kent State website…

Daily Photo – A Smooth Landing

This was a wild last-second shot!  I was driving down the highway along the coast of Oahu with Tom and we saw this area where these parachuters were practicing landing.  Not being a hardcore parachuter (having only done it once!), I didn’t really understand that a landing was something one could “practice” — I figured you just either landed or you died.  It seemed pretty binary.  Anyway, while there was all this activity, I jumped out there and put my 14-24 on my camera so I could get in close on some of the landings for some fun shots…

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