The Rising Moon

The Rising Moon, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

Perhaps someday I'll go on a photo shoot on the moon. But for now the shots from the hills in California will have to do.

Summer Colors

Summer Colors, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

I hope you're all enjoying this time of the year as much as I do. Have a great weekend!

Golden Gate Twilight

Golden Gate Twilight, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

North end of the Magical City. I need to get out more.

Any Day Now

Any Day Now, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

Our lives are about to change forever.

We Are Never Frightened At A Sunset

We Are Never Frightened At A Sunset, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

Inspired by a quote by George MacDonald.

1,000,000 Years Old Window

1,000,000 Years Old Window, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

It existed long before man invented windows, and in fact, long before man existed, period.

Freedom

Freedom, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

"He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate."
Henry David Thoreau

Dad Can Help Me Reach The Skies!

Dad Can Help Me Reach The Skies!, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

"In terms of your happiness, in terms of the matters that make you proud or sad, nothing—I repeat, nothing—will have so profound an effect on you as the way your children turn out. You will either rejoice and boast of their accomplishments or you will weep, head in hands, bereft and forlorn, if they become a disappointment or an embarrassment to you." - Gordon B. Hinckley

Happy Father's Day to all fathers! Pictured here is Ryan and his son Jack. He and Melissa are our friends and are great examples of good parents. We had a blast spending a day with them today. Oh yeah, check out their blog.

Inside The China Cove

Inside The China Cove, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

Let the weekend begin! I hope you all have a good one.

Angry Skies

Angry Skies, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

China Cove

China Cove, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

Beautiful place with a proper name that uncovers the hidden beach.. Is there a better place to watch a sunset on a Saturday night?

Night Settles Over Point Lobos

Night Settles Over Point Lobos, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

Two things always fascinated me about the ocean - (1) the motion of waves, (2) the rocks. I grew up going to the Black Sea in the summers, and you still see both there, but it is such a massive body of water that is Pacific Ocean that takes these two elements to the extreme.

To better appreciate this, see the large version.

Lone Cypress Tree

Lone Cypress Tree, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

Any golfer will recognize this tree, and if not, this person should not be called a golfer. This, of course, is the Lone Cypress Tree, which is also a symbol of the Pebble Beach Golf Resort. No, I did not have $1,000 laying around to play a round there, but we did spend a great day in the area.

It is considered among the 10 most magnificent trees in the world, and rightfully so. It is 250 years old, and access to it is currently closed. The tree is now supported by cables with a hope that it will live to its birthday no. 300. What's amazing is that it's alive right on the rock, which is typical of these trees you may often see in this part of California.

Other pictures from the day there will be posted in the following days, so stay tuned.

Nice Evening For A Walk

Nice Evening For A Walk, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

I hope you all take a chance to relax and enjoy the weekend!

FYI - This shot was taken right next to the secret IBM research facility.

On The Move

On The Move, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

I'm not sure what you were all doing over the weekend, but I was moving the rest of my rubbish from Utah to California.

Good idea - to stop and take few pictures on salt flats.

Bad idea - to kneel down while trying to setup a camera.

Result - cuts all over my knees.

Nothingness Of Human Race

Nothingness Of Human Race, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

“Don't go around saying the world owes you a living; the world owes you nothing; it was here first” -- Mark Twain

This is an alternative veiw of the Brandon at the edge of 2,000 feet cliff at Dead Horse Point, Utah. In this image you can better sense the height and the danger we both faced as we took it.

It is A MUST to be seen in large.

Surviving Alone

Surviving Alone, originally uploaded by IvanoMak.

“Solitude is often the best society.” - Unknown