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This image is from one of the "fog' chasing days last year. The fog was to thick so we drove up Mt. Tamalpais. This time last year the fog was perfect. We are certainly experiencing some weird weather these days. May the light be with you where ever you are. Jave

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I hope everyone is having a great start to the new year? This is a shot from North Lake Tahoe, Nevada. After a 5th attempt during Thanksgiving weekend the conditions finally came together. The lake was so calm and the light was amazing! May the light be with you my friends. Jave

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After seeing a shot like this from Robert Kroenert a few years ago I was inspired to give it a try. It seems like I missed it every time since the Trans America Pyramid light is only on for about one month during the Holiday Season.

This year, I was prepared and captured this scene with focal lengths ranging from 100-800mm. This scene was not as easy as I thought it would be, especially at 800mm. Some of the challenges while trying to frame the pyramid perfectly in the center of the tower were: the winds, tripod movement, precise manual focusing, camera shake, etc....One of the best parts of this scene is that the fog rolled in, just in time. More importantly it's placement between the city skyline and tower. It added an additional element to the scene and helped calm the highlights in the buildings. Much thanks to ACP for the location tips.

I hope everyone had a great Holiday Season and start to the New Year. May the light be with you, no matter what light your chasing. Jave

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This image is from a recent Fog chasing trip to San Francisco with James. As usual eight out of ten times the fog was to thick, too high etc... On this morning the sky was covered in heavy clouds. The sun was rising behind the thick clouds and for a moment the light beams came out right above the Famous Alcatraz Island. I, of course drove really fast, pulled over and shot away a few frames before the light beams disappeared. I went dark and moody here because of the scene and history behind this place.

I want to thank all of you for your constant support and visits. I want to wish you all Happy Holidays and a safe New Year and may the light be with you in 2012 my friends. Jave

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I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving? I was in Lake Tahoe with family and stuffed myself to the point of waddling. Diego reminded me of this spot not long ago so I dove into the folder and found this one. We had some really amazing light on this morning. I hope everyone is well and may the light be with you wherever you are. Jave