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My Favorite Photos
This is a collection of my favorite photos. I often travel with my DSLR and capture as many moments as I can. Every once in a while, an image or two will win my attention and perhaps even inspire me in some way. Hopefully they will have the same effect on you.
Giant Troll in the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
There are seven hidden trolls in the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens near Booth Bay Harbor, Maine. The botanical gardens were a wonderful and unexpected surprise for all of us during our slow trip through Southern Maine.
F-16 Breaking The Sound Barrier of San Fransisco Bay
I took this picture at the San Francisco Airshow, October, 2010. When I look at this image, I always find myself thinking that "Timing is everything". This image was picked up and used by the San Francisco Chronicle to report the show.
Poppies in Lincoln Castle
During a family trip to Lincoln, UK, we visited the castle. Duing the walk around the castle wall, there was this spectacular site. Poppies spilling down the wall of the castle. It is there to signify the battle of the Somne (World War I).
Sea Monster in London
During a trip to London for Openwave, several of us were stranded due to some flight cancelations. We were wandering through London killing time when we happened upon a sandcastle contest taking place off the Thames River. We joined in with several other Americans and made this life sized sea monster being wresteled down by a man. One of my best afternoons in London.
Clifford's Tower, York
I took this picture during the summer of 2017 during a business trip. York is a city that I visit frequently. Over the score of times, that I have hiked up the hill (referred to at a motte), it has aways been covered in grass. This particular trip, the mound was covered in flowers. This is the second tower to stand at this site. The the original 11th-century timber tower on top of the earth mound was burned down in 1190, after York's Jewish community, some 150 strong, was besieged here by a mob and committed mass suicide. The present 13th-century stone tower was used as a treasury and later as a prison. The roof of the castle was blown off when gun powder, that was being stored here exploded on April 23, 1684.
Whenever I come to York, I stay in the Hilton accross the street. Each morning, I can wake up, open my window and look out at the castle.
Whenever I come to York, I stay in the Hilton accross the street. Each morning, I can wake up, open my window and look out at the castle.
Barn in Stavanger, Norway
During a summer trip to Norway, I had a meeting in Stavanger, Norway. After the meeting, we had an office party in the CEOs family barn in a small village outside of Stavanger. This barn has an ominous history. It was the regional headquarters of the German occupation forces. The barn was considered a strategic site owing to the fact that it is sitting near the regions hydroelectric power plant.
The Town of Rye
I took this picture during a visit to London in 2019. I had a free day and decided to explore the town of Rye (on the English Coast). It was one of the best day trips I have ever had in the U.K. The highlight of the trip for me was happening upon the Mayor and the town council and getting a personal tour of the town. This is one of the most picturesque places I have ever visited.
City of Bath
I used to visit Bath often but I ultimately found myself pushed out by all of the tourists (other silly people like me). In 2018, I took my family back here for a day and realized how much I had missed the city.
This picture was taken across the river (downstream from the weir). It looks out at the center of the city and the buildins and promonade that peole have enjoyed since the 1700s. I have spent many hours over the last 30 years at this very spot, looking out at the water or reading a book. It is well worth the visit.
This picture was taken across the river (downstream from the weir). It looks out at the center of the city and the buildins and promonade that peole have enjoyed since the 1700s. I have spent many hours over the last 30 years at this very spot, looking out at the water or reading a book. It is well worth the visit.
Snowstorm in London
In 2018, London had one of the largest snowstorms in the last 175 years. It was dubbed "Snowmageddon". I was coming in from Northern Norway and happened to have my snowgear. I had one of my best days exploring London. I had most of the city to myself.
The Anchor Pub
As I was making my way through London in the snow, I found myself in the Anchor Pub. By the time I arrive there, the snow was coming down so hard that even in my arctic gear, I was getting cold. I spent 4 hours sitting at the red window (furthest right) having lunch, reading a book and nursing a beer. I had the entire pub to myself. It was a great afternoon. I took this picture on the way into the pub. I think of the holidays whenever I see it.
Town along the Fjords of Norway
During a ferry ride from Bergen, we happened upon a small village on the banks of the Fjords. A few years later, I had the opportunity to visit this down. One pub, 32 houses and no roads but oddly...great internet! I think of this place often when I go to someplace crowded.
Yerba Buena Lighthouse
A few years after Andy and I started visiting lighthouses (his great passion), I started petitioning the United States Coast Guard to visit the site. Yerba Buena is the residence of the West Coast Admiral of the Coast Guard. After four years of letter writing and phone calls, we were invited to join the Admiral's wife for a tour of the lighthouse and grounds. Andy would tell you that it was one of our best "Lighthouse" days.
Norwegian Royal Family
I took this picture of the Norwegian Royal Family making their address to the hundreds of thousands of attendees at the May 5th Parade in Oslo. The week before the event, I was helping to host the royal family in the Bay Area. The highlight of their visit for me was when we went to the Tesla Factory in Fremont and test drove cares together.
Norway's May 5th Parade, 2012
In 2012, I was able to take the family to Norway on a work trip that lasted about 4 months. On that trip, we arrived in Oslo a few days before the annual May 5th Parade. Because my work involved the Norwegian Royal Family the week prior, we were invited to celebrate the event at the Palace.
As we were leaving, I took this picture. It was an event none of us will ever forget. About 20% of the country's poplulation comes to Oslo to celebrate May 5th (their national day).
As we were leaving, I took this picture. It was an event none of us will ever forget. About 20% of the country's poplulation comes to Oslo to celebrate May 5th (their national day).
Kjossoffen Waterfall
During a train ride from Bergen to Oslo, our train stopped at the Kjossoffen Waterfall where we were treated to a woman in red dancing beneath the 305 foot waterfall. It was a site to see!
Oscar II Fortress
Built into a hillside in Gothenburg is the Oscar II Fortress. This is the largest intact World War I fortress in Europe. It was built by the Swedish to deter an invastion from Norway.
I had a professor at UCSD who had mentioned the fortress but if you were to look for it, you would find very little about it, publically. The fort is hidden and it was not declasiffied until 1997. If you go to Gothenburg as I have, you will find that very few people know about it. The taxi driver who took me there did not know it was there and argued with me that he had lived in Gothenburg his entire life and "it is not there". A woman who grew up 300 yards from the hill told me that there is no fortress. I invited her to join me on my first tour of the fort and she broke down in tears.
The size and scope of this battleship like installation is overwhelming and yet...it is one of the best kept secrets in Europe. I have visited it over a dozen times since this picture was taken and I am still enthralled by it.
I had a professor at UCSD who had mentioned the fortress but if you were to look for it, you would find very little about it, publically. The fort is hidden and it was not declasiffied until 1997. If you go to Gothenburg as I have, you will find that very few people know about it. The taxi driver who took me there did not know it was there and argued with me that he had lived in Gothenburg his entire life and "it is not there". A woman who grew up 300 yards from the hill told me that there is no fortress. I invited her to join me on my first tour of the fort and she broke down in tears.
The size and scope of this battleship like installation is overwhelming and yet...it is one of the best kept secrets in Europe. I have visited it over a dozen times since this picture was taken and I am still enthralled by it.
Punta Gorda Lighthouse
Andy and I spent about 2 years thinking about and planning a visit to the Punta Gorda Lighthouse. It is on the Lost Coast of California and requires a 6 mile (there and back hike) over extremely rough terrain. We left on our hike around 6:30 am and after a rigorous hike, made it there around 8:00am.
We were rewarded by having the lighthouse to ourselves (except for about 100 sea lions) for the morning. It was a great day!
We were rewarded by having the lighthouse to ourselves (except for about 100 sea lions) for the morning. It was a great day!
South Rim of the Grand Canyon
On Chrismas Eve, 2019, my family took a trip to the Grand Canyon. We traveled their by rail which in and of itself was an incredible experience. When we got there, a snow storm settled over the area which gave us a unique view of the Grand Canyon.
View of the Fjord of Narvik, Norway
I took this picture on August 18, 2017 after the public launch of Kolos. It was a spectacular day which was rewarded with a great view. Off camera, to the right is a pizza place where we sat for hours enjoying the view, making plans for the company and drinking overpriced beer.
Legion of Honor Museum
On July 19th, 2019, we decided to explore the Legion of Honor Museum. This picture was taken from the main courtyard. The art collection at the Legion of Honor is spectacular but in many ways, the building is even more so.
Rock Formations From Point Arena
I took this picture on a driving trip with my son to Point Arena. The rocks have been worn down over centuries and I was impressed by the strata still visible. The nearby lighthouse was built to protect passing ships from these rocks, many of which are hidden at high tide.
Cypress tree path to the RCA Radio Complex at Point Reyes
This beautiful tree covered road runs off of Sir Francis Drake Blvd. as you drive to the lighthouse at Point Reyes. On a clear day, you will see people getting married under the trees and many fellow explorers enjoying the radio museum at the end of the road. Enjoy the walk!
Shipwreck in Tomales Bay, Point Reyes
This mysterious shipwreck washed ashore in Tomales Bay near a village market. I had heard of the wreck for years and finally had the opportunity see it firs hand.
Storm over Portsmouth, New Hampshire
This storm broke out over Portsmouth as we were heading back to our hotel during a lighthouse trip. I was fortunate enough to have my camera handy. My favorite part of the image is the rain breaking out from below while the sun was rising over the clouds.
Southern Rim Overlook of Crater Lake, Oregon
Our visit to Crater Lake National Park was a highlight of our year. What caught my attention about Crater Lake was how vivid the colors of the lake were. On the rim, you could have very high winds but the service of the lake looked like a smooth, giant piece of glass with deep blue clear water. It was one of those trips where we were all saying; "I wish we could stay longer!"
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