HOPE

Caught this on a walk near Santa Monica. You know when you think about it, if that were a picture of McCain or Palin instead of Obama, the message just wouldn't work. If you can think of one word for that campaign, what would it be?

Army Act

Note how the background matches the army uniform. Matching your subject's colors to that of the background is a great quick and easy idea for a better photograph.

Big Morongo Trail

The first hiking trail you get to after leaving Palm Springs, CA on Highway 62 on the way to Joshua Tree National Park is the Big Morongo Trail. The trail is in the Big Morongo Canyon Reserve a beautiful area that includes grasses that grow in marshes and ponds with pupfish. There's also this old car buried by the test of time.

Yes, indeed, I'm back after a long book-writing break. I'll be posting text and images as often as possible while finishing up my book the 50 GREATEST PHOTO OPS IN SAN FRANCISCO.

Matt Bamberg Gallery

Please visit my gallery to see a sample of my work.

If you have any questions contact matthewbam@aol.com

I'm Back

Hello everyone, I'm back. After a slew of projects, things are winding down a bit. Biggest news is my new book--"The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in San Francisco."

The book comes out next year. Today, I'm working on landscapes for the book. I've been back and forth from the city four times so far and have had some very good days shooting. Lots of pictures with long shutter speeds and, of course, the great San Francisco fog.

More later....

Succulent with Light Purple Flowers

These purple flowers can carpet areas near the beach all over California. They're flowers of a succulent plant, which I don't know the name of. Some of these succulents have bigger flowers that are yellow.

If anyone has more info on these succulents, please comment.

This photograph is part of a larger one that I cropped out. The picture was taken with a Canon 5D with a Canon L series 24-105mm lens.

Under the Boardwalk

Hmmm, I know that tune...but what are the words? Picture is under the boardwalk at San Clemente, CA.

The Drifters
"Under the Boardwalk"

Season 5
"The Good Fight"

Oh when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof.
And your shoes get so hot, you wish your tired feet were fire-proof.
Under the Boardwalk, down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby, is where I'll be.

(Under the Boardwalk)
Out of the sun.
(Under the Boardwalk)
Man, we'll be having some fun.
(Under the Boardwalk)
People walkin' above.
(Under the Boardwalk)
We'll be falling in love under the Boardwalk,

Boardwalk.

From the palms you hear the happy sounds of the carousel,
and you can almost taste the hot-dogs and french fries they sell.
Under the Boardwalk, down by the sea
on a blanket with my baby, is where I'll be.

(Under the Boardwalk)
Out of the sun.
(Under the Boardwalk)
Man, we'll be having some fun.
(Under the Boardwalk)
People walkin' above.
(Under the Boardwalk)
We'll be falling in love under the Boardwalk,

Boardwalk.

Under the Boardwalk, down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby, is where I'll be.

Under the Boardwalk, down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby, is where I'll be.