Windmills in the Altamont Pass 08-31-12

Altamont Pass 083112_012, originally uploaded by kwongphotography.

The sun ducked behind a cloud bank before I could get a nice picture of the windmills with this month's blue moon, but I still managed to make a nice "magic hour" shot.  Light can make a HUGE difference in the appearance of an image; it can really make or break a shot.  You may notice that this picture was made from exactly the same place as my previous windmill picture.  The difference in the color and direction of the light gives this image a completely different look and feel.

Moonrise over the Altamont Pass 08-26-12

Altamont Pass 082612_001, originally uploaded by kwongphotography.

It was another beautiful day in the Bay Area and the Altamont Pass.

Tri For Fun Triathlon 08-18-12

Tri For Fun_081812_137, originally uploaded by kwongphotography.

There was perfect weather for the Tri For Fun Triathlon at the Shadow Cliffs Recreational Park in Pleasanton Saturday morning.  Special thanks to Lois from the Danville dSLR & Photography Learning Group for arranging this Meetup event.

Union City Soccer Soccer 08-11-12

Soccer 081112_149, originally uploaded by kwongphotography.

There was beautiful light Saturday evening but I didn't make my best picture until after the sun went down.

Windmills in the Altamont Pass 08-05-12

Altamont Pass 080512_130, originally uploaded by kwongphotography.

The morning clouds gave way to some beautiful light in the Altamont Pass.