If you are in the Orange County area and looking for some adventure, a hike, and the rare opportunity of seeing a waterfall (only during a rainy season) in this region, Black Star Canyon should be on your list. Black Star Canyon is a remote ... Continue Reading...
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Road Trips
Day trip to Edwards Air Base
It was a last minute plan. On Sunday, Dec 2nd, 2018, Tyler and I decided to drive down to the Mojave Desert and check out the gutted and wrecked B-52s and the B-58. I have seen a few astrophotographs taken at this location and have been wanting to ... Continue Reading...
Hiking Mount Rubidoux
My photography buddy Tyler called me and said he got the Shutter finger syndrome and asked whether I had any plans or place in mind to do some sunset photography. I was in the midst of planning a hiking trip to Mount Rubidoux the following week and ... Continue Reading...
Points of Interests
Mesquite Flats Sand Dunes
GPS Coordinates: 36.60596, -117.1159 (36°36'21.5"N 117°06'57.2"W) This is one of the five sand dunes in Death Valley and the most popular one among the tourists. This sand dune is best known for its easy access and continuous flow of the dunes ... Continue Reading...
Father Crowley Vista
GPS Coordinates: 36.351860, -117.550730 (36°21'06.7"N 117°33'02.6"W) Father Crowley Vista was named after Father John Crowley, the padre of the desert (1891 to 1940). This vista offers a panoramic view of the Panamint Valley. A dirt trail about ... Continue Reading...
Tips and Tricks
4 Ways To Remove Hot Pixels in a Long Exposure Image
One of my favorite photography technique that I tend to use the most is doing long exposures photography. However, a major issue I always run into on all my long exposure pictures is hot pixels. Sometimes, when you zoom in and inspect your image ... Continue Reading...
Planning A Trip To Death Valley National Park
Regardless of the time of the year, a visit to the Death Valley National Park could lead to an extreme situation where you find yourself stranded for days. I almost got caught in such a situation, but luckily I managed to get out without any ... Continue Reading...