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...
Sunrise at Heisler Park
I never even imagined sunrise along the SoCal OC coastline until I joined a photography buddy of mine for a meetup. I have been to Laguna beach several times in the past and have visited Heisler parka couple of time. All I usually would do is ... Continue Reading...
Points of Interests
Badwater Basin
GPS Coordinates: 36.23125, -116.77695 (36°13'52.5"N 116°46'37.0"W) This is the lowest point in all of the United States, so it is a must visit spot when you are in Death Valley. This is one of the most popular spots in Death Valley so the parking ... Continue Reading...
Manly Beacon
GPS Coordinates: 36.423063, -116.825493 (36°25'23.0"N 116°49'31.8"W) Manly Beacon is a towering spire that rises above the Death Valley badlands. From the Zabriskie vantage point towards Northwest, you will see the impressive Manly Beacon rising ... 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...