Fotos y mas Fotos

Cardboard what?

2010-01-31T23:52:00.000-08:00

Need to use this camera again. Feeling quite blurry and fuzzy lately...

Diana Camera...miss you so much...

2010-01-31T23:44:00.000-08:00

These were taken on my first day back at work in 2010. We usually get the Holidays off and come back the first week in January. These are from my walk on my way back home from work. During that magic hour when the sun is leaving us for the night and the cold winter air enraptures.

Feliz Año Nuevo

2010-01-03T15:42:00.000-08:00

So it is 2010 and I am ready to do some good work! Well, I did take some mean photos last year, I think! But maybe this year will be one of organizing, moving forward and achieving some goals... Shall we?
Here are some pictures I took of my father back in 2003 when we went to visit my brother up in Seattle. I was just cleaning out some old files when I found them. I think they make up a nice portrait of him.

Happy New Year!

2009-12-28T12:15:00.000-08:00

I sent 2 limited edition Holiday Cards this year.
If you didn't get one it is because I don't have your snail mail address. So if you want to be included next year, email me and let me know where to send it.
I wish for an incredible year 2010 where we can be successful, happy and rich!

Before the end of the year. Part 2

2009-12-28T12:09:00.000-08:00

I self-published a book using blurb.com and I am part of a photography show at Blush Wine Bar in the Castro.
Here are the two photographs I have in the show.
They are for sale, so if you would like to look at them, they will be up at Blush until mid January 2010.

Also, Here is the info for the show and the list of the other artists.

The book is called Flowers Weekly and it is based on the exercise of buying cut flowers every Wednesday at the Civic Center Farmer's Market in San Francisco. I know how some people feel about cut flowers, but I, like my Grandmother, am of the believe that we should enjoy flowers (receive them and give them) while we are alive. Living in San Francisco, with cats that love eating them, the best way for me to enjoy them is when I buy them on my way to work and enjoy them in my office.

Before the end of the year.

2009-12-28T11:20:00.000-08:00

I figured that I should post something before the year ends on Thursday. So much happened this year and so little I posted. In actuality, you can go to Flickr and see all I have done/photographed...
San Francisco got so cold at the end of November that it snowed for about 2 minutes.
I was in my office when I looked out the window. This is the only snap that I was able to take before it was over.

I know it is not the best, but at least it shows something... I don't miss the snow, but is its always fun to see the very first flurries falling...

Harvest is done and Fall rolls in...

2009-11-14T22:13:00.000-08:00

As my sister came to visit for just a couple of days and left so soon, I was left with the reminder that family is so important and so different from where I am at this moment in my life. It was great seeing her, but I wish we had more time together. These grapes are from a vineyard we helped harvest while visiting with friends.

Isotope

2009-10-20T19:02:00.000-07:00

Now you will be getting all my postings in one day... Couldn't resist!
I went to a party at Isotope Comics and I met a very talented artist named Rafael Navarro. I had the best time just getting introduced to an incredible selection of graphic novels and fun-all-around artists. At one point Mr Navarro asked me to take a picture, I looked up from where I was sitting and this is the picture I took. The man in the purple suit is no other than James Sime, the owner of Isotope.

I am sick today, but saw the light

2009-10-20T18:39:00.000-07:00

Today I stayed home, posted the flower series below and here and took this picture of the Sun coming in my window. Today, was that kind of perfect fall day when the air is crisp and the sky bright blue.

Flowers Weekly

2009-10-20T17:03:00.000-07:00

Again, I have not posted in a while. Since all I have is one follower, I guess, I don't feel too bad... But seriously, I should get this blogging thing together and try harder.
If you care to know, I carry my camera with me everywhere, do I care to take it out of my bag and actually use it? Yes, I do care, but I don't do that every day.
I am consistent in my inconsistency. I don't have the same routine every day. I do, but I don't. I am inconsistent at best. What I am consistent about is the way my photographs look. The way I see color, frame the image, etc. I don't take delicate pictures that look antique and romantic, even when I try, there is a sense of bold colors I can't get rid of...
Click on the title to see the series in Flickr. Here are a few. I try to go to the farmer's market every Wednesday on my way to work, there I try to buy flowers for my office. Although, I don't get to do this every week, I try at least...Didn't I say, inconsistent? If you know what kind of flowers these are, you are welcome to email me or comment here. I usually buy those I can afford and those I am attracted to when I am there. Reds and yellows seem to be popular in my book.

Blossoms

2009-07-01T21:06:00.000-07:00

Fresh zucchini blossoms I found at the farmers' market today. Gorgeous to look at and delicious to eat. I discovered them last week and bought some to put on homemade pizza that turned out delish!! Tonight I made pasta with them. And also had homemade bread. Yes I made that myself too. How spoiled could I be? Well, don't be too jealous, no company tonight.

pasta with zucchini, blossoms, goat cheese and fresh homemade bread

fresh homemade bread

Japantown!

2009-04-06T22:49:00.000-07:00

So, at work they give us our birthday day off. Since mine was on a Saturday, I took Monday off. I went on a tiny Japantown tour and this is what I found.
Sunny mellow day...

great architecture...

some cute shopping...

awesome food...

even some construction watching...

and the company was not bad either. :-)

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!

2009-04-06T22:39:00.000-07:00

Yep. My b-day was Sat April 4th and I celebrated in in style!
I went to the dollar store with my best friend and took this picture!
Multilingual, man!

The end to a nice weekend

2009-03-15T15:48:00.000-07:00

My house sitting gig is over and though I had a fantastic and relaxing time, it is now time to go home and prepare for the week ahead. I worked on some pieces while there and as I was packing you to leave, I noticed all the materials on the table and how the light was sneaking through.

After relaxing for a few minutes, I was gone and back to reality.

Me and my shadow...

2009-03-13T19:11:00.000-07:00

How many people post with this title? I bet hundreds of thousands. Tonight I am house sitting for my friend. Her place is glorious. Even when the front room is a bit loud, her bedroom is so quite, serene and luminous. I immediately took my camera and played around with the shadows, which in a moment's notice were gone.
Here is to my shadow, my best companion, the one always there with me.

March 2009- This is supposed to be my year...

2009-03-09T23:11:00.000-07:00

I have not posted in a long time. Yes, it has been over 5 months since I last posted a photograph. Shame. Well, it doesn't mean I haven't taken pictures. It just means I haven't developed the files to post them.
In fact, I took over 200 pictures during my Xmas vacation in Puerto Rico. You can see the pictures here and here

Then the New Year started and in a new home with a new life I am still getting used, I keep taking pictures and I carry my camera with me every day. Here are a few from my walks to work every day.

The view from my new apartment on a rainy day.

On Market St on my way to work. Remember to always be creative everyday...

The nut house with a nut case and my favorite spot in Union Sq. Sad are the days that see this gem closed.
I will forever be honor to have met Lady Nut and guilty that I did not go nuts more often.

On February 14, 2009, this is what I saw. Is he watching over me?

Labor Day Weekend

2008-09-07T13:38:00.000-07:00

My sister and her husband came to visit us for Labor Day. We had so much fun. They just go on to do stuff forever...

You can look at the pictures from that weekend in my flickr page

Sunset in Oakland

2008-08-19T00:45:00.001-07:00

So, after so many days of fires up in Northern California, we got these beautiful orange sunsets in Oakland, which were fascinating to watch. I took these right after coming home from work and running upstairs to the roof to try to catch something. The strange color comes from the expired Fuji filmed I used and then cross-processed. Also the scans are low-res, so the detail in the sky is lost. I love the monochromatic feel to these images.

Yosemite in August

2008-08-16T18:17:00.000-07:00

In August Andy, Nikki and me went to Yosemite(my first) to camp. It is a beautiful park and I hope we are smart enough to keep it safe for future generations to enjoy.

Classic Yosemite. Not Ansel, but still beautiful, if you ask me...

A bridal veil...

A blurry Nikki...

August Report

2008-08-04T14:21:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

It has been a while. I am not so great at this blogging thing, am I?
I just wanted to show you a few things I've been working on.

This image is from Cornerstone Gardens up in Sonoma, CA. I went on a photo day excursion with my friends.

I also have been working a project on kitchens and you can see some of those here in my Flickr page.

From the end of August to November, I will have a set of drawings at Blue Dot Cafe and Coffeebar, a new cafe in Alameda, CA.

Hope you enjoy this little update and please visit Arte Sin Piedad to see more photos.

See you soon!

Happy Belated New Year!!!

2008-01-28T23:12:00.000-08:00

I have been busy gaining weight for no particular reason, but a new chopped up haircut is all I need to feel adventurous to attack this new year.
This photo is not so good, but at least you can see how I am looking these days...
And please be merciful, it was 11:30 at night after a long work and school day...

I know it is November...

2007-11-17T18:22:00.000-08:00

It's been a while... Again, I can't seem to grasp the idea of blogging every week or even every month!
I had a couple of group art shows this year, so I have not paid much attention to this blog.
Have you seen the new Diana cameras? I am so excited! As soon as I heard I bought one!!!
This is a triptych from a camping trip I did with friends in 2006. Why didn't I post it before? I just found it while looking for something else... you know how that happens...

Lomo Barcelona

2007-09-14T12:48:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures from Barcelona. I took these with a LOMO camera.
Enjoy,

I know, I know.... Aug 26-31, 2007

2007-09-14T12:05:00.000-07:00

I have been slacking, I know. Well, this summer was fun with a couple of camping trips and a short trip to Barcelona, Spain. Here are some Plastic Camera photos from that trip. Enjoy,

Parc Guell:

La Sagrada Familia:

La Pedrera (lace):

La Pedrera (rooftop):

1st Camping Trip of the year. June 1-3, 2007

2007-06-09T00:09:00.000-07:00

Let's say it was warm, relaxing and really inspiring...

This is a picture my 2 sweethearts. My hubby and my precious doggy. We are family...

Then a grasshopper showed up and played with me and read a little bit.

Then everything went poof! And turned into honey...

5 de Mayo de 2007

2007-05-13T15:13:00.001-07:00

Hola,

Ha pasado algun tiempo. Pero bueno, el Sol ha salido de nuevo.
This is a great excuse to take some pictures.
Here are my favorite from 5 de Mayo in Oakland, CA.
The celebrations at my neighborhood, Fruitvale.

2007-03-20T17:26:00.001-07:00

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Trees of Monterey Feb 2007

2007-02-19T22:12:00.000-08:00

One of my biggest regrets is that I never made an effort to meet Harry Callahan. I am very inspired by his photography. That is all I can say.

Jellybeans, NO! Jellyfish

2007-02-18T21:47:00.000-08:00

On February 10, 2007, I visited the Monterey Aquarium with Neal. They had the jellyfish exhibit. Oh, I fell in love.

Running Dog

2007-02-18T19:57:00.000-08:00

I was supposed to go to the Beach with my friend Trina this Saturday, but she was so sick we had to pospone. So, me and my hubby just took the dog out. Here are the pictures to prove it.

The Bridge

2007-02-07T23:46:00.000-08:00

What a magnificent structure. Some fear it, some love it and some make it the last place on earth to visit.
Why the fascination?

Trees and more trees

2007-02-07T23:23:00.000-08:00

Trees. I like trees. Who said that?

Kids

2007-02-07T23:03:00.000-08:00

On January 20th, I drove to Napa, CA for the memorial of a friend's father. My friend asked me to take pictures, since it was going to be a family reunion. These were my favorite. Kids. They are not so innocent, and these kids were having a blast.

After a good run, a good Margarita!

2007-01-17T00:18:00.000-08:00

After the Marina, we stopped for some good Mexican food at El Torito. The best part was 1/2 price appetizers and drink from 4-8pm M-F. We scored!

San Leandro Marina y El Torito

2007-01-17T00:04:00.000-08:00

On Martin Luther King Day, Andy and I drove to the San Leandro Marina where we took Nikki for a run. That doggie is fast!
Here are the photos to prove it.

Fremont Peak August 2006

2007-01-14T23:50:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking lately that death is the most natural and at the same time the most difficult event we have to deal with. Then, I found these images from a camping trip last year my hubby Andy. Although unrelated to the issue when I took them, to find them now it's, well... Notice, one of these is not like the others.

Hola Hola Alameda

2007-01-14T20:10:00.000-08:00

On Saturday I went to Jay's Cafe in Alameda with my friend Rebecca. Here are some snaps from the very short journey from her house.

5 de Mayo, 2005

2007-01-12T00:09:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos I took 2 years ago. Yes, that is right, May 5, 2005.
I know it has been a while, but this is the first time I have looked at them. Yes. I am not jocking.
I hope you find them as intriguing and beautiful as I do.

Hello Everyone Looking Out There

2007-01-08T19:40:00.000-08:00

Arte sin Piedad means Art without Pity. That's it. Let's be creative without stressing about it. Let's just do it! Why not?
All the photos here are mine and I am posting them so you can enjoy them and I can feel I have done something.

As always you can write and let me know what you think, Enjoy!

These photos are from the Alameda Antiques Fair that happens the first Sunday of each month. It is a serious place for collectors. Make the time to go and spend some serious shopping time in there. These were taken on Jan 7, 2007.

My Favorite Book: Carter Beats the Devil. Based on Carter The Great!