Friday, April 29, 2011

on the routeburn

on the routeburn. april 2011.

looking up the river at the first bridge crossing on the routeburn, first day. love that turquoise water, and those lovely frilly beech trees. love that spotted shade, those voluptuous rocks.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

akl

aukland airport. april 2011.

first new zealand tree. cool moist breeze that smelled of sea. clouds scuttling across the sky, threatening rain.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

queenstown

queenstown, nz. april 2011.

from the stone patio of the deco hostel, below their apple trees. looking southwest from the city, at the longest lake in New Zealand.

the hostel had stuffed animals you could borrow for a snuggle and a great kitchen. on man street, up the hill from town.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

early fall in the south island






















west of queenstown, NZ. april 2011.

they don't say "en-zee" they say "en-zed" which is awesome in that way that everything different and new is awesome when you're in a new place.

this is the view i had down river just before jumping off the bridge i was standing on and hurdling head first toward the water, before the bungy cord attached to my ankles caught me. about half way down, i clearly remember the thought, "am i really doing this? did i just jump off that bridge on purpose? this is sooooo dumb." but then i bounced and was flooded with euphoria, so that turned out all right. still, i'm never doing that again.

seal

monterey. march 2011.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

ice, ice, baby

monterey. march 2011.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

smears and stains

monterey. march 2011.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

underneath

monterey. march 2011.

a crushing weight above, and expansive view beyond.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

puddles

monterey. march 2011.

colorful cement rust and salty mosses, under the hotel platform.

Monday, April 11, 2011

muscles

monterey. march 2011.

Friday, April 8, 2011

ocean crashing

monterey. march 2011.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

monterey morning

monterey. march 2011.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

ice plant

along the coast, north of pescadero. march 2011.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

moon rock

half moon bay...again. feb 2011.

yeah... so i guess this isn't any kind of amazing photo, but i just really liked this rock and its many holes, and the little strands of grass strewn about, and the gentle black water cupping its side, sliding slowly past. and the shade of gray, so pale and perfect.

Friday, March 18, 2011

lovers

half moon bay. feb 2011.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

hovering, just there






















half moon bay. feb 2011.

my mom went on vacation with my camera before i could upload new pictures from the card. guess i'll have to break out the big camera...

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

alone before the waves

half moon bay. feb 2011.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

fencing

half moon bay. feb 2011.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

together

half moon. feb 2011.

Monday, March 7, 2011

up and down and sideways


half moon bay. feb 2011.

don't get dizzy looking at these.

light flowing up and in and out and down between the large cracks and the tiny triangles formed by one board against the other, bright and shadow, under your hand and around the corner. rough old weathered salt water air wood that helps you climb a small hill of sand and gives you a view of crashing water and rolling foam.