SF - City Skyline

(Canon EOS 40D; 1/1600 at f/5.6; ISO 100; white balance: Auto; focal length: 55 mm)

Location : San Francisco, CA

Mornings at Madiha

Canon EOS 40D; 12/21/2008; 20 at f/18; ISO 100; white balance: Auto; focal length: 42 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 12/21/2008; 15 at f/22; ISO 100; white balance: Auto; focal length: 17 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 12/21/2008; 4 at f/4.5; ISO 100; white balance: Auto; focal length: 28 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 12/21/2008; 1/5 at f/22; ISO 100; white balance: Auto; focal length: 24 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 12/21/2008; 1/640 at f/4; ISO 320; white balance: Auto; focal length: 55 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 12/20/2008; 1/2500 at f/4; ISO 125; white balance: Auto; focal length: 55 mm

Location: Madiha, Matara, Sri Lanka
Dec 19th-23rd 2008

Strawberry Peak Trail

Canon EOS 40D; 1/17/2009; 1/2000 at f/4; ISO 125; white balance: Auto; focal length: 17 mm

Canon EOS 40D; 1/17/2009; 1/800 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Auto; focal length: 17 mm

Canon EOS 40D; 1/17/2009; 1/800 at f/4; ISO 125; white balance: Auto; focal length: 31 mm

Canon EOS 40D; 1/17/2009; 1/1600 at f/4; ISO 125; white balance: Auto; focal length: 33 mm

Location: Strawberry Peak Trail, Angeles National Forest, CA

Dondra Head Light House

"South for a quarter of the world's circumference there was nothing but empty ocean between me and the icy waters of Antarctica"("The Reefs of Taprobane", A.C.C)


Dondra Head Light House




The curator/operator briefly turned the light on when we were at the top...




View of the sunset from the top....




Going down......


Dondra - Southern most point of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Survey Dept Marker.

The tallest and southern most Light House in Sri Lanka, built in 1889, this lighthouse was designed by James Douglass and constructed by William Douglass of the Imperial Lighthouse Service. Operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

Location: Devundara, Sri Lanka.

Rhythm of LoveFest ‘08

"You can download an album but you can't download a great night out" [Adam Freeland – 2008 SF LoveFest Guide]

San Francisco LoveFest 2008

Location : San Francisco Civic Center Park, San Francisco, CA.

All images here are copyright by the photographer who created them.

West Hollywood - Halloween Parade '08

The word "Interesting" is the best way to describe this parade.
There were Guitar Legends…

Pixar Heroes…


Condiments…

..and the pets to go with them?!?

Dreamers….

Gaming Pioneers…

Funny Ones…

The Pimps…

Brand Names…

The Seriously Disturbing Ones…

The Scary…

The Really Creepy…



Saviors of all kinds…

and of course... Good House Music to Dance to….

Halloween Parade ‘08 - West Hollywood, CA.

All Things – Election!

"Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted." [Martin Luther King, Jr.]

Canon EOS 40D; 10/31/2008; 1/400 at f/2.8; ISO 320; white balance: Auto; focal length: 18 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 10/31/2008; 1/320 at f/3.2; ISO 320; white balance: Auto; focal length: 33 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 10/31/2008; 1/400 at f/2.8; ISO 320; white balance: Auto; focal length: 17 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 10/31/2008; 1/500 at f/2.8; ISO 320; white balance: Auto; focal length: 17 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 10/31/2008; 1/500 at f/3.2; ISO 320; white balance: Auto; focal length: 20 mm

Halloween Parade ‘08 - West Hollywood, CA.

Smiles - San Francisco LoveFest 2008

"I have always been rather better treated in San Francisco than I actually deserved." [Mark Twain]







San Francisco LoveFest 2008
Location : San Francisco Civic Center Park, San Francisco, CA.
All images here are copyright by the photographer who created them.

Love - San Francisco LoveFest 2008

“LOVE IS FREE”
"It says so right on the poster for this year’s LoveFest. Sure, it makes a lot of sense when talking about San Francisco – the epicenter of counterculture in 1967, where the ideals of youth and bacchanalian awakening reached fruition around the seeds sown by the westward-bound Beats a decade earlier, and exploded into the Summer of Love.” [Duke Shin]


“What else is love but understanding and rejoicing in the fact that another person lives, acts, and experiences otherwise than we do…?” [Friedrich Nietzsche]




"Passion makes the world go round. Love just makes it a safer place." [Ice T.]


“No mix of words or music or memories can touch that sense of knowing that you were there and alive in that corner of time in the world.” [Hunter S. Thompson]

San Francisco LoveFest 2008

Location : San Francisco Civic Center Park, San Francisco, CA.

All images here are copyright by the photographer who created them.

Fantuzzi - San Francisco LoveFest 2008

I met Fantuzzi, when I was roaming around LoveFest and got onto this rather interesting looking Hippie, “Love R us” Bus which had led the LoveFest Parade through the streets of SF. From MC-ing at Woodstock to being an original member of the Rainbow Family, to being involved with LoveFest from its beginnings in SF, Fantuzzi is one of those who is keeping the spirit of the Summer of Love alive today.

“Fantuzzi is more than just a musician. He is a joyous, spiritual event. Performing the world over for nearly 40 years, this global troubadour, originally from Spanish Harlem, has spread love through his music on every continent, including special events at Woodstock, Carnegie Hall, and the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit.” [Joanne Schenker]- canvasli.com]

“Fantuzzi is a global troubadour, who spreads a message of hope through his music.” [Joanne Schenker]- canvasli.com]


“Blessed are the flexible…” he says… “for they shall never be bent out of shape.”


"I like my freedom, bro. I've had the most amazing, free life. I can choose to go anywhere anytime. It's a huge blessing. And I'll go wherever the wind blows me.” [Fantuzzi]

http://www.fantuzzimusic.com/

San Francisco LoveFest 2008

Location : San Francisco Civic Center Park, San Francisco, CA.

All images here are copyright by the photographer who created them.

SAN FRANCISCO LOVEFEST. - A DANCE MUSIC PARADE & FESTIVAL.

“It is our intention with SF LoveFest to create an event that promotes and celebrates peace, tolerance, diversity, justice, and yes, LOVE. In a time of national turmoil, especially right before a historic election, we encourage our community to be active in their local communities, to let you voices be heard, and most definitely VOTE!” [The Love Team – 2008 SF LoveFest Guide]





“We were attracted to the event because it had a political component.” [Head legal eagle and LoveFest Vice President David Cutler. – 2008 SF LoveFest Guide]

“The youth of this nation have an important role to play in turning the tide, so don’t take your power for granted.” [The Love Team – 2008 SF LoveFest Guide]

“People from different countries with different ideologies were able to put aside their difference to dance with each other in harmony.” [Duke Shin – 2008 SF LoveFest Guide]



“DJ and … LoveFest board of directors member Dr. Syd Gris echoes Cutler’s sentiments and reverence for Dr. Motte’s original [1989 Berlin] Love Parade message, believing that the platform that LoveFest provides can grasp into something bigger. “[It’s] an events that’s there to promote tolerance and peace, justice and love through dance music and a party … to galvanize community, to be more engaged in the world – especially months away from an election. It’s our hope and intention that this is way more than a party.”” [Duke Shin – 2008 SF LoveFest Guide]

San Francisco LoveFest 2008

Location : San Francisco Civic Center Park, San Francisco, CA.

All images here are copyright by the photographer who created them.

moment of escape....

(Canon EOS 40D; 8/7/2008; 1/8 at f/4; ISO 800; white balance: Auto; focal length: 94 mm)

Location : Hollywood Mountains, Los Angeles, CA

Men's 6 a side Cricket Final - Lanka Fest 2008

"Pollu" - Bowled out - Men's 6 a side Cricket Final

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 7/4/2008; 1/800 at f/4; ISO 200; white balance: Manual; focal length: 200 mm


Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 7/4/2008; 1/800 at f/4; ISO 200; white balance: Manual; focal length: 165 mm

Put away for a 6 - Men's 6 a side Cricket Final

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 7/4/2008; 1/800 at f/4; ISO 200; white balance: Manual; focal length: 200 mm

Missed catch - Men's 6 a side Cricket Final

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 7/4/2008; 1/500 at f/4; ISO 200; white balance: Manual; focal length: 116 mm

Lanka Fest 2008

Copyright Notice:
All images here are copyright by the Lanka Fest Organizers and the photographer who created them.
Contacts:
info@paalama.org
studiotwo75@gmail.com

Location: Woodley Park, Van Nuys, CA.

Miss Philippines - Miss Asia USA 2008 Pageant

20th Annual Miss Asia USA Pageant 2008
"Uniting the 58 Countries of the Asian Continent in celebration of culture, beauty, and talent."

Miss Philippines during the swimsuit competition

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 6/21/2008; 1/100 at f/4; ISO 400; white balance: Auto; focal length: 200 mm)


Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 6/21/2008; 1/100 at f/4; ISO 400; white balance: Auto; focal length: 200 mm


Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 6/21/2008; 1/100 at f/4; ISO 400; white balance: Auto; focal length: 200 mm

Location : Alex Theater, Glendale, CA.

Los Angeles Rowing Club

LARC September Fun Race

Canon EOS 40D; 9/20/2008; 1/2000 at f/8; ISO 800; white balance: Manual; focal length: 200 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/20/2008; 1/40 at f/32; ISO 800; white balance: Manual; focal length: 200 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/20/2008; 1/4000 at f/5.6; ISO 800; white balance: Manual; focal length: 200 mm

Click here to visit LARC website
Location:
Los Angeles Rowing Club,
Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA

NOCTURNAL - House Music Festival 2008

"In these moments.. light waves and sonic booms take place.
True to it... Chaos is unleashed..."


Canon EOS 40D; 9/13/2008; 1/15 at f/3.5; ISO 800; white balance: Auto; focal length: 28 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/13/2008; 1/10 at f/5.6; ISO 1000; white balance: Auto; focal length: 117 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/14/2008; 1/4 at f/4; ISO 800; white balance: Auto; focal length: 41 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/14/2008; 1/6 at f/5.6; ISO 1000; white balance: Auto; focal length: 112 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/13/2008; 1/15 at f/4.5; ISO 800; white balance: Auto; focal length: 53 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/13/2008; 1/15 at f/3.5; ISO 800; white balance: Auto; focal length: 35 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/13/2008; 1/15 at f/3.5; ISO 800; white balance: Auto; focal length: 28 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/13/2008; 1/13 at f/3.5; ISO 800; white balance: Auto; focal length: 28 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/13/2008; 1/15 at f/3.5; ISO 800; white balance: Auto; focal length: 28 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/13/2008; 1/15 at f/3.5; ISO 800; white balance: Auto; focal length: 30 mm


Canon EOS 40D; 9/13/2008; 1/15 at f/3.5; ISO 800; white balance: Auto; focal length: 28 mm

Location :San Bernardino, CA

20th Annual Miss Asia USA Pageant 2008

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 6/21/2008; 1/125 at f/4; ISO 400; white balance: Auto; focal length: 180 mm)


(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 6/21/2008; 1/200 at f/4.5; ISO 400; white balance: Auto; focal length: 87 mm)

Uniting the 58 Countries of the Asian Continent in celebration of culture, beauty, and talent.
Alex Theater, Glendale, CA.

Inner workings of Studio Two75 Inc.

Taken during Sam's shoot.... Naren at work...

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 5/10/2008; 1/160 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 17 mm)


Location: Studio two75, Moorpark, California

Natasha

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 12/22/2007; 1/200 at f/4; ISO 200; white balance: Manual; focal length: 50 mm)


(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 12/22/2007; 1/200 at f/5; ISO 200; white balance: Manual; focal length: 50 mm)


Location: Studio two75, Moorpark, California

Natasha (edit)

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 12/22/2007; 1/200 at f/5; ISO 200; white balance: Manual; focal length: 50 mm)

Location: Studio two75, Moorpark, California

Sam....

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 5/10/2008; 1/160 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 34 mm)

Location: Studio two75, Moorpark, California

Sam...

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 5/10/2008; 1/160 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 38 mm)

Location: Studio two75, Moorpark, California

Sam...

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 5/10/2008; 1/160 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 24 mm)

Location: Studio Two75, Moorpark, California

Sam...

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 5/10/2008; 1/160 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 27 mm)

Location: Studio Two75, Moorpark, California

Sam

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 5/10/2008; 1/160 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 40 mm)




(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 5/10/2008; 1/160 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 29 mm)

Location: Studio Two75, Moorpark, California

Sam

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 5/10/2008; 1/160 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 40 mm)

Location: Studio Two75, Moorpark, California

Sunset at Zuma...

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 3/30/2008; 1/640 at f/22; ISO 400; white balance: Manual; focal length: 70 mm)


(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 3/30/2008; 1/640 at f/22; ISO 400; white balance: Manual; focal length: 70 mm)

Sunset at Zuma Beach, Malibu, California.

Post Processing by D.T.

Hiru...

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 3/6/2008; 1/100 at f/3.2; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 50 mm)


(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 3/6/2008; 1/125 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 30 mm)


(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 3/6/2008; 1/100 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 30 mm)


(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 3/6/2008; 1/100 at f/3.5; ISO 100; focal length: 50 mm)


(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 3/6/2008; 1/160 at f/4; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 32 mm)


(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 3/6/2008; 1/200 at f/5; ISO 100; white balance: Manual; focal length: 40 mm)

Location: Studio two75, Moorpark, California
Post Processing by : D.T.

Wishful Thinking...

The Fuel Man wishing for better food.. and cheaper gas...

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 3/29/2008; 1/100 at f/2.8; ISO 400; white balance: Auto; focal length: 50 mm)

Taking a sip...

LA - Sri Lankan New Year Celebration.

(Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT; 4/12/2008; 1/250 at f/4; ISO 200; white balance: Auto; focal length: 200 mm)