Travel
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Nicki in Nicaragua
Loyal blog readers know that Nicki is my go-to second photographer. She is an excellent shooter, assistant, and all-day wedding trooper. Summer is Nicki’s vacation time since she teaches photography to high school students during the school year. Even though she was working hard with me this summer, she also made some time for a vacation. She had a friend traveling in Central America, so off to Nicaragua she went to join him. I’ve asked Nicki to write a guest post to share her journey. Enjoy! __ Hello everyone! It’s Randi’s favorite sister, Nicki! I just got back from Nicaragua with some pictures I’d like to share and since Randi’s…
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Fireworks in the Fog
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New York by Night
This week I’m visiting Jenn, my college BFF. She lives in Brooklyn and we’ve been having a great time here and around the city. Summary below…. We went to a Nellie McKay concert at the Highline Ballroom. Nellie is one of my favorites and I’ve seen her twice before. She performed a lot of songs from her most recent release which was a tribute to Doris Day. Great lighting at this concert. Nicki is also here visiting her friend, Sarah. We met for lunch one day, much later parting in the subway. I didn’t use a flash on this photo, it only looks that way. Jenn had to work for…
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Balloon Ride in Napa Valley
On Wednesday, we awoke at 4:30am to board an early morning balloon ride through Napa Valley. Well, kind of Napa Valley. We were actually chased out of Napa Valley by thick fog so instead took our flight in nearby Central Valley, where lots of the country’s food is grown. First the “inflation.” We were all careful not to call it a “blow up.” My guy, Ryan. “Gregory the Great” Our balloon, “Victory.” I was obsessed with these cannons and the fire. 315,000 cubic feet of air. The balloon (empty) weighs 700lbs, the basket and tanks add 1300lbs, and the 20 passengers about 3,000lbs to total 2.5 tons. After takeoff, the…
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Fireworks in the Fog
On the Fourth of July, we joined our friends in San Francisco to celebrate. Stephanie and Josh made dinner for us followed by lovely patriotic dessert. Then, in grand San Francisco style, fireworks in the fog. And my new friend on a bike Happy 4th!
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Nicki in Nicaragua
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Yosemite National Park – Mariposa Grove Giant Sequoia Trees
For our third day of hiking, we took a quick 5 mile stroll around Mariposa Grove–home of Giant Sequioa Trees! A sign to show the scale of and endurance of the Grizzly Giant. Naturally occurring (or carefully prescribed) forest fires are good for the Sequioas. The fires burn off weaker species, create rich soil, and cause pine cones to burst and release Sequoia seeds. I was pretty tired of walking, so Ryan was tempting me along with cocoa-roasted almonds. Shaking the container like I was an animal. Oh and at this time we saw a coyote! so we started yelling and waving our arms so he would run away. The…