wild ties

i have always been a fan good artistic graffiti. for me it is less about the identities, tags and names and more about the color pallets, styles, locations and messages. if all the right components are in place a talented graffiti artist can really create a lasting impression, although hopefully not at the cost of someone else's personal property.

a fluid motion similar to that seen in large mural was part of the concept for this photograph. we also thought it would be fun to use mens ties, a symbol that represents the polar opposite of that of a graffiti artist. it is a fun composition in the attraction of opposites.

wild ties
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

japanese maples

i love japanese maple trees, so much so i tried to make it a requirement while purchasing our house. this tree is from the japanese gardens in the arboretum.

japaneese maples
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

amber mist

only a few more foggy morning images. i promise.

amber mist
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

a bridge in the distacnce

it has been 90 degrees and sunny for the last few days but i cant keep from showing you this cold and gloomy morning.

a bridge in the distacnce
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

grow

the name says it all.

grow
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

foggy forest

another one of my favorites...

foggy forest
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

tripple sun

more foggy imagery, what can i say i am a sucker for ultra diffused light.

tripple sun
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

handrails into the fog

wow, i just realized that this is my 100th blog post. crazy. i have to say i have been really enjoying sharing the visuals from day to day with you.

handrails into the fog
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

zig zag at the locks

more imagery from yesterdays foggy morning. this is one of my favorites!

zig zag at the locks
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

ballard locks 1

this morning i had the pleasure of taking my girlfriend to the airport at 5 am. as i stumbled out of bed i couldn't figure out why agreed to such a thing, i guess i am just a nice guy. on the drive back i noticed the fog was starting to roll in which pleased me because it would make going back to bed a bit easier. by the time i got home the fog was so dense and mixed with the morning light was very inspiring, so i went inside, grabbed a camera and figured i would take a few shots. a few shots turned into many shots as i found myself down my the ballard locks, by this time i was caught up in the mystic of the morning and didn't really care that i was wondering around taking pictures in my pajamas.

my early morning kindness was rewarded with a seal encounter, many jumping fish and handful of images i am very happy with, oh and not to forget a happy girlfriend.

ballard locks 1
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

irish coffee goggles

if your ever in sf and your looking for a good place to grab a unique beverage be sure to check out the buena vista cafe, http://thebuenavista.com.

they are known for their irish coffee's which is generally a beverage i don't opt for. but, something about the warm coffee with whiskey on a foggy afternoon by the bay and i was hooked.

a word of caution: be careful of too much of a good thing...

irish coffee goggles
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

dasiys by the window

dasiys by the window
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

freight elevator

vertigo.....

freight elevator
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo

two crows

the crows in my neighborhood are completely obnoxious. if i didn't know better i would swear someone gave them megaphones and asked them to sit outside my window at 5 am. these birds have taken cackling to a whole new level and if it weren't for the fact that i am moving soon i might consider a different way to shoot them.

two crows
Originally uploaded by kooiman photo