Bitches leave!

Bitches leave! – Clarence Boddicker, Robocop. That’s what I thought of as the police officer rolled down our street announcing the evacuation of Los Alamos over his bullhorn. Of course, the police officer wasn’t as blunt but the sentiment was the same. On Sunday the 26th, Mari called me from work, a bit breathless, saying […]

Las Conchas wildfire outside of Los Alamos, NM

Earlier today a fire broke out 12 miles southwest of Los Alamos. The wife, the Cat and I are okay but we’re prepared to evacuate if necessary. Links to info about the fire are listed at the bottom of the post. Links regarding the Las Conchas Fire: NM Fire Info KRQE News Los Alamos Monitor […]

Visiting the Valles Caldera

Not far from my new home is a collapsed volcanic crater named Valles Caldera. Comprised of grasslands, peaks, rivers and hot springs, the landscape is striking.

Testing out the Fuji X100 point and shoot

Yesterday, I received an X100 from LensRentals.com. The X100 has a fixed 35mm f/2.0 lens, goes up to ISO 12800, shoots RAW, and comes in rangefinder format. I ordered it to put it through the paces and see how well the image quality holds up in low light situations. These are some quick shots I […]

Road Trip Days 4 – Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks