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Film. Fuji Superia 400.

We spent the end of the week in San Francisco.  So much walking during the day to take in all the sites!

Four Barrel Coffee was a welcome break.  My mocha was perfect – and the entire space was like a coffe lover’s dream.

It was also in San Francisco that I happened upon a great deal on a Hasselblad 500 c/m medium format camera.  A peak at my first photograph.  I have always wanted to try medium format photography – I’ve been going back and forth on whether to upgrade my digital (it’s just been put on hold for a while!).

More to share soon.

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  • Anne - February 21, 2012 - 11:43 pm

    That second to last photo is beautiful!
    I’ve been wanting to try medium format photography too. I used a Holga and a Diana for a while, but they don’t count. I have my eye on a Mamiya 645. I can’t wait to see your Hasselblad work!ReplyCancel

  • Traceykinohio - February 22, 2012 - 1:19 pm

    Very vice pictures. I always love the designs created on the coffee. What kind of reactions do you get when you take pictures in public? Whenever I pull the camera out for shots like this, my mother freaks as if I dropped my pants or something!! Lol. Anyway, good stuff. Good luck with your new toy; looking forward you take with it.ReplyCancel

  • Mirka - February 23, 2012 - 4:45 am

    I’m not much of a coffee drinker and only have it once in a while, but I love how one can transform a cup of coffee into a piece of art! Great pictures! I can almost smell the aroma of the coffee beans.ReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Portra 400nc

I can only imagine how beautiful Napa Valley is during the Summer, when the vines are heavy with berries, and also the Fall, when the leaves on the vines begin to change color.

Napa in the winter still holds a quiet beauty – one that speaks volumes of what will surely come…..

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Film. Kodak Portra 400nc

And we couldn’t very well go to Napa Valley and not enjoy the wine, right?  *smile*

I captured these images at the first of many tastings.

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  • justine - February 18, 2012 - 1:39 pm

    just had a wonderful time looking through your posts and at your projects, absolutely love your style, beautiful photographsReplyCancel

  • christina - February 21, 2012 - 10:33 pm

    i love the photo os his hands. so beautiful.
    xoReplyCancel

Film. Portra 400nc.

After a short drive to Napa Valley, the Vintage Inn was our home for a few days.

It did not disappoint.

I was a bit spoiled by the Champagne breakfast every morning, and tea time at 3pm every afternoon.

Just looking at these images makes me miss these quiet moments…..

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  • Niru - February 14, 2012 - 5:56 am

    Such an inviting inn and nicely captured too.
    I especially like the first shot.
    Hope you had a great holiday.

    NiruReplyCancel

  • mary - February 14, 2012 - 8:58 am

    I love these shots – just beautiful! Napa is on my must-visit list and I’m definitely bookmarking this inn for future reference.ReplyCancel

  • Daniella - February 14, 2012 - 9:48 am

    Great shots! Love the tea. Happy Valentine’s Day!ReplyCancel

  • Esra - February 14, 2012 - 10:33 am

    Looks like a wonderful place. I love everyone of these images. Beautiful moments and the light is just gorgeous in all of them.ReplyCancel

  • Georgianna - February 14, 2012 - 1:04 pm

    Beautiful!! Happy Valentine’s Day, A! ♥ ♥ReplyCancel

  • anka - February 14, 2012 - 5:02 pm

    Such lovely images! I would love to visit this place, even if it’s only for the breakfast
    :)ReplyCancel

  • Vickie - February 15, 2012 - 12:19 am

    looks wonderful, love the first photoReplyCancel

  • twiggs - February 15, 2012 - 5:10 am

    wonderful and so peaceful images! it sure looks like you had a great time here! take care, twiggsReplyCancel

  • Lindsay - February 15, 2012 - 7:33 am

    Happy Valentine’s Day! These look so nice and quiet. I could use a little of that. :)ReplyCancel

  • Janice - February 15, 2012 - 3:28 pm

    These are all so simple and wonderful. I love the green and orange together :)ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - February 15, 2012 - 9:15 pm

      Thanks for all of your kind words!ReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Portra 400nc

It feels good to back!

I’ve just spent an amazing week in California.  Lots of photos to share.

I’ll begin with our first stop at Scoma’s in Sausalito for brunch – an excellent little seafood restaurant right on the water.  Sausalito is a such a beautiful community right across the bay from San Francisco. And as you can see, it has such a lovely view of the city.

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By the way, I’d like to thank those of you who have emailed, shared pictures, and sent such kind words when finding my postcards in Ikea!

More soon~

 

 

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  • Lucent Imagery - February 13, 2012 - 5:27 am

    Beautiful. The food and drink shots are so sharp and beautiful tones! So good to read of all the good things happening in your life blogger friend.ReplyCancel

  • Daniella - February 13, 2012 - 11:11 am

    Great pics! Love the coffee shot…ReplyCancel

  • traceykinohio - February 14, 2012 - 6:27 am

    I checked out that place to see how it looked – boy is it CUTE! And it has quite a history. Great pictures!ReplyCancel

  • Esra - February 14, 2012 - 10:30 am

    Great pictures. Tones are so beautiful. Love your composition of the food/coffee shots..ReplyCancel

  • Harachi - February 17, 2016 - 5:45 pm

    Sean, I am amazed at the Memorial Tree Garden and your commetmint and dedication to this wonderful project. As a member of Hays Hills, I want to say thank you for all your hard work and tell you how much I appreciate having such a beautiful place to go to for prayer, reflection, and meditation. May God be praised and my His blessings be upon you.Tim SnowdenReplyCancel

Film. Polaroid 600.

The only polaroid I took on my trip.

Early morning.

Before everyone else was awake.

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Have a great weekend, my friends – I’ll be away from this space next week.  But I’ll return with more images to share~

 

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  • mary - February 3, 2012 - 8:28 am

    Absolutely dreamy! Enjoy your week “off”. :)ReplyCancel

  • Esra - February 3, 2012 - 3:45 pm

    Looks heavenly.. love those polarid tones.ReplyCancel

  • Rhianne - February 6, 2012 - 6:03 am

    This made me sigh happily, you’ve captured it beautifullyReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Portra 400.

A few more captures from my girls weekend in Puerto Rico.  Love this place.

 

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  • Lucent Imagery - February 1, 2012 - 10:00 pm

    Beautiful colours in that first photo! So happy you have had an energising girls weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Mary Vican - February 2, 2012 - 2:47 am

    What a wonderful place to relax. I went when I was about 5 years old and still have great memories of the yummy coladas and beautiful towns.ReplyCancel

  • tracey k in ohio - February 2, 2012 - 4:13 pm

    That first shot is my favorite! I LOVE the ocean. I’m slightly green w/envy @ your getaway, but thanks for sharing! :-)ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - February 2, 2012 - 8:44 pm

      Lucent – thank you!
      Mary – yes, it was extremely relaxing~
      Thanks, Tracey!ReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Portra 400.

Each year, I get together with my girlfriends from college.  Usually, we gather in someone’s home and stay up really late, laugh really loud, and way eat too much food.  This year we decided to be adventurous – we booked tickets to San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Yes, in the middle of winter.  And yes, totally worth it.

So much planning for a quick trip.  But oh my, we had so much fun.  And it was just what this mama needed – a few days away to renew my spirit.  Should I mention that I packed more cameras than clothes?

And how I love these girls who have been through so many stages of life with me….

A few more images to come.

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  • Vickie - January 30, 2012 - 6:38 am

    lovely images, sounds like wonderful fun :)ReplyCancel

  • kylie - January 31, 2012 - 3:36 am

    gorgeous photos and it sounds like a great weekend away!
    (i usually pack more cameras than clothes too…)ReplyCancel

  • tracey k in ohio - January 31, 2012 - 8:23 am

    what a blessing to have been able to get away to such a beautiful place and to have such a group of girlfriends!ReplyCancel

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Film. Fuji Superia 400.

Thanks so much for your kind words on my last post.

A few images from around the house this winter.  A pretty warm one, at that.

More soon, I’m off for a brief trip!

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  • Daniella - January 26, 2012 - 10:00 am

    lovely details!ReplyCancel

  • Lindsay - January 26, 2012 - 12:51 pm

    Have fun on your trip!ReplyCancel

  • Vickie - January 27, 2012 - 7:12 am

    lovely images
    hope you have a lovely time :)ReplyCancel

  • Esra - January 27, 2012 - 3:15 pm

    Beautiful vignettes..ReplyCancel

  • jenny - January 28, 2012 - 12:48 pm

    i LOVE these. wonderful, sweet light.

    hope you had, or are having a great trip. :)ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - January 31, 2012 - 12:38 am

    lovely images. I adore winter. we’re having some surprisingly cool summer weather at the moment and I’m really enjoying it, pity it’s not going to last long.ReplyCancel

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