FILMMAKER . WRITER . ARTIST

Practicing some self-portrait photography in one of my favorite places. Newport Beach. . . . . . #selfportrait #newportbeach #beachlife #beachfashion #panasoniclumixg85 #7artisans25mm Was inspired by the performer of the hit song, Ships In the Night, @matkearney. (at Newport Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO6sMHjJhS2/?igshid=24bu0zql2qqs

I've always wanted to capture the satisfying moment of a salty sea wave crashing upon the rocks of the seashore. Having to wipe my glasses off is worth the refreshing experience. . . . . . #ilovenewportbeach #newportbeachcalifornia #waves🌊 #beachphotography #panasoniclumixg85 #7artisans25mm (at Newport Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO1CCDBJ6ou/?igshid=ofv8twjjtp5b

Fishing for fish and surfing for waves. Life in SoCal. I decided to do something I've never done before and hop onto a jetty about a mile north of the Newport Beach Pier where I discovered a peaceful and yet very active scene. Hope you enjoy. The history of the jetties is a long and interesting one. Thanks to the jetties, boats and harbor crafts can sail freely and SAFELY back and forth between the peninsula bay, surfers can catch centralized waves, fisherman can fish, and dredging is minimized. A lot of lobbying, fundraising, advocacy, and finally a bond measure made these jetties possible. And between 1934-1936, eight jetties were built by the Army Corps of Engineers, opening up many opportunities for the fun and business we get to experience today. . . . #ilovenewportbeach #jetty #jettyfishing #explorelocal #newportbeachcalifornia #surfing #surfphotography #traveller #socal #panasoniclumixg85 #7artisans25mm (at Newport Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/COwRjfspMfa/?igshid=24c1tu127zn

North Atlantic weather report. Overcast. But calm. Still don't regret booking a balcony stateroom. London to New York. It's teatime. This is my response to 2020. Improving my skills, completing some important (back-burner) tasks, and...dreaming a little. #transatlantic #transatlanticcrossing #cunard #qe2 #queenelizabeth2 #vintagestyle #vintageclothing #londonfog #britishstyle #teatime #highteaparty #revelle #panasoniclumixg85 #7artisans25mm (at At Sea) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIg-D8FpUvN/?igshid=ejgsehomwh60

I've really been striving to make 2020 the year of mastering over many obstacles, where I work out all the kinks in my life so that nothing holds me back from God's direction and the work I set out to do; putting 2020 on it's head; giving God my all; becoming a better filmmaker and photographer, and even graphic designer to my greatest extent. I've learned a lot in 2020. Instead of letting it overwhelm me, I keep struggling to turn the limitations it's caused into flourishing butterfly wings of opportunity. #newnormal (at Costa Mesa, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbXKv3pVjs/?igshid=2f7evhi8efo3

Early this morning, the sun made it seem like it would be bright all day. I wish I was able to get closer, but I have not yet mastered the art of the quiet foot roll mastered by the Native Americans for generations before we arrived. Still, this little guy allowed me to get close enough to capture its adorableness. I need to remember to bring a telephoto lens with me from now on. #naturephotography #bunnyrabbit #preservewildlife #fairviewparkcostamesa #7artisans25mm #panasoniclumixg85 (at Fairview Park, Costa Mesa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHRJdGCpX95/?igshid=m9l8fh5ce80u

My dad use to tell me about how much my grandmother LOVED desert plants. She was from Missouri, yeh see. I never understood why. I was from SoCal and preferred the roses and the rich greenery of England. Lately, as I've explored and experienced the indigenous plant life outside my door, with all the herbful fragrances and rich textures, I think I've grown to understand why Grandma Maxy loved SoCal nature so much. #appreciatewhatyouhave #explorecalifornia #bikeride #locallove #7artisans25mm #panasoniclumixg85 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJQiOQpOoq/?igshid=buu8g16v31cy

Sometimes we feel like our roots have stuck concrete and can't go any further. But even plants break through concrete. #dontgiveup #plantstrong #dontkeepquiet #7artisans25mm #panasoniclumixg85 (at Fairview Park, Costa Mesa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG-2ffJp_3h/?igshid=1gaiw5tqgiam0

Discovered this staircase on an alternate route to #FairviewParkCostaMesa and was fascinated by this running inlet. While it's good exercise to walk the bike up the stairs, this was very helpful for saving energy to build stamina later. It may be for rain run-off, but the design tells me different. #staircasedesign #adventureisoutthere #newbalance #concretedesign #exploremore #panasoniclumixg85 #7artisans25mm (at Fairview Park, Costa Mesa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5toHUpiN9/?igshid=136z64wgjsczm

Fire rages on, "new normal" tries to find its place, but we keep riding on. #bridge #bike #fire #costamesaphotographer (at Fairview Park, Costa Mesa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG03vcCsNHp/?igshid=1dtdbw2zijye5

I'm not much of a jogger, but I am learning how to capture people from a safe and non-imposing distance. I inadvertantly turned it into a photo OP with a message...don't quit while you're ahead. That works! #naturetrail #localtravel #exploring #jogging #joggingwithdog #runningmotivation #inspirationalquotes #tuesdayvibes #takumar28mm #panasoniclumixg85 (at Fairview Park, Costa Mesa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGle0xMpq75/?igshid=9s2ci43zzsmx

The Goat Hill Train Junction hasn't been running for a long time. I don't think I ever got the opportunity when I was young to ride it. But I've been to the pumpkin patch. So lively. It would be around this time it would be going on. But it'll be back. #goathilltrainjunction #naturetrail #bycicle #localguide #talbertregionalpark #newnormal (at Goathill Junction Train Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGV2yOWsUf9/?igshid=d4tuydcip2mh

Take me away to places near but new; places safe but hidden; quaint but spacious; full of adventure and with better things up the hill and over the horizon. To get to this bridge, I had to go up some stairs, up a hill, down that hill and through some gravel. And I got to loiter for a little while on this hidden corner linking one side of the terrain to the other to remember the reason God put me on this earth for. #hiddengem #localexplorer #newnormal #naturetrail #bikelife #panasoniclumixg85 #takumar28mm (at Talbert Regional Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGEEx-bptuU/?igshid=1idpbkm522xjl

Let the barbed wires of oppression be rusted away! #fairviewpark #talbertnaturepreserve #barbedwire #barbedwirefence #nature #freedom (at Talbert Nature Preserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFs39hgsc7b/?igshid=fhp86j7cq299

Red skies are gonna clear up! I have tried to utilize the quarantine in many different ways and discovering my local OC parks have been one of them. Fairview/Talbert Park is 208 acres of trails, lakes, a hidden park, an EPIC view of Huntington Beach and many other refreshing surprises. I've been riding at least seven miles a visit! I've also been doing some research on this park and the other OC parks in the area and was inspired to produce some videos featuring their spacious and tranquil attributes and the surprisingly impressive backstory that went into their making. Escape locally. ...Maybe that should be the slogan for Inner OC. #fairviewpark #talbertpark #cycling #getoutthere #localtravel #oclifestyle #trainquility #orangecountyphotography #desertplants #californiapalmtrees #panasoniclumixg85 #7artisans25mm (at Fairview Park, Costa Mesa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFV7n7-sh0w/?igshid=kobxtn0mll0g

My first job route was not the worst to start out on last Wednesday. The almost timeless view and experience along the boardwalk brought back a lot of memories. Was a very sobering backdrop, though. #nofilter #balboaisland #balboapavillion #newportbeachcalifornia #2020 #californiafires (at Balboa Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFSBdP7pFTw/?igshid=wetuief0zxm7

So, I discovered that Mile Square Park has an ARCHERY RANGE! Yesterday, I went to see @formulaone36 and his new bow. It's really elaborate. This is a compound bow...not too exciting of a name. It was invented in the '60s as a way to improve accuracy and weight balance. I guess it's like the RED Camera of archery bows. It was a very overcast day and the oppression from the California wildfires in pretty much every direction within the state personified the overcast sky. So @psychodotic, @formulaone36 and I made the best of it with new-normal precautions in place and a forward-thinking spirit. They caught the Katniss Everdeen bug and shot either too (ambitiously) high or right on the money. #goals. The size, diversity, and social distance friendly nature of Mile Square Park has inspired me make this a refreshing go-to spot with a video or two featuring its many surprises. #localtravel #archery #archerylife #milesquarepark #fountainvalley #staysafe #orangecountyphotography #katnisseverdeenedit #travelocal (at Archery Range - Mile Square Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE6HWFipCGJ/?igshid=acw9augsci6p