http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:35:32 -0800 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:35:32 -0800 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8325/buddyicons/57876453@N02.jpg?1358703272#57876453@N02 http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8543283022/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8543283022/" title="Finding Dory"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8100/8543283022_a6e1601bc2_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Finding Dory" /></a></p> <p>A Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) swimming to the surface in one of the large aquariums at the Academy of Sciences. Thanks to Becky for the great idea of shooting these fish from this spot. It took quite a few shots to get one I liked.<br /> <br /> 330mm, 1/500s, f/6, ISO 800</p> Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:35:32 -0800 2013-03-08T14:14:22-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8543283022 37.769747 -122.466166 37.769747 -122.466166 23512036 Finding Dory <p>A Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) swimming to the surface in one of the large aquariums at the Academy of Sciences. Thanks to Becky for the great idea of shooting these fish from this spot. It took quite a few shots to get one I liked.<br /> <br /> 330mm, 1/500s, f/6, ISO 800</p> MKawano.Photography blue fish water aquarium academyofsciences bluetang regaltang paracanthurushepatus bluesurgeonfish http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8456944682/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8456944682/" title="Dentist Visit"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8236/8456944682_31934edf20_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Dentist Visit" /></a></p> <p>A moray eel getting a mouth cleaning by a cleaner shrimp at the Cal Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. I've been trying for this shot for quite a while and this is the best I've been able to get. Thanks to Meredith for spending the day with me. It was a lot of fun!<br /> <br /> 200mm macro, f/4.2, 1/250s, ISO 6,400, handheld</p> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:13:04 -0800 2013-02-07T11:19:27-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8456944682 37.7699 -122.466166 37.7699 -122.466166 23512036 Dentist Visit <p>A moray eel getting a mouth cleaning by a cleaner shrimp at the Cal Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. I've been trying for this shot for quite a while and this is the best I've been able to get. Thanks to Meredith for spending the day with me. It was a lot of fun!<br /> <br /> 200mm macro, f/4.2, 1/250s, ISO 6,400, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography ocean shrimp sealife eel symbiotic morayeel academyofsciences http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8455848283/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8455848283/" title="Violaceous euphonia"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8455848283_62faf0b04a_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Violaceous euphonia" /></a></p> <p>One of the many beautiful birds in the rainforest exhibit at the Cal Academy of Sciences. These aren't easy to capture as they don't sit still for long. This one is unique in that it has a specialized digestive system which allows it to digest toxic mistletoe berries. <br /> <br /> 200mm macro, f/8, 1/320s, ISO 4,000, handheld</p> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:13:04 -0800 2013-02-07T10:42:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8455848283 37.769578 -122.46638 37.769578 -122.46638 23512036 Violaceous euphonia <p>One of the many beautiful birds in the rainforest exhibit at the Cal Academy of Sciences. These aren't easy to capture as they don't sit still for long. This one is unique in that it has a specialized digestive system which allows it to digest toxic mistletoe berries. <br /> <br /> 200mm macro, f/8, 1/320s, ISO 4,000, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography blue bird yellow academyofsciences violaceouseuphonia http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8416371740/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8416371740/" title="Texture Study"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8416371740_9a437d3df0_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Texture Study" /></a></p> <p>The gorgeous tiger tree snake in the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Recently, this snake has become my new favorite subject at the Academy. I can sit and watch him for quite a while. On this visit, I decided to get a little closer and like the contrast between the smooth scales and the rough branch. Thanks to Becky for joining me on this outing. A great time as always.<br /> <br /> 200mm macro, f/14, 1/160s, ISO 2,000, handheld</p> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:46:52 -0800 2013-01-25T12:40:36-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8416371740 37.769544 -122.466466 37.769544 -122.466466 23512036 Texture Study <p>The gorgeous tiger tree snake in the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Recently, this snake has become my new favorite subject at the Academy. I can sit and watch him for quite a while. On this visit, I decided to get a little closer and like the contrast between the smooth scales and the rough branch. Thanks to Becky for joining me on this outing. A great time as always.<br /> <br /> 200mm macro, f/14, 1/160s, ISO 2,000, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography macro texture reptile snake academyofsciences http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8285655298/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8285655298/" title="Scooter on Deck"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8285655298_f18aa0c6e3_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Scooter on Deck" /></a></p> <p>A Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk on the flight deck of the USS Hornet in Alameda, CA. The primary purpose of this lightweight, high-performance aircraft was to train carrier pilots. It was often referred to as the &quot;Scooter&quot; due to its extreme maneuverability and roll rate. This particular jet was one of the last Skyhawks in active service, making her final service flight in April of 2003. <br /> <br /> 48mm, f/7.1, ISO 1000, 3-shot HDR with 1/1250 second base exposure, handheld</p> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:18:49 -0800 2012-12-17T16:24:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8285655298 37.77241 -122.302551 37.77241 -122.302551 55969033 Scooter on Deck <p>A Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk on the flight deck of the USS Hornet in Alameda, CA. The primary purpose of this lightweight, high-performance aircraft was to train carrier pilots. It was often referred to as the &quot;Scooter&quot; due to its extreme maneuverability and roll rate. This particular jet was one of the last Skyhawks in active service, making her final service flight in April of 2003. <br /> <br /> 48mm, f/7.1, ISO 1000, 3-shot HDR with 1/1250 second base exposure, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography alameda skyhawk hdr usshornet ta4j http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8284602937/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8284602937/" title="Proof that Phantoms are on the USS Hornet"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8284602937_4aaafb9ba2_m.jpg" width="240" height="100" alt="Proof that Phantoms are on the USS Hornet" /></a></p> <p>One of the legendary F-4J Phantom jets on the flight deck of the USS Hornet in Alameda, CA. A premier fighter jet in its time, the F-4 established 16 speed, altitude, and time-to-climb records. These jets were in service from 1960 through 1996. This was one of my favorite jets as a kid and I built a few of these myself (at 1/72 scale of course). Since the USS Hornet is supposedly a very haunted ship, the Phantom's presence is fitting as well. <br /> <br /> 78mm, f/8, ISO 800, 3-shot HDR with 1/1250 second base exposure, handheld</p> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:18:48 -0800 2012-12-17T15:19:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8284602937 37.77275 -122.30268 37.77275 -122.30268 55969033 Proof that Phantoms are on the USS Hornet <p>One of the legendary F-4J Phantom jets on the flight deck of the USS Hornet in Alameda, CA. A premier fighter jet in its time, the F-4 established 16 speed, altitude, and time-to-climb records. These jets were in service from 1960 through 1996. This was one of my favorite jets as a kid and I built a few of these myself (at 1/72 scale of course). Since the USS Hornet is supposedly a very haunted ship, the Phantom's presence is fitting as well. <br /> <br /> 78mm, f/8, ISO 800, 3-shot HDR with 1/1250 second base exposure, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography jet phantom alameda f4 hdr usshornet http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8728794267/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8728794267/" title="Byodo-In Temple and misty Ko'olaus"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/8728794267_915f709574_m.jpg" width="240" height="120" alt="Byodo-In Temple and misty Ko'olaus" /></a></p> <p>Oahu, Hawaii. The Byodo-In Temple inside the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park with the Ko'olau mountain range in the background. <br /> <br /> Six 5-shot HDR images stitched together into a pano. Base exposure 28mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO 800, handheld</p> Sat, 11 May 2013 13:45:03 -0700 2013-05-09T11:57:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8728794267 21.430739 -157.832121 21.430739 -157.832121 28747763 Byodo-In Temple and misty Ko'olaus <p>Oahu, Hawaii. The Byodo-In Temple inside the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park with the Ko'olau mountain range in the background. <br /> <br /> Six 5-shot HDR images stitched together into a pano. Base exposure 28mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO 800, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography red temple japanese hawaii oahu panoramic koolau kaneohe hdr byodoin http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8729917338/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8729917338/" title="Temple Valley icon"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/8729917338_47d53a73ab_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Temple Valley icon" /></a></p> <p>Another view of the Byodo-In Temple, Oahu, Hawaii.<br /> <br /> 5-shot HDR, base exposure 28mm, f/7.1, 1/400s, ISO 800, handheld</p> Sat, 11 May 2013 13:45:02 -0700 2013-05-09T11:50:37-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8729917338 21.430679 -157.832057 21.430679 -157.832057 28747763 Temple Valley icon <p>Another view of the Byodo-In Temple, Oahu, Hawaii.<br /> <br /> 5-shot HDR, base exposure 28mm, f/7.1, 1/400s, ISO 800, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography red temple japanese hawaii koolau kaneohe hdr byodoin http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8678817560/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8678817560/" title="King of the Beasts"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8678817560_5dbcd2d1ae_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="King of the Beasts" /></a></p> <p>A male African lion relaxes while waiting for his feeding at the Oakland Zoo.<br /> <br /> 340mm, f/5, 1/640s, ISO 1000, handheld</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:21:56 -0700 2013-04-23T15:47:23-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8678817560 37.750697 -122.145438 37.750697 -122.145438 2463583 King of the Beasts <p>A male African lion relaxes while waiting for his feeding at the Oakland Zoo.<br /> <br /> 340mm, f/5, 1/640s, ISO 1000, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography africa animal cat zoo king lion oaklandzoo http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8677709955/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8677709955/" title="New addition to the troop"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8393/8677709955_6708abc927_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="New addition to the troop" /></a></p> <p>A female hamadryas baboon and her three week old baby at the Oakland Zoo.<br /> <br /> 340mm, f/5, 1/1600s, ISO 2000, handheld</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:21:56 -0700 2013-04-23T15:17:32-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8677709955 37.749984 -122.146339 37.749984 -122.146339 2463583 New addition to the troop <p>A female hamadryas baboon and her three week old baby at the Oakland Zoo.<br /> <br /> 340mm, f/5, 1/1600s, ISO 2000, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography africa baby zoo baboon primate oaklandzoo hamadryasbaboon http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8488687714/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8488687714/" title="Hardy Survivor"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8488687714_8258da957f_m.jpg" width="188" height="240" alt="Hardy Survivor" /></a></p> <p>A lonely tree braves the wind, sand and sea at Makapuu Beach Park on Oahu, Hawaii. This is a great part of the coastline for sunrise shots when it isn't too windy. This morning was about as windy as I've seen here so I had to be creative and careful not to let my gear get too abused. <br /> <br /> 42mm, f/8, 1/160s, ISO 400, handheld</p> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:29:42 -0800 2013-02-16T09:37:02-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8488687714 21.315643 -157.662692 21.315643 -157.662692 2513174 Hardy Survivor <p>A lonely tree braves the wind, sand and sea at Makapuu Beach Park on Oahu, Hawaii. This is a great part of the coastline for sunrise shots when it isn't too windy. This morning was about as windy as I've seen here so I had to be creative and careful not to let my gear get too abused. <br /> <br /> 42mm, f/8, 1/160s, ISO 400, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography ocean tree beach hawaii oahu desaturated waimanalo makapuu rabbitisland http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8480058597/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8480058597/" title="Sunrise Propaganda"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8480058597_c2000b9c8a_m.jpg" width="240" height="123" alt="Sunrise Propaganda" /></a></p> <p>Another beautiful sunrise at my favorite beach in the world - Lanikai, Oahu, Hawaii. A trip to Hawaii just isn't complete without a stop here. <br /> <br /> iPhone 5 pano shot, Snapseed edit on the phone with a few minor tweaks in Lightroom, handheld.</p> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:05:51 -0800 2013-02-14T06:50:51-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8480058597 21.388827 -157.712774 21.388827 -157.712774 2436415 Sunrise Propaganda <p>Another beautiful sunrise at my favorite beach in the world - Lanikai, Oahu, Hawaii. A trip to Hawaii just isn't complete without a stop here. <br /> <br /> iPhone 5 pano shot, Snapseed edit on the phone with a few minor tweaks in Lightroom, handheld.</p> MKawano.Photography pink orange beach sunrise hawaii sand oahu lanikai http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8478539020/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8478539020/" title="Lucky day in Paradise"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8527/8478539020_b2c7be24db_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Lucky day in Paradise" /></a></p> <p>A perfect piece of driftwood found on an impulse photo stop along the Waimanalo shoreline on Oahu, Hawaii. Everything just worked out perfectly as I'm sure this would have been washed away once the tide rose. Thanks to Kevin for showing me some new spots on the island and for some great tips!<br /> <br /> 28mm, f/11, ISO 400, three-shot HDR with 1/800s base exposure, handheld</p> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:54:36 -0800 2013-02-13T15:19:51-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8478539020 21.323339 -157.677047 21.323339 -157.677047 2513174 Lucky day in Paradise <p>A perfect piece of driftwood found on an impulse photo stop along the Waimanalo shoreline on Oahu, Hawaii. Everything just worked out perfectly as I'm sure this would have been washed away once the tide rose. Thanks to Kevin for showing me some new spots on the island and for some great tips!<br /> <br /> 28mm, f/11, ISO 400, three-shot HDR with 1/800s base exposure, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography ocean rabbit beach island hawaii paradise oahu driftwood waimanalo http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8478546298/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8478546298/" title="Aloha Friday"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8478546298_409ba2a4b8_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Aloha Friday" /></a></p> <p>A view of the weekly fireworks show at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu, Hawaii. <br /> <br /> 28mm, f/11, 3 seconds, ISO 1,250, tripod</p> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:54:34 -0800 2013-02-15T21:40:32-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8478546298 21.282576 -157.836585 21.282576 -157.836585 2513163 Aloha Friday <p>A view of the weekly fireworks show at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu, Hawaii. <br /> <br /> 28mm, f/11, 3 seconds, ISO 1,250, tripod</p> MKawano.Photography longexposure nightphotography hawaii oahu fireworks hiltonhawaiianvillage http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8477438643/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8477438643/" title="Classic Oahu"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8094/8477438643_43c91a9ef7_m.jpg" width="240" height="136" alt="Classic Oahu" /></a></p> <p>A view of the Rainbow Tower of Oahu's Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. Shot from the 14th floor of the Tapa Tower. I know there are many beautiful places around the world, but Hawaii has a special place in my heart and it is always great to return. <br /> <br /> Four HDR images stitched together. Individual shots at 28mm, f/8, ISO 400, 1/500s base exposure, handheld.</p> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:54:38 -0800 2013-02-14T20:18:34-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8477438643 21.282636 -157.836649 21.282636 -157.836649 2513163 Classic Oahu <p>A view of the Rainbow Tower of Oahu's Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. Shot from the 14th floor of the Tapa Tower. I know there are many beautiful places around the world, but Hawaii has a special place in my heart and it is always great to return. <br /> <br /> Four HDR images stitched together. Individual shots at 28mm, f/8, ISO 400, 1/500s base exposure, handheld.</p> MKawano.Photography ocean trees sunset hawaii hotel waikiki oahu palm hiltonhawaiianvillage http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8463383593/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8463383593/" title="Daytime Portrait of a Night Heron"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8463383593_4b12cc24b7_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Daytime Portrait of a Night Heron" /></a></p> <p>Night herons sound like chickens but look like killers. Thanks to Becky for introducing me to this group of these cool birds that are currently making their residence at Lake Merritt in Oakland. Worth checking out and a great area in general. I'll definitely be back!<br /> <br /> 260mm, f/5.6, 1/640s, ISO 400, handheld</p> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:30:48 -0800 2013-02-09T14:25:53-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8463383593 37.808376 -122.262918 37.808376 -122.262918 55970216 Daytime Portrait of a Night Heron <p>Night herons sound like chickens but look like killers. Thanks to Becky for introducing me to this group of these cool birds that are currently making their residence at Lake Merritt in Oakland. Worth checking out and a great area in general. I'll definitely be back!<br /> <br /> 260mm, f/5.6, 1/640s, ISO 400, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography red green bird nightheron http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8395597230/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8395597230/" title="Eye of the Serpent"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8395597230_eeca8ca776_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Eye of the Serpent" /></a></p> <p>An emerald tree boa at the Oakland Zoo. This is a fantastic zoo if you haven't been here and this snake is one of my favorite residents. Emerald tree boas are found in the rainforests of northern South America, can grow up to 5.5 feet long, are non-venomous constrictors, and feed at night on a diet primarily consisting of small mammals and birds. Thanks to Tim for joining me this day.<br /> <br /> 200mm macro, f/22, 1.3s, ISO 200, tripod</p> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:59:13 -0800 2013-01-16T12:28:48-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8395597230 37.749747 -122.147369 37.749747 -122.147369 2463583 Eye of the Serpent <p>An emerald tree boa at the Oakland Zoo. This is a fantastic zoo if you haven't been here and this snake is one of my favorite residents. Emerald tree boas are found in the rainforests of northern South America, can grow up to 5.5 feet long, are non-venomous constrictors, and feed at night on a diet primarily consisting of small mammals and birds. Thanks to Tim for joining me this day.<br /> <br /> 200mm macro, f/22, 1.3s, ISO 200, tripod</p> MKawano.Photography macro green zoo reptile snake boa emeraldtreeboa http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8331108939/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8331108939/" title="Serenity"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8331108939_44e1d58776_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Serenity" /></a></p> <p>A lakeside bench along the walking paths of Lake Chabot. Not much of a sunrise this morning, but it was still fun to get out there. Thanks to Shaun for waking up early and braving the cold to accompany me on this outing. <br /> <br /> 24mm, F/13, 1/1.7s, ISO 100, tripod</p> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:41:24 -0800 2012-12-29T07:53:04-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8331108939 37.723885 -122.110118 37.723885 -122.110118 55971407 Serenity <p>A lakeside bench along the walking paths of Lake Chabot. Not much of a sunrise this morning, but it was still fun to get out there. Thanks to Shaun for waking up early and braving the cold to accompany me on this outing. <br /> <br /> 24mm, F/13, 1/1.7s, ISO 100, tripod</p> MKawano.Photography morning lake water landscape peace path lakechabot http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8327993765/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8327993765/" title="One Day"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8327993765_5313abf6fd_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="One Day" /></a></p> <p>A shot of the Ferry Building and a portion of San Francisco's skyline as seen from the passenger seat while driving on the Bay Bridge. I would very much like to set up a series for a pano shot from this location (particularly at sunset/twilight), but the likelihood of either death or arrest seem a bit high to make this happen. One day maybe I'll find a way, but until then, enjoy this teaser.<br /> <br /> 85mm, f/8, 1/2000 second, ISO 1000, handheld</p> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:31:49 -0800 2012-12-30T09:45:19-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8327993765 37.793914 -122.381858 37.793914 -122.381858 2487956 One Day <p>A shot of the Ferry Building and a portion of San Francisco's skyline as seen from the passenger seat while driving on the Bay Bridge. I would very much like to set up a series for a pano shot from this location (particularly at sunset/twilight), but the likelihood of either death or arrest seem a bit high to make this happen. One day maybe I'll find a way, but until then, enjoy this teaser.<br /> <br /> 85mm, f/8, 1/2000 second, ISO 1000, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography sanfrancisco city baybridge http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8285658966/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mkawanophotography/">MKawano.Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkawanophotography/8285658966/" title="Nose for Action"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8285658966_4b2076ec15_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Nose for Action" /></a></p> <p>A closer view of the TA-4J Skyhawk on the USS Hornet's flight deck. <br /> <br /> 92mm, f/8, ISO 800, 3-shot HDR with 1/1250 second base exposure, handheld</p> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:18:48 -0800 2012-12-17T15:30:56-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (MKawano.Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8285658966 37.772512 -122.302422 37.772512 -122.302422 55969033 Nose for Action <p>A closer view of the TA-4J Skyhawk on the USS Hornet's flight deck. <br /> <br /> 92mm, f/8, ISO 800, 3-shot HDR with 1/1250 second base exposure, handheld</p> MKawano.Photography alameda skyhawk hdr usshornet ta4j