Change is good
I was trying to build a collection of souvenir money like my friends Yume & Curtis have but was not as successful! I'll keep trying... this is taken in 2009 of their collection.... mine is 1/8 this size.... :(
My first international travel and I was building a collection of crisp bills for my istock photography but lost them.... so sad....
It's been fun but we leave Tokyo to go home to San Diego today.....
Here's our passport photo we took on the street photobooth in Shinjuku last night!
Asakusa has narrow lanes, old wooden houses, craft stores, sanctuaries and a mossy cemetery..... my Mentor, Lee Peterson, told me not to miss this place. We saw Rickshaw carriages and I got a pair of Ninja black toe shoes....
The number of people in this city is astounding! One cannot image it without seeing it. The one thing that is super impressive however, they do not eat in public, talk on cell phones in public and are very respectful of others presences. It's sort of shocking really. They will always have headphones on and texting away on cell phones but the quietness of the city for the amount of people is impressive. When the train doors close I'm embarrassed to snap away because the shutter of my camera is the only noise...and Marty and I giggle cause it sounds soooooo loud! Ofcourse no one notices cause they have headphones on...ha! Silly me! You'll see train photos in another blog...but it's super crowded. Certainly would be nice if American could have this amazing courtesy.
Micky Mouse, Snoopy & Hello Kitty are everywhere regardless of age or gender.... it's really cool! Cell phone covers, trinkets, jewelry, bracelets...etc..
Ueno Park Area
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This is a man who was with Special Forces during WWII, received A Bronze Star and farmed the lands of North Carolina and absolutely loved little Children. A gentle soft spoken man of Cherokee land, maintained physical fitness of his youth thru-out his life.
I sit here in a hotel far away and wonder why the exit in life cannot be more graceful and honorable as the life itself? Grateful I have time to ponder these thoughts and come to terms with the details of it all.
This song by Paul Peterson has always been a favorite since I was a little girl in the 60's....
musician: Paul Petersen
He isn't much in the eyes of the world
He'll never make history
No, he isn't much in the eyes of the world
But he is the world to me
My dad, now here is a man
To me he is everything strong
No, he can't do wrong, my dad
My dad, now he understands
When I bring him troubles to share
Oh, he's always there, my dad
When I was small I felt ten feet tall
When I walked by his side
And everyone would say "That's his son"
And my heart would burst with pride
My dad, oh I love him so
And I only hope that some day
My own son will say
"My dad now here is a man"
Paul Petersen - My Dad Lyrics
Collage of My Dad & Me below....
In his Military Uniform with German coins and German postmarked letter he wrote to
my Grandma.....on top of old leather journal..... I've had these memories and keepsakes since
I was a little girl... put them into a collage in 2005 visit home. Most recent visit home this
summertime..2010.
I was able to get around the city without getting lost.... Marty finished work early and took me to Japanese lunch ...first Japanese food I have had since I left San Diego.
Marty took me to the Meji Shrine located amist hundreds of year old trees that quiet the noise of the
city and all you can hear is the peaceful sounds of nature. You would never know you are still
right in the heart of the giant city of Toyko.
There were several weddings going on and got some cool and fun photos. One little girl loved having her photo taken and did some posing for me.
Marty is having a blast using my coolest lens 18-200 and can really zoom in and get some
great shots! Makes it fun to share cause I'm using wide-angle and fisheye.... completely different perspectives... I LOVE these shots he got!
I was able to get around the city without getting lost.... Marty finished work early and took me to Japanese lunch ...first Japanese food I have had since I left San Diego.
Marty took me to the Meji Shrine located amist hundreds of year old trees that quiet the noise of the
city and all you can hear is the peaceful sounds of nature. You would never know you are still
right in the heart of the giant city of Toyko.
There were several weddings going on and got some cool and fun photos. One little girl loved having her photo taken and did some posing for me.
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cold and blew out my tennis shoes...... got no walking shoes and does not appear they are popular in Toyko. Still an overwhelming city....
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Fisheye distorted view from 32nd floor.... much clearer than when down among the skyscrapers....
It is suppose to be sunshine today.... the only day I'm here.... So once again, I'll go out into the sea of buildings and scurry like all the other people going someplace.
Marty used his GPS to find his way thru the maze.... he will show me some tips hopefully this afternoon for taking the train and hopefully a more peaceful scenic place than mile high wall to wall buildings. If not, I'll put my fisheye lens on and view the earth filled with skyscrapers.
I have my landmarks now and maybe I will be more successful today than before. So far it's been a tearful experience and I don't cry easily.
It rained first 2 days.. The people are slow to get to know but eventually warm and friendly like Korea. I was lost for hours in the pouring rain... I brought one pair of shoes that are now drenched completely thru. I've not found Zen here yet.... It's a lot of people, umbrellas, bicycles, cars, and tall buildings.
Very Pretty at night time and My favorite food is Japanese food but my husband does not like the food much...so far we eat in the hotel mostly.....He's a world traveler and I've not had much international experience and finding it hard to figure out what is going on and the pace is so fast.... can't really stop to think cause the sidewalks are moving alive with people at hurried pace...sometimes running, bicycling and they may be small but they know where they are going.... and there is not much room to step aside. The rains and sea of umbrellas made it more difficult to see where you are going and cold and wet too.
My feet are soaked, my hair is frizzed, I asked directions of 2 cap drives, 5 police/security guards with a Hilton card and Nishi-Shinjuku-6-chrome Shinjuku-ku and they could only show me where I was on the
map in Japanese..... OMG.... what a first couple of days....
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Everything about Korea was peaceful and beautiful. I really enjoyed it. The people were the best part... gorgeous and friendly! The fashion was stunning! I love the look!
Now in Japan.... a new atmosphere..... big big city and lots of hustle and bustle.... everything is moving.... beautifully manicured from landscape to foods...
iPhone, iPad or computer.....
The bathroom... heated seats and lots of action here too....
Self Portraits & Reflections...
Had a blast at dinner with the team that My Marty came to work with..... Steve, JR, Marty & Lea.... Korean BBQ
Marty & Lea
Steve & Marty
Steve & Marty
JR
Ahhhh Cass Beer!
I went out to Namdaemum Traditional Marketplace at 8AM and the shop keepers were setting up...streets were quite..except for bicycles and motorcycle delivering supplies.....I was out of there by 9AM ...it was so full of people could barely move.... going back to check out more..... there seems to be no end to the streets, undergrounds, and corners with shops and more shops....
Great trip so far.... so many new friends and I love it here! Back to Japan on Wed....
Just loved it! Korea was so calm, children adorable, women beautiful, people friendly....
The sky line of buildings......
The subway at the Korea Airport...
Seeing Cami in this spot over the weekend... One of my favorite quotes quickly came to mind.....
Peace.... it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.....
Picnic people, registration.....
TV cameras......News, Media....
Bear Hugs from Loving kids......
We enjoyed the Grand Opening of Lee Peterson's Fine Photographic Art in Oceanside yesterday! What a wonderful time with friends for a great Burger lunch afterwards! Lee's work will be on display thru December, if you get a chance stop in and take a look, there are very good other exhibits there too!
Join us at Oceanside Museum of Art at 10am this morning to see Lee Peterson's beautiful photography!
UP C O M I N G E X H I B I T I O N S
FOCUS ON OCEANSIDE: LEE PETERSON
September 25Award-winning San Diego photographer Lee Peterson presents a new series of photographs in his exhibition Focus on Oceanside: Lee Peterson opening in the Groves Auditorium Gallery at Oceanside Museum of Art on September 25. Through his unique lens of vision, Peterson documented Oceanside in both a natural and provocative way revealing his constant observing mind. Images of the Oceanside Pier and the Harbor to the San Luis Mission Rey highlight the icons, local history and the intrinsic beauty of Oceanside. In his photographs Peterson marvels over the simple things in everyday life that go unnoticed enabling visitors to reflect on their surroundings. As Lee says, “The things that go unnoticed are often the things we need the most - reflections and emotions”. He sees the world in visual metaphors and moods and through the use of photography records the happiness, sadness, abstraction and concreteness of the world we live. Peterson will give a walk and talk through his exhibition on Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 am. The talk is free with admission and free for OMA members, students and military.
Lee Peterson has dedicated his life to photography. He has mastered the technical skill of the camera and the ability to visualize the intangible and construct powerful images that speak of imagination and spirituality. Focus on Oceanside not only highlights places of legend, but the unnoticed buckets of daily catch on the pier, the murals around town and other everyday scenes that endear Oceanside to its community. Photographs in the series range from abstract to representational and surreal. In his globe series Peterson is able to manipulate the picture plane to create a spherical image where one end of the photo morphs into the other establishing a distorted image in the shape of the earth.
Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1941, Lee discovered photography at an early age when a test pilot in Texas gave him his first camera and darkroom lessons, let him use a 3x4 folding camera to make photos of his model airplanes, and encouraged him to “dream a lot”.From then on the camera became his travel companion. His father's career kept the family constantly on the move, and before settling into high school in San Diego Lee attended 16 schools in 12 states. This gave him the wanderlust to keep on exploring.
Lee has eclectic interests, and he began early testing them all out. Flying, biking, SCUBA diving and free diving, and surfing introduced him to many photographic opportunities. His science background earned him a position in the military where he worked on photographic engineering projects at Edwards Air Force Base. He developed his own underwater camera housings and strobes and formed Marine Camera Distributors to sell a multitude of systems to professional underwater photographers. He was one of the founders of the San Diego Underwater Photographic Society in 1961. He now runs the San Diego Photodistrict community and his own Photographic commercial business. He is still traveling the world over exploring and working and educating.
Join us at Oceanside Museum of Art at 10am this morning to see Lee Peterson's beautiful photography!
Here's me in my Air Force Days! (1973)
And Dad Greene.......(1950)
and now active duty (2010)..... Craig Runk
Today marks the 223rd birthday of the signing of the U.S Constitution!!
Recognized as the oldest national constitution still in operation.... since they don't teach much about the constitution in schools and TX has removed Thomas Jefferson from History books....
there are still ways to teach Children about it... There are apps for iphone, ipad and audiobooks...
Celebrate today for our Liberty & Freedom in the USA!!!
Quigley & Raleigh - Dobermans
Age: Quigley 4 (black female) Raleigh 8 mos (red male)
Photo Caption: Sometimes we share same bed!
God Bless America
Lee Peterson Exhibit coming soon....
My new photographic show “Focus on Oceanside” is opening at the Oceanside Museum of Art on Sept. 25th. Come join me and the staff at the museum opening at 11am to see the 66 large images they have selected from my collection on Oceanside. I will be speaking in the Gallery at this time about the project.
Fun Time with Friends! (from Lee's Blog) ©Lee Peterson
I went with Marty and Cass green to a new restaurant thursday called the 3rd Corner in Ocean Beach. Wonderful wine selection too. Everyone tried a different dish and they were all very good. Cass and It took pictures of the food. I used my trusty Canon G11.
©Lee Peterson Images
Look deep into the eyes...
We LOVE this!
iCam Featured in “Dog Lover” iPhone TV Ad
April 20th, 2010
Thanks, Apple!
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As I photo-journal Chef Chad, it is such fun and I meet the most interesting people:
Prep work for a large Dinner Party.....
Tom at Catalina Offshore Products
Mark at San Diego Meat Company
Check out Catalina OffShore Products.....
A full line of fresh and frozen sashimi grade fish, shellfish, salmon eggs, roe (eggs), sea urchins, and sushi making ingredients, kits, combination packs, and side dishes.
Just doing what comes naturally..... I Love my work...
Images taken by Marty Greene
Yea!!!! Chef Chad, George and Andrea in the background
Matt (styling)
Snake Lady
Funky Chairs
Images taken with CanonG10
Since it's Time for the Summer time Tea Party.....
Quigley says she helped with "tea sandwiches" for 5 years and if anyone has questions, she has tips! Meanwhile, she's pulled her hat and leis (boas were not part of current photo shoots) trying to look sophisticated. Sorry we will miss this year's event...
Why is it important to give children sufficient time to express themselves in their own words?
Thought for the Day!
Tame the rudeness and own self importance of modern day habits and give others a chance to express appropriate emotions at appropriate times.... it's a healthy GOOD thing towards a Balanced Lifestyle.
Listening is a skill ..... if you can't do it you can always take a class...but you would have to learn to listen in class to get the knowledge base in order to "practice" listening skills... a lost art in today's society apparently.
"Can you hear me Now?"
This man's favorite meal is a juicy medium rare burger. He won't miss a Monday Burger & Beer night at Roseville for Chef Chads Bacon-jam Burger!
If you want to do something kind, decent, helpful, real and patriotic.... say Thank You to a wounded Soldier that fought for American... Our country....
Building Homes for Heroes
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Home to be built for Army SPC Brendan Marrocco
Building Homes for Heroes and the Stephen Siller Foundation have announced a partnership to build a new home for 23-year old Army Specialist Brendan Marrocco of Staten Island, NY. Marrocco lost all four limbs on Easter Sunday 2009 when the vehicle he was driving in Bayji Iraq was hit by a roadside bomb. The blast tore off both of Marrocco's arms and his left leg. His right leg was mangled beyond saving. His ceratoid artery was severed, his body badly burned, and vision in his left eye was severely damaged. At the press conference held at the Staten Island 9/11 Memorial, the partnership put forth the plan to raise a minimum of $500,000 to provide Specialist Marrocco with a home suitable to his many needs. Building Homes for Heroes and the Siller Foundation hopes to have the home completed by Christmas Day 2010. Click here for more info...
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One might ask this question as the aging process takes over the mind and body.....
but on a lighter note from George Carlin:
This image available at my istock.
Can you handle Parents with Alzheimer's with humor?
Your father asks you the same question fifteen times per hour. Do you:
1. Give the same answer every time
2. Give a different answer every time
3. Lose patience, bang your head on the wall in an attempt to induce senselessness, throw yourself on the floor, bite the edge of the fireside rug, and groan theatrically
4. Plug your ears
5. Point out that he has asked this question before
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And my dogs....say "We like exercise, discipline and affection, don't forget treats.... "
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First things first......
Mom Hoots left this world early today and it is with fond memories I post these recent images celebrating her 90th birthday! (June 22, 2010) Bless her heart, She could not figure out where I came from always taking those pictures.... Mom Hoots...God Bless!
In her younger days with her 5 brothers...
One of my iStock friends continues to open more doors to success! A good inspiration! Thanks LeggNet!
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With the move into my new studio a couple months back and the ramping up of my studio rental business, I’ve received more than a couple questions asking why I would want to do this. I thought I’d use a few words on the blog today to chat about my studio and how it fits into what I do.
My original 500 square foot studio evolved out of necessity. It was originally my real estate office (yeah, I might not look like it now – but I was once a Realtor). In 2007 as my stock photo sales took off it became readily apparent for my own sanity (and that of Michelle & the girls) that I needed a space outside the house for my camera and lighting equipment to be set up. The obvious choice was the office. Even though the office was not the ideal floorplan for a studio, when we (Harley, Dale & myself) removed the walls it became a usable space.
Once my lighting equipment was in a dedicated space, I found that it helped my creativity immensely. Knowing that I could leave the house and be shooting in under 15 minutes led to many spontaneous (and successful) photo shoots that would not have happened if all the gear were packed away in their cases at the house. I used the old studio for 3 years and created MANY successful stock images within its four walls.
After being prompted by a call from a photographer in 2008, I also began quietly renting the space out to other photographers. I really didn’t advertise it much for rental, partially I have to admit because I felt it really didn’t live up to being a “real studio” in my mind. That being said however, I did rent it out 8-10 times a year.
Roll the clock ahead to 2010. With the drop in retail lease rates over the previous year or so and new space becoming available in my current building, I decided it was time to pull-the-trigger and build a studio specifically designed for my photography. With the help of an awesome landlord, I nearly doubled my usable space and created what I dubbed Studio 2.0. Now the funny thing is that between shooting on location and home-office Photoshop work I only use the studio at most a couple times a week. It was because of this that I decided to up the game when it came to renting out the studio.
I’ve got two main reasons for renting out the space. The first (and probably most obvious) is that it helps offset my monthly expenses. Anyone who has ever owned a business and leased space knows that the rent paid is just the beginning of what it costs each month. A few rental dollars a week is nice to have when it comes time to pay these expenses. The second reason is that since I have been blessed immensely in doing what I do for a living, I like the idea of being able to use this blessing to help other photographers – and an affordable rental studio is a sure way to do that.
With the rollout of the new RICH.LEGG.PHOTOGRAPHER website last week (richlegg.com), I now have a dedicated section for studio rental. The prices for using the space start as low as $30 for one hour (which includes use of lights) up to multi-day rates. Over the past month I have had eight different photographers either use it or reserve time (some numerous times), so it appears to be working. Going forward, the challenge for me will be to plan ahead andschedule myself in the studio during the busy rental periods. My primary business will continue to be the creation and licensing of quality stock photos. But being in the studio rental game is a nice secondary interest. To check out more information on renting the studio click on the Studio Rental tab up top or drop me a note at[email protected].
You must get to Roseville Immediately to taste these scallops.... they are just melt in your mouth!
Chef Chad in the background..... more delights to post... but hurry in for these fresh scallops!
Today is the day a 40 year old male living in the US is the anonymous bone marrow donor for Bex. This post is for Becky! We say a little prayer for you!
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Much brighter day today.... I was able to walk to my destination in 4 min that took me 4 hours in pouring rain...lost and 
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