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TripsPhotos taken during out-of-town or weekend trips. Cameras used: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2 (software-upgraded) and Fuji FinePix A200.
Exploring California (and thereabouts)Photos from my short trips to various California locations (and thereabouts -- like Las Vegas, Nevada!)
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Snowboarding AdventuresPhotos from my snowboarding adventures mostly from ze local mountains -- Wrightwood, Bear Lakes, and Mammoth Lakes!
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NYCVisit to New York City. My first time to the Big Apple! I took lots of photos, so be sure to check them out! November 5 thru November 8th, 2004.
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NYC 2006Second and weeklong visit to New Yawk. July 1st thorough the 7th, 2006.
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ChicagoMy first visit to Chicago (IL) from October 7 - 10, 2005. I ran at the 2005 La Salle Bank Chicago Marathon. WHEEEEEE! The photos are not as extensive as my NYC gallery, but I hope you like 'em!
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FootyAll about Football (or soccer as it is known in the States).
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Chelsea FC in Los Angeles 2006


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Can you believe that my beloved club was in Los Angeles in August 2006 and after a failed attempt to see the players on Saturday, I got to see them train at UCLA on Tuesday? Anyway, the proof is in the photos!

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Galaxy vs. Rangers Friendly


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I scored some free tickets thanks to Warren Jones and The 2 G's and brought my baby brother with me. Meh. It was an ok match and as usual, the "Gals" were trumped; this time by Gers. Still, it was a loverly evening of footy! Match played on May 23, 2007 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA.

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Chelsea FC vs. Samsung Bluewings


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I missed the friendly in Palo Alto, CA but was not about to miss this one in my own backyard (Home Depot Center in Carson, CA)! My Beloved Blues battle on with the Korean club, Samsung Suwon Bluewings on Tuesday, 17th July at 8PM Pacific. I brought my big sis with me (she's the original True Blue of the family). Enjoy!

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Chelsea FC Practise @ UCLA


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The powers-that-be allowed a nice group of Chelsea True Blue supporters to watch them train at the UCLA campus in Westwood, CA on the 19th of July, 2007. Here are photos from that wonderful experience -- watching my boys train up close!

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Chelsea Supporters Match 2007


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The first (but not last?) Chelsea FC Supporters' 5-a-side mini tournament held at the astro-turf pitch in Redondo Beach, California on the 20th of July, 2007.

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Chelsea Supporters Legends Evening


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On Friday, 20th of July, Chelsea Supporters group had the evening of their lives when "Mr. Chelsea" -- Neil Barnett brought with him a special guest.. he's here, he's there, we're not allowed to swear -- Frank Leboeuf!

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Chelsea FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy


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The pièce de résistance footy match for a lot (not just CFC supporters) cos of the arrival of the Galaxy's newest signing, David Beckham. The Chels ruined his welcoming by beating his lads 1-nil, 1-nil! COME ON THE BLUES! Match was at the Home Depot Center on the 21st of July, 2007.

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Special GamesThey're sort of like the Special Olympics, but FUN-er! Held at my Alma Mater, Loyola Marymount University.
2006I could only go to two events -- Practice day # 2 and Big Day -- but it was all good. All the Athletes (and coaches!) had fun!
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Random EventsJust photos. Sometimes there're themes. Sometimes there aren't.
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July 4th 2005


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July the 4th -- Party at the Andradas. Here are some photos of the non-party objects.

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Nike Run Hit Wonder 2005


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"Run Fast. Run Loud." Well, we did do both and I didn't expect doing the former (after running 12 miles earlier that day) but it was all good. Everyone had a great time!

43 files, last one added on Sep 26, 2005
Lauren's Baptism



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MiscellaneousOther stuff that doesn't have a theme. Check out the Random Events album, though!
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Adventures in Los Angeles


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Random stuff. No artsy-fartsy shots here.

38 files, last one added on Jun 04, 2005
Après Runs


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These are some photos I took after my training runs or races.

17 files, last one added on Jun 25, 2005
Just for Fun


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Silly photos. 'nuff said.

14 files, last one added on Jan 30, 2006
Pets


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My pets. Real or otherwise. :P

25 files, last one added on Sep 27, 2005
Photos For Me


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These are "novelty" photos taken by other people that were submitted to me. If you find anything quirky or cool, and you want to share -- do share! :) Send your photo to this email address: radragon AT gmail DOT com.

5 files, last one added on Mar 14, 2006
RaDragon's Toys


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Photos of cool or mediocre or geeky toys!

29 files, last one added on Jun 02, 2006
Samples


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"Test" Photos taken with either my Pentax Spotmatic or Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1PPS.

18 files, last one added on Mar 15, 2005
ze Bizarre


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More random shots.

10 files, last one added on Jun 25, 2005

Guest PhotographersSome photos shared by featured guest photographers
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Mini ProjectsSome projects that I didn't characterize as "Major" (hehehe...)
ModdingComputer modifications, DIY projects, and other mods!
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Amateur PhotographyCommissioned photography 'work'. Novice, rather than amateur, but I'm getting there. *wink*
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Self-AssignmentsSkill-building self-assignments. These are just some photos wherein I experiment on composing, shooting, getting comfortable with my manual SLR and just plain practicing! Unless otherwise noted, all photos are taken using a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic single lens reflex + Through-the-lens metering camera (now wasn't that a mouthful!)
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Assignment 1: Abstract Shapes and Patters


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I'm looking for interesting shapes and patterns -- circles, ovals, triangles, squares, zigzags, spots, and so on.

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Assignment 2: Shadows


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For this assignment, I'm looking at my own shadow and other shadows as they fall on the ground or on walls. This is an attempt to "master" lighting in my photographs.

8 files, last one added on Sep 19, 2004
Assignment 3: Graphics


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Assignment 4: Reflections


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Here I'm trying to take a photo of reflections whether they're found in puddles, lakes, ponds, rivers, calm seas, mirrors, glass, metal, etc. The reflection can be distorted or abstract or realistic.

2 files, last one added on Sep 17, 2004
Assignment 5: "Stopping" Action


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Looking for "capturing" movement from different scenes at different speeds.

2 files, last one added on Oct 13, 2004
Assignment 6: Motion and Blur



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Assignment 7: Faces


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Photos of peoples' faces, attempting to capture how the light falls on their faces, blurring any background images, etc.

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Assignment 8: Space and Depth


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Trying to frame foreground subjects in relation to backgrounds; Looking for perspective shots, and such.

5 files, last one added on Jun 24, 2005
Assignment 9: Weather



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Assignment 10: White-on-White



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