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A while back I started experimenting with the way direct light reacts when photographed. During my explorations I tried combining that effect with surf photos, and I’ve been working on perfecting it ever since then. Here is one of the originals.

We’ve had some amazing surf for the last few days and since I’m out of commission I’ve been heading down to Church and taking some photos. The swell is pretty much the perfect direction for Church. I’m dying to get out there. Here’s some photos from Sunday and Monday.

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Central California has been in the giving mood just in time for the holidays.

photos: Jean Paul Molyneux

Last Saturday I took my car in to get serviced and I brought my camera along with me. While I waited I cruised around the dealerships, taking photos as I went. As I walked around I realized just how many dealerships had gone out of business, leaving empty buildings in their wake. What I ended up with was somewhat of a photos essay on the US auto industry.

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It’s day three of my lunchtime photo sessions and once again I grabbed an Acai Bowl and headed down to the San Clemente Pier. It’s amazing how you can go back to the same place to shoot photos and come up with totally different shots. This time I decided to forgo shooting from the pier in favor of shooting on the beach. Have a look!

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There’s fire burning near the Ortega Highway and yesterday I climbed the highest hill I could find and shot a few photos of it. The fire was started when a tractor knocked over a power line and the fire has burned over 250 Acres.
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