Sunrise Shot and a Second Shower

© 2022 TheLifeOfRick - Corona Del Mar
I Got Soaked Taking This Shot... Sunrise Shot and a Second Shower I haven't been to Corona Del Mar since I last shot it in 2020. I keep watching YouTube ...

Crystal Cove – Keep Trying Until You Get What You Want

Crystal Cove by Rick W. Martin

Ever since I’ve been shooting, I’ve wanted to get an image of this view that I could hang on my walls. I’ve tried all types of lenses and times… Now I think I’ve got the shot I’ve always wanted of Crystal Cove.

Valley of Fire

Valley of Fire
Valley of Fire Valley of Fire Don't get me wrong... I love the beach and I love taking its picture. But I've been wanting to shoot something "different" for some ...

Last Two Pictures of 2019

Last Two Pictures of 2019 - Mission Bay New Year's Eve

Last Two Pictures of 2019 – I hopped in my car to capture a few shots before the year and decade came to an end. See San Diego’s Mission Bay & Sea World.

New Series?

A New Series
Trying Out a New Series New Series? So... It's 2020. And like most, I feel like doing something exciting for the year. But lately, I haven't found the right project ...

The Best Camera to Use

The Best Camera to Use

The Best Camera to Use? I think we know the answer to this: it’s the camera you have. And once again, I was fortunate to apply the lesson…

Pacific Beach Pier Holy Grail Time Lapse

Pacific Beach Pier Holy Grail Time Lapse

First attempt of a “Holy Grail” time lapse video: time lapse from day to night. Unfortunately, it was windy and I set everything up on a busy wooden staircase so there is a lot of movement throughout. This is my first time… So I’ll find a more stable and secure place next time. It was cold out. But it was still a lot of fun to make.

Image: La Jolla Sea Lion

Image: La Jolla Sea Lion
First Image From My A7III Image: La Jolla Sea Lion So I got a new camera... And since I live in Pacific Beach, San Diego, I thought I'd head over ...

Perspective Change

Focus... When I take a moment to reflect, I can see that sometimes I'm focusing on the wrong vision. A fresh perspective can signal that it's time for a change. Social ...

TheLifeOfRick.com Avatar!

TheLifeOfRick.com Avatar
Hey, Don't Judge... Just having a little fun today. I know it's silly. But sometimes it's okay to be a little silly! Advertisement: [the_ad id='2017'] Want help? Let me know... ...

Don’t Settle

Push Yourself... You only get one life. You have the right to make it great! Advertisement: [the_ad id='2017'] Want help? Let me know... Discover how social media marketing can produce ...

First Green Screen Shoot & Edit

Mr. Green Screens! I haven't really tackled on the green screen effect before, nor have I really edited photos with it either. So when I was asked to do it, ...

Adobe Lightroom Tethering is Back!

Testing Tethering on Lightroom
Tethering is Great! The only reason I'm making this the pic of the day is because I'm glad that @Nikon and @Lightroom figured out how to get #Tethering working again ...

Creating Some Memes

New PengoJack Memes... My new social media company, PengoJack.com is really gaining momentum. So we're in overdrive trying to create great content for our clients. Here's just a sample of ...

Having Twitter Fun!

My Original Twitter Image!
T2K! While so many people say they just don't get Twitter, I've been having a blast with it! I know 2,000 tweets may seem like a lot for some–and not ...

AgeLoc Puppy

Love this little guy! ? #Walter is getting too big! We need #ageLoc Puppy for him! Does it exist? Advertisement: [the_ad id='2017'] Want help? Let me know... Discover how social ...

Walter Likes Newport Beach

Or: Walter Loves Any Beach! ??? Walter is digging the So. Cal lifestyle! He loved his first walk in Newport Beach today! He's awesome!! Advertisement: [the_ad id='2017'] Want help? Let ...

Carrie and Cash 2015 Xmas Pics

Oh, I get it, "Cash and Carrie" – clever! I had the privilege of shooting this little guy when he was just a baby. Hard to believe that he's even ...

Walter’s First Walk

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Hey dad, are we going to In-N-Out? Okay, this is a pic of him in a car. But he had a little "trot" to the car. He just got his ...

Zion National Park, Utah

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Shot While Hanging Outside A Moving Vehicle We weren't going very fast. But I was tired of getting the inside of the car popping up in my pics. So I ...

U2 May 27th

Rick at U2 May 27, 2015 #U2ieTour
It's A Beautiful Day! It's my first time back to the Forum since they remodeled it. And what a time to revisit it–with U2! It was a great concert! And ...

And Then This Happened…

SO WE’RE TAKING PICTURES OF THIS GUY AND OUT OF NOWHERE, HE DECIDES HE WANTS TO TO REALLY GIVE US SOMETHING TO PHOTOGRAPH.
Talk about crappy timing... Well, geez... What more can I say? There was a group of people mesmerized by how close this guy let us get to him. Naturally, a ...

Mr. Binks

Mr. Binks - Wants me to throw the ball again!
My friend, Mr. Binks One of the best little pals I've had the pleasure to bond with. I love this guy. He is so sweet and gentle. And he loves ...

South Mountain Trails in Arizona

Still Not A Fan Of  Arizona, Though So I got to visit with my sister and my brother-in-law at their place in Arizona. It was great to see them. I'm ...

It’s November in California

Dipping My Feet - Sunset Beach, California
I Love So. California! Sure, it rains sometimes in the winter here. But "sometimes" really means hardly ever. It'd be tough to get me to permanently move to another state. ...

Day One At Traffic Genesis Summit

Day One At Traffic Genesis Summit - San Diego, California
The Beginning of Online Marketing Funnels Little did I know that this weekend would change my life forever. I was introduced to online marketing funnels this weekend. Russell Brunson spoke ...

Coleton and Hobbes

Coleton enjoying his Cars balloon and his new pal, Hobbes.
Happy Birthday, Coleton! He loved his balloon and his new friend, Hobbes. Such a fun day hanging with with this little guy! Coleton enjoying his Cars balloon and his new ...

Friday Night Daily Pic

A Little Perspective I just liked the way this log found its way along a path in Crystal Cove. Thought it'd be interesting to shoot it. [the_ad id='2017'] About the ...