Treasure Island in Orange County?

© 2022 TheLifeOfRick - Treasure Island in Laguna Beach, California
Oh... So This is Called Treasure Island? Treasure Island in Orange County? Where's the treasure? Where's the Island? How is this even Treasure Island then? I've been to the beach ...

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.

Grand Canyon in December 2020

Grand Canyon in December 2020 - 15 HDR Images in One
Don't Fall! Grand Canyon in December 2020 Is it bad that I kept wondering how many people fall off the edge each year? I know... There's something really wrong with ...

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 ...

365 Memes

John 2:11
365 Memes: A 2020 Goal! 365 Memes I know... We all want 2020 to be the best year ever. So we set big goals, resolutions, and strive to lose a ...

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.