Evening in Santa Cruz I really rushed here at the last minute for this photo! I arrived just as the sun was setting to get some shots from above, then came down to the beach to take some more of the reflection off the wet sand. It was so perfect down there, and it lasted for a good thirty minutes after sunset, which was quite convenient!After I was done taking these, a gentleman came over that recognized me from the website. It was good of him to do this – we talked for a little while – I always enjoy meeting new people, so if you see me, don’t be afraid to come say hello!- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
The Pier in Santa MonicaAfter we finished shooting down on the beach, we moved the photowalking party up to the pier.  There was just an edge of light left when I took this photo.The dock is in two parts.  The first part has the amusement park and the second part extends further out into the sea.  Sometimes docks aren’t so great for night shots because they are shaky and move with the waves.  But this one was pretty solid — I suppose because of the rides and whatnot that also need to be stable.  Anyway, it was more than steady enough for the very long exposures need for the shot.- Trey RatcliffClick here to read this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
Santa Monica Boulevard You know those images we all have of Los Angeles, California?  Pretty roads, lined with palm trees, people on roller skates, and convertibles driving by without a care in the world?  Well that is only about 1% of Los Angeles.  The rest, sadly is not terribly exciting.  But, why not go ahead and take photos of the top 1%?  Yes, that's what we do as photographers.  So, this is one of those pretty bits, right near the beach in Santa Monica, one of the prettier areas of Los Angeles. - Trey Ratcliff Read more here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
The Power Lunch Here is a wonderful photo mystery. Can anyone name this spot?  Where could it be?  I hope this is the hardest photo mystery yet.  Whenever I put up one of these, the clever people in the community get it almost right away.  But perhaps this one is a bit different.If no one can figure it out, it will be revealed in an upcoming story tomorrow...  Actually, tomorrow is the first of a long-form three-part story.  ...something a bit different for you!- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
One Plane Alone at the End of the Night Here we are at Santa Monica Airport deep in the night.  It was quiet.  And peaceful. I spend a massive amount of time at airports.  I'm usually totally alone, and, most of the time, this is perfectly all right.  I've developed an ever-changing internal dialog that keeps me mentally stimulated at all times.  I'm glad no one can read my thoughts... surely they would find the cacophonous chorus to be the height of lunacy.  And then, when things finally bubble over, well, it is nice to have a kindred spirit around.- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
The Massive Glacier at Dusk This is the Perito Moreno Glacier that empties into Lago Argentina. It was simply awesome to be there, as you can plainly see.I was there with a bunch of Russians who had brought an insane amount of cognac. Between shots, they would all drink cognac, yell, and try to bring down the next ice wall. We were the only ones there, and we stayed until the last moments of dark to eek out every last bit of light from the sky.- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
Where the Sky is Torn Asunder The morning sun sprayed orange across the top of Fitz Roy, and I could feel those sharp tips slicing into the cold sky. It was really an unbelievable experience being there at the perfect time; I feel very lucky indeed.- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

Where the Sky is Torn Asunder


The morning sun sprayed orange across the top of Fitz Roy, and I could feel those sharp tips slicing into the cold sky. It was really an unbelievable experience being there at the perfect time; I feel very lucky indeed.

- Trey Ratcliff

Click here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
Click here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog." href="javascript:openLB(742619958,'',XLarge,'',967,768);">Where the Sky is Torn Asunder The morning sun sprayed orange across the top of Fitz Roy, and I could feel those sharp tips slicing into the cold sky. It was really an unbelievable experience being there at the perfect time; I feel very lucky indeed.- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

Where the Sky is Torn Asunder


The morning sun sprayed orange across the top of Fitz Roy, and I could feel those sharp tips slicing into the cold sky. It was really an unbelievable experience being there at the perfect time; I feel very lucky indeed.

- Trey Ratcliff

Click here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
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