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High Dynamic Range

It’s official. I’m obsessed with HDR. Ever since I found a picture of the Salton Sea in all of its high dynamic glory, I’ve wanted to take HDR photos. If you like me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter, you already got a preview of what’s to come.
Can you see why I’m in love? This was the view out back yesterday afternoon as the clouds slowly began rolling in.
The day started off with a hike through the national park that is my backyard.
It was perfectly cloudy and chilly. The first cool day since summer began!
Ahhh, I’ve missed the park.
I woke up this morning to pouring rain.
Time to retire to the couch with a bowl of spicy butternut squash and leek soup, a mug of vanilla chai tea and a book while the downpour continues outside.

Bliss.

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The Road to Vegas

Vegas is so much fun if you’re drunk and rich! I am neither, but here I sit. After twelve hours of driving through the desert, I really needed wanted a Cadillac margarita. This is why:
Downpour number 12…
Escaping death trap number 31 – Highway becomes river.
A breath of calm, 10 hours into the drive.
Narrow canyons with gusty winds.

Now to the REALLY scary part!
THE VEGAS STRIP! AAAAAAAAH!
MAGIC CASTLES AND CROWDS OF PEOPLE! AAAAAAAH!

And now the good parts:
PASTRIES! Aaaaaaaah!!!
GELATO! Aaaaaaah!
The view from our hotel. It’s so pretty from way up here!

Five hours on the road tomorrey, then I’m finally home! Only to leave a day later. It’s okay though – I still love my job!

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