Santa Monica, CA – Santa Monica Pier HDR

 

Santa Monica Pier HDR_talkeHere is a lovely view of the Santa Monica Pier slightly before sunset with a little texture added to it.  This fray I was up in LA shooting with my good friend and fellow photographer Jim Nix.  Check out his awesome blog at Nomadic Pursuits!  Sign up for his new newsletter as well!!   Enjoy!

Photoshop for hire!

Banner Design Talke

I was contacted this past week by a fellow photographer that asked if I could create a Team Banner for her with the photo on the top?  She also sent along 61 action/fan photos that she wanted to add to the banner.  My created banner is on the bottom.  She loved my design!  Never thought of “design for hire” before.  Full PSD file was sent today.  If you ever need photoshop assistance…feel free to email me for a quote!  peter at talkephotography.com

Placentia, CA – Bradford Stadium (HDR)

Bradford Stadium_Talke
This moody HDR of Bradford Stadium is home of the Valencia Tigers & El Dorado Hawks. The scoreboard is dark and the stands are empty….just a few weeks until Friday Night Lights are ready to fire up again. Bring on football season!

Jacksonville, FL – Everbank Field HDR

Everbak Field HDR _Talke
From a recent trip to Jacksonville…Everbank Field. Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now the home of the largest video screen in the world!! I couldn’t get in, but set up outside for a sunset shot. Looking forward to NFL starting soon!

La Quinta, CA – La Quinta Resort & Spa (HDR)

La Quinta Resort & Spa HDR_Talke
We just arrived back from a nites stay at our favorite hotel near Palm Springs….the La Quinta Resort & Spa. A sprawling hotel with tons of pools all over! 40+? It is located 10 minutes from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. I woke up early to grab shame shots there and it was closed. I drove back and walked around the hotel and while cruising back to our room for breakfast..I saw this beautiful view! The reflections in the pool are 2 cool! It was a nice cool 112 degrees there yesterday. We are back home cooling off! Enjoy!

Santa Monica, CA – Sunset at the Pier

Santa Monica Pier_Talke
My good friend Jim Nix from Austin, TX was in LA last nite and we took the drive up to meet him for a sunset photo walk in Santa Monica. Check out Jim’s fantastic blog at Nomadic Pursuits. Jim is a great photographer!

I had never shot in Santa Monica and it was on my bucket list. Easy to get to and one packed place during a late summer afternoon. The pier is large and has lots of entertainment. A roller coaster, ferris wheel, bumper cards, shops, restaurants and pier performers. Def will keep you busy for an evening. Being honest, there is not much to shoot in HDR other than a few on the pier shots, under the pier shots and this photo above….the iconic Santa Monica photo. Great reflections on the beach add a nice effect! Great to see and chat with ya Jim! Hope to see you in Austin soon!