My “favorite” animal in the entire world. San Simeon, California.

This contrail looked remarkably like a launch from Vandenberg AFB at sunset.

I see a constellation in the curl; Ted sees genitals.

Every year I try to catch at least one good image at the butterfly preserve. I’m hoping to get a few more over Christmas

22-degree halo in Santa Barbara, the night before an eclipse. A rainbow in ice.

From the sculpture garden on top of the Met in NYC

As it slept, this elephant seal seemed to be smiling and plotting at the same time. Not sure if I should be amused or afraid!

Can you name the two landmarks in this image?

Our friend Brad standing on the roof.

My cousin and her new husband at their wedding last month. No, they’re not jewish.

Taken during the 2011 Solstice Parade.

the explorer, originally uploaded by Shayna Ingram.

A child dressed up and “marching” in the 2011 Solstice Parade in Santa Barbara.

Motion Capture, originally uploaded by Ted Cabeen.

Playing with Rebecca and Brad’s new laser.

Our little sleepy monster.

A bachelor western lowland gorilla from the Santa Barbara Zoo earlier today.

I’m hopeful that Shayna and I can get back to posting on Aperture more often. The light is certainly more favorable for it.

devotion, originally uploaded by Shayna Ingram.

Manual focus. Wanted some nice bokeh. My mom made this ornament. Merry Christmas!

Giraffe, originally uploaded by Ted Cabeen.

From Santa Barbara Solstice Parade. I’m not positive I took this one, but if I didn’t, I’m sure Shayna did, so it’s one of us.

january 23, originally uploaded by Shayna Ingram.

Today marks one month since the passing of my puppy, Chakotay. I miss him.

The Way, originally uploaded by Ted Cabeen.

May has been a very busy month for us, and Aperture was not as high a priority as it should have been. That said, June is here, and I’m hoping that this picture is the beginning of a new way forward, and not just a continuation of the old path. We’ll see.

march 25 / evening at home, originally uploaded by Shayna Ingram.

A house in our neighborhood, nestled in the eucalyptus trees. A friend of mine photographs our neighborhood quite often; she takes a lot of wide-shots, considers spaces empty of people, and focuses on architecture. I was interested in pursuing a similar tone.

I really enjoy taking pictures of random people on the UCSB campus. Here’s a guy engaged in a very interesting cell phone call.

light sources, originally uploaded by Shayna Ingram.

San Simeon State Park camp grounds in April. After a small crop and some spot editing (dust on the lens), I gave this image more of a green tint; warmed the temperature slightly to avoid making it too blue/green; upped the shadows and darks in curves; and saturated the reds, oranges, yellows, greens, aquas, and (most especially) blues.

Display, originally uploaded by Ted Cabeen.

There’s a dock on the UCSB lagoon for kayaking, and these birds love to hang out there during the day. I need to go back sometime soon and get more shots of them. They are very photogenic.

pink and blue, originally uploaded by Shayna Ingram.

Baby’s first camping trip.