What's Right With The World - Brad Andersohn's Photo Blog: 2007

Monday, October 29, 2007

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

A Few Words From the Photographer...

"What's Right With The World" is a theme that I felt was appropriate for my style of photography. I love to travel, explore and challenge myself with the outdoors and it's adventures.

There are so many negative things happening in the world, it seems like every newspaper, TV and radio station tells us of: Wars, dysfunctional families, murders on schools and campuses, racial hatred, slanderous political media coverage, crime, terrorism, pollution, disease, starvation, homeless human beings and so much more. This site is dedicated to all the things that are right in this world, which all to often, are taken for granted.

"Brad W. Andersohn" 2007

Brad is currently living in Solano County with his beautiful wife Debra and their two sons Dustin and Brandon. The third son Sean, is currently living and attending college in Santa Clara County.
Brad is a full time Senior Business Development Executive for First American Title Company and holds 20 years experience under his belt. He's more commonly known on the Internet as, "The Escrow Guy". He's also a musician, producer, photographer, martial artist.

May the inspirational photos here, be a testament to his life!

Is it Easy Being Green

This photograph was taken in Napa, CA. It features the essence of the Napa area and the grape fields where some of the best wines in the world are created. Notice the growth of foliage on this building. A rare and unique photo for any photography lover. Some things in life require a little more attention than others, this is a great example of what it takes to be different and to stand out in front of the rest!

"The Absolute Green Thumb"

"Camouflage"

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Monday, June 4, 2007

Wild and Free

To get this photo, I had to take my chances on getting trampled. It was taken along the railroad tracks in Cordelia, CA. Theses are horses I have never met, and you can see in their eyes, they mean business. When we fear all different things in life, we become inhibated, but when we are "Wild and Free" life seems to coast along a little smoother. If I wasn't so afraid these guys were going to crunch me, I may have been able to really enjoy that moment in time, when this photo was taken.

"Wild, Wild, Horsie"

"Wild and Free"

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Balance

How often do you find a place you can go to and just dump everything on your mind and just free all your thoughts? This shot was taken at Sugar Barge in Bethel Island, CA. This setting was picture perfect for "just letting go" of all the day's challenges and obstacles. When you're ill, you go to a Doc, when your mind feels ill, you should go to the Dock...

"The Mind Sweeper"

"What's Up Dock"

A Rare Photo - A Life Lesson

I have always wanted to capture a photo of a "hummingbird in flight", but it is almost impossible. If you're a photographer, you know what I mean. I went into the backyard this afternoon to help my son do the yard-work, and we noticed that the bougainvillea tree needed some trimming. As I moved closer to the thorny limbs, I noticed a hummingbird sitting on the branch, not two feet away from me. Getting a shot like this was like capturing lightning on film. Definately a rare photo opportunity.

I slowly backed away, ran into the house, grabbed my Panasonic with the Leica lens, and managed to return before the bird had received clearance from flight control. This time, he let me come within a foot to capture this shot just before he flew away. These birds are FAST! In two seconds, he/she was gone! I took 40 shots in burst mode and got these two shots from different angles.

"Don't Miss Your Moment!"

"Catch Me If You Can"

I know this has nothing to do with anything, other than sometimes, it's just being in the right place, at the right time. Isn't life the same way? Sometimes we are in the right place at the right time, but sometimes, we just miss it! I am guilty! For me, today was a lesson in life.

I have never been able, or quick enough to get a photo of the hundreds of hummingbirds I have seen in my lifetime, yet I have always wanted to. It's true, good things do come to those who wait.

"Be Very Still""Once In A Lifetime"

Are you reading between the lines here? What good things are waiting to happen for you. Don't give up, they may be just around the corner!! Don't miss your Kodak Moment! :-)

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Just A Moment In Time

This picture was taken during a moment of reflection for a young man. This photo projects so much about our admiration for nature and it's beauty. One never knows the road in which God has placed him to travel, therefore, continue to seek his will, make a difference in this world, but most of all....Enjoy The Journey!

"The Sounds Of Silence Speak Loudly"

"Who Am I"

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What A Viewpoint

This shot was taken at the top of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The air was crisp and cold. The snow was packed with fresh powder, the conditions were awesome, but the view was worth just stopping everything, and taking the time to enjoy it. It's a real pleasure to share this photo of crystal clear blue skies, and snow covered mountains with a sole (soul) boarder contemplating his path and trail down the mighty run....of life.

"There's No Place Like Snow Place"

"Frosty"

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The Wrong Turn, The Right Path

This photo was taken at Waimea Canyon, Kauai, Kawaii. You can see the path at the bottom of this shot. Did I take the wrong turn? How did I get so far off the trail? Sometimes we take the wrong turns or make the wrong choices in life. The goal is to focus on what's important and your destination. If we always see wrong choices and turns as being lost, then we have no way of determining where we really want to go or be. Never give up!

"Where Do You Want To Go Today"

"The Path"

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Beauty In The Eye of Beholder

The rugged and dangerous, Napali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii. At first glance, this photo appears like a typical coast line, however, this is all but typical. Imagine yourself taking this photo, and then knowing you have to hike in to get to the farthest point you see in this photo. My 18 year old son and I did it in 4 hours, wearing just slippers and carrying our cameras. Unbelievable!

"How To Get From Here To There"

"The Challenge"

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Getting All Caught Up...In What

This photo was taken on the bank of the Loc Lomand Lake in Santa Cruz, California. A great place to fish, relax, enjoy family, take a nap, and get great shots like these. This lake gave up the biggest trout we have ever caught. 19 in. and 2 1/2 lbs. This catch with my son that day reminded me of how important it is, to always get all caught up with your kids! I do. Mine Rock!

"Great Times, Fishing Memories"

"All Caught Up"

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Some Sun Son

This photo was taken on the coast of Mexico. The picture is definately something we see often, yet take for granted every evening. How often do you just go out and enjoy a sunset? Are you too busy? Always going and going? Take the time to enjoy it. If you miss tonight, there may not always be a tomorrow. Look at the sun, then look at your son (if you have one, I have 3), and share the beauty this world has to offer with them.

"When The Son Says Goodbye"

The End of The Island

This photo was taken at the End of our long hike on Kauai, Hawaii. We took the trail and hiked as far as we could along the Napali Coast. Over 2 1/2 miles in, this was the end of the road for us. Coincidentally, this is also happened to be the furthest point west of the Island Kauai. The oceans powerful currents allowed us to go no further!

"What Prevents You From Going Forward"

It's All Down Hill From Here

This photo was taken at Waimea Falls in Kauai, Hawaii. This awesome display of a power fall is captured at a rare angle. From the edge of this cliff, the fence and boundries had to be broken. The only way to get this shot is to climb over the edge, lean forward as far as you can and hope you don't fall off. Your second thought is always, "will they recover my camera and get this shot?"

"Don't Paddle Your Boat, If You're Not Sure Where it Ends"

Full Moon Tan

Captured on the Windward side of Oahu, Hawaii, this photo was taken in the town of Kailua, just around midnight. Using the natural moonlight, without flash and a long exposure, this was my favorite shot of moon shine ever. There is a natural bit of distortion, but it has a noticable center of focus. Who says a little moon shine ever hurt anyone. :-)

"Shots In The Dark"

A River Runs Through It

This is a photo of the Wailua River in Kauai, Hawaii. The size of the canoe in the photo is the only thing that helps put the magnificence in perspective. This river takes you to the ocean on one end, and to the world famous Fern Grotto on the other. Just past the grotto is a rope swing for your swimming and adventurous pleasure. It's a long paddle in, but worth every effort.

"A River Runs Through It"

There Is Always Hope

This picture was shot in Honolulu, Hawaii. The canoe clubs meet early in the morning to prepare for the days paddle ahead. Just like in life, we prepare, we race, and win or loose, the next day we still have hope that there is a chance we may win or loose again. It's not winning or loosing the race that matters, it's running it, that we don't want to miss the fun. Enjoy the race, as much as the victory or loss. Always have new hopes!

"On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!"

"Winning Your Race"