A couple of weeks ago I took a Photoshop class for Digital Photographers. I now have a much better understanding of the curves tool and all the wonderful fixes it can do to save some photos. I took this photo of the Huntington Beach Pier about a year ago and I ended up trashing it since I was never able to get the photo to look right. There is actually alot going on in this picture when you consider the various light levels. I could get the sky to look great, but the pier would end up being a black blob. Or the water would be washed out and not show any of the reflection. Thanks to curves and a little practice, I was able to salvage this photo. It still may not be the best shot, but I'm proud of what I was able to create from my junk pile.

We just got back for a final shopping trip to get prepared for turkey day tomorrow. We have 7 friends coming over and the holiday season is starting to kick into full gear.

We are also having our first snow of the winter season. It's just a small flurry, but it sure does feel nice to step outside and feel the crisp cool weather. It's also a pleasant suprise to feel the small snow flakes land on your face.

These are just two of the things I'm thankful for this year.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones.

This shot was taken at Catocin Zoo last weekend. It just so happened to be the height of the Fall color for our area. So I dedicate this picture to JED. See what your missing :-)