Articles from January, 2012

Aloha! – Images from the Big Island of Hawai’i

Written on January 31, 2012 Posted in Photography Locations


The Melting Pot. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Please click on the images to see larger versions. Cindy and I just got back for a whirlwind tour of the Big Island of Hawai’i.  In 3 full days we covered volcanoes, waterfalls, endless cliff faces, and beautiful beaches.  The people were friendly, and the scenes were breath-taking.  Here are few images I thought were worth sharing.  Mahalo for looking and commenting!

A Little to the Right: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Paradise Found: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Endless Faces. Pololu Valley Lookout: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8, 8 Stop ND Filter

It's a Palm Jungle Out There: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

The Angry Sea: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8, 8 Stop ND Filter

Flower Fall: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

From Sea to Shining Sea: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

On Guard. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Lava Land. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

Backlit Beauties: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Motion Emotion: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8, 8 Stop ND Filter

Mellow Yellow: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

Forest Flow. Akaka Falls: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8

Monochrome Sunset: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Hidden Beauty: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

Roots: Pentax K-5, Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8

  • 10 Comments

conrad: Awesome stuff man! Simply awesome!

Nicole: Mahesh, great photos! Of course I love the little yellow bird... :-) How'd you pull that one off before he flew off?!?? Well done, as always...

Bev: Hi Mahesh, Love the volcano and the yellow bird. You are getting really proficient at the wildlife shots.

Barb Michieli: Okay . . . I'm officially jealous!

Andi: Mellow yellow...they are all fab. :O)

Rachael: AWESOME AWESOME!

mariann: Amazing as always!!!

linda: I've never been to Hawai'i, and your shots are stunning as always. [loved capture of yellow bird.] Yet surprised to discover - through your photography - WA seems more beautiful.

linda lin: Stunning!!!!


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The Bridges of King County – Kubota Garden

Written on January 19, 2012 Posted in Photography Locations


Fire and Ice - Kubota Garden: Pentax 645D, Pentax-A 645 35mm f/3.5

Please click on the pictures to see larger versions. As many of you know, the weather in Western Washington this week has been ridiculous.  Snow, hail, sleet, freezing rain…you name it, we got it in buckets.  While most people are trying to stay off the roads, I’m looking for places to visit for unique photo opportunities.  One of my absolute favorite venues for snow photography in Seattle is Kubota Garden.  After a particularly heavy snow fall, the red bridges look amazing and really “pop” against the white surrounding.  Remember the exposure can be a little tricky in the snow.  Usually, I overexpose the shot by 1 to 1 1/2 stops to ensure the white of the snow looks white and not gray.  Here are a few images from today, I hope you enjoy.

Stepping Stone - Kubota Garden: Pentax 645D, Pentax-A 645 75mm f/2.8

Bridge Over Calm Water - Kubota Garden: Pentax 645D, Pentax-A 645 75mm f/2.8

  • 9 Comments

linda lin: Beautiful!!!!!!!

linda: One of these red bridges on a snowy day is the first photo I bought from you. Glad to see more!

Ann: It has been a tough week here but you captured the beauty. I love them all, esp. the second one.

sdone: Serene, that is it, serene.

Barb Michieli: I knew that we'd be seeing snow photographs from you, Dr. Thapa -- terrific color contrast!

Chris Budech: Cool images (pardon the pun). Love those red bridges in the snow. Plus another reminder to visit Kubota--I always mean to, but never get down there. Thanks!

Richard Augastino: Absolutely beautiful, Mahesh. I still get rave comments about your prints on my wall.

--> Mahesh: Thanks, everyone! It was worth it for me to risk the weather to see Kubota in all her winter beauty. Glad I could bring it to y'all. Linda and Richard: I'm so happy to read about the photographs. I know exactly which prints you're writing about.

Bev: I love the color contrast of the red against the snow and black; but especially the way you have caught the reflection in the non frozen water.


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Wedding in Chacala, Mexico

Written on January 2, 2012 Posted in Photography Locations


Pelican Sunset. Chacala, Mexico: Panasonic G3,Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6

Please click on images to see larger versions. I was lucky enough to attend and photograph a good friend’s wedding over the new year week in Chacala, Mexico, a small fishing village located about 1 1/2 hr north of Puerto Vallarta. Here are a few images which you may enjoy. Happy New Year!

Rocky Chacala Sunset: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Last Light on Chacala: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6

Bar with a View. Chacala, Mexico: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Night Heron. Chacala, Mexico: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6

Night Waves: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Over the Shoulder. Chacala, Mexico: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4

Eye Do. Chacala, Mexico: Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f2.8 ASPH OIS

Live Well. Chacala, Mexico: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4

The Final Steps: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4

Backlit Embrace. Chacala, Mexico: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4, Panasonic DMW-FL500 Flash

Fresh Fun: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4, Panasonic DMW-FL500 Flash

The Happy Couple. Chacala, Mexico: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4, Panasonic DMW-FL500 Flash

With the Girls. Chacala, Mexico: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4, Panasonic DMW-FL500 Flash

  • 3 Comments

linda: What joy it must have been for your friends to have you there to 'capture' them in your unique, and beautiful shots. [And the bird shots are amazing captures.]

Rachael: Great photos of the bride. Also, makes me want to head to the palapa for a something with fruit floating!

Steve Koskella: Thanks so much Mahesh. These photos convey the magic of the time much more strongly than I have been able to do with words.


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