A Brown Pelican, in black-and-white.
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Photographed in La Jolla in June of this year:
About Blake Shaw
- I am a photographer based in San Diego. I now specialize in bird photography, but also regularly photograph scenes of Mexico, Route 66, tennis, bicycle racing, flowers, and people. My work hangs in galleries in San Diego and elsewhere, and I am available for slide shows, lectures, and exhibitions.
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August 03, 2024
January 03, 2024
Patzcuaro Troupe
Members of a local dance troupe perform in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, during Day of the Dead festivities:
January 02, 2024
Tzintzuntzan Parade
Two lovely girls in traditional outfits march in a parade in Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán during Day of the Dead festivities:
December 31, 2023
Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares
A beautiful Viejito (old man) outfit at the Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán:
A lovely carving of a girl with Day of the Dead marigolds, at the same museum:
December 30, 2023
Pátzcuaro At Night
Some moody photos of the streets of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán:
December 28, 2023
Santa Fe de la Laguna
I believe this lovely girl's name is Nicole, posing for me in Santa Fe de la Laguna, Michoacán:
December 19, 2023
Bernal, Queretaro, III
Bernal, Queretaro, Pueblo Magico:
August 11, 2023
Baja California: Cataviña: Horses
This group of horses was grazing in a meadow north of Cataviña:
August 04, 2023
Baja California Birding: Cataviña: Cactus Wren
A silhouette of a Cactus Wren, photographed in April of this year near Cataviña, Baja California:
April 27, 2023
2023 Indian Wells Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz
Apparently Denis Shapolavov and Maria Sharapova are not the only ones that lift their trailing leg high after serving (see the post of April 24).
Here is Carlos Alcaraz on the practice court at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells:
At the time of the Indian Wells tournament, Carlos Alcaraz was the #1 ranked player on the ATP tour.
His practice session with Francis Tiafoe was standing room only on one of the side courts!
Alcaraz has been described as a "human highlight reel."
Nearly every game of every set he comes up with stunningly brilliant shots. His creativity, combined with court-sense, movement, and tennis-smarts which belie his young age of 19 are simply remarkable.
Not only that, his work ethic and character are exemplary. As Stefanos Tsitsipas said at the trophy ceremony at last week's tournament in Barcelona, even though Carlos is younger than most players on the tour, he sets an example that older players admire and would be wise to follow.
He has certainly become my favorite player to watch in all of professional tennis!
How about some color?