Ford 400 Voted Best Race of 2011...

... and I was there!

H4D-40 Limited Ferrari Edition Camera

H4D-40 Limited Ferrari Edition Camera

Back in September I had the opportunity to photograph the Ferrari Challenge at the Homestead Miami Speedway using an H4D-40 Limited Ferrari Edition Camera, the perfect photographic accessory to the world's finest driving machines.  

lighting test at the Boca Raton Resort and Club

Colorado 2011 Part 4 - Flowers

 "Mommy are you shooting "fish in a bucket" again?"
Sometimes you just have to, cliché, trite, cheesy, but still pretty.

Colorado 2011 Part 3 - The Fox

 One of the coolest things about visiting my sister up in the mountains of Colorado was, the fox. Every day just before dusk this cute little fox would come down and look for some food. She was so beautiful, delicate, gentle, she ate right out of your hand. The first night my sister showed my daughter how to feed her, keeping her hand flat and fingers together. Every night after that she would wait and when that little fox showed up, Cam would light up. Feeding this fox was not only the highlight of her trip, but the thrill of a lifetime. Click on read more for more images,

Colorado 2011 Part 2 - Dillon Lake/Vail

Vail, CO

Dillon Lake, Co

We took trip over the mountains to spend the day in Vail. Wound up only spending a half an hour there, more than enough time. I did not like the town at all. Over priced touristy shops and restaurants. A place people go to be seen. Not my cup of tea. Went to Dillon Lake and had a nice picnic.

Colorado 2011 Part 1

I made my journey to Colorado for our yearly Sister, Niece, Aunt, Daughter, Mother reunion. Had the greatest time as always. My sister has been getting on my case to post some of the images, so here they are. I broke them up into a few groups. This first group are just some scenics. When I spend time with the family I try to focus more on them than my photography, so I would call these glorified snapshots.

Sedona Hasselblad Workshop Day Four PM

The Final Supper

Sedona Hasselblad Workshop Day Four AM

 

Schnebly Road, really really early in the morning!

Sedona Hasselblad Workshop Day Three PM

A different view of Cathedral Rock one of the main attractions in Sedona. This was my least favorite shoot even though everyones panoramic shots turned out fantastic, the location tough. We were on top of a hill, very little shade (110º F), not much around to explore while waiting for the sun to set. It was pretty cool watching the shadow creep across the land. After shooting we did get a gourmet meal at Burger King. I love how they announce your order over the loud speaker. So classy. The American experience on steroids!
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Sedona Hasselblad Workshop Day Three AM

Wednesday AM we went to West End off Oak Creek Canyon Road. A beautiful location, very diverse,  plenty to shoot. While all the attendees were shooting I did some exploring. I had fun hiking through the river by myself listening to the raven's echos off the canyon walls. So beautiful and peaceful!
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Sedona Hasselblad Workshop Day Two

We started the day at Airport Road. Perfect place for panoramas. A beautiful view. I did feel bad however for the woman who was peacefully sitting on the vortex beating her drum, deep in thought until our group of photographers with their cameras and tripods invaded her space. Hopefully she found another vortex to watch the world from.

Our afternoon location was Cathedral Rock. The first location was just a short walk on some rocks across across the river. I wasn't crazy about this view. The second location was much better. The perfect place for the cliche, I mean iconic shot of Cathedral Rock. A local photographer guided us along a trail to show us the way. He pointed out the Poison Ivy that ran along the trail. I have never seen so much poison ivy in my life. Leaves of three let them be!

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Sedona Hasselblad Workshop Day One

Peter giving his first day spiel.

A closer version of Peter giving his day one spiel about
how to set up the Hassy with the Gigapan (a big hit this workshop).

View from the Ranger Station, the day one AM location.

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Back From Colorado/Utah/Arizona

I had such an amazing two weeks out west. Colorado with my family, Moab with my daughter and a Hasselblad workshop in Sedona, Arizona. Now the hard part begins, I have to edit all my photos!

Creating a Forum

I launched my first web forum today. It seems like just yesterday I learned how to create a website. We grow up so fast, (sniff, sniff ...sob, sob). Go to http://www.peterlorber.com/ and check it out!

Profound thought for the day.

It's not what you know, It's not who you know, but what they think you
know and the status they achieve by knowing who they think they know.

Sometimes I'm so over it.

Moab Hasselblad Workshop, Day 3, Sunset

If you look close you will find Kimberly sitting on a rock,
preparing herself for the second half of the hike.

So apparently when you go to Arches National Park the thing for photographers to do is hike up to Delicate Arch for the sunset.  The trail is only a mile, but its a mile straight up! I'm a Florida girl, we have no hills in Florida. Needless to say eight hours a day at my computer and evenings in my LazyBoy in flat Florida did not prepare me well for the hike. FYI, playing name that tune while hiking up hill, not a good idea. Click on read more for more photos...

Moab Hasselblad Workshop, Day 3, Midday

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Moab Hasselblad Workshop, Day 3, Sunrise

 Sunrise at Arches National Park. Click on "Read more" for more images...

Moab Hasselblad Workshop, Day 2

Cold morning in Arches National Park

 Tuesday, 3/29/11, after breakfast we went to shoot at Arches National Park. Super cold morning especially for the Floridians. Gregg is the one in shorts, he is crazy!

 This being a panoramic workshop, I did shoot a few Panoramas. At least I tried.

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Moab Hasselblad Workshop, Day 1

Starting with the basics

Say Cheese!

 

Kimberly with the giggles, Peter is not amused.

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More Moab

Park Avenue

Back From Utah

SR-128

I just had the most amazing time In Moab, Utah. What an incredibly beautiful place! I had so much fun this workshop. The people were fantastic, so much fun! "Blah, Blah, Blah". These are some of the photos from Sunday before the workshop started.

On my way to Moab!

Here we go again, another photography workshop. This time we are going
to Moab, Utah. It is supposed to be beautiful. I'm not a landscape
photographer, but I'm hoping to get some good photos. Last workshop I
worked my ass off, this time I made a promise to myself to pick up my
camera and take some images for me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for
a good group of people. I'm happy I will have cell service so I can
call home every now and then, the Grand Cayman workshop got very
lonely (sometimes I am so pathetic). As Liz used to say "there is
therapy for that".

Dolphin Ballet part 2