Robert Sanders was shooting his rope series at Studio B here in San Diego.  The makeup, the coordination, the lighting all come together as Robert directs and photographs these series.   He has an image in his head for each model, rope color and how the light will play off the skin tones, makeup glitter and shine at the angles of the model's bone structure to get these very artistic fashion statements  with various colors of rope.

Today's model Olga, what a delight!  She was just adorable.    Here are some background shots of this very entertaining and interesting photo shoot.  A fun time had by all!!!!!

Hair stylist..

Make up for next Model

We had to leave early, so could not see the second part of the shoot…. and we encountered
the fires on our drive home ….  fire trucks are heading North…..  Camp Pendleton fires have started
evacuations….

Shot with little sony without a flash so sometimes a little soft due to dark studio but main goals was to be in the shadows documenting the masters at work.

Graffiti Art

Lee Peterson has a photo library of Petroglyphs, The Surfer-Ocean-Sun is one of his favorites,


The great Wave

Searching for Autumn color in Southern CA is a bit of a challenge but we found a little spot of gold.
Autumn turns green to gold

Color painted the hillside

Quigley enjoyed the hike,  there were horse trails and the air was crisp like …yes Autumn.  We get a little cooling in San Diego but not like much like this… so her little nose was twitching.

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A time of harvest and abundance, 

A time for storing and saving for the winter season ahead,

 a time of festivity and reunion.

A time for Thanks and counting Blessings….

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^{My friend Carolyn got this action shot of me with one of the models!}

Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch

4455 Manchester Ave., Encinitas Boulevard and Rancho Sante Fe

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Free admission; school tour program

Kiddie ride and jump tickets: 75 cents each

(760) 436-1824

Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch

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Still have a few more fearless and strong to show…………

VA officials chose San Diego County for the clinic because of the region’s mild weather and array of sports locations.

About a third of the participating veterans, whose injuries range from
paralysis to post-traumatic stress disorder, live in San Diego County.

Today, VA athletic programs give about 1,800 disabled veterans per year
the chance to learn or play various sports. These veterans have
recently suffered amputations, traumatic brain injuries, serious burns,
psychological trauma, visual impairment, spinal cord injuries and other
disabilities.

Today, VA athletic programs give about 1,800 disabled veterans per year
the chance to learn or play various sports. These veterans have
recently suffered amputations, traumatic brain injuries, serious burns,
psychological trauma, visual impairment, spinal cord injuries and other
disabilities.

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They told us some injured veterans had not really been out of their homes in years…. the VA Sports Clinic is designed to help people physically, emotionally and you can see these volunteers are successful at lifting spirits today!!!!

A Happy Face

Still Smiling….

Not ready to get back into the chair….just resting on the shore line…Cool!

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I had such a fun day photographing this event…. have some more images to share:

A series of this tenacious veteran.   The volunteers and trainers said he was so tall, training him to find his center of gravity was his challenge… he was so determined and he did it!

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San Diego VA Healthcare system hosted the first National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego September 28 – October 3, 2008.  Recently injured combat veterans from around the country participate in a rehabilitation clinic.  The events are sailing, kayaking, surfing, cycling, and track-field events.   

Participation is open to U.S. military service veterans with orthopedic
amputations, traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, psychological
trauma, certain neurological conditions, visual impairment, spinal cord
injuries and other recently incurred disabilities.

                         
Events &
Venues                Surfing – La    Jolla Shores
                           Sailing – San    Diego Harbor
                           Cycling – South Park on Embarcadero  across from Marriott Hotel
                           Kayaking  – Mission Bay Yacht Club
                           Track  & Field – Olympic Training Center, Chula    Vista
                           (Javelin,  Discus, Shot-put, & Track events)

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My husband's company, Booz Allen Hamilton was one of the sponsors providing food for two of the venues and he volunteered at the Surfing Clinic lunch time at LaJolla Shores.

Working with Association of Amputee Surfers and other organizations,  there were professional surfers from Hawaii teaching and many volunteer surfers to assist in and out of the water.

Everyone was so friendly, happy to be outside on such a beautiful day!  I enjoyed the photo opportunity  and talking with these great veterans and volunteers.  What amazing stories…. We are eternally grateful for the sacrafices these people have made for us in America!

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