Windsor Fireworks
The view of fireworks in Windsor, Tuesday July 3, 2012. Happy Independence Day! -Kent Porter
Here, there but not everywhere
My hiking boots have no soul. I really mean that; I have no traction left on my work boots. One hundred miles for hundreds of stories. That's what we do here in the photo department. There is no easy way to get to Westport. It's a long drive [...]
Summer Moon
The full moon, Monday July 2, 2012. -Kent Porter
Fire Weather Watch
As has been the case most of the 2012 spring, the wind is back with warm temperatures and low relative humidity. After last weeks wind event, everything is pretty much dried out. Coupled with the warm temperatures and winds for this weekend the National Weather Service has issued a fire [...]
Splashing Around
Several people at Ridgway pool told me today that I have a pretty easy gig, this photography thing. Well it's true, sometimes the right photo does fall out of the sky right in front of the camera. Those moments are icing on the cake. What's that saying? So close but [...]
Peggy Sue’s Cruise
So far, the weather has been nothing like last year. Warm temperatures, scant rainfall and outdoor activities have reigned since pretty much the end of April. So the unofficial start to summer (which officially lands on June 20) kicked off with Peggy Sue's All American Cruise this past weekend in [...]
Red Flag Warning
The firefighting community knew it was inevitable. With several days of wind, dry brush and a scant amount of rain The National Weather Service has posted a red flag warning for the North and East Bay hills tonight through Sunday morning June 10, 2012. That means the winds will be [...]
Garbage on Fire
From time to time we hear these calls on our police scanners and just happen to be in the area. Just another day in Sonoma County. -Kent Porter
Transit of Venus
I had the chance to photograph the much anticipated transit of Venus on Tuesday June 5. Using a special filter put together by Director of Photography Chad Surmick (for last months solar eclipse) I was able to get a clear shot of the once in a lifetime planetary show. I [...]
Golden Gate Bridge
The Sunday edition (May 27) of the Press Democrat published a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge for the 75th anniversary. I've had a few people call and ask me what were the technical aspects of shooting the picture. Here is the photo un-cropped. And since I don't have any [...]
