One of the places along the way was Cadillac Ranch.  Cadillac Ranch is a sculpture in Amarillo, Texas. This fantastic sculpture was created in 1974 by three members of The Ant Farm Art Group, Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels.  These three guys decided that they want to tell the story of the life and death of defining features of early Cadillacs.

Even though this sculpture is on private land the you are welcome to visit.  Also adding your own touch with spray paint is encouraged.

Here are a few photos of this wonderful place.

Panorama of Cadillacs at Cadillac Ranch Amarillo, Texas taken by Bill Debevc sshaPhotos

A Tire from one of the Cadillacs at Cadillac Ranch Amarillo, Texas taken by Bill Debevc sshaPhotos

One of the Cadillacs at Cadillac Ranch Amarillo, Texas taken by Bill Debevc sshaPhotos

Row of Cadillacs at Cadillac Ranch Amarillo, Texas taken by Bill Debevc sshaPhotos

Enjoy

Bill Debevc
sshaphotos.com

Plus 6 Technologies Ribbon cutting Ceremony

Congratulations to Colin, and the Plus 6 team!!!!!

My menu items:

My menu items provide a quick way to get to the settings you change the most.

• ISO Sensitivity Auto Control
• E3 Flash Control for build in Flash
• NEF Raw Recording
• Virtual Horizon

Custom Settings Menu Changes:

A1: AF-S : Release
This tells the camera to fire even the camera thinks it out of focus. I am the boss and when I say its in focus, it’s in focus.

A5 AF Activation: AF-ON only
This tells the camera not to focus with a half press.  I use only the AF-ON button to auto focus my camera, this allows me to stay in AF-C (Auto Focus – Continuous) mode all the time except when I need to manually focus.  I press the AF-ON button focus the camera, let go, frame and fire.  No need to ever switch to AF-S (Auto Focus- Single) because when I let go of the button I move from AF-C to AF-S automatically.  Using the AF-ON button is like switching from PC to MAC, I will never go back.  I must say it took me 3 outings shooting baseball to get the hang of it.

A7 Focus Point Wrap-Around: ON
This allows the focus point to move from the right most edge to the left most edge with one click.  It also works up and down as well.

A9: Build in AF Assist illuminator: Off
This controls if the AF Assist light will turn on when you are focusing.  I prefer it off.

D1 Beep: Off
This tells the camera not to beep when its focused. The camera makes enough shutter noise, my subjects don’t need to hear the focus beep.

D2: Viewfinder grid display: ON
This displays a grid in the view finder, this helps keeping my shots level.

D8: LCD illumination: ON
This turns on the light on the top LCD display when the camera is on.

E4 Modeling Flash: OFF
When on the depth of field preview is pressed and a flash is ready to fire, the flash will pulse on to illuminate the subject.

F1 Switch: Both
This will display what the info button shows when I crank on the on switch.  I forgot I had this on but I can see a use for it now.

F2 Multi Selector Center Button Playback mode: Zoom on/off
When displaying the image on the back of the camera, zoom to 100% around the focus point when I press the center button on the multi-selector (The round 4way button)

F9 Customize Command Dials: Menus and Playback  ON
This allows me to browse though my photos using the dial.

F11 No Memory Card: Lock
This tells the camera not to take a photo when a memory card is not in the camera, or the memory card is full.  AKA: Bacon savor option.

Hope this help with your photography.

Bill Debevc
sshaphotos.com

Here are some of the photos that I have taken while passing though is magical place.

Photo of Zzyzx road's Desert Studies Center by Bill Debevc sshaphotos

Photo by Bill Debevc sshaphotos of the dry lake off zzyzx road outside baker California

Inside the old Zzyzx road spa building photo by Bill Debevc sshaphotos

This is the hallway to the two private spa rooms at the Zzyzx Road Spa building photo by Bill Debevc sshaphotos

If you decide to venture out there please be careful and respect the area.

Here are some links to sites where you can learn more about Zzyzx road.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zzyzx,_California

http://www.roadtripamerica.com/signs/zzyzx.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Studies_Center

Bill Debevc
sshaphotos.com

Enjoy

Suzanne and Bruce at Hebert’s Huli Huli Haus

The Entrance to Hebert’s Huli Huli Haus

The Lobby of Hebert’s Huli Huli Haus

Hebert’s Huli Huli Haus Lounge

Hebert’s Huli Huli Haus Wall of Fame

If you are one of the dancers here is the link to the photos http://sshaphotos.smugmug.com

Here is a sample.

Above is the bar area showing the plasma displays behind the bar.

Above shows the bar dining area with is large plasma displays and projection systems.

Above is the main dining room showing its large plasma displays and projection systems.

This was a very impressive installation job and one for the finest I have seen to date.

Above is the exterior of the house. I went with this view to show off more of the architectural work of the house.  The left Right side is dominated by a fence and the right was the garage.

This is my favorite shot of the series. I like the way the stone work came alive with the flash.

Above is the living room, I tried to show the height of the space shooting in portrait.

The Photo above show the family room and Kitchen, I like how the wood came alive with flash.
The pool room was a fun space to shoot, as there were many challenges.  Lighting up the back yard was one of them.

I would like to thank the Hagenburger’s again for their hospitality and allowing me to take photos of the fantastic house.

Bill.

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