tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:22:05 +0000Algunas de las cosas que observo cada día... <br>Jc Olivera | Photographyhttp://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/index.htmnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)Blogger416125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-3439576270385684266Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:38:00 +00002009-04-02T10:38:53.109-07:00Labor workers protesting in front of the KB Home building in Los Angeles, CASent on the Now Network? from my Sprint® BlackBerryMobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2009/04/labor-workers-protesting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-8445643207236756541Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:58:00 +00002009-03-09T19:58:55.619-07:00Heidy Klum being interviewed by the media during Barbie's 50th Aniv Party in Malibu. Photo by JcOlivera.com Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedMobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2009/03/heidy-klum-arriving-at-barbie-50th-aniv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-2158750038490272045Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:52:00 +00002009-03-09T17:52:44.864-07:00Media is ready to Celebs arrivals at the Barbie's pink red carpet during her 50th Aniv, in Malibu, CA Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedMobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2009/03/barbie-50th-aniv-pink-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-1064650811677265637Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:31:00 +00002009-01-02T21:31:44.389-08:00002/365 | Jan 2nd Originally uploaded by JcOlivera.comThis is second image of my 365 Photo a day project, today didn't do much, went for a walk to Lake Balboa near my place, it was a bit cold, took this shot in manual mode with my old 20D and 18-55mm lens.Iso 800, f/5.0, 1/100, 40mm (tripod of course)If you are on twitter follow me here: www.twitter.com/jcoliverahttp://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2009/01/002365-jan-2nd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-4133144234315726704Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:26:00 +00002008-12-23T12:26:55.729-08:00It's a cold day outside, I'm still sitting on the couch "CNN-Twittering" (is that a word?), I'm catching up on twitter and some news, also uploading/browsing/commenting on a few images on flickr. Also getting ideas to start a 365 project first day of the year. Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedMobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/12/cnn-twittering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-8765025876223295149Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:12:00 +00002008-12-21T13:12:15.959-08:00Es domingo y decidimos venir a comer Pozolito al Lilianas con la familia, aunque esta a más de 45 mins de donde estamos, siempre vale la pena venir al Este de LA a degustar de un pozolín, se recomienda pedir el chico, para dejar espacio para unos tacos de papa, o un tamal de elote y ya si estan muy hambreados se pueden refinar unos tacos de asada, son la neta! Estoy escribiendo este post http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/12/pozoleria-lilianas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-3788613989560304395Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:22:00 +00002008-12-19T13:22:45.057-08:00I'm helping configuring 1 more server at my friend's shop, also he is getting information for his website, he wants it nice & clean, let's see what I come up with.Mobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/12/at-computer-shop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-7980051029434119880Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:02:00 +00002008-12-18T13:02:22.928-08:00I disassembled my laptop, many screws, hopefully I won't miss any when reassembling. Now my friend Rene is fixing the power entry. He is da man! Now waiting for the delivery guys to have lunch. Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedMobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/12/rene-repairing-my-laptop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-3390895527822969085Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:50:00 +00002008-12-16T08:50:46.236-08:00I am freeeeezing to death here!, the mountains near our place have snow at 85%. It's pretty cold, can't even feel my fingers, forgot my gloves, was not prepare for this cold morning, next time I'll get my winter clothes. I'm at the train station waiting for my ride back to LA, I'm Sooo in need of another coffee with a muffin maybe two. Train will arrive shortly, I just need to relax and en http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/12/cold-very-cold-mountains.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-1548607738548958304Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:14:00 +00002008-12-10T11:14:53.294-08:00Ya puse el Nacimiento, es uno en miniatura, hecho con madera, carton y barro, pintado a mano que me regalo mi cuate el Gustavo y la Comadre Luz. Super Chido! Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedMobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/12/nacimiento-en-miniatura.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-8235736277364445474Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:45:00 +00002008-11-26T15:45:50.546-08:00De repente que deja venir la lluvia, en 10 minutos ví salier el sol en VNY y ya llegando a BUR que seja caer el chaparrón así bien machin intenso comi diciendo "de esta agua has de beber" Aca les dejo el videin. Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedMobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/lluvias-torrenciales.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-7736866111309919458Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:26:00 +00002008-11-21T14:26:24.766-08:00Finally, today I received the book I bought two days ago, "Digital Food Photography by Lou Manna", I'm in the preproduction stage of an upcoming project that involves food (yeeaaah!). Can't give more details but I read in many websites and finally saw an article written by Scott Kelby about shooting food and He highly recomend this book of Lou Manna, today I received, wasn't expecting it until http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/digital-food-photography.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-8226230200939260333Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:30:00 +00002008-11-15T16:30:03.221-08:00It's now 4:13 pm and still can see the Huge smoke caused by the Sayre Fires in Sylmar CA. The burned smell is in the air, There are many fires in SoCal, Sylmar, Brea, Anahein Hills, Yorba Linda. Socal fires burn hundreds of homes, thousands have been evacuated, it will be a long day/night for LA/Orange County Firefighters. As Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said "We are at the mercy of http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/sylmar-fire-at-413-pm-from-vny.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-4963655886282510044Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:53:00 +00002008-11-15T10:53:45.328-08:00It's sat about 10:40 am and I can still the the huge smoke coming from the Silmar fire area, Sylmar is about 10 mins from my place, last night heard couple of firetrucks and ambulances passing by my place. The smoke is huge, sky is so gray in San Fernando Valley, still very windy hopefully it will get better in the next couple of hours. The Santa Ana winds are refueling the fire in the Valley http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/sylmar-fire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-6797495554089946118Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:04:00 +00002008-11-13T01:04:30.704-08:00Today's proyect required lots of patience. First I should say that I live near two airports (VNY/BUR) the nearest one is local and the second one with domestic flights, right outside my terrace I could hear when Airplanes are passing over my apartment, few months ago I was shooting car trails, the ones when you leave your shutter open for couple of seconds and you see the back/front lights of a http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/airplanes-light-trails.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-6883137978055646037Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:07:00 +00002008-11-12T21:07:48.291-08:00Took this photo in my livingroom, bought couple of Calla Lilies for Monday's photosession, they were blooming beautifully and I couldn't resist to shoot them. Setup my light, tripod, difuser a cheapy backdrop, camera, and voila, had this shot, no photoshop or lightroom used on postproduction. Have you done anything similar? Follow my updates on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jcolivera">http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/alcatraz-calla-lillies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-6968094060781903682Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:30:00 +00002008-11-12T19:30:58.786-08:00Calla Lily behind the scenes photosession. I bought couple of Calla Lilies for monday's photosession, they were beautiful, I'm seen them everyday blooming, setup my lights in my living room, put a black paper as background, put my camera on top of a plate intead, I'm using my tripod in other project, set my light and voila! Great Shot! More of this shots on my flickr photostream: http://http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/calla-lily-behind-scenes-photosession.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-8545951349709949436Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:08:00 +00002008-11-11T08:08:37.722-08:00Alcatraz / Calla Lily Originally uploaded by JcOlivera.comToday I had a photosession at JPI Studios in West Hollywood, the project was for a with very special client.We used a black clyclorama for most of the shots, I had a little break when the talent was changing wardrobe and right across the street was a flower shop, went to get a couple of Calla Lilies, I always wanted to shoot a Calla Lily http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/alcatraz-calla-lily.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-4822747167138591309Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:20:00 +00002008-11-06T15:20:55.664-08:00I've been experimenting a lot with my Blackberry Curve 8338 built-in camera and my Kenko Digital Wide 0.5X (SGW-05 PRO) lens wich I originally bought it for my Canon Optimus video camera couple of years ago, I'm fascinated with wide angle shots, so every time I have a spare time I look around to get new shots. I'm still cleanning my laptop it has some viruses so not being able to use it, so I http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/what-water-sees-when-i-drinking-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-6361171032884917887Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:27:00 +00002008-11-04T16:27:45.134-08:00I was on my way home when I found Joe "The Plumber's" truck, I think he already has a franchise here in SoCal! Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedMobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/joe-plumber.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-1888344130348388742Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:57:00 +00002008-11-03T13:57:49.564-08:00Car is a bit, little bit dirty, so I took it to the automatic car wash, now posting inside the tracks and waiting to get it clean! Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedMobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/11/car-washing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-4388199707875744556Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:43:00 +00002008-10-31T14:43:35.385-07:00 Jc and Jessica Alba Originally uploaded by JcOlivera.comFew years ago was covering the MTV Movie Awards, I was in the photographers area covering the red carpet and suddenly Jessica Alba was in front of me!!, found this video in the extras section of the Fantastic Four DVD.Follow me on www.twitter.com/jcoliverahttp://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/10/jc-and-jessica-alba.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-8273617057650248345Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:51:00 +00002008-10-30T12:51:30.226-07:00I just finished the meeting I had for a new photo project. It's a sunny day in California, sky is a bit clouded but nice, here is a wide angle shot of the sky. Now heading back home. Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedMobile post sent by JcOlivera using Utterli.  Replies.http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/10/cloudy-sky.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-8688578595575865705Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:02:00 +00002008-10-29T15:02:27.966-07:005 Times Me! Originally uploaded by JcOlivera.comCan you tell I was Soooo Bored that day?I was with my family visiting some friends in San Mateo (in the middle of Nooowhere), they were chatting inside the house, there was No TV nothing, fortunately I had my first digital camera, an Epson 1.2 megapixels and yes, I was Happy playing with my camera!.Shot 13 images handheld in portrait mode then http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/10/5-times-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37034863.post-8095633359170901352Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:27:00 +00002008-10-29T14:27:03.203-07:00Hace años, para ser exactos el domingo 13 de Junio del 2004, andaba echando un rol con unos amigos que tenia pocos meses de haber llegado del DeFe, dimos un rol por varios lados de la ciudad y terminamos la tarde en el Hollywood Bowl tomando fotos, en aquel ayer estaba obsesionado y me la pasaba tomando fotos panoramicas, todo lo que veía le tomaba fotos pensando en armar un panorma con un http://www.jcolivera.com/photodiary/2008/10/hollywood-bowl-panoramiqueado.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jc Olivera)0