Thai Town

Thai Town, originally uploaded by billselak.

We stopped at an amazing Thai restaurant on our way to see Wicked. Here's a view from the parking lot.

Little Dancer Aged Fourteen

Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, originally uploaded by billselak.

We went to the Norton Simon museum yesterday to take some pictures for a friend. Isabelle thought I'd get in trouble for taking this, but the guard was busy talking to a cute girl. I like the highlights on this (purposefully) underexposed shot. I wanted a different take on this famous sculpture that's been photographed a lot..

Francis, meet my new flash

Francis, meet my new flash, originally uploaded by billselak.

Francis' wife Nicole asked me to take a nice picture of him. I was practicing using my new flash at the time.

Passing violins

Passing violins, originally uploaded by billselak.

There is a violin maker in downtown Claremont. I just picked up lunch and was walking down the alley when I saw this.

Industrial Fire

Industrial Fire, originally uploaded by billselak.

There was a huge fire at a plastic recycling plant. It completely shut down the 60 freeway at the 15. I was able to avoid the insane traffic as I drove along to 215 (on my way to the Angel game).

Inside the Union Pacific

Inside the Union Pacific, originally uploaded by billselak.

I was taking some shots of a train and the conductor invited me on board! I got to go inside the engine and take pictures (like this one). It was super cool. Thanks for the invite, Mr. Train Conductor.

My photography books

My photography books, originally uploaded by billselak.

Here is my personal book collection of photography.