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PhotoGirlTravels_Cats Hill2I know the east coast and midwest are getting hammered with snow but here in California it’s almost spring-like. On my walk yesterday I struggled my way up “Cat’s Hill” which is located in Los Gatos, California.  On my slow assent (it’s a very steep hill) a few bikers passed me and I thought of posting a couple of my sports photos.  During the Cat’s Hill Classic Race, thousands of bikers race through the neighborhoods and then fly around a corner and up this hill.  It’s a photographer’s dream as it’s a huge loop that they follow over and over again. Hence you have a lot of opportunities to get a decent shot. The trick to photographing something that is moving is to pan and take a lot of photos.  I’m sure there is some science behind it but that’s essentially what I do. I’ll share a few as we get closer to the event which is held in May.

Cat’s Hill Information:

Date: May 4, 2013

website: http://www.catshill.org/

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PhotoGirlTravels Chicago 2I know…that’s a really large bag! I took this photo in Chicago, and I seriously can’t remember what was in it. Any suggestions on what to do when I go back? Besides shop 😉

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SFO >- Chicago. Although I’m not a patient flyer (I don’t like to sit still for long periods of time) I do love the beautiful views from an airplane window…

Would you like a print? Please click on “Contact”. My photography is printed on aluminum. Utilizing an advanced process which infuses dyes directly into the metal, the colors and saturation are really amazing. In addition, your print will be displayed using mount blocks which float the image ½ inch off the wall.

©2013 Shelley D Spray – No content on this site (including all photography) may be reused in any fashion without written permission from the author.

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“…And if you really knew me you would know my soul is free; old and wise and peaceful, and where it longs to be.”  Shadow Girl   

Photo shot on balcony of Edgewater Hotel in Seattle Washington at sunset. Would you like a print? Please click on “Contact”. My photography is printed on aluminum. Utilizing an advanced process which infuses dyes directly into the metal, the colors and saturation are really amazing. In addition, your print will be displayed using mount blocks which float the image ½ inch off the wall.

©2013 Shelley D Spray – No content on this site (including all photography) may be reused in any fashion without written permission from the author.

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I shot this photo in Paris, France during a laparoscopic prostatectomy. This procedure involves the removal of the prostate (“ectomy” is Latin for removal) using a laparoscope. I know many of you know this, but for those who are new to surgery, the surgeon is holding a “trocar” which will be inserted through the skin. Once the trocar is placed, it is removed, leaving a hollow cannula. The surgeon will place multiple cannulas and then use a scope and instruments to perform surgery. This is a minimally invasive approach and will result in less scarring, disfigurement and faster recover.

A quick note on my surgical photography:  First, I never use special lighting – it’s a very harsh light which I have learned to love.  Also, I never ask anyone on the surgical team to pose; I only want to catch natural movements in this incredible light. This is from a past magazine cover but thought I’d add it to my collection. Thank you Springer Magazine for giving me the opportunity!