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Archives for June 2015

Roller Derby Girls Brawlin’ Bettie’s

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Roller Derby Girls… Brawlin’ Bettie’s

My friends had tickets and invited me to go… It was to see the Brawlin’ Bettie’s.

Who are the Brawlin’ Bettie’s?

Well apparently Santa Barbara has a women’s Roller Derby team! Wow! Who knew… Well, I guess a lot of people… Just not me! They actually have a following!

I needed to take a break from staring at the computer… aka working/editing photos and decided to join them. They had seen the “Bettie’s” before and promised a good time filled with action, plus there would be beer and a food truck with BBQ… Kind of hard to say no to that!

Roller Derby Brawlin' Betties's by Julie Miche

The MC & Roller Derby Fashion

 

Roller Derby Girls by Julie Miche

Brawlin’ Betties

The only Roller Derby I had ever seen was on tv… And, that was when I was a little kid. I was impressed! All I can say is these girls kick ass!

I’m ready to join the team! I’ve even picked my name… Jammin’ Julie! Oh yeah!

I won’t tell anyone that I haven’t even roller bladed for a really long time & hmmm… Not really sure if I’ve ever even had roller skates attached to my feet!

But, in my head… I’m a Brawlin’ Bettie!

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: California, Santa Barbara Tagged With: Brawlin' Bettie's, California team, California Tourism, Julie Miche Travel Blogger & Photographer, Roller Derby in Santa Barbara, Tourism in California

East Beach – Photo Of The Day

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Photo of The Day – Shoes of Jason

I actually made it to East Beach during the afternoon to shoot.  I’ve been shooting a lot at night, so it was a nice change.  I wanted to  play around with low angles, and happened to come across a pair of Vans sitting in the sand.  As I was shooting, the owner of the shoes soon appeared, looking a bit perplexed!  I guess I must have looked a bit strange taking pictures of his shoes!  I told him about the project I’m working on, and he shared some of recent travel adventures!  And, they were quite the adventures!  Maybe I need to shoot more shoes!

Photo Of The Day, Santa Barbara California, Great travel adventures, Vacation by Julie Miche

“Shoes of Jason”

Filed Under: 365 Photography Challenge, Santa Barbara Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, Beach, California Tourism, Julie Miche Travel Blogger & Photographer, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Photographer, Tourism in California

Rincon Surfing

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Rincon Surfing in Carpinteria, CA

Today was one of those days I just had to go to the beach.  I headed out to Carpinteria to photograph some Rincon surfers.  Sometimes, you just need to be out in nature!

Rincon Surfing, Carpinteria California, Santa Barbara, Surf, Travel, Vacation by Julie Miche

“Surfing”

 

Rincon Surfing, Carpinteria California, Santa Barbara, Surf, Travel, Vacation by Julie Miche

“Splash”

 

Rincon Surfing, Carpinteria California, Santa Barbara, Surf, Travel, Vacation by Julie Miche

“Balance”

Filed Under: Santa Barbara Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, Beach, California Tourism, Julie Miche Travel Blogger & Photographer, ocean, Santa Barbara Photographer, surf, Surfer, Tourism in California, Ventura

Rincon Surfers and a Lensbaby

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Photographing Surfers with a Lensbaby at Rincon

Rincon is one of the best places to photograph surfers… And, surf too!  It’s also just a great day trip, and not very far from Santa Barbara. I decided to bring out my Lensbaby, which has quickly become my favorite lens to use at Rincon. The Lensbaby is the perfect lens for playing with the motion of the water, and photographing the surfers out at Rincon.

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Rincon Surfers, Ventura CA, Day Trip, Travel, Ocean, Santa Barbara Day Trip, Surfing at Rincon by Julie Miche
Waiting For A Wave
Rincon Surfers and a Lensbaby
Surfer Going In
Rincon Surfers and a Lensbaby
Rincon Surfers
Rincon Surfers, Ventura CA, Day Trip, Travel, Ocean, Santa Barbara Day Trip, Surfing at Rincon by Julie Miche
Surfing Rincon

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