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Help!
Here is a brief description of the elements, new and old, of my Where have you been? (Whyb?) blog. I hope to eventually have a complete help file but for now I will update this as needed. You will always be able to find help by clicking the "Help" link above in the navigation bar.
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This is an easy way to navigate around Whyb? that will always be available. The names are pretty self explanatory but if you simply move your mouse over one of the words you will find a more detailed description. I hope to vastly improve the gallery and showcase sections but that will have to wait for now.
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If every you want to find a post or photo about a specific topic use this search tool. Simply type your search word and push the button. The results will appear as a box within the blog and you can point and click to see the various hits. If you no longer need the search results box simply close it by hitting the "X" inthe top right corner.
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Interested in looking at past posts? Pick you month and view all of my post from that month. The number indicates how many post were made in that month.
Labels
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Labels are a way for me to organize my posts which are unfortunately pretty unorganized. I have made this available in case you want to see pictures relating to a specific topic. For example if you want to see all of my photos/posts concerning the California beaches click "CaBeach".
Navigation Bar
(blue line with text across the top)
This is an easy way to navigate around Whyb? that will always be available. The names are pretty self explanatory but if you simply move your mouse over one of the words you will find a more detailed description. I hope to vastly improve the gallery and showcase sections but that will have to wait for now.
Subscribe
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If you like this blog please subscribe by selecting the method of your choice. Chose to be notified when I post or when anyone adds a comment.
Search This Blog
(right hand column top)
If every you want to find a post or photo about a specific topic use this search tool. Simply type your search word and push the button. The results will appear as a box within the blog and you can point and click to see the various hits. If you no longer need the search results box simply close it by hitting the "X" inthe top right corner.
Blog Archive
(right hand column middle)
Interested in looking at past posts? Pick you month and view all of my post from that month. The number indicates how many post were made in that month.
Labels
(right hand column bottom)
Labels are a way for me to organize my posts which are unfortunately pretty unorganized. I have made this available in case you want to see pictures relating to a specific topic. For example if you want to see all of my photos/posts concerning the California beaches click "CaBeach".
Happy Birthday to Me!
Yes, yes, today is indeed my birthday. I am happy to say I turn 34 today. As a present to myself I am going to take a break from blogging, move to America, find a job, set up a new home for my wife and our cat, return to Poland and pick up my wife and cat, and update the look of OC Photography. All of this will be done by October so see you all then...
Cinco de Mayo Bonanza!
That's right, in celebration of Cinco de Mayo we are posting every other day in May. Come back and see all of the great sights of the British Isles and live vicariously through OC Photography!
So, where have I been?
We are going to be changing the look of OC_Photography a bit over the next few weeks and the first change will include the addition of my travel map. This map, provided by the folks at Travel Buddies, shows all of the countries (and in some cases states) that I have visited. My travel seems to be focused in North America and Europe but I am working on that. This map will be included in the About Us section of the website and will be updated, slowly, as I continue my adventures.
You can navigate the map using the plus and minus buttons and by using the mouse along with the left-click button.
You can navigate the map using the plus and minus buttons and by using the mouse along with the left-click button.
Who is this?
Thanks for stopping by this this site is no longer updated. Everything has been left in place for your enjoyment however so please feel free to poke around.
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Welcome to my blog and thank you for taking a moment out of your day to visit me. This is a site that I use to showcase my photography and keep in touch with my friends and family where ever they may be.
Blueberry, our newest addition, was left abandoned at our neighbor's doorstep in a pink carrier. They kept her for one night and said either we take her or they are going to drop her off at the pound. She was super cute from the beginning and after we decided to keep her have not looked back. She adored Kobra and they loved playing together and having naps on our kitty tree together.
Our family also included two other cats, Kobra and Teddy. Kobra picked us from a shelter in Warsaw and he traveled back with us to California and again to Connecticut. He suffered renal failure and passed quietly in my wife's arms. Teddy was from the same Warsaw shelter but was only with us a short time. We lost him to FIP after only a few short months of enjoying his company. Here is a photo of them both, Teddy (black/white) and Kobra (white), in our kitchen in Poland.
So, where exactly have I been?
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Welcome to my blog and thank you for taking a moment out of your day to visit me. This is a site that I use to showcase my photography and keep in touch with my friends and family where ever they may be.
Blueberry, our newest addition, was left abandoned at our neighbor's doorstep in a pink carrier. They kept her for one night and said either we take her or they are going to drop her off at the pound. She was super cute from the beginning and after we decided to keep her have not looked back. She adored Kobra and they loved playing together and having naps on our kitty tree together.
Our family also included two other cats, Kobra and Teddy. Kobra picked us from a shelter in Warsaw and he traveled back with us to California and again to Connecticut. He suffered renal failure and passed quietly in my wife's arms. Teddy was from the same Warsaw shelter but was only with us a short time. We lost him to FIP after only a few short months of enjoying his company. Here is a photo of them both, Teddy (black/white) and Kobra (white), in our kitchen in Poland.
So, where exactly have I been?
Destination Guide
"Where have I been?" you ask. Some pretty amazing places to be honest. Not only have I been fortunate enough to travle a bit but I have also had the pleasure of living in four different countries (America included). This page will be an attempt to cataloge my travels and the related post. It will unfortunately always be a work in progress but will hopefully provide a starting point for folks interested in where I have been. Additionally I have yet to convert all of my 35mm photographs into digital but mabye some day.
My Favorite Places
- Bangkok and Chaing Mai, Thailand
- Scotland, United Kindom
- Wales, United Kindom
- California Deserts
- California Beaches
What can really be said? Bangkok is a magnificent city that honestly never sleeps. Yummy food, cheap shopping, wonderful weather, and more sin than any one person should experience, ever. On top of all that the Thai people are the most friendly I have ever come across. Bangkok truly has it all. 
Anyone visiting Thailand in Spring (April specifically) should not bother unless Chaing Mai and the celebration of Songkran are part of the plan. Thai New Year is celebrated throughout Thailand but nowhere like Chaing Mai. The old walled city is perfect for the week long water fight that is Songkran with huge stages pumping out horrible yet infectious music, one-way traffic jams, and plenty of places to get refreshments. And the combination of the warm Spring weather (i.e., little clothing) and the water fights make Songkran an obligatory wet T-shirt contest for everyone involved! Forget April, if you want to say you have visited Thailand at all, this massive party is an absolute must. 
Beautiful rolling countrysides in the Lowlands and impressive Lochs and Mountains in the Highlands. Riding through the mountains north of Glasgow was a very tranquil experience and many of my favorite photos come from there. My ride to the Isle of Skye also produced many great photos while Loch Ness was a bit over rated. I was told by an Australian couple I met at the hostel in Inverness that the Isle of Skye is best visited over several days, as part of it's charm is it's rapidly changing weather. 
That can be said of most of Scotland which I found out the hard way by having to ride through 240 miles of pouring rain! But even John O'Groats (the east coast of northern Scotland really) is worth a look despite the unpredictable weather.
When I enterd Wales along the A44(?) I could sense that I was leaving England and heading into another country. The B&B where I stayed was very hospitable and located perfectly to wander through the hills of the Brecons Beacons (on my motorcycle naturally). From the wonderful rides through the low mountains to cruising along the coast at Swansea my Wales trip was truly enjoyable.
In my youth my family would spend quailty time on the Colorado River enjoying the warm sunshine in Summer and the lovely desert in the Winter. There was a boat, motorcyles and little else but it was always very enjoyable. 
We would also take our motorcycles to other places in the California deserts to enjoy different riding areas and terrain. Unfortunately things change and it has been years since I have last visited but it will always be a Top Destination for me...
There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home.
My Favorite Photographs
- Two Bees in St Ives
This shot was taken while my buddy and I were visiting a small village near Cambridge. I noticed the bee sitting on the flower and decided to snap a few shots. It wasn't until I began to process the photos that I relaized a second bee flew into one the of the photos.
- Funny Bunny at Global Gathering 2005
I love this picture not only because it always makes me laugh but also for the wonderful memories it brings back. I have been to two Global Gathering parties, both times with the same buddy mentioned above. The first year we bounced from arena to arena sampling all of the muisc. The highlight was the final set of the event at 5am by Yoji Biomehanika. The second year we decided to spend the entire time in the Polysexual Arena listening to hard dance music. The highlight was Hixxy although all of the DJs were great!
- Saturday Buddha
This was taken near Chaing Mai in northern Thailand. It depicts Mucalinda, the Naga King, sheltering the Buddha during a storm. In finding this information I came across this excellent website, Old Stones, which is done by a fellow named Mike Gunther. It is very informative and worth a look.
- Isle of Skye, Scotland
Enough can't be said about the beauty of Scotland. When I get another opportunity I will go back but for now I have to be happy with my few photographs.
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