The 7-52 Photo Blog

Where's Perry?

2012-01-27T21:02:00.001-08:00

Where's Perry? #phineasandferb #silly #collage #iphone4s, originally uploaded by istargazer.

#phineasandferb #silly #collage #iphone4s

Using New iPhone 4S

2012-01-27T20:56:00.001-08:00

Testing out new iPhone 4S :O) #Christmas ornament #snowman #nofilters, originally uploaded by istargazer.

:O) #Christmas ornament #snowman #nofilters

Christmas Tree

2012-01-27T20:55:00.001-08:00

#Christmas tree at Robson Square outdoor skating rink #Vancouver, originally uploaded by istargazer.

at Robson Square outdoor skating rink #Vancouver

#Zamboni time!

2012-01-27T20:54:00.003-08:00

#Zamboni time!, originally uploaded by istargazer.

@RobsonSquare

Vancouver Art Gallery in Reflection

2012-01-27T20:54:00.001-08:00

#Vancouver Art Gallery in reflection #Christmas #ornament, originally uploaded by istargazer.

#Christmas #ornament

At the Rink

2012-01-27T20:53:00.001-08:00

At the skating rink today, Robson Square, Vancouver, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Robson Square, Vancouver

"Winter Sunrise"

2012-01-27T20:52:00.003-08:00

#Vancouver #Sunrise from my window this first day of winter. Mt. Baker,WA can be seen in the distance., originally uploaded by istargazer.

#Vancouver #Sunrise from my window this first day of winter. Mt. Baker,WA can be seen in the distance.

Sparkle

2012-01-27T20:52:00.001-08:00

Trying out one of the @JellyLens special effect lenses I bought for my phone. #sparkle #traffic, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Trying out one of the @JellyLens special effect lenses I bought for my phone. #sparkle #traffic

Under Construction

2012-01-27T20:51:00.001-08:00

"Under Construction" #Coquitlam #evening, originally uploaded by istargazer.

#Coquitlam #evening #sunset

Reincarnated?

2012-01-27T20:50:00.001-08:00

Classic #VW Bus reincarnated? #peace, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Classic #VW Bus reincarnated? #peace @BellisFair

Cloud Cover

2012-01-27T20:49:00.001-08:00

"Cloud Cover" #Vancouver #sunrise 2012 Jan 10, originally uploaded by istargazer.

#Vancouver #sunrise 2012 Jan 10

Lunchtime!

2012-01-27T20:48:00.001-08:00

Lunchtime! (Red Curry Chicken Bowl), originally uploaded by istargazer.

Red Curry Chicken Bowl @Milestones

Power Lines

2012-01-27T20:46:00.001-08:00

"Power Lines" #snow #iphone #Vancouver 2012.Jan.14, originally uploaded by istargazer.

#snow #iphone #Vancouver 2012.Jan.14

Denali in Snow

2012-01-27T20:45:00.001-08:00

My #GMC #Denali from earlier today. #snow #iphone4s, originally uploaded by istargazer.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali

About The 7-52 Photo Blog

2012-01-27T20:36:00.000-08:00

Hello! I'm glad you could drop by.

This site started as somewhere for me to post pictures of the vehicles in Stargazer's Garage. The 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI and the 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring, were replaced with a 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali and a 35-ft Keystone Premier travel trailer. The 2005 Suzuki Burgman Type S is no longer my commuter vehicle but my brother still has his VW R32. My other blog is over at Stargazer's Garage so please come for a visit and leave a comment when you get a chance.

I've never taken photography lessons or classes and everything that I've learned has been from experimenting on my own. I started with a Nikon D50 in the summer of '06 and primarily shot with one lens, a 50mm f1.8. Before that I had a Toshiba point and shoot. A Nikon D90 with a few more lenses came next.

I have used Rawshooter to convert the RAW files, Photomatix to create HDR and tone mapping on the older pictures you see here. But being a father of 5. I grew tired of carrying heavy, bulky equipment and the extra time to process pictures. So now I shoot primarily with the iPhone 4S that I got in December 2011.

Thanks for visiting!

Sunset: 2012 Jan 27

2012-01-27T20:26:00.001-08:00

Tonight's #sunset from Westwood Plateau. 2012 Jan 27 16:30 #iphone4s, originally uploaded by istargazer.

From Westwood Plateau. 2012 Jan 27 16:30 #iphone4s

Spider!

2011-08-19T14:48:00.000-07:00

Sparkles Like Diamonds

2011-04-03T17:04:00.001-07:00

The #Bentley's face sparkles like diamonds @VanAutoShow #VIAS11 #cars, originally uploaded by istargazer.

The Bentley's face sparkles like diamonds. Seen at the 2011 Vancouver International Auto Show.

Porsche Cayman S

2011-03-31T09:31:00.001-07:00

#Porsche #Cayman S steering wheel emblem #VIAS11, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Porsche Cayman steering wheel emblem from the 2011 Vancouver International Auto Show

Sunrise Over Mount Baker: 31 Dec 2010

2011-03-19T22:54:00.000-07:00

Shadows on Glass

2010-12-15T10:08:00.001-08:00

Shadows on glass, originally uploaded by istargazer.

HP West Coast Customs Denali

2010-12-08T16:56:00.001-08:00

West Coast Customs HP Denali, originally uploaded by istargazer.

HP x WCC Denali at the HP Store Vancouver grand opening.

West Coast Customs HP Denali

2010-12-07T17:14:00.001-08:00

West Coast Customs HP Denali, originally uploaded by istargazer.

West Coast Customs HP Denali

2010-12-05T08:17:00.001-08:00

West Coast Customs HP Denali, originally uploaded by istargazer.

At the HP Store Vancouver grand opening.

West Coast Customs HP Denali

2010-12-04T01:09:00.001-08:00

IMG055, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Custom GMC Yukon Denali by West Coast Customs for HP seen at the grand opening of the HP Store in Vancouver, Canada.

Vancouver Skyline

2010-12-02T16:32:00.001-08:00

Vancouver skyline, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Late evening clouds

2010-12-01T16:42:00.001-08:00

Late evening clouds, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Waiting at the mall

2010-11-28T18:45:00.001-08:00

Waiting at the mall, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Road Trip 2010: Parked in North Dakota

2010-09-11T21:15:00.000-07:00

Parked at the Painted Canyon Visitor Center, North Dakota

Space Shuttle Enterprise

2010-06-13T21:19:00.001-07:00

Space Shuttle Enterprise, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Javalog Campfire

2010-05-27T22:29:00.001-07:00

Javalog Campfire, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Flames from a fire log created from recycled coffee grinds.

Memories of Road Trips Past

2010-05-09T23:21:00.001-07:00

DQ lunch in Ellensburg, originally uploaded by istargazer.

The moon: 2007-02-27

2010-04-27T21:18:00.001-07:00

The moon: 2007-02-27, originally uploaded by istargazer.

DSC_0036-1

2010-04-26T21:26:00.001-07:00

DSC_0036-1, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Earth Day 2010

2010-04-22T18:01:00.001-07:00

A handful of earth, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Burnout

2010-04-21T21:55:00.001-07:00

Burnout, originally uploaded by istargazer.

5th Gear Motorsports Motorcycle Stunt Team performing at the 7th annual Vancouver Firefighters Burns Ride in Harrison Hot Springs.

Stargazer's Toys

2010-04-20T19:41:00.001-07:00

Stargazer's Toys, originally uploaded by istargazer.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali
2009 Pacific Coachworks Tango 289BH
2005 Suzuki Burgman 400S

Suzuki Burgman in HDR3

2010-04-19T17:05:00.001-07:00

Suzuki Burgman in HDR3, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Burgman in HDR

2010-04-18T22:37:00.001-07:00

Burgman in HDR, originally uploaded by istargazer.

2005 Suzuki Burgman 400S

Fun In The Sun

2010-04-17T23:20:00.001-07:00

fun, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Blast From The Past

2010-04-16T23:19:00.001-07:00

painted, originally uploaded by istargazer.

This is our 1999 VW Passat GLX. It was where my love of cars all began. This picture was taken after I had the black plastic lower body panels painted to match the rest of vehicle.

Since the time this picture was taken 10 years ago, the property shown in the background has be developed into a subdivision of houses.

Rusty Stairs

2010-04-14T20:49:00.001-07:00

Rusty Stairs, originally uploaded by istargazer.

The Metro in Motion

2010-04-13T18:37:00.001-07:00

The Metro, originally uploaded by istargazer.

The Red Line at Metro Center, Washington, DC.

Reflections in a bubble

2010-04-10T00:09:00.001-07:00

Reflections in a bubble, originally uploaded by istargazer.

This is a crop from a picture I took a few summers ago while the kids were blowing bubbles.

GMC Yukon XL Denali Spring Cleaning

2010-04-09T23:33:00.000-07:00

Took the Denali in to get washed and vacuumed this afternoon. It was long overdue. Despite being several weeks into spring, the weather has been too cold to justify putting the summer tires back on. That's supposed to change this weekend, though, so the 20" chrome will be going back on. This picture was taken with my LG GW620R Android cellphone.

Night Stand

2009-12-26T23:24:00.001-08:00

Night Stand, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Remembrance Day 2009

2009-11-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

Our Duty Done, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Blue Screen of Death Mask

2009-10-31T16:26:00.001-07:00

BSOD Mask, originally uploaded by istargazer.

This is my Halloween costume this year. I made this mask to go with my grim reaper robe so that I could be the Blue Screen of Death. I also made an "Any" button prop that I could dare people to press :0) Of course, after I finished making the costume this morning, I got an email from admin that we wouldn't be allowed to wear masks at work. Bummer.

Busy Hands

2009-10-21T16:43:00.001-07:00

More Busy Hands, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Finished Cakes From Another Angle

2009-10-20T08:01:00.001-07:00

Finished Cakes From Another Angle, originally uploaded by istargazer.

From my daughter's 9th birthday cake-decorating party.

Beauty and the Beast

2009-10-18T00:11:00.001-07:00

Beauty and the Beast, originally uploaded by istargazer.

I've been seeing a lot of the new Porsche Panamera lately and the look is growing on me. I really do miss my STI, though.

Sunrise

2009-10-16T20:45:00.001-07:00

Sunrise, originally uploaded by istargazer.

This was the view outside our RV on Thanksgiving morning. Most people had left the the day before so we were part of only a few people in that area of the campground.

Huh?!?

2009-10-12T22:35:00.001-07:00

Huh?!?, originally uploaded by istargazer.

As seen on Whistler Mountain peak, Whistler, BC.

The moon as seen by me

2009-10-09T07:55:00.001-07:00

The moon as seen by me, originally uploaded by istargazer.

In honor of NASA's bombing of the moon in search of water this morning.

Whistler Mountain Peak

2009-10-08T22:46:00.001-07:00

Whistler Mountain Peak, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Whistler, BC

Peak 2 Peak Gondola

2009-10-06T21:50:00.001-07:00

Peak 2 Peak Gondola, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Whistler, BC

Blowing in the Wind

2009-10-05T22:20:00.001-07:00

Blowing in the Wind, originally uploaded by istargazer.

The view from Whistler Mountain Peak.

Devin: 5.16.90-7.05.09

2009-10-04T23:13:00.001-07:00

Devin: 5.16.90-7.05.09, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Alone in the Sand

2009-10-01T23:09:00.001-07:00

Alone in the Sand, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Caution: No Lifeguard on Duty

2009-09-27T00:04:00.001-07:00

Caution: No Lifeguard on Duty, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Insectoid

2009-07-19T21:37:00.001-07:00

Insectoid?, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Cool looking bike from the 7th annual Vancouver Firefighters' Bikers for Burns Ride at Harrison Hot Springs.

Xo

2009-07-14T15:53:00.001-07:00

Xo, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Campfire at Sunnyside Campground.

Burnout!

2009-06-28T23:05:00.001-07:00

DSC_0408, originally uploaded by istargazer.

5th Gear Motorsports Motorcycle Stunt Team performing at the 7th annual Vancouver Firefighter's Bikers for Burns Ride in Harrison Hot Springs.

Thru a Convex Mirror in the Hello Kitty Lounge

2009-05-12T20:24:00.000-07:00

Self-portrait taken in the Hello Kitty Lounge at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

4:20 day: Mon, Apr 20

2009-04-20T22:06:00.001-07:00

420, originally uploaded by istargazer.

I took this picture almost 2 years ago shortly after I had the RCE Sport springs installed on my 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. The location is a Park and Ride station and I thought it was an interesting spot. I had no idea the significance of "420" until someone posted a comment.

I had to google it to find the meaning to educate myself--LOL!

Anyway, with today being 4:20 day and seeing the massive crowd gathering in the Vancouver Art Gallery area to commemorate the occasion, I re-post this picture.

Denali on the Albion Ferry

2009-04-13T20:17:00.001-07:00

Denali on the Albion Ferry, originally uploaded by istargazer.

The Albion Ferry has been part of the BC Public Highway system since 1957. It takes vehicles and foot passengers across the Fraser River every 15 minutes from Maple Ridge to Fort Langley.

With the completion later this year of the new 6-lane Golden Ears Bridge crossing the Fraser River, the Albion Ferry's last sailing will be on July 31, 2009.

Spotted

2009-04-06T23:45:00.001-07:00

Spotted, originally uploaded by Ernie Turner.

Not by me, but by one of my Flickr contacts. It's a beautiful shot that really makes me miss my STI!

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali

2009-01-09T17:04:00.001-08:00

Denali-snow3b, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Denali in the Snow

2009-01-07T22:12:00.001-08:00

Denali snow, originally uploaded by istargazer.

We had the largest December snowfall in over 40 years.

Denali in the Snow 2

2008-12-23T16:01:00.001-08:00

Denali-snow2, originally uploaded by istargazer.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali

Snow, finally!

2008-12-17T21:15:00.001-08:00

Denali-snow4, originally uploaded by istargazer.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali in the snow.

Baby Enzo

2008-12-05T16:27:00.001-08:00

Baby Enzo, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Specs:

Gender: male
Weight: 7 lb 0 oz.
Length: 19.5 inches
Build date: 4 December 2008
Production number: 005

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali

2008-11-26T19:46:00.001-08:00

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali, originally uploaded by istargazer.

17x8 American Racing ATX Thug black w/Teflon

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali

2008-11-25T23:34:00.001-08:00

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali, originally uploaded by istargazer.

17" American Racing ATX Thug Black w/Teflon wheels.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali

2008-11-24T22:50:00.001-08:00

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali, originally uploaded by istargazer.

17" American Racing ATX Thug black w/Teflon.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali with Winter Tires

2008-11-23T23:56:00.001-08:00

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali, originally uploaded by istargazer.

17" American Racing ATX black w/Teflon coating.

Always and Forever

2008-11-11T10:32:00.001-08:00

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T15:56:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween! 2008, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Denali-HDR2

2008-10-28T23:57:00.001-07:00

Denali-HDR2, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Double, double, toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

Denali-HDR3

2008-10-27T20:30:00.001-07:00

Denali-HDR3, originally uploaded by istargazer.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali - Stealth Gray

Red Eye Skull Denali - closeup

2008-10-26T10:55:00.001-07:00

Red Eye Skull Denali - closeup, originally uploaded by istargazer.

I bought this LED skull hitch cover a couple of Halloweens ago to spice up our black Honda Odyssey. It now lives on our Yukon Denali.

Denali-HDR1

2008-10-25T20:29:00.001-07:00

Denali-HDR1, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Denali in the Fall

2008-10-23T19:09:00.001-07:00

Denali in the Fall, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Denali in the Park

2008-10-22T22:12:00.001-07:00

Denali in the Park, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Denali Meets Krispy Kreme

2008-10-13T20:34:00.001-07:00

Denali Meets Krispy Kreme, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Since 1937.

Valentine1 Radar Detector Hidden Display

2008-10-07T11:34:00.000-07:00

Valentine1 Radar Detector hard-wired into a 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali.

Aston and The Denali

2008-10-06T23:18:00.001-07:00

Aston and The Denali, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Two Seventeens

2008-10-05T09:03:00.001-07:00

Two Seventeens, originally uploaded by istargazer.

17x8.5 ATX Thugs in black with Teflon coating and 17x8 Wedsports TC105N.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali

2008-10-01T20:11:00.001-07:00

denali-front-suzuki-4, originally uploaded by istargazer.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali and 2005 Suzuki Burgman 400 Type S.

Stealth Gray Yukon XL Denali

2008-09-29T18:10:00.001-07:00

denali-front-suzuki-2b, originally uploaded by istargazer.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali and 2005 Suzuki Burgman Type S

Stargazer's Garage Right Now

2008-09-28T20:19:00.001-07:00

denali-front-suzuki-3, originally uploaded by istargazer.

2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali and 2005 Suzuki Burgman Type S

Denali XL Graffiti1

2008-09-11T20:46:00.001-07:00

Denali XL Graffiti1, originally uploaded by istargazer.

2006 GMC Yukon XL Denali in Stealth Gray.

In my dreams!

2008-09-01T10:38:00.001-07:00

I wish!, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Denali in the Wild

2008-08-26T08:05:00.000-07:00

Denali in the Wild, originally uploaded by istargazer.

GMC Yukon XL Denali

2008-08-24T01:49:00.001-07:00

Denali XL Graffiti 3, originally uploaded by istargazer.

Mission Raceway Park

2008-07-16T18:23:00.000-07:00

Picture by aawen @ NASIOC.

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2006 Subaru Impreza STI: In the pit lane

2008-07-09T21:56:00.001-07:00

In the pit lane at Mission Raceway Park.

Subaru STI: Down the Straightaway at Mission

2008-07-01T09:41:00.000-07:00

Happy Canada Day!

Subaru STI: Exiting Turn 9

2008-06-30T09:30:00.001-07:00

Subaru Track Day - Mission Raceway Park, June 25, 2008.
Photo by aawen @ NASIOC.

Subaru STI: Exiting Turn 9 @ Mission Raceway

2008-06-29T22:25:00.000-07:00

Subaru Track Day, Mission Raceway Park - June 25, 2008
Photo by aawen @ NASIOC.