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  • <b><h3>Best Photographs of 2009: Globetrotting</h3></b> Images by Justin Shifrin Venetian Laundry It is always better to start off by airing dirty laundry, and this image encapsulates the phrase, albeit in a literal sense. The scene was exposed in Venice, Italy aboard a waterborne vessel in an ancillary canal. Consecutive quarters of negative GDP or not, 2009 was an excellent year! There are 20 photographs below. Please enjoy and make 2010 your best year! Take care, Justin Shifrin of J. Stuart Studios

    Best Photographs of 2009: Globetrotting

    Images by Justin Shifrin Venetian Laundry It is always better to start off by airing dirty laundry, and this image encapsulates the phrase, albeit in a literal sense. The scene was exposed in Venice, Italy aboard a waterborne vessel in an ancillary canal. Consecutive quarters of negative GDP or not, 2009 was an excellent year! There are 20 photographs below. Please enjoy and make 2010 your best year! Take care, Justin Shifrin of J. Stuart Studios

    ArchitectureEuropeSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart StudiosVeniceItalyVenetian Laundry

  • Roman Halftunda<br /> <br /> Roaming through the Roman streets brought me to this architectural artifact. The exquisite edifice was best represented by capturing half of the rotunda and adjoining building.

    Roman Halftunda

    Roaming through the Roman streets brought me to this architectural artifact. The exquisite edifice was best represented by capturing half of the rotunda and adjoining building.

    ArchitectureEuropeSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart StudiosRomeItalyVaticanItalian ArchitectureBlack and White

  • Stormy Falls<br /> <br /> This image was a day in the making. Upon arriving to McWay Falls in Big Sur, California I exposed a few frames. The clouds rolled in and rain poured down, stopping photography.<br /> <br /> After filling up by the warm fire at Nepenthe, I returned to McWay Falls as the rains subsided. The dark distant clouds and streaming light made for a lengthy exposure.

    Stormy Falls

    This image was a day in the making. Upon arriving to McWay Falls in Big Sur, California I exposed a few frames. The clouds rolled in and rain poured down, stopping photography.

    After filling up by the warm fire at Nepenthe, I returned to McWay Falls as the rains subsided. The dark distant clouds and streaming light made for a lengthy exposure.

    Big SurPebble BeachCarmelLandscapeStormy FallsMcWay FallsJulia Pfeiffer Burns State ParkJustin ShifrinSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Imminent<br /> <br /> On a frigid (for a California boy) April afternoon the Smithsonian Castle courtyard was nearly empty. The cherry blossoms were blooming in all their glory and the freshly planted purple garden was set off by the immense imminent clouds.

    Imminent

    On a frigid (for a California boy) April afternoon the Smithsonian Castle courtyard was nearly empty. The cherry blossoms were blooming in all their glory and the freshly planted purple garden was set off by the immense imminent clouds.

    ArchitectureWashington D.C.Washington D.C. Best ofSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Wrought Rotunda Moonrise<br /> <br /> The United States Capitol Building's rotunda is not often captured in a unique perspective. However, I photographed the iconic dome as the moon rose high above the capital steps and used this early American wrought iron lamp as the foreground.

    Wrought Rotunda Moonrise

    The United States Capitol Building's rotunda is not often captured in a unique perspective. However, I photographed the iconic dome as the moon rose high above the capital steps and used this early American wrought iron lamp as the foreground.

    ArchitectureB WWashington D.C.Washington D.C. Best ofSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Reflecting Spire<br /> <br /> This quaint fountain is adjacent to the Mall in Washington, D.C. The still waters proved perfect for illuminating the reflected spire.

    Reflecting Spire

    This quaint fountain is adjacent to the Mall in Washington, D.C. The still waters proved perfect for illuminating the reflected spire.

    ArchitectureWashington D.C.Washington D.C. Best ofWozofotoReflectingSpireOriginalJustinShifrinSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Pink Alcatraz<br /> <br /> The flowers blossomed on Alcatraz in the San Francisco bay. The dilapidated classroom building for prisoners once stationed at the Federal penitentiary is juxtaposed against the vibrant pink spring flowers.

    Pink Alcatraz

    The flowers blossomed on Alcatraz in the San Francisco bay. The dilapidated classroom building for prisoners once stationed at the Federal penitentiary is juxtaposed against the vibrant pink spring flowers.

    AlcatrazBold Color B WSan FranciscoSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Rusty Water Tower<br /> <br /> The water tower is simply beautiful urban decay.

    Rusty Water Tower

    The water tower is simply beautiful urban decay.

    AlcatrazB WSan FranciscoSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Looking to Future<br /> <br /> The dried grass and ailing fence were an excellent backdrop for a lovely couple's portrait session. These two have years ahead of them!

    Looking to Future

    The dried grass and ailing fence were an excellent backdrop for a lovely couple's portrait session. These two have years ahead of them!

    Amanda ThomasPeople PortfolioSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • White Iris<br /> <br /> Evening light enhanced the sandstone rocks in the background. This simple snapshot exudes a certain saucy mood.

    White Iris

    Evening light enhanced the sandstone rocks in the background. This simple snapshot exudes a certain saucy mood.

    San Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Back-alley Storage<br /> <br /> Shanghai, China is a bustling metropolis that is ever-growing taller and wider. Leaving the fast-paced urban center for rural back-alleys brought me to this streetscape.<br /> <br /> In a small abandoned hut in the middle of a village sat this trash pile. The varied debris made for an interesting image.

    Back-alley Storage

    Shanghai, China is a bustling metropolis that is ever-growing taller and wider. Leaving the fast-paced urban center for rural back-alleys brought me to this streetscape.

    In a small abandoned hut in the middle of a village sat this trash pile. The varied debris made for an interesting image.

    San Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Sitting Through Glass The world's largest seated outdoor Buddha was best captured by shooting the camera through my sunglasses; both polarizing the light and adding a slight color-cast to the scene. Please note all of the qualifications (<i>largest, seated, & outdoor</i>) of this Buddha. There are numerous Buddhas in Asia, and each one seems to be the "world's largest."

    Sitting Through Glass The world's largest seated outdoor Buddha was best captured by shooting the camera through my sunglasses; both polarizing the light and adding a slight color-cast to the scene. Please note all of the qualifications (largest, seated, & outdoor) of this Buddha. There are numerous Buddhas in Asia, and each one seems to be the "world's largest."

    San Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Dewy Victoria Harbour This panoramic image was taken with long exposures in the evening after the sun set. The Hong Kong skyline glittered with <i>A Symphony of Lights</i> that evening.

    Dewy Victoria Harbour This panoramic image was taken with long exposures in the evening after the sun set. The Hong Kong skyline glittered with A Symphony of Lights that evening.

    LandscapePanoramablueSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Ha Long Fishermen<br /> <br /> Cruising Vietnam's Ha Long Bay was breathtaking. The limestone islands carved by ceaseless salt winds provided countless opportunities. <br /> <br /> This image was captured in the late afternoon as these fishermen worked for the "catch of the day."<br /> <br /> Ha Long Bay's majestic beauty is like no other on earth.

    Ha Long Fishermen

    Cruising Vietnam's Ha Long Bay was breathtaking. The limestone islands carved by ceaseless salt winds provided countless opportunities.

    This image was captured in the late afternoon as these fishermen worked for the "catch of the day."

    Ha Long Bay's majestic beauty is like no other on earth.

    VietnamSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Seascape Bridal<br /> <br /> This beach bride might not be looking at the camera for this photograph, but the scene perfectly captured the mood of the day's festivities. As she walked from the altar into the warm sunlight, her skin radiated as she journeyed to the surf for photographs with her new husband, family, and friends.

    Seascape Bridal

    This beach bride might not be looking at the camera for this photograph, but the scene perfectly captured the mood of the day's festivities. As she walked from the altar into the warm sunlight, her skin radiated as she journeyed to the surf for photographs with her new husband, family, and friends.

    WeddingOceansideSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart StudiosSan Diego Wedding PhotographySan Diego Wedding Photographer

  • Red Leaf, Yellow Spot<br /> <br /> Bright powerful colors and details were brought out by holding this red leaf skyward.

    Red Leaf, Yellow Spot

    Bright powerful colors and details were brought out by holding this red leaf skyward.

    Bold ColorSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart StudiosMacroCanon S90

  • Sail in Bunches<br /> <br /> Paragliders were out in full force. These sporting pilots truly brought something new to the skyline.

    Sail in Bunches

    Paragliders were out in full force. These sporting pilots truly brought something new to the skyline.

    GliderGliderportLa JollaSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Pastel Perch<br /> <br /> A lone tree on the California coast stood out among the underbrush and the pastel sunset.

    Pastel Perch

    A lone tree on the California coast stood out among the underbrush and the pastel sunset.

    GliderGliderportLa JollaSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Canopy Ascent<br /> <br /> The glowing canopy took on an iridescent glow when I composed this skyward photograph.

    Canopy Ascent

    The glowing canopy took on an iridescent glow when I composed this skyward photograph.

    San Diego ZooZooSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

  • Sail into Sunset<br /> <br /> As we say goodbye to 2009, let us welcome the 20-"tens."

    Sail into Sunset

    As we say goodbye to 2009, let us welcome the 20-"tens."

    GliderGliderportLa JollaSan Diego PhotographerSan Diego Travel PhotographyInternational Travel PhotographyJustin ShifrinJ. Stuart StudiosJ. StuartJ StuartJ Stuart Studios

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