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Envisioning the Oregon Coast Episode 11 – Katherine Loveless

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:48:16 +0000

In this week’s episode (which was actually recorded a couple weeks ago) Scott and I talked about a few current events before we interviewed our guest. Only a short month ago a cyclone devastated Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) and the military junta that controls the country did not allow enough foreign aid in to help its citizens. Thousands have died, and many are still in peril. To find out more click here. After that we discussed similar devastation, with a lot more help in Iowa with the flood that hit Cedar City. After our little stint with current events we jumped right into our fabulous discussion with Katherine Loveless about her photography, philosophy, and her pictures of the Oregon coast. She was in Oregon with her father to go to a workshop with renowned Bromoil artist, David Lewis.

For mp3 version of this episode click here

Katherine Loveless, the photographer

Ian and Katherine talk about a lake she camped near in Oregon

Katherine talks about why this picture of the crossed logs is a favorite

Katherine talks about the beach and the dead seal and the contrast of dark to light

Katherine talks about the people on the water and looking back on old photos; Scott agrees that there can be diamonds in the rough

Katherine talks about camping on the roadside and waking up to Idahoan beauty

Ian makes an honest attempt at describing this picture, and the photographers are impressed

Scott describes what he sees in this picture…and even thought the sky is purple, but settled on red

Ian describes the blue sky and the two rocks that parallel the seagulls overhead

Katherine talks about “Seagull’s Playground” and she know exactly how many there are

Envisioning the Great Salt Lake Episode 10 – Charles Uibel

admin — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:47:47 +0000

This week Scott and I had the special treat of interviewing Charles Uibel. He is one of the most talented photographers in the Salt Lake area, and has taken some amazing pictures of the Great Salt Lake. Little about the lake is known, or explored by the general public, but Charles took the time to enlighten us. To listen to the mp3 version click here

To go to Charles Uibel’s web page click here

Charles talks about the train track that divides the lake

Charles talks bout taking a picture of the gulls and antelope island

Charles talks about the great expanse and tracks on the salt flats

Charles talks about the multiple reflections of a full moon rising

Charles talks about doing bridals on the Great Salt Lake

Ian and Charles talk about the ability to catch both sunsets and sunrises on the lake

Scott talks about the mountain ranges; Charles talks about an unexplored island

Charles talks about foam and wind storms

Charles talks about his spiral foot prints, “The plans we make”

To find out about abstract nature artwork and sculpture from Andy Goldsworthy click here

Charles and Ian talk about bricks and the Salt Air

Scott and Charles talk about the lake freezing over, but this is salt not ice

Scott talks about what he typically envisions when he thinks of the Great Salt Lake

Scott talks about vegetation in the foreground; Charles talks about the white sand and background

A ridge running along the side of the Great Salt Lake

Envisioning the Project (tech episode) Episode 9 – Sam Lambson

Ian McConnaughey — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:57:58 +0000

This week’s podcast is a little different. A couple weeks ago during our California trip, Scott and I sat down with our Chief Architect Programmer, Sam Lambson, about what he’s working on and where he sees the Envision the World Project website going. To listen to the podcast in mp3 format click here.

Envisioning California Episode 8 Addendum – Road Trip Part 3 (Cont.)

admin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:27:24 +0000

In the last part of our road trip as we made the final part it got cut into two sections. This is the last part of part 3. For the mp3 version click here

Ian talks about the Bulgarian photographer and his South African girlfriend and envisioning the world

Ian and Scott talk about Mono Lake

Ian talks about the mountains going in and out of Yosemite

Ian talks about the precipices on the roads to Yosemite

A high view of Yosemite Valley

Ian and Scott talk about the tourists in Yosemite

Scott talks about Bridal Veil falls

Bridal Veil Falls from another angle

Scott talks about what time of day is best to get pictures, Yosemite Valley

Little kids running on the boardwalk in Yosemite meadow

Scott talks about the waterfalls in Yosemite

Ian talks about the snowy slopes and rocks on the way to Yosemite

Scott and Ian talk about Bishop, California

Another shot of downtown Bishop, California

Scott talks about the park near his old house in Bishop, California

Scott talks about the pond in the park in Bishop

Scott talks about the clouds and scenery surrounding Bishop

Ian talks about the clouds around Bishop

Ian talks about camping out at Panamint Springs

The camping area at Panamint Springs

Scott talks about the nice light upon waking up early in Death Valley

Scott and Ian talk about all they’ve seen, from Badwater Death Valley

To San Francisco

To Yosemite

Envisioning California Episode 8 – Road Trip Part 3

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:54:43 +0000

Today we release third installment of the California road trip. To listen to the mp3 version click here

To see the Danish dynamite surfing in Copenhagen click here

Scott and Ian talk about homes in Malibu

Scott and Ian talk about dolphins in north Malibu

Ian talks about Morro Bay Surf Company

Ian talks about surfing in Morro Bay

Morro Rock in Morro Bay

Ian and Scott talk about surf competition in Morro Bay

Ian and Scott talk about San Simeon

Another view of San Simeon

Ian and Scott talk about the central California coast

Ian and Scott talk about Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Ian talks about camping out by the beach

Scott talks about Carmel by the Sea

Scott and Ian talk about how they were disappointed by Big Sur

Some flowers in Carmel

Ian and Scott talk about exotic cars and affluence in Carmel

Ian and Scott talk about the Mission and Basilica in Carmel

Ian talks about the roses at the mission in Carmel

Scott talks about the courtyard at the mission in Carmel

Scott talks about the church in Carmel

Ian talks about chalets in Carmel

Scott talks about Carmel residential areas

Another home in Carmel

A cottage in Carmel

Ian talks about the bristlecone pines in Carmel

Ian and Scott talk about their campsite south of Carmel

Ian trying to get reception south of Carmel

Ian talks about waking up with a tick in his leg

Ian and Scott talk about San Francisco

Scott talks about the streets of San Francisco

The Del Monte Cannery in San Francisco

Ian and Scott talk about the berry farm south of San Francisco

Scott talks about the many beach options around San Francisco

A little bakery in San Francisco

Ian talks about his family’s cabin in Twin Lakes

The Bridgeport valley from just outside Buckeye hot springs

The river that joins Twin Lakes

Upper Twin Lake

Scott talks about mountain lakes, Lower Twin Lake

Scott talks about Buckeye hot springs

Buckeye hot springs runoff

Mono County Jail, Bridgeport

Ian and Scott talk about the ghost town Bodie

A look at the streets of Bodie

Scott talks about Bodie’s lack of dusting

Ian talks about Bodie mining processes

Ian and Scott talk about Yosemite

Yosemite falls

Ian talks about the fog in the Sierra Nevada mountains

A meadow in Yosemite

Yosemite Valley

Bridal Veil Falls Yosemite

River below Bridal Veil Falls Yosemite

Mesquite Flat Dunes Death Valley

Ian and Scott talk about Death Valley

Zabriskie Point Death Valley

Rock Formations in Death Valley

Ian and Scott talk about Scotty’s castle in Death Vallet

Inside one of the towers of Scotty’s castle

Another shot of Scotty’s castle

Scotty’s castle from the west side

Ian and Scott talk about Badwater Death Valley

Scott and Ian talk about Artist’s Drive Death Valley

Ian and Scott talk more about Death Valley

Envisioning California Episode 7 – Road Trip Part 2

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:35:55 +0000

Today we release part 2 of our road trip in California. Scott and I talk about San Diego, the Wild Animal Park, Malibu, Oxnard, Big Sur, Morro Bay, Carmel and Orange County. This one is chock-full of pictures, and plenty of interesting anecdotes. Be sure to listen to the whole thing.
For mp3 format click here.

This is a sampling of some of the pictures:
There are many more featured on the podcast itself.

Scott and Ian talk about Malibu, California, from Pepperdine Campus

Scott and Ian attend and do photography for a wedding in Newport, California

Scott and Ian talk about dolphin sightings around Malibu

Ian and Scott talk about the Pacific Coast highway around Malibu before Oxnard, California

Ian and Scott talk about the coast along the Pacific Coast Highway

Ian prepares to surf at Huntington beach with boards in tow

Ian waving to the beach patrol at Huntington Beach, California

Ian and Scott talk about strawberry fields around Oxnard, California

Ian and Scott talk about the inland portions of the Pacific Coast Highway

Ian and Scott passing through pastures on the Pacific Coast Highway

Ian and Scott talk about migrant workers, this is a strawberry vendor along the PCH

Ian and Scott talk about the look of the Pacific Coast Highway in certain parts

Scott and Ian pass through Guadalupe, California

Scott and Ian talk about the vibrant city of San Diego

Scott tells a story about the world’s largest marina – San Diego, California

Scott and Ian talk about vegetation and particularly Eucalyptus, distinct to California

Scott and Ian talk about the windy roads around the San Diego area

Scott and Ian talk about the Wild Animal Park, Lions

Scott and Ian talk about the Wild Animal Park, Elephants

Scott talks about his recent trip to Mexico

Scott and Ian talk about the Julian area just outside of San Diego, California

Ian inside of a giant bird nest at the San Diego Wild Animal Park

Scott and Ian talk about the flora at the Wild Animal Park

Scott and Ian talk about more flowers and gardens at the Wild Animal Park

Scott and Ian talk about Morro Bay, California and the surrounding vicinity

Another view of Morro Bay from Montana De Oro State Park

Scott and Ian talk about Morro Bay, Morro Rock in background

Scott and Ian talk about surf competitions at Morro Bay, California

The Morro Rock and the surf at Morro Bay, California

A relic from the past in Morro Bay, California

Ian talks surfing in Morro Bay, at a surf shop

Elephant seals on a beach near San Simeon, California

Scott and Ian talk about the beauty of the California Coast, Pfieffer State Park, California

Scott and Ian talk about Big Sur

The Newport California LDS temple

Ian and Scott talk about private beaches and rock formations

Another view of rock formations on a beach in Newport, California

Waves crashing over rocks in Newport, California

Ian and Scott talk about the suburban scene that is Orange County, California

Ian and Scott talk about the nice homes in Orange County, California

Ian and Scott talk about wedding receptions and differences in customs

A shot of the bride and her friends at the wedding reception in Orange County, California

Friend and videographer Garrett Gibbons provided much needed comic relief and good footage

A rather candid shot of Ian at the reception in Orange County, California

Ian and Scott talk about the delicious food, and differences between weddings

Scott and Ian talk about wedding decorations

A day lily outside the LDS temple in Newport, California

A lily of the Nile also outside of the LDS temple in Newport, California

Ian and Scott talk about the central California coast and beaches

Two guys who nearly walked off with Ian’s surfboard at Huntington Beach, California

Ian talking with them, and getting his board back at Huntington Beach, California

The pier at Huntington Beach, California

Envisioning California Episode 6 – Road Trip Part 1

admin — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:39:10 +0000

Today we release our first edition of the road trip podcast Scott and I did in California a couple weeks ago. The scenery, wildlife and adventures we had were awesome. These are a few of the pictures from the first leg. To listen to the podcast in MP3 version click here.

Scott and Ian talk about Mojave National Preserve and the Joshua trees

Scott and Ian talk about dunes in Mojave National Preserve

Ian and Scott talk about a gopher snake found slithering through the dunes in Mojave

Scott and Ian talk about the lizards in the Mojave dunes

Scott and Ian talk about Joshua tree blooms in Joshua tree National Park

Scott and Ian talk about Joshua tree seed pods in Joshua tree National Park

Ian and Scott talk about Joshua trees, rocks and scenery in Joshua tree National Park

Ian by the car in front of 2 billion year old rocks in Joshua tree National Park

Scott and Ian see a lizard in Joshua tree National Park

Scott and Ian talk about rock formations in Joshua tree National Park

Scott and Ian talk about an overlook from Joshua tree National Park

Ian and Scott visit Salton Sea beach, following the sign

Scott and Ian talk about the nicer side of Salton Sea Beach

Ian and Scott question how they could be so far from Haiti and the third world and yet so close

Ian and Scott talk about the abandoned houses, litter, and disrepair of Salton Sea Beach

Scott and Ian continue to marvel at the conditions at Salton Sea Beach

Ian and Scott talk about the dead fish and bones on the shore of the Salton Sea

Ian and Scott talk about an abandoned pier at the Salton Sea Beach

Ian and Scott describe the pier and the Salton Sea

Ian and Scott wonder how all the fish met their demise at the Salton Sea

Ian and Scott talk about the Marina at the Salton Sea Beach

Scott and Ian discuss the state of the houses, boats, marina, and how it’s great for photography

Scott and Ian discuss palm tree farms by the Salton Sea

Scott and Ian drive through Borrego Springs

Scott and Ian contrast the Mojave desert and Borrego Springs with the mountains and greenery of Julian

Special Releases this week

jarvie — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:53:00 +0000

As you have seen we didn’t release a new episode yesterday.
Ian is in Washington DC and we have a special set of podcasts we’re going to release in succession later this week.

We’ll be back to our typical interview style podcasts next week.

However this week will be Travel Podcasts taken while on the road on a 3000 mile travel to California, up the coast, to a bunch of national parks and back. We hope they will be fun and informative about the interesting places we visited and some travel tips we could think of.

I’d also like to take a moment to say we’re going to be having some amazing photographers on in July as I do a 5000 mile trip around the pacific northwest. I’ll be meeting with photographers all along the way.

If you live along this path and would like to be a guest on the show let me know. (the path is tentative and can change.)

Here’s the Trip Outline: http://tinyurl.com/6rupcx