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about the site...

Thanks for visiting my website! I hope you enjoy your stay and are able to find your way around without any problems.

I created this site as a project, but it turned into a different few things. First off, it is a blog; simply a place where I can write some of my scattered, random thoughts, and occasionally rant a little bit, about how the man is keeping you (and me) down.

Secondly, it has become a place where I have posted some photography, so feel free to check some of that out as well. And lastly, This site will be used as part of a a few different projects for my masters degree. Feel free to email me if you have any questions, comments, concerns during your stay: (benhelms@gmail.com)

about me...

A little about me, let’s see...Well, I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, then moved to Los Angeles for college and about halfway through that I moved out to Boston. After falling in love with New England (go Pats/Sox!), I made my way back to SoCal and got two degrees from Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles, CA (a BA in English-Writing & an MS in College Counseling and Student Development). Then I moved up to Oregon and woked as a Hall Director at the University of Portland in Oregon. From there, I moved down to Mt. Shasta, California. Man, I love this place. Mountains, sun, snow, and family. What more could a man ask for?

Besides all that, I love writing, backpacking, photography, homebrewing, music (recording, composing and listening), playing/watching sports, and exploring new lands.

Tag Archives: HDR

Photo of the Week (May 29 – June 4)

Took this photo a few weeks ago actually in Sun River Campgrounds. Went for a bike ride with the Reed clan and we stumbled across this gorgeous bird. Related Posts:Photo of the Week (March 27-26)Photo of the Week (July 1–7)Photo of the WeekPhoto of the Week (August 14–20)Photo of the Week (February 20-February 26)Photo of...

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Photo of the Week (March 27-26)

Spent this past weekend at the Oregon Coast (Rockaway Beach…). Took over a grand of pics, and this is one of my faves… Related Posts:Photo of the Week (May 29 – June 4)Photo of the Week (July 1–7)Photo of the WeekPhoto of the Week (August 14–20)Taking Our Talents to Rockaway BeachPhoto of the Week (February...

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Just Like Tim Tebow, I’ve Been Busy the Last Few Weeks

Wow, it’s literally been 13 days since I published my last blogpost. MY. BAD. Jeez, but really though, I’ve been stressed and busy and all that jazz. In fact, if you wish to see some of the labors of my toils, czech out http://www.globallosangeles.com/. It’s not 100% up yet, but for what’s there, it’s looking...

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Fun with HDR…

So, I don’t know how many of you are familiar with HDR (or high dynamic range) photography, but it’s something that has caught my attention since buying a legit camera last month. Basically, there are a few different ways to do this, but the most straightforward method (the one I use…) is just taking a...

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