Deep in the heart of…faith.
Deep in the heart of...faith., originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen. One of the more memorable moments of my trip out to New Mexico, besides the fact that I completely surprised my Dad, was the moment I walked into the place you above. They had just received a new batch of sun-dried chile and were cooking tamales in the back room...the →
U.S. Coast Guard People’s Choice 2010
U.S. Coast Guard People's Choice 2010, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen (pause). Life is still on pause, but a bit of awesome news in the mix... :) Hey everyone! My photo is up for a People's Choice Award for the USCG photo contest. I spent some time out in Pt. Townsend with the crew of this ship back in October...Awesome bunch →
A Solitary Existence
A Solitary Existence, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen. "A Solitary Existence". Edmonds Waterfront, Washington, USA February 3rd, 2010 © 2009 Doug van Kampen, All Rights Reserved B l a c k M a g i c So in between me nearly getting sucked into the path of a moving locomotive and shooting macros of driftwood, this women comes waltzing past me with →
Hands on History
Hands on History, originally uploaded by van Kampen Photography. I can't tell you the number of times that I've both encouraged people and been encouraged to take advantage of activities near our home. Having moved to the Seattle area a little more than a year and a half ago, my family and I quickly looked for things to do that →
1956 Chevy Nomad – Selective Color HDR
1956 Chevy Nomad - Selective Color HDR, originally uploaded by Extra Medium. Now here's someone thats got everything about daily shooting completely figured out. John Mueller, of Camarillo, CA. sets out on cold morning to get shots of the "sun coming up on the snow-covered peaks of the mountains, with a barn in the foreground" only to find that one, →
Alex Honnold Half Dome Free Solo
Amazing story of human triumph. Unreal like nothing I have ever seen! Enjoy! more about "Alex Honnold Half Dome Free Solo on V...", posted with vodpod
It’s Not About Me…
It's Not About Me..., originally uploaded by van Kampen Photography. I would like to state the obvious before I begin in this small endeavor to explain what I am thankful for. Now, don't get me wrong, there are many different times throughout the year when I think of how much family and friends mean to me, how their sacrifice and friendship →
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween, originally uploaded by thewoodenshoes (van Kampen Photography). Please make this Halloween a safe and blessed occasion for all. Have fun! -vK
This Maine Life…
This Maine Life..., originally uploaded by thewoodenshoes (van Kampen) - on vacation in ME.. Vacation is going extremely well, not getting as much time to spend making photographs as I would have liked, but we are getting to spend some great time together and making some great memories as a family. The weather has been wonderful and the sunsets have been →
They Grow Up So Fast…
They Grow Up So Fast..., originally uploaded by thewoodenshoes (van Kampen). Today I was putting together a slide show for Ruthie's friend who has been visiting us here in Washington and was overcome with emotion....they grow up so fast.... I am joyous and sad at the same time...just thought I would share that. -vK
Jaguar – Woodland Park Zoo :: Seattle, USA
Jaguar - Woodland Park Zoo :: Seattle, USA, originally uploaded by thewoodenshoes (van Kampen). More information is available about this beautiful animal's enclosure here. Enjoy!
Coffee, the way it should be…
This Victrola's for You Corrieander... Originally uploaded by thewoodenshoes (van Kampen) Now, those of you that know me know that I am somewhat of a coffee snob. Yep, you guessed it, I'm not your run-of-the-mill coffee connoisseur; no matter what it is of or related to the splendid coffee cherry, I have, at the very least, read about the humble beginnings →
