Sunset Cliffs

Sunset Cliffs, originally uploaded by frank.mara.

Point Loma is characterized by soft, sandstone cliffs along the ocean. These cliffs are deeply scarred by the effects of ongoing erosion. The edges are very unstable in some areas. This photo was shot in Sunset Cliffs Nature Park, just below the Point Loma Nazarene University. Shot with a Nikon N80, Tamron SP AF17-35MM F/2.8-4 Di LD lens and Fuji Superia Reala ISO100 film (07110020e).

The Californian At Sunset in San Diego Harbor

The Californian At Sunset in San Diego Harbor, originally uploaded by frank.mara.

This is a new version of this photo. I shot a very similar photo of this scene last year. It's such a beautiful sight at sunset that I felt inclined to make it again. The Californian was launched in 1984 as part of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. It is a replica of the 1847 revenue cutter CW Lawrence, which patrolled the west coast during the California Gold Rush. She was acquired by the San Diego Maritime Museum in 2003. She is currently berthed outboard of the ferry Berkeley. Shot with a Nikon D50 and a Nikon 18-55 f3.5 DX lens. (DSC_0073e) Frank Mara, All rights reserved

HMS Rose at Sunset

07130014cre, originally uploaded by frank.mara.

HMS Rose at sunset in San Diego Harbor. This replica served as the set for the Russell Crowe movie "Master and Commander: The Far Side of The World" in 2003. Shot with a Nikon N80, a Tamron 17-35mm f2.8 SP AF lens and Fuji Supera 400 film.

Rounding the Mark

DSC_2570e, originally uploaded by frank.mara.

A set of sailboats head for the mark on the downwind leg during a Wednesday night race. This is a long-standing recreational racing league that convenes every Wednesday evening, drawing boats from New London, Groton and Mystic, CT. Shot with a Nikon D50, a Nikon 80-200 f2.8 AFD lens and a Kenko Pro 1.4 teleconverter.

Wheel Chair Racing

DSC_0898, originally uploaded by frank.mara.

A shot of one of the wheel chair competitors during the 2007 Peachtree Road Race. This is one of my favorite sports photos. I love the intensity of the racer's expression as she drives for the finish line. Shot with a Nikon D50 and a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 AF-D lens.

Powering Out of Turn 1

DSC_4287, originally uploaded by frank.mara.

The XM Radio Team's Acura-powered American Le Mans car in Turn 1 on the Road Atlanta Course during the 2007 Petit Le Mans. Shot with a Nikon D50 and a NIkon 80-200 f2.8 AFD lens