Just walking around on Hermosa Beach when the weather was a little less pleasant and left the beach a little empty, I grabbed a chance for this late afternoon shot with the new Sony A7Rii and an old Canon FD 28mm manual focus just topped it off with a few sailing boats enjoying the high breeze before returning to Redondo King Harbor…
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Snow Village 3D live Wallpaper
This is a really cool animation of a Christmas village. Great for a screensaver or TV background display. I really like it…
Thanks for taking a look and Happy Holidays to all…
Mike Hope
Happy Holidays…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!!! Have a wonderful holiday season…
Manhattan Pier in Black and White by Mike-Hope. Still using the Sony A7Rii and loving it more each day. Saving up for some good Sony Zeiss lenses so still using an old Canon 24-70 hand held for these quick shots on the way home…
Here’s one I shot yesterday evening in color…
New Sony A7R ii Pics now up
Still loving this Sony A7R ii camera and have tried some old FD L series and 35 mm lenses on it. So far really good results…
I just read an article on why not to move to Sony A7R ii… this was my reply:
Matt is right… (about Ken Rockwell) but so far I’m impressed with the Sony A7Rii. Old FD L lenses and on board stabilization, works great and some cool apps!! Like trying new things, then this is good. Gives overall better performance than a Canon 6D with same Canon lenses including 24-70 mm and 17-35 mm and old Yashica, then I’m happy!! Not a professional but I like the results so far. I tried an old Canon FD L 100-300 mm with focus assist and was blown away with the hand held results I couldn’t achieve on the Canon. So I guess it is what you’re happy with!!
UPDATE: I just found the APS-C/Super 35mm function that compensates for the smaller frame size of APS-C lenses and allows you to use them on the A7Rii. Woweee!! I was going to sell a 12mm wide angle but now comparing it with an L series Canon full frame 17mm – 40mm the 12mm APS-C gives a wider view and operates better (although manual focus) than the L Canon. Love it so far!! Oh, just incase you are interested I also compared the 35mm 1.8 Sony APS-C (around $449) with the Canon 40mm pancake full frame (about $129) and the Canon came out on tops and definitely a keeper. So I guess I’ll be selling the Sony 35mm.
Here’s a wide angle with the Rokinon 12mm APS-C used on the A7Rii. this was a low light off the cuff test where it actually gave more coverage that the Canon full frame 17mm -40mm L series
Thanks for taking a look,
Michael Hope
Out and About with Sony A7Rii
Just started testing the Sony A7rii with Canon 40mm and other Canon L series lenses. One thing I love about this little lens, apart from the price, is the sharpness and quality. On the Sony A7rii when I zoom in to crop there is still so much clarity. Also, there is very little chromatic aberration with this one. Not sure if I can get a lens hood but this is sure to be a new walk around. I don’t know if it’s just me but the angle appears to be more along a 24 to 35mm on this Sony. I’ll have to do some comparisons and let you know…
A Pier Two by Mike-Hope
Mike Hope @ Weebly
Hi all,
I was looking around at good blog site set ups and came across weebly. This is a great alternative to wordpress if you want a lot of features and easy ad ins. I put together a site in around an hour as a test and can easily add content. The great thing is you can get a basic site up for FREE, how good is that. I really like the flow and ease of use and think you should take a look if your considering making your own blog. The site also allows easy upgrade for online store and a host of other options. Of course that’s not to say wordpress isn’t the best!!!
Thanks for checking it out,
Redondo Beach Home Sales – July 2015
Hi everyone,
Here is the July Redondo Beach Home Sales for our area. Quite a pick up on the previous months with a slight increase in sales price. If you’d like to check what your property may be worth or to catch up on market trends call Cecily Lee on 310-376-5673 or check out Cecily Lee’s web site at Cecily Lee – Redondo Beach Realtor
Soft Light Redondo Beach Pier By Mike Hope
July 2015 S. Redondo Beach Townhome sales in our neighborhood
| ADDRESS | SQUARE FT | BED | BATH | YR BUILT |
SALES PRICE | DOM | LOT SQ FT | SALE DATE |
| 222 S Irena Ave #J | 1352 | 2 | 2.5 | 1979 | $640,000 | 61 | — | 07/07/15 |
| 110 S Prospect Ave #2 | 1808 | 3 | 2.5 | 1988 | $729,000 | 123 | — | 07/09/15 |
| 119 S Helberta Ave #1 | 1925 | 3 | 3.5 | 1986 | $875,000 | 60 | — | 07/17/15 |
| 1112 Vincent St #B | 2468 | 3 | 2.5 | 1989 | $881,000 | 20 | — | 07/10/15 |
| 224 S Helberta Ave #C | 2262 | 3 | 3 | 1990 | $925,000 | 9 | — | 07/30/15 |
| 800 N Lucia Ave #A | 2154 | 4 | 2.5 | 1999 | $1,037,500 | 10 | — | 07/31/15 |
| 204 N Irena Ave #B |
2780 | 3 | 2.5 | 2003 | $1,039,000 | 25 | — | 07/17/15 |
| 627 N Juanita Ave |
2878 | 3 | 2.5 | 1990 | $1,069,000 | 213 | — | 07/06/15 |
| 1104 Vincent Ave #A |
2517 | 4 | 3.5 | 2015 | $1,187,500 | 67 | — | 07/20/15 |
| 507 El Redondo Ave #4 | 3350 | 4 | 3.5 | 1986 | $1,200,000 | 6 | — | 07/10/15 |
| 505 N Maria Ave #B |
2561 | 4 | 3 | 2000 | $1,250,000 | 56 | — | 07/28/15 |
| 425 Anita Ave #B |
2035 | 4 | 3 | 2015 | $1,250,000 | 47 | — | 07/23/15 |
| 708 N Lucia Ave #B |
2560 | 4 | 3.5 | 2005 | $1,275,000 | 11 | — | 07/23/15 |
| 709 N lucia Ave #B |
2657 | 3 | 2.5 | 1998 | $1,300,000 | 71 | — | 07/02/15 |
July 2015 Single Family S. Redondo Beach home sales
| ADDRESS | SQUARE FT | BED | BATH | YR BUILT |
SALES PRICE | DOM | LOT SQ FT | SALE DATE |
| 709 N Maria Ave | 1800 | 4 | 2.5 | 2015 | $1,399,000 | 36 | 6,089 | 07/30/15 |
Information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Cecily Lee, Redondo Beach Realtor, Redondo Beach Homes for Sale and Redondo Beach CA Real Estate. (above sales info from area #155 CRMLS)
Thanks for taking a look,
Mike Hope
Save Armstrong! Save the Orangutan’s
Hi all,
I thought you might like to take a look at this site. Save Armstrong.com, You can help the endangered Orangutans in the rainforests of the island of Sumatra, Their habitat is under threat from deforestation at an alarming rate for the growth of the oil palm. The natural habitat is disappearing fast not only for the Orangutans but for the elephants, rhino and tigers too. These forests can be protected and the trees replanted with our help…
I just donated and chose an area to plant a sapling. You can keep a check on it and feel part of something worthwhile for very little. Just take a look and see what you think…
Fine Art America – New Features – Mike Hope
Hi all,
I thought you might like to try the new browse and shop feature on fineartamerica, you can browse by the different categories like Canvas Prints / Framed Prints / Prints / Tote bags / Phone covers to Greeting Cards and more… or just browse all at once. Hope you enjoy taking a look and let me know what you think…
Thanks for stopping by Mike Hope
Mike-Hope New Site on VSCO
Hi all, take a look at this new site from VSCO I have posted some fun pics from my cell phone processed with VSCO film filters to give them that old film look. VSCO FILM actually makes professional filters for Lightroom “The gold standard of digital film emulation for Adobe Lightroom & Adobe Camera Raw.” which I still have to try!! I have downloaded a free pack so I will let you know… I have also started a b&w upload and beach journal of a different take on the beach… It’s fun and it’s free. So if yo have an iPhone or android and enjoy photography you should really give it a go…
Mike-Hope on VSCO
Mike Hope on Redondo Beach 