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Fresh Eggs from the Backyard

Posted 13 Oct 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category CA, California, Chicken Eggs, Culver City, Family, Food, Human Interest, LA, Los Angeles, Natalie Kling, Photography, Photojournalism, Santa Monica, Santa Monica College, Urban Agriculture

In my photojournalism class at Santa Monica College one of my assignments for the week is to capture urban farming in Los Angeles & Santa Monica. Wikipedia describes Urban Agriculture (Farming) is the practice of cultivating, processing and distributing food in, or around, a village, town or city. Urban farming has been around in the LA area forever but it is booming in popularity through Los Angeles. One growing trend in urban farming is having backyard chickens.

Natalie Kling discussing the differences between the eggs of her two backyard chickens Bert and Ernie with those from Trader Joes on October 12, 2011 in Culver City, California. Klingâs two chickensâ eggs are smaller in size but great in taste, Kling says. Michael Yanow/Corsair

Natalie Kling of Culver City discussing the differences between the eggs of her two backyard chickens Bert (Barred Rock) and Ernie (Golden Comet) with those from Trader Joe’s on October 12, 2011 in Culver City, California. Kling’s two chickens’ eggs are smaller in size but great in taste, Kling says.

Tags: Chickens, Culver City, Eggs, Natalie Kling, Photojournalism, Urban Agriculture, Urban Farm, Urban Farming

Beverly Hills High School Vs Culver City High School 11.12.10 Football

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Posted 15 Nov 2010 — by Michael Yanow
Category Beverly Hills High School, Canon, Culver City High School, Football, Los Angeles, Photography, Sports Photography

It was in the works for a few weeks to rental one of the biggest badest lens sports photographers use in the business. I called up Samy’s Camera and spoke with the rental department about getting a Canon 300mm 2.8 with Image Stabilizer. I was told no problem and pick it up at 3pm on Friday, November 11th for the weekend. I get a call the Thursday before my rental from Samy’s Camera. A pervious customer brought the lens in with damage and they could not fill my order. Past forward a bit in the story, we worked it out where I would be able to use the Canon 400mm 2.8 with IS instead at the same price as the 300mm. The 400mm is the cream of the crop and most pro photographer use one on the sidelines. The lens is a beast and joy. Its fast and sharp.

All the pictures from the Beverly Hills Culver City game were all shot with the 400mm as where all most all of my photos from the weekend. With the 400mm attached to the camera I was able to capture photos I never would of been able to get with my 70-200 lens: lineman, linebackers and the kickers. There is a steep learning curve with the lens and I am no where close to mastering it. I had a blast shooting with it and will use it again.

The rivalry match up between Beverly Hills and Culver City had more than just bragging rights on the line this year. This year the winner got a berth into the playoffs. The game started off with three touchdowns in the first five plays from scrimmage. The crowd was in for a good high scoring game. The pace slowed down a bit on the scoring but not by much. Culver City started to pull away from Beverly and won 49 to 34 and earning the right to continue their season into the playoffs.

One of the many highlights from the game was kicker Ret Tilman of Culver City kicking a 53 yard field to end the first half of the game. The ball bounced off the crossbar and over for three points. The 53 yard kick is a new school record.

Too see more photos from the game please visit my flickr page.

Kicker Ret Tilman of Culver City celebrates after breaking the school record with a 53 yard kick to end the half against Beverly Hills High School.

Running Crae Taylor of Culver breaks loose against Beverly Hills defense.

Running Crae Taylor rushes for 56 yards on 10 carriers for Culver City.

Chris Brown Incepts the ball and seals the victory and playoff berth for Culver City.

Tags: Beverly Hills, Celebration, Culver City, Field Goal, Football, Interpection, Playoffs

More SAMOHI vs Culver City High School Photos

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Posted 10 Nov 2010 — by Michael Yanow
Category Culver City High School, Football, High School, Los Angeles, Photography, SAMO High School, Santa Monica, Sports Photography

More photos please visit my flick page.

Tags: Culver City, Football, High School, SAMO, Santa Monica

Glendale College vs West LA College Football 10/23/10

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Posted 25 Oct 2010 — by Michael Yanow
Category Football, Glendale Community College, Los Angeles Sports Journal, Photography, Shutter Speeds, Shutter Speeds, Sports Photography, West LA College

I traveled to West LA College in Culver City to photograph the game between Glendale Community College Vaqueros and West Los Angeles College Wildcats. I originally went to the game because my good family friend plays for the Glendale team. I have been on the sidelines photographing his games before. Saturday was my first opportunity to photograph his game this year.

West LA’s field has no lights and to accommodate the game they start at 1:00pm. This was my first day game of the season which allowed me to shoot at 100ISO and still achieve shutter speeds 1/500 and higher. Under night game conditions I am at 1600ISO or higher to stop the action. Its close to a given rule to freeze motion set your camera’s shutter speed to 1/500 or higher). Remember your exposure needs to correct changing the aperture and ISO can play a factor in achieving the correct exposure.

I had to do something I HATE to do during any sporting event, leave the game before its over. I had a prior commitment to ensure I be there on time (factoring in LA traffic) I had to leave at the end of the third quarter. I don’t reget my decision, but the game finished with West LA kicking a last second field goal to win the game. West LA wins 26-24.

For a full recap of the game visit Los Angeles Sports Journal.

To see more pictures visit my flickr page.

Renaldo Reyes leaps to catch the pass for a 20 yard gain.

Eddie Smith celebrates a 60 yard touch down pass from Steven Batista (not pictured) to Patrick Donahue (not pictured). Glendale takes the lead 7-3 in the first quarter.