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Josh Ball Art

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Handmade glass plate #cyanotype iconic exit off #101freeway in #ventura #contactprint #california #californiastreet

June 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

Handmade glass plate Cyanotype of a local trail I like. #ventura #cyanotype #photo #trees #hiking #parks

June 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

Handmade glass plate #cyanotype surfers watching the waves on great day in #ventura Ca. #altphoto #contactprint

May 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

Handmade glass plate #Cyanotype surfing in #ventura California. #altphotography #contactprint

May 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

Playing around with glass plates #cyanotypes #contactprinting

May 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM

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Alerts from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA (UNOFFICIAL)

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🚨 Flash Flood Warning issued February 13 at 5:36PM PST until February 13 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 🚨
Additional Details Here.

At 536 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain across the warned area, with the heaviest rain across
eastern portions of the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel
Valley. Rainfall rates up to 1.25 inch per hour have been reported
with this line. Significant flooding was being reported on
Interstate 5 as well as on other roadways.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy to intense rain.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Malibu, Chatsworth, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Encino, Van Nuys,
Santa Clarita, North Hollywood, Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, Santa
Monica, Universal City, Burbank, Hollywood, Venice, Culver City
and Griffith Park.

February 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

Big rainbow in the hills of #ventura

Big rainbow over the hills during light rain

January 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM

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Alerts from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA (UNOFFICIAL)

@lax.nws-bot.us

Wind Advisory issued January 25 at 2:10AM PST until January 26 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Additional Details Here.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, and
Western Antelope Valley Foothills.

* WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest in the vicinity of
the Pear Blossom Highway.

January 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

One of my favorite photos of a friend who passed few years back.

#legendsneverdie #saltydog #rememberforever #blackandwhitephoto #ventura #joshballart

Landscape view bodysurfer looking towards the beach as a barreling wave is about to pass overhead

Portrait view bodysurfer looking towards the beach as a barreling wave is about to pass overhead

January 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM

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Annie Stegg Gerard

@anniestegg.bsky.social

Working on smoky effects always feels like a moment of pure meditative relaxation. ✨️⁠
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#oilpainting #oilpaintingprocess

January 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM

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Ben F.

@photosynthese.bsky.social

Image of the day is *Cassandra on the stairs*, a coffe-toned cyanotype print on 🎞️ Hahnemühle Harmony paper.

Part of an upcoming rpg project around Paris, I wanted a non-touristy look for photos of the city. This one was my proof of concept.

#believeinfilm #experimental #alternativeprocess

A woman dressed in a 1930s style and wearing a bowler hat is sitting at the bottom of a long flight of stone stairs in central Paris. The image looks painted from the cyanotype and sepia from the coffee toning.

January 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM

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Alerts from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA (UNOFFICIAL)

@lax.nws-bot.us

🚨 Wind Advisory issued January 23 at 9:22AM PST until January 23 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 🚨
Additional Details Here.
(1/3)

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Santa Clarita Valley.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees
expected.

* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Santa
Barbara County Inland Central Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 26 and 31 degrees
expected.

* WHERE...Ojai Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees
expected.

* WHERE...Antelope Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

January 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

Collaboration with #legionpaper to test what papers work best for the #cyanotype process. Found a few gems!

#cyanotypepaper #cyanotypeprocess #papertest #joshballart

joshballart.com/blogs/journa...

Best Papers for Cyanotypes: A Legion Paper Collaboration

Discover the ideal papers for creating stunning cyanotypes in this collaborative exploration with Legion Paper. We tested a variety of papers, including watercolor, cotton rag, and specialty options, ...

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January 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

To infinity and beyond!

#joshballart #ventura #sonyalpha #saltedline #saltedlinehousing #surfphoto #blackandwhitephoto

Surfer on a big wave going right. Offshore winds keeping the face open. Wave is seen off to the horizon line.

January 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

Morning rinse!

#joshballart #sonyalpha #saltedline #saltedlinehousing #ventura #surfing

Surfer with some of the wave crashing over his back as he shoots down the wave. Coast in the background. Black and white photo

January 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

It was a beautiful evening and a very low tide. They surfed till the sun went down. I bounced around with my fins in my hands cause the water was so shallow. Big grins on all of our faces.

#joshballart #blackandwhitephoto #sonyalpha #saltedline #saltedlinehousing

Black and white photo of two surfers standing with boards during low tide. You can see there reflection mirrored below them in the shallow water

January 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM

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9r00vy

@9roovy.bsky.social

Snark. Exeter Quay 16 Jan 25. Olympus XA and No Colour Studio no 10. #photos #photography #filmphotography #BelieveInFilm

A black and white photo of the bow of a large boat called Snark with its reflection in the river and buildings behind.

January 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM

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Alerts from NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA (UNOFFICIAL)

@lax.nws-bot.us

Marine Weather Statement issued January 21 at 8:22AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Additional Details Here.

Winds have mostly subsided below Gale Warning thresholds, but
Small Craft Advisory winds are expected through early afternoon.
Locally stronger winds may occur, especially nearshore from Oxnard
to Malibu. Avalon Harbor may see gusty east to northeast winds
exceeding Small Craft Advisory levels along with breaking waves up
to 7 feet and minor coastal flooding through early afternoon.
Seas may remain steep and hazardous during this period.

These conditions have a history of vessel damage and loss of
life. Mariners should avoid these areas, or remain in safe harbor
until conditions improve. Avalon Harbor should NOT be considered
safe harbor during this event.

January 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

The Historic Ventura Pier was originally constructed in 1872. This historic site, which was once the longest wooden pier in California is 1,620 feet long and has 271 timber piles holding it up with the outward end made of steel with 92 steel piles.

#ventura #venturapier #joshballart #cyanotype

Cyanotype photo of ventura pier sign. Mountains and ocean blurry in the background

January 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Josh Ball Art

@joshballart.bsky.social

There is something about looking down the railroad tracks that gives me a sense of adventure. The tracks leading off to the horizon, or around the bend, I feel an urge to go searching.

#ventura #cyanotype #pacificsurfliner #railroadtracks #joshballart