PhodeoBug Photography

05/30/2026

Last night was long with a high school graduation watching my daughter walk the stage then capturing memories of the Class of 2026 at the SafeGrad Ridgecrest event. It was an amazing party and everyone was having a good time. So many stopped by striking poses, smiling, laughing and plenty of fun goofiness going on in the booth. Thank you SafeGrad Ridgecrest for having me this year!
SafeGrad Ridgecrest Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce City of Ridgecrest

📸🎓 THANK YOU, PHODEOBUG! 🎓📸
A huge thank you to PhodeoBug for being part of Safe Grad 2026 and providing an amazing photo booth experience for our seniors!

Throughout the night, students have been stopping by to grab fun props, strike a pose, and capture memories with their friends that will last a lifetime.
One of the best parts of graduation is celebrating the friendships and moments that made these years special, and PhodeoBug helped create the perfect place for our seniors to do just that.

We are incredibly grateful for your support, your time, and for helping make Safe Grad 2026 such a memorable experience for the Class of 2026.
📷 Thank you, PhodeoBug, for helping our seniors capture the smiles, laughter, and memories from this unforgettable night!

05/19/2026

Rampage in Ridgecrest Day 2
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I took photos from the 90-degree turn at the 6-mile mark and a bumpy narrow in the hills at the 7-mile mark.

The photo gallery at https://phodeobugphotography.pixieset.com/rampageinridge.../ has been updated so you can view these photos and more from both days of racing.
Go Ridgecrest - Tourism, Filming, & California Welcome Center Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts Canon USA 93ZRT

05/18/2026

Rampage in Ridgecrest
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I had an exciting weekend capturing some adrenaline action with some super cool vehicles racing on dirt trails around Ridgecrest. These are a few photos I took on Saturday (Day 1). I will review today's photos later and post later this week.
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Ridgecrest, CA

A full photo gallery has been created at https://phodeobugphotography.pixieset.com/rampageinridgecrest/ with more images taken from this event. Day 2 photos will be posted later this week and will be added to the gallery.

City of Ridgecrest Go Ridgecrest - Tourism, Filming, & California Welcome Center Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce Canon USA Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts

05/17/2026

Day 1 at the Rampage in Ridgecrest truck races. My camera gear got a little dirty. Go Ridgecrest - Tourism, Filming, & California Welcome Center Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce

05/16/2026

The Calm Before the Storm
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The trucks racing in the Rampage races were on display last night on Balsam St in downtown Ridgecrest for the community to see up close. Today, the races begin.

If you are in the Ridgecrest area and looking for something to do, these trucks will be racing across the desert all day today and tomorrow. All races start and finish at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds. I will be out on the track snapping photos of these beasts both days.
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Ridgecrest, CA
Go Ridgecrest - Tourism, Filming, & California Welcome Center Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce

05/14/2026

Cooper's Hawk in the Tree
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This pretty Cooper's Hawk surprised me last week when I was there but I didn't have the right lens for a good photo. This time, I went back with intention of getting his portrait. It only took about 10 minutes walking around before he flew out from a tree to another tree giving himself away.
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Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce Go Ridgecrest - Tourism, Filming, & California Welcome Center Maturango Museum Canon USA California Watchable Wildlife California Birding Cerro Coso Community College

05/12/2026

Stillness in a Fast World
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While working in the kitchen, I noticed this cute hummingbird flying around the garden. I quickly grabbed my camera, switched the lens and rushed to the backyard knowing he was already gone.

To my surprise, this little one was stationary for about a minute after I got outside so I quickly snapped some shots before he flew away. I don't see hummingbirds in my backyard remaining still.

EXIF:
Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.7-7.1 lens
Focal Length = 500mm
Aperture = f/8
Shutter Speed = 1/4000
ISO = 2000
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Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce Canon USA

05/10/2026

Ridgecrest, are you READY?

RAMPAGE is coming — and it’s about to shake the desert!
Big energy. Big crowds. Big moments.
Whether you’re here for the adrenaline, the community, or the pure Ridgecrest chaos… this is the event you don’t want to miss.
📍 Ridgecrest, CA
⚡ Bring your friends. Bring the hype. Bring the noise.
Let’s RAMPAGE.

I’ll be out there capturing the intensity, the faces, the stories, and the moments that define our community. If you see me, say hi — or strike a pose.

Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce Go Ridgecrest - Tourism, Filming, & California Welcome Center Maturango Museum

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