Life as light & shadow. Here you will find new digital endeavors as I experiment with cinematic expression. This is a home for the Film and Photography works of Troy Brajkovich aka brakophoto, and anything else that inspires. It is the place 2 share visions of the world around. Please explore my other website as well @ TroyBrajkovich.com & Please share, rip, enquire, blog, or whatever…Tumblr (3.0; @troybra)http://troybra.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d9087d606f80c1f2b0681350649a8ecd/tumblr_mn4bwbrlZm1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Gargoyles protect us from evil spirits. #stonebrewingco</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/50939819125http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/50939819125Mon, 20 May 2013 18:31:23 -0400stonebrewingco<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/760a41d9329b0f13b14247a0a0d55e8d/tumblr_mmuso63uPu1rtpaxdo7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/06cbbdea5f48106008192c586e84f9f6/tumblr_mmuso63uPu1rtpaxdo1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9d99bade99506d46ac6bec1dde1b91f3/tumblr_mmuso63uPu1rtpaxdo2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e2cce3af8ba30a47ab80e1d0e5b0d1db/tumblr_mmuso63uPu1rtpaxdo3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3c0c68d1902c3c6289114c1c2ebf132e/tumblr_mmuso63uPu1rtpaxdo4_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/78b9f81dad38ce39ecd3ddd578b752b6/tumblr_mmuso63uPu1rtpaxdo5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/77121b760c84fb9de7f6daa61583e3ed/tumblr_mmuso63uPu1rtpaxdo6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1c1569acf21562a9ddb8a8676b1be9f0/tumblr_mmuso63uPu1rtpaxdo8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1fd7c9c74f95bb4681ffeef48d41f365/tumblr_mmuso63uPu1rtpaxdo9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ad052a85b1040538f08c45a3a1bead54/tumblr_mmuso63uPu1rtpaxdo10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I got a lot of awe inspiring shots from Kauai, but I just love how these turned out.   Especially the panoramic of Napai Coast, Kalalau Valley, Kauai</p> <p>The entire image gallery can be seen here.  www.troybrajkovich.com/Kauai</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/50510861696http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/50510861696Wed, 15 May 2013 14:57:00 -0400NapaliKalalauna pali coasthikingtraveladventureadventure timenaturenaturalbeautifullifepanoramicpanorama<blockquote> <p>Here are some highlights from Kauai, HI 2013</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://troybrajkovich.com/Kauai" title="Kauai Gallery" target="_blank">View Post</a></p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/50121199054http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/50121199054Fri, 10 May 2013 19:16:00 -0400kauaikauai2013hawaiiadventure timenatureTropicaltropicalislandNapalina pali coastna pali cliffsKalalautravelwavewaves<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7c09605dbbf4f1008c7b153ed938e7dd/tumblr_mm4zf2zaj81rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9f30e542b2eceb76cf62c9dbadf9ce34/tumblr_mm4zf2zaj81rtpaxdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Self Portrait inspired by M.C. Escher.</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/49854531832http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/49854531832Tue, 07 May 2013 10:01:28 -0400selfselfieportraitselfshot<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bcf2649d1f76ce860f246afc7f595c52/tumblr_mm7h8aWYi51rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kicking it with Dan Reynolds over a beer at Stone</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/49493118567http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/49493118567Fri, 03 May 2013 00:45:46 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/38a6f296c093a94cb790e80904302bcf/tumblr_mm6ox0nOfd1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Home town love</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/49449906216http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/49449906216Thu, 02 May 2013 14:34:11 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4f58686ff0f339052001c52f0286bbcc/tumblr_mm1c62ihIM1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Jesus Cristo guides and protects the citizens and visitors of Baja Norte. #creepy</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/49203197484http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/49203197484Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:10:49 -0400creepy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7fa583560cb6b075b399f2cce55c72b8/tumblr_mlu0gq0htX1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Stone liberty station. Time lapsing the exciting final stage of San Diego’s soon to be largest (and coolest) restaurant. Guess what - all #organic! (at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station)</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/48881631382http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/48881631382Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:14:50 -0400organic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/44bffb13bd3d51bdebe90a54a4376c12/tumblr_mkzuhk6Smb1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1738436d2cc9b288c93469164f8add86/tumblr_mkzuhk6Smb1rtpaxdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6ed6c3a53653e330922a199eaac4288e/tumblr_mkzuhk6Smb1rtpaxdo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/eda1c3172dd493e85a8a6cdd86d46f7a/tumblr_mkzuhk6Smb1rtpaxdo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Manny Santiago</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Lincoln Skate Park, Los Angeles</em><br/></strong>On a shoot for Pro Tips just before Manny goes off to Brazil for the 2013 X-Games.  We were shooting video trick tips, but here are a few stills I grabbed for shits and giggles. What a cool guy.  Check out his website <a href="http://mannyslaysall.com" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.mannyslaysall.com" target="_blank">www.mannyslaysall.com</a></a></p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/47542438302http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/47542438302Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:17:44 -0400mannyslaysallmannysantiagoskateskateboardingbrakolincolnparklincolnskatepark<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6853af46a444b92bcc4a061bda1d1efc/tumblr_mkyfc7qLQG1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Manny Santiago #mannyslaysall ollie over @riffty50 on a business call. (at Lincoln Skate Park)</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/47480179160http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/47480179160Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:52:55 -0400mannyslaysall““To know what we know and to not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.””<br/><br/> - <em>Confusion, from Walden, Henry David Thoreau</em>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/47434092687http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/47434092687Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:38:48 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e2a32358a672984224b0d51e24fe630b/tumblr_mklvb3LPH61rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“The fashion world is already abuzz over this dashing new sensation!”</p> <p>My photo of Jon in his Disco Ball Suite featured on Betabrand.com.  I guess all that beer spilt on my camera was worth something</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/46902876847http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/46902876847Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:09:03 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f15991a4e99e0744ac5814796e236e61/tumblr_mkif2qto0E1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#desert #festival #paiddues</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/46737419541http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/46737419541Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:25:38 -0400festivaldesertpaiddues<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7f8888a7f299f69730c02316d001b7e1/tumblr_mkedgmFueI1rtpaxdo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f06880532a7969f51627b074b87de22e/tumblr_mkedgmFueI1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9af96ce781382d0f98685bd63a83331e/tumblr_mkedgmFueI1rtpaxdo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/996392f4369e8ab4c71cd2e47a3ad45d/tumblr_mkedgmFueI1rtpaxdo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/78a08de7f2254302bc3cbc4b0c68e8bd/tumblr_mkedgmFueI1rtpaxdo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a178d8cd26f989213d7c64c73e212e02/tumblr_mkedgmFueI1rtpaxdo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8503024d9612a7189ca8c1d146b0eb48/tumblr_mkedgmFueI1rtpaxdo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0988ca3058fa730d3010c005341740fd/tumblr_mkedgmFueI1rtpaxdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Here are a few recent snaps from around the Encinitas area.  There’s always a wave for those who hunt…..</p> <p>Rob Machado, Alex Botelho, Taylor Clark, Daniel Thompson, Ryan Burch, Unknowns, negative self-portrait after a water session.</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/46551487024http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/46551487024Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:00:00 -0400taylormachadoalextroybrakobrakovisionwatersurfsurfingcutbackwavescardiffencinitas<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c81283a6c016f09d537e56022acb51ab/tumblr_mkdpg0cdvx1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#spring</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/46513019096http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/46513019096Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:21:36 -0400spring<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/510cd906a9a8efbcc0e859d39844c664/tumblr_mjny5xcQse1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">This majestic moment, one of my favorites, was captured at the mouth of the Kalalau Valley. <span class="s1">Many <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Hawaiians" target="_blank"><span class="s2">native Hawaiians</span></a> lived in the valley into the 20th century, farming <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taro" target="_blank"><span class="s2">taro</span></a> from a vast complex of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrace_(agriculture)" target="_blank"><span class="s2">terraced</span></a> fields</span>. The photo was the reward I received immediately after a treacherous day of hiking the magnificent 11 miles of Na Pali Coast. I still had my backpack on and was immediately hypnotized by the powerful backwash off the cliff. The sights were more stunning then imaginable on the most dangerous trail in America. During our 11 days in Kauai, 5 people met their end due to natural forces beyond them.  When travelling to Kauai, I give you one important tip, respect nature.</p></p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/45356068450http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/45356068450Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:32:21 -0400napalikauaiwavetubebackwashbeautifulphotographyphotooceanpacificseaepicswellhawaiicliffkalalau<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/aa50c03539b3a3fbc29584aca36d116d/tumblr_mjnxbrCTau1rtpaxdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/06ad5bd1ceb34862723c54c0df19bad8/tumblr_mjnxbrCTau1rtpaxdo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/eb9609fd3868b6a84f1ed0dbc673c087/tumblr_mjnxbrCTau1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/65759fd61520c653c0b7d14b14b0acce/tumblr_mjnxbrCTau1rtpaxdo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4d2edc8cd7a739d3c890e84c32ea634f/tumblr_mjnxbrCTau1rtpaxdo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/91c16034646c1bf9821d24ababc5e267/tumblr_mjnxbrCTau1rtpaxdo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Nani, u’i, maika’i </strong><strong>Palekaiko Kauai</strong></p> <p>This means<em> beautiful paradise, </em>that which is the island of Kauai.  Even being an island that you can drive around in less then 2 hours, you could have a lifetime of adventures.  There is so much to see and experience.  I will be releasing more photo-sets a little at a time. Mahalo</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/45355080207http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/45355080207Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:14:00 -0400kauaihawaiiparadaiseparadiseislandpacificbeautifultropicaloceanoceanicnaturehulahawaiianpowerfulaloha<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/24326b2cc253053a5d7f83482eddb50d/tumblr_miw2qwguxq1rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fükencruzin</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/44148043879http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/44148043879Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:18:31 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/acea093ff5511d76dceef20ad4b94c66/tumblr_miib01ObD01rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>At this moment Im missin all the freeways and buildings and stress back home…. (at Waimea Canyon)</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/43551988061http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/43551988061Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:50:25 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f15dbe1510325d91b88464765f66d7ae/tumblr_miiazo3Dg11rtpaxdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hawaii tends to be romantic</p>http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/43551979350http://troybra.tumblr.com/post/43551979350Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:50:00 -0500girlwomanrainbowwaterhawaiikauaialonebeautifulsexyhanaleinude