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Cidney Dutton

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(Cidney Dutton, Stylized Portrait by Tiner). Congrats to Cidney Dutton, a fellow Trojan , for all her professional accomplishments.

B is for Bentley

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(Bentley Continental Commission (C) Tiner ) (Bentley Arnage Commission (C) Tiner ) Occasionally, I am commissioned to photograph custom car collections and create photographic montages. These are personal favorites. Click here to view more.

Life Goes On! (New Orleans, LA)

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(9th Ward, 6 Months after Hurricane Katrina (2006), (C) Tiner). (9th Ward, 6 Months after Hurricane Katrina (2006), (C) Tiner). (9th Ward, 6 Months after Hurricane Katrina (2006), (C) Tiner). (9th Ward, 6 Months after Hurricane Katrina (2006), (C) Tiner). (Tulane University, Re-Opening (2006)). (Enjoying Life with Sasha, a Miss Teen Mississippi Candidate, and her friend Jamie (2006)). (Hurricane Katrina inspired Mixed Media (2006), (C) Tiner). From Laguna Beach, CA to Providence, RI , I spent a week before my final semester at Brown University driving cross-country. In January 2006, I drove along Route 10 and stopped in New Orleans, LA to support the people and help revitalize the economy with my tourism . One afternoon, I ventured out alone to the 9th Ward to see the damage. It was a really intense and humbling experience. From a first-hand perspective, I saw the wreckage from the hurricane and looters. I saw people attempting to salvage remaining possessions from their h

In the words of the people....

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( kkindc.blogspot.com's opinion of "Faces"). Yesterday, I discovered KK's opinion of my original "Faces" Series. In her words, "I saw the photo- which he created through a digital process, and thought it was really cool. I learned more by checking out his blog and then his website. I am really impressed by his artistry as well as his reasoning for doing the series." I agree that a minority of the people were a little confused about the series at first, because I purposely selected some people that I did not know to well. I wanted to reflect upon how anyone can access information that is posted online. From old girlfriend's parents to company recruiters, you never really "know" who is viewing your social profile in this Web 2.0 era. Additionally, I desired to connect faces digitally as a reflection for the serendipity of social networks. Overall, my Faces series continues to be successful and I receive daily requests for perso

Special Thanks to....

The City of Newport Beach, CA for reviewing my artwork today to purchase for the Newport Coast Community Center. I look forward to hearing the results...

Jillian Beyor

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(Jillian Beyor, Stylized Portrait by Tiner).

Photographic Montage

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(North Shore, Oahu, Photographic Montage (c) Tiner).

A Peaceful Drawing

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(A Peaceful Drawing (C) Tiner). With less then two weeks in the semester , I'm exited that the summer is almost here! :)

V-Lands

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(V-Lands, Oahu , sepia photograph (C) Tiner).

Double Reflection

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(Double Reflection, photograph (C) Tiner).

Wipeout!

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(Salt Creek, CA, Photograph (C) Tiner).

One Love

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(Bob Marley, Stylized Portrait by Tiner).

Special Thanks to ...Tom Carroll

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(Tom Carroll enjoying life and signing Sean's photographs) (Tom Carroll and Anthony Tashnick, photograph (c) Sean Tiner ) (Tom Carroll , photograph (c) Sean Tiner) A special thanks to Tom Carroll for recently signing my photographs. I always enjoy reconnecting with the surfers, athletes and people that I artistically capture.

Peaceful Pipeline: Rob Machado

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(Rob Machado, Photographic Montage, Pipeline, Oahu (C) Tiner). Machado always makes it look so easy and peaceful.

Los Angeles Philharmonic

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(Enjoying the LA Phil (wearing one of my ties)) Special thanks to BC for the two complimentary orchestra tickets to the LA Philharmonic last night. My mother and I really enjoyed the evening and ambiance of Frank Gehry's building. I was really impressed by the acoustical range and diverse talent of the musicians. Thanks again.

Relax

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(Hibiscus, p hotograph (C) Sean Tiner) .

Live the Dream

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(Live the Dream, Photographic Montage (c) Sean Tiner) . Sex and Cool Sell. ...If you read this much it worked.

Brandweek Interview

Last Wednesday, I had my interview with the West Coast Bureau Chief of Brandweek Magazine. I shared my insights on Web 2.0 and tips for college graduates looking for jobs in the marketing/advertising workplace. I look forward to sharing the article when it is published in the near future.

Art Brewer Charity Event

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(Art Brewer & Sean Tiner). (The crowd enjoying Brewer's presentation). Last night, I was honored to meet Art Brewer, one of the most prominent and well-respected photographers in the industry. I enjoyed chatting with Art who even complimented me on some of my artwork. It was really encouraging and exciting to hear this praise from this artistic master. The charity event was held at the Surfing Heritage Foundation in San Clemente, CA . Brewer presented a slide show with over 100 of his photographs spanning from the 1960s to present. The presentation was perfectly choreographed to iconic surfing music and Brewer's insights, a reflection of the artistic shadow he legendarily casts over the sport .

Fun Discovery

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( Katorade.blogspot.com's Jon with a print of Sean's work.) I randomly found a blog that had an entry about my artwork. It's exciting to see the appreciation for my artistic endeavors spread through the Internet.

The Day Reef Made HISTORY: A Photo Retrospective

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( Reef Mcintosh Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh surveying the surf a day before the swell, Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh , "Ride of the Year," Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh & Sean Tiner , Pipeline, Oahu) ( Reef Mcintosh & The Crew, shortly after he captured his "Ride of the Year," Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh , "Ride of the Year," Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh , reflecting, Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . As Reef often jokes, "My fun ...is not your fun," which summarizes the courage of the Pipeline Posse. This select group of big wave surfers stay on the beach when the average surfer is catching waves ...only when it is big enough and they average surfer stays on the beach, do they paddle out. Last year

Self-Portrait (2006)

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( Sean Tiner w/artwork (2006), self-portrait, photo credit: Henry Plant) .

B. Burdick Rippin' Creek

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(Brad Burdick, Photograph Montage (c) Tiner). My friend, Brad Burdick rippin' Salt Creek, CA.

Special Thanks

Special thanks to the hoopsters of USC for inviting me to join their pickup basketball game yesterday afternoon. ...And quickly reminding me where I belong ...in the pool ;)

Epic Art: American Currency = Monopoly Money

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(A Contemporary Reflection of The American (C) Note, Epic Art ) (A Contemporary Reflection of The American (C) Note ( Newport Beach, CA) ) With light crude oil trading around $118 USD a barrel and the American dollar trading almost on par with the Australian and Canadian dollar (as of today), I'm using this time to reflect on the current state of the American economy. I remember a time, when the American Dollar traded higher then the Euro and gasoline was under $1.00 USD a gallon. ...No, this was not the 1990s, this was only 6 years ago. I used to enjoy the "bargains" found in European countries and being able to fill up my gasoline tank in high school with only $20 USD. ...Now the tables have turned. We live in an era where venture capitalists have dramatically inflated the oil futures market (light crude oil traded at less then $70 USD a barrel a year ago ) ( see oil futures chart ) . ...And Europeans are now enjoying the "bargains" found in America. ...

Orange County, CA Sunrise

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( Orange County, CA , Photograph (c) Tiner). I've photographed countless sunsets , but I can still count the amount of sunrises I've captured on one hand. This morning, I was fortunate to capture this moment as the sun is slowly escalating over Saddleback Mountain. I enjoy the perspective, because it conveys the natural terrain of Orange County, CA : a landscape that is continually shrinking as the population exponentially increases.

Epic Art: Forward-Thinking

Early tomorrow morning the next installment of my Epic Art Series hits the streets. ...Somewhere, sometime in Orange County, CA. Click here to check out last week's piece.

Pete Carroll: Paying it Forward

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(Sean & Pete Carroll) One of my brother’s goals was to pursue his undergraduate studies at The University of Southern California (USC). Although his life was tragically cut short, my family was fortunate to have his dream formally acknowledged at his memorial in 2004. At his funeral our pastor informed my family that on our behalf he had contacted USC and told them about my brother’s dream. The admissions office said that my brother embodied USC's character, spirit and would have been an excellent candidate. An admissions dean then contacted Coach Carroll who mailed our pastor an autographed football with the words “Fight On! In Memory of Mark Tiner .” The football was presented to me at the memorial and stands as my most cherished possession. The words “Fight On! In memory of Mark Tiner” have helped me endure different stages of grief. They remind me about the goals, passion and energy that my brother exemplified. The slogan “Fight on,” helps me battle through the agonizi

Impossible is Nothing...

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( Reef , Pipeline, Mixed Media/Photograph (C) Tiner).

Myspace 2.0

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I just updated my MYSPACE PAGE with a fresh look for the Summer. Enjoy.

Austin Healey: ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM!

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(Austin Healey Commission (C) Tiner ) Occasionally, I am commissioned to photograph custom car collections and create photographic montages. This is a personal favorite. Click here to view more.

USC Basketball Try-Out Invitation

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(Copy of the card given to me by one of the USC coaches). ...Yesterday, I was invited to try out for next year's USC basketball team (to join the practice squad). ...Only to discover that I do not have any more collegiate eligibility, because I used all of my four years while playing two years of water polo at Brown .

A Web 2.0 Version of Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon Model

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(Jeremy Bentham's 1785 Panopticon Model, courtesy of Wikipedia). Pleasure, Resistance & Social Control Web 2.0 continues to accelerate and transform the landscape of contemporary communication. Friends are able to stay in touch via social networks. Distances are eroded. Old friends are reunited. Acquaintances become friends. Romances are sparked. ...It's become a personal tabloid for Gen-Y. ...Your uncool if you don't have one and your uncool if you talk about it in the "real world." . ..It would be odd to say that I " poked" you during dinner. In 1785, the English Philosopher Jeremy Bentham illustrated the Panopticon Model. According to Wikipedia, "the concept of the design is to allow an observer to observe (-opticon) all (pan-) prisoners without the prisoners being able to tell whether they are being watched, thereby conveying what one architect has called the 'sentiment of an invisible omniscience.' Bentham himself described