Bimmerfest 2009 Photos | An Event for all BMW Enthusiasts

I was just sorting through some old images/videos and noticed a bunch of fairly decent photos from Bimmerfest 2009, which took place at the Santa Barbara Polo Club this year. I have been attending the event for the past 5 years or so, and have to admit this year (2009) was better than any in the past. More vendors, larger/cooler location, and gorgeous view of the mountains. For all who haven’t heard of Bimmerfest, it is one of the largest BMW gatherings in the world, if not the largest, and attracts visitors from around the globe. Each year I meet people who drove hundreds if not thousands of miles to attend the event, which shows real dedication.

Santa Monica Pier Night Photos | Nikon D90 w/ Slow Shutter Speed

A few days ago the weather here in Los Angeles finally letup, the heat subsided, and I crawled out of my air conditioned hole. I decided to take a quick drive to Santa Monica Pier and snap some night photos with a friend of mine. Parking in Santa Monica is quite difficult, unless you want to pay $10-$20, and I was very stoked to find a parking spot on the street just outside of the Santa Monica Pier, which was 100% free. My friend and I simply walked down the ramp leading to the pier and within 1-minute we were on the pier; stinky water and all…