Grandma’s Hands
A year ago I thought of starting a photography series on hands – young and old. Although I was very excited about the idea – I didn’t get very far in making it happen. I was waiting for the right … Continue reading Grandma’s Hands
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Men’s Shoes
Men’s shoes are always an interesting subject to photograph. Fortunately, I know several gentlemen who are willing to indulge me in my quest to take the perfect shoe photo. These shots were taken outside the Perot Museum. I like the … Continue reading Men’s Shoes
Carnival!
I spotted a Ferris wheel on the way home from work and decided to take Big Bertha to the carnival. This was the perfect location to experiment with different camera settings. This ride below looked boring until it started moving. I experimented with shutter speed. This ride below was covered in lights. I placed the camera on the tripod, selected a slow shutter speed and zoomed the lens in and out until I liked the results. More fun with a slow shutter speed and moving the camera. The Ferris Wheel! Camera: Big Bertha (Canon EOS 5D Mark II) Date: February … Continue reading Carnival!
Night shots with a twist
I’ve been experimenting with techniques I’ve not tried before – panning and night shots… with a twist. Here’s my latest example of a panning shot. Technically, it’s not the best- the bus isn’t crisp but you get the idea that … Continue reading Night shots with a twist
Red Sweater
I received this sweater as a gift from my mother last weekend. I love the style, the details and the colors. It had all the elements necessary for a photo shoot. You might be wondering why? Why bother taking a … Continue reading Red Sweater
Dragonfly as Art
I have a collection of unusual items on my shelves and as long as I can prove their usefulness, I’ll probably continue to collect them. Among the items, is this dragonfly. I don’t remember where I found it but it … Continue reading Dragonfly as Art
Meow Photo Shoot!
This cat, who has asked to remain anonymous, has climbed onto my lap in the past, but I’ve never really bonded with it. I’m not a cat person—I prefer small dogs—ideally my dog. But this time, the cat was sitting … Continue reading Meow Photo Shoot!
Stay focused and keep a watchful eye
Today’s Random Object Wednesday is made possible by James A. Vasil! Click here to read his bio. The watch was a gift to James as indicated by the etching on the back of the watch. Also notice the back of the watch … Continue reading Stay focused and keep a watchful eye
Winter Wonderland
I wasn’t sure if my box lights were designed for the winter. I decided to take a chance and take one outdoors for a night photo shoot in my backyard. Technically, my backyard is a mess with an overgrown passion … Continue reading Winter Wonderland
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