Pretzel's Snack-A-Day (365 for 2014)
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I hear ya, man! It was built for the "average" rider, too, and only 1 gear... felt like I was riding a 9 year old's bike! We only put in about 3 miles. Now, on the short list, we're looking at bike racks for my xB so we can take our OWN bikes down to the Riverparks. Safer, more interesting and less stressful than riding on neighborhood streets, and already adjusted to our individual body styles.
That's why I ride as often as I can, on the old Nomad 1600!
You experience life in HD as you fly by, but it doesn't seem to help my gut!Oh, wait... you meant the PEDALING kind. Silly me!
wreckdiver1321
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Those macros of the flowers are amazing. Very nice job. And I absolutely love that first shot of the bikes. The composition, exposure, and processing are absolutely fantastic. I would hang that on a wall. Really, really nice work my friend.
Those macros of the flowers are amazing. Very nice job. And I absolutely love that first shot of the bikes. The composition, exposure, and processing are absolutely fantastic. I would hang that on a wall. Really, really nice work my friend.
Thanks!!
Day 104 - Those dandy lions, phase 2
This time it's not the bloom, it's the seed head, catching a beam of light from a couple of different angles. Plus, I'll add that it was the ONLY survivor in the yard after last night's hectic winds and rain.
Now to decide whether or not I'm going to try and shoot the blood moon at 2:30 a.m.... *yawn*
This time it's not the bloom, it's the seed head, catching a beam of light from a couple of different angles. Plus, I'll add that it was the ONLY survivor in the yard after last night's hectic winds and rain.
Now to decide whether or not I'm going to try and shoot the blood moon at 2:30 a.m.... *yawn*
wreckdiver1321
Senior Member
Nice shots! I am going out to shoot the moon here. But thanks to mountain time zone, I don't have to stay up as late
Day 105 - Sleepy Handheld Shots
It was late (early), I was tired, and the temps were FREEZING, so I just took a couple of handheld shots of the eclipse. The last one was as red as the blood moon got while staying somewhat in focus through shivers. I've seen MANY better, but it is what it is.
1st, just a small bite out of the very bright full moon.
2nd, just like a waning crescent, but no crater detail...
Just a sliver, and an eerie feel from the edit.
And now... Viktor von VooDoo. I had a co-worker that went to New Orleans for a 4 day weekend. I sent some cash for a friend from one of the "real" shops down in the voodoo district, and he arrived today. Of COURSE, he had to pose in the back yard for some quick shots... Note the catch light in his eyes in the 1st shot.
Gazing off to some unseen point with that faraway look... He's such a natural.
It was late (early), I was tired, and the temps were FREEZING, so I just took a couple of handheld shots of the eclipse. The last one was as red as the blood moon got while staying somewhat in focus through shivers.
I've seen MANY better, but it is what it is.1st, just a small bite out of the very bright full moon.
2nd, just like a waning crescent, but no crater detail...
Just a sliver, and an eerie feel from the edit.
And now... Viktor von VooDoo. I had a co-worker that went to New Orleans for a 4 day weekend. I sent some cash for a friend from one of the "real" shops down in the voodoo district, and he arrived today. Of COURSE, he had to pose in the back yard for some quick shots... Note the catch light in his eyes in the 1st shot.
Gazing off to some unseen point with that faraway look... He's such a natural.
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wreckdiver1321
Senior Member
Nice work! Don't worry, my eclipse shot wasn't clear either
Day 106 - Parking Lot Boredom
Not a lot of time to shoot, but had to park for a bit while I waited for my son to get out of his Youth meeting, so shot a couple to see what would come out of it.
1 - Hazy signs of Spring... just a hazy sunset (more just a lessening of light, as there were clouds everywhere) as viewed through newly budding branches.
2 - Hangin' out on the porch. Seems the European Starlings LOVE to build nests behind the storefront signs. This one was just chillin' and watching all the parking lot action in case someone dropped a fry or something...
Not a lot of time to shoot, but had to park for a bit while I waited for my son to get out of his Youth meeting, so shot a couple to see what would come out of it.
1 - Hazy signs of Spring... just a hazy sunset (more just a lessening of light, as there were clouds everywhere) as viewed through newly budding branches.
2 - Hangin' out on the porch. Seems the European Starlings LOVE to build nests behind the storefront signs. This one was just chillin' and watching all the parking lot action in case someone dropped a fry or something...
Day 107 - Cruisin'
Well, really just parkin' at the local burger and ice-cream joint. My photo group from church was supposed to meet tonight, but the chance of rain kept all but two of us home. Most of the regular cars stayed home, too, but I grabbed a couple of cool shots before the sprinkles sent everyone running home to their nice dry garages. The goal/theme was "not your usual angle", so here's what I got.
Best lookin' car on the lot tonight, the big blue Bel-Air.
Nice '67 Chevelle SS too!
Here are the "eyes" of the Chevelle.
Had fun just editing bugs off of this Mustang emblem.
1936 International!!
Well, really just parkin' at the local burger and ice-cream joint. My photo group from church was supposed to meet tonight, but the chance of rain kept all but two of us home. Most of the regular cars stayed home, too, but I grabbed a couple of cool shots before the sprinkles sent everyone running home to their nice dry garages. The goal/theme was "not your usual angle", so here's what I got.
Best lookin' car on the lot tonight, the big blue Bel-Air.
Nice '67 Chevelle SS too!
Here are the "eyes" of the Chevelle.
Had fun just editing bugs off of this Mustang emblem.
1936 International!!
Day 108 - WOW
That's all I can say... went out to try and catch the moon, but it just wasn't to be at that time of night, so decided to test my camera at the extremes. Cranked the ISO all the way up to HI2, pointed it down the street and fired a hand held shot. Not bad hands, not bad results!! I used the luminance noise reduction in LR5, but only at 30. INCREDIBLE, and this is just my wee D3100!
Day 109 - Easter! We made room for the busier services on Sunday a.m. and went Saturday night instead. Took this shot with my iPhone as our band covered the Foo Fighters "My Hero" for the intro song. w00t!
Day 110 - Work that MOJO!!!
Viktor Von Voodoo is trying to put some juju on my protein bars and chase the fat away! Not bad for an on-cam SB700 and the stock diffuser, eh? One of these days, gonna get one of those Gary Fong Lightspheres...
That's all I can say... went out to try and catch the moon, but it just wasn't to be at that time of night, so decided to test my camera at the extremes. Cranked the ISO all the way up to HI2, pointed it down the street and fired a hand held shot. Not bad hands, not bad results!! I used the luminance noise reduction in LR5, but only at 30. INCREDIBLE, and this is just my wee D3100!
Day 109 - Easter! We made room for the busier services on Sunday a.m. and went Saturday night instead. Took this shot with my iPhone as our band covered the Foo Fighters "My Hero" for the intro song. w00t!
Day 110 - Work that MOJO!!!
Viktor Von Voodoo is trying to put some juju on my protein bars and chase the fat away! Not bad for an on-cam SB700 and the stock diffuser, eh? One of these days, gonna get one of those Gary Fong Lightspheres...
wreckdiver1321
Senior Member
Pretzel, I really, really like those shots with the cars. The angles are great.
Thanks, man! Really enjoy shooting cars, to be sure! Coming up soon, there's an exotic car club that meets each month, so going to see what I can get out of those Italian sports jobs.
Day 111 - Rare moment of opportunity (plus some fun with borders)
So, I had a request for a portrait session in a "Springy" place, but the park they originally requested has a daily permit fee for "professional" photo sessions which the customer doesn't want to pay, so I was on the hunt for another nice place, and... I spotted quite a few pelicans down in the river that were BEGGING to be shot!
It's rare, this time of year, for them to be in an area close enough to get GOOD shots as the spring rains typically have the river running normal to full, but last year's drought without a lot of catch-up this year has it much lower than usual, so these birds were in the right area AND I had the access to get a bit closer than normal!!
1st, I had to bravely navigate down this, all the while fearing shattered bones and photo equipment. LOL
When I say really dry, I mean... REALLY dry! You can tell from this shot, pointing toward our downtown area, that I was able to get quite far out on the sand/rock bar. (note: I didn't think about the soaking rain we had for the last day and a half, and what might happen if they opened up the dam upstream)
This was what had my attention. American White Pelicans.
It's not all pretty when the water is this low, though.
So, I had a request for a portrait session in a "Springy" place, but the park they originally requested has a daily permit fee for "professional" photo sessions which the customer doesn't want to pay, so I was on the hunt for another nice place, and... I spotted quite a few pelicans down in the river that were BEGGING to be shot!
It's rare, this time of year, for them to be in an area close enough to get GOOD shots as the spring rains typically have the river running normal to full, but last year's drought without a lot of catch-up this year has it much lower than usual, so these birds were in the right area AND I had the access to get a bit closer than normal!!
1st, I had to bravely navigate down this, all the while fearing shattered bones and photo equipment. LOL
When I say really dry, I mean... REALLY dry! You can tell from this shot, pointing toward our downtown area, that I was able to get quite far out on the sand/rock bar. (note: I didn't think about the soaking rain we had for the last day and a half, and what might happen if they opened up the dam upstream)
This was what had my attention. American White Pelicans.
It's not all pretty when the water is this low, though.
