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    Whu not a Blot Y2D93

    It waas great to attend a weddng, and the couple had two photographers working the event. The pressure awas totally off of me,, These two had it covered, nice lighting, did not miss a beat, So, I took only a select few, no point in recreating what the wedding photograpers weere getting to get...
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    Why Not a Blo Y2D92

    I got up before Sunrise,, to phototography the falls, went on the Canadian side,, only car at the border stop at that time of day Here is one example,, using my 35-70,, I had to manual focus,, tripod,,
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D91

    Yeah,, a full day off,, and will be able to take photos of Niagara falls today! I love Niagara falls, one of the most exotic locations in all of US,, really! I think some people stay away because well parts of its tacky, and well can be overwelmed by tourist,, but it is such a large...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D90

    The fall has turned out to be quite special with lots of color and drama.. Last night, I almost went out and then got busy, and sure it enough,, it might had been one of the best sunsets ever, Some of my friends posted various sunset shots taken on their camera phones, and they were...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D89

    I had my truty 80-400 lens,, and as I have posted in earlier posts, I consdier this a super flexible lens, and have been pleased with past results in sharpness, Here is a shot, shot zoomed way out,, of two fishiingman enjoying a nice day, and one is casting, and you can cleary see the cast of...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D88

    during my photo shoot,, I brought 3 more photographers along,, Two of them were serious long term photographers, and were stil dependent on Auto mode,, and exposure compensation,,, for their tweaks,, I find this so mysterious, the more auto function you depend on,, the more you have to try to...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D87

    Well,, into the last week of my pictures hanging,, I swapped in a new one,, to better represent the season.. sold two pieces so far,, course,, I am not expensive,, but then again,, I am not splitting the payment , it is a free hanging,, so,, sure, could sell a print at 100 dollars, or 50...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D86

    When I am in a rush,, I grab my trusty D700 and ancient but goody 28-105 Nikkor with a macro function too,, this lens is very flexible, and sharpness holds up quite well,,, so ,, for example,, maybe I use it for a water shot like the following: and then you can can switched gears for a...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D85

    Enjoyed taking a group of photographers out,, the light was awful,, it has that gray day look,, so,,, took a subject matter, I iked the face of this barn. looked to me like the barn is sticking its tongue out.
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D84

    Amizing how light can change, I looked out my window, and it was blah! but I could see a hint that things could change, So,, it was grab a kit, and drive to a spot I know near by,, show up atthe final window of light, and suddenly, color shows up! very colorful indeed,, and 30 minutes...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D83

    last night the light was gorgous,, love that autum glow,, here is one shot this is where light makes so much,,, and the window of time is so short,, maybe a 30 minute window,, Always encourage photographers to carve time and chase the sun! can make a difference from a flat photo to...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D81

    Darn,, I was out, and the light was just not cooperating, up early,, before the crack of dawn,, and those pesky clouds kept hiding the sun,, laughs, of course,, as I was having to drive back,, the sun burst free,, lighting up the trees like torches,,, but now the clouds are in fro a day,, so...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D82

    Tuesday,, by the time I got out to chase a shot, I was racing the Sun as it made its Journey,, course,, I guess I was really racing the rotation of the Earth, amazing how fast we rotate,, because sure enough, I lost the race to the destination, before the sun was below the ridge line, I had...
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    Why Not a Blog Y281

    wow,, the weather has been holding up,, almost surreal how nice it has been. Yup, got out looking for trees,, Here is one bright one. got a few nice shots,, I'll keep trying to find some more of the season,, course translating the colors to photos that are interesting is a challenge. I...
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    Why Not a Blog YD80

    always nice when someone buys a print,, half the time its another photographer or artist,, maybe they have seen your pictures hanging before, and decide they would like the print on their own wall Here is the shot the person bought, but this is the BW version,, I'll shrink the color version...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D79

    the leaves have not yet turned enough to get landscapes but here and there are trees,, so focused on the more suble nature of the season,, like leaves and water.. Here is shot I took sometimes the other smalller details are also able to convery the season and change,, but don't get me...
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    Why Not a Blog Y278

    I have been spreading out lately posting some photos in different sites,, and such, and when I check out the photos, I am amazed at quality,, Perhaps its a combo of equipment/editing/and increased interest,, but I see so many really nice photos. really really makes you think,, how to rise...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D77

    beautiful night last night,,, a hint of cold,, and 98% of the people put their summer toys away plus people with kids get so busy and don't havee time ,, but,, I was out on the lake,, almost had the lake to myself,, except this one lone sailor,, which had a old fashion small boat, sun was...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D76

    76,, always makes me think of the 1976,,, a good year,,, no war, decent economy,, not great,, there was a recession going on then too, but was a sense of hope,, would be nice to bring back,,,, hope,,,, and hey how about NO WAR! ,, LET'S ALL START CHANTING,, NO WAR NO WAR,, laughs...
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    Why Not a Blog Y2D75

    Beginning to ramp up the fall campaign!,, a photo hanging,, preparing for an all day class, and then the shoots trying to obtain the definitive but elusive fall photo. One of the exercises was trying to find new pictures to print,, maybe I am getting worse in my photography,, or just keep...
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