Now.... Where is the other shoe?
Pretzel's learning curve...
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Nice creepy crawly guy!!About once a week, I flip over a large dog house in the backyard and look for interesting things underneath. In the spring, it's usually grass snakes and roly polies, in the summer it's usually spiders and centipedes, and at the beginning of fall it's usually slugs... but THIS week, I found a new friend! At first, he was a little shy, but it gave me the opportunity to do the photographer's thing and change lenses a couple of times...
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But after he got used to me, he was quite quick, and he made the jump to the patio. It probably amused the neighbors as I started crawling all over the patio on my belly to get a couple of action shots!
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And now we interrupt your regular programming, which involves a few more lunchtime shots of geese (and the like) to bring you today's artistic venture, "Urban Autumn". Each shot in this series was captured with the AF-S 50mm 1.8G
There are so many shots, this time of year, of beautiful countrysides aglow in the colors of Fall. Well... today I found the often overlooked beauty that hides right in the heart of the city. We pass it by, every day, without pausing for a second glance. It all begins with the beauty we can find just outside our very own front door.
There's nothing quite like a freshly washed world, from the scent of the air to the feel of the wind on your face.
I've often complained about having to park in the back lot, so far from the doors that lead to a cubicle world. Today, I did not.
Even the wind-beaten trees in the midst of the city shine beauty on the hum drum rat race.
A lonely beauty, viewed from afar.
Special delivery? I think so.
Surrounded by the sterile colors of the city, she glows...
Even though the walls may try to isolate the mind, a quick glance allows that same mind to wander to far more exotic lands...
Even at night, the world... she is alive. A security light sets her beauty afire.
(Had fun finding the settings for this one to get the "glow" I wanted. ISO 200, f2.8, 2.5 seconds)
Will this late worker even notice when they, too, escape the working realm?
(same trees as in the previous shot, but wanted it to be a bit darker to show how "hidden" the beauty could be. ISO 100, f2.8, 1 second)
Many thanks for letting me bore you whilst I dabble with the artistic...
There are so many shots, this time of year, of beautiful countrysides aglow in the colors of Fall. Well... today I found the often overlooked beauty that hides right in the heart of the city. We pass it by, every day, without pausing for a second glance. It all begins with the beauty we can find just outside our very own front door.
There's nothing quite like a freshly washed world, from the scent of the air to the feel of the wind on your face.
I've often complained about having to park in the back lot, so far from the doors that lead to a cubicle world. Today, I did not.
Even the wind-beaten trees in the midst of the city shine beauty on the hum drum rat race.
A lonely beauty, viewed from afar.
Special delivery? I think so.
Surrounded by the sterile colors of the city, she glows...
Even though the walls may try to isolate the mind, a quick glance allows that same mind to wander to far more exotic lands...
Even at night, the world... she is alive. A security light sets her beauty afire.
(Had fun finding the settings for this one to get the "glow" I wanted. ISO 200, f2.8, 2.5 seconds)
Will this late worker even notice when they, too, escape the working realm?
(same trees as in the previous shot, but wanted it to be a bit darker to show how "hidden" the beauty could be. ISO 100, f2.8, 1 second)
Many thanks for letting me bore you whilst I dabble with the artistic...
Ok, honeymoon is over, the main photographer has delivered his pics, and I have permission to share some of the shots I captured as "2nd", or the "Candid Shooter."
First, just because it was funny to see, and fun to capture, shots of the other photographers in action. Both the main shooter, and a few of the "casual."
Dan has been a great friend for quite a while, and it was an AMAZING pleasure to learn from and work with him.
EVERYONE wanted in on the photo action...
...even the father of the bride!
Through the whole ceremony, though, nobody ever got in the way of the official crew (Dan and myself) even once.
First, just because it was funny to see, and fun to capture, shots of the other photographers in action. Both the main shooter, and a few of the "casual."
Dan has been a great friend for quite a while, and it was an AMAZING pleasure to learn from and work with him.
EVERYONE wanted in on the photo action...
...even the father of the bride!
Through the whole ceremony, though, nobody ever got in the way of the official crew (Dan and myself) even once.
Had a BLAST catching shots of the "little ones" during the wedding!
These were as they arrived, waiting outside...
First, the arrival of the cutest little lady around!
A "formal" introduction.
Getting some help with accessories.
Then these two studs.
I asked for a "mean mug".
Now he's wishing he'd shown me his fists instead!
These were as they arrived, waiting outside...
First, the arrival of the cutest little lady around!
A "formal" introduction.
Getting some help with accessories.
Then these two studs.
I asked for a "mean mug".
Now he's wishing he'd shown me his fists instead!
Egads, the hours of editing... taking a break to post a few more of the wedding photos!
1st rule - Always know where the bride is and catch the funny faces when dad is cracking a joke!
...of course, the groomsmen are always up to something.
I was told that brides like to remember every detail, so catch a lot of the "set up", so I did.
The father of the bride is always a fave too, so I caught him chatting with "the band".
Caught an usher with all of his "work" behind him.
1st rule - Always know where the bride is and catch the funny faces when dad is cracking a joke!
...of course, the groomsmen are always up to something.
I was told that brides like to remember every detail, so catch a lot of the "set up", so I did.
The father of the bride is always a fave too, so I caught him chatting with "the band".
Caught an usher with all of his "work" behind him.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
All of these are great EXCEPT this one. The idea is nice but the "whatever this is called" being cut off bothers me. The selective focus is a great idea but I think the "whatever this is called" needs to be fully in the shot.
Back in the dark ages when I was shooting lots of weddings one of the things the bride/family liked best was the candid shots. They would talk about them more than the traditional wedding shots. I would ask the bride before hand to assign someone that was not in the wedding party but knew everyone to stay with me and point out close family friends and relatives so that I could get good candid shots of them.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
Works for me.
OOPS!!! Not the one I meant to post, LOL
I agree, the one that accidentally made it up here I didn't like either. Here's the one of the communion gear I meant to post. STILL not the greatest for this prop, but it is what it is. I have a couple of others, but they are "misplaced" at the moment.
Speaking of which, here are a few more "prop" shots that were popular.
1st, the very simple centerpiece... the communion implements were on this table, and the lighting behind it was quite nice.
Then the "guest" table with their fave engagement picture and the guest register.
...a little different angle.
Boutonnieres for the men and the gloves the ring bearers would be wearing. (Bride and Groom met via softball)
Reserved seats for the bride's mom and dad.
The guest registry after a bit of "use".
1st, the very simple centerpiece... the communion implements were on this table, and the lighting behind it was quite nice.
Then the "guest" table with their fave engagement picture and the guest register.
...a little different angle.
Boutonnieres for the men and the gloves the ring bearers would be wearing. (Bride and Groom met via softball)
Reserved seats for the bride's mom and dad.
The guest registry after a bit of "use".
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