Thursday, March 29, 2012

LensProToGo 52 Week Photo Project - Week 13 Submission

My submission for week 13 themed "New Beginnings"

A female Eastern Bluebird "Momma" as we call her is bringing new material for her nest. This is the third year we've had a pair of Eastern Bluebirds nest in this house. She eventually took all of the dryer lint by the fence post and used that in her nest as well.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

LensProToGo 52 Week Photo Project - Week 12 Submission

My submission for week 12 themed "On a Shelf"

Sitting on my shelf at work is the last remaining Y2K Bug :)

LensProToGo 52 Week Photo Project - Week 11 Submission

My submission for week 11 themed "My Lucky Something"

I wouldn't say that I really have anything I consider as a lucky charm or anything like that but the closest thing I have would be the POW bracelet I've worn since 1988. I got it while going through one of the Professional Military Education classes I attended while I was still in the Air Force. The man listed on the bracelet is CMSgt Fred Lee Clarke and he's been missing since Dec 13, 1968. Ironically the 13th would become a special number to me in later years. My wife, Donna, and I had our first date on the 13th of the month. Later when we got married it was on the 13th. I know this photo isn't that great but I did my best to draw out some detail.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

LensProToGo 52 Week Photo Project - Week 10 Submission

My submission for week 10 themed "Looking Up"

My flying buddy, John, looking up while flying is 3D Hobby Shop 42" AJ Slick.

Monday, March 5, 2012

The Digital Photography Book, Part 4 by Scott Kelby

Just announced!

I will write more about this new book after I've had a chance to check it out. I'v downloaded the Kindle version. The book contains 12 chapters. After I read a chapter I'll update this post with some feedback about it. The chapters in the book are as follows:

Chapter 1 - Shooting People Like a Pro

Chapter 2 - Using Hot Shoe Flash Like a Pro

Chapter 3 - More Tips on Using Your Studio Like a Pro

Chapter 4 - More Tips on Lenses

Chapter 5 - Pro Tips for Shooting in Natural Light

Chapter 6 - Shooting Landscape Photos Like a Pro

Chapter 7 - Pro Tips for Shooting Travel Photos

Chapter 8 - Shooting Sports like a Pro

Chater 9 - Shooting HDR Like a Pro

Chapter 10 - Pro Tips for Shooing DSLR Video

Chapter 11 - Pro Tips for Getting Better Photos

Chapter 12 - Even More Photo Recipes to Help You "Get the Shot"

Sunday, March 4, 2012

LensProToGo 52 Week Photo Project - Week 9 Submission

My submission for week 9 themed "Abstract"

From Dictionary.com: of or pertaining to the formal aspect of art, emphasizing lines, colors, generalized or geometrical forms, etc., especially with reference to their relationship to one another. These photos were taken with my iPhone. One is the super close up of the table top and the other is a normal view of it. I think it meets the definition of abstract.

LensProToGo 52 Week Photo Project - Week 8 Submission

My Submission for week 8 themed "Laughter"

My reaction to watching the following video on YouTube.