Shadow of a Man (5 of 52)

Hello my friends,

Here is one for this week. I call it A Shadow Of A Man.  I have been wanting to try this one for some time.  I am not completely satisfied with the background or angle, but a rare opportunity presented itself one evening so I grabbed it.  I will definitely try this one again.

AP
  

A Flower To Brighten Your Day (4 of 52)

Hello My Friends,

This week I decided to play some with light painting.  My goal was to light paint a flower in a pot.  Let me tell you, this was easier said than done.  I can create complex machinery all day long in CAD, but ask me to free hand a flower and you would just pat me on my head and say nice try. 

Needless to say, that didn't stop me.  After multiple attemps this was my best flower, so don't laugh too hard.  I do have to say, I had fun with this mini project.  Its actually pretty hard to draw in free air with no feedback to your eyes. 

The setup was pretty basic.  A black sheet (for the background), a pot, a flash light with a push button switch, camera (Nikon D3100 w/ Sigma lens), and tripod. 

I set the camera to ISO 100,  F-stop to 11 (high f-stop number to reduce extra light getting into the frame), and 15 sec exposure. 

Next time I will try to use some color lights, instead of just white. 

Tell next time,
AP

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Cool Cat (3 of 52)

Hi Everyone,

I was in the backyard watching the kids play and our cat Lucy strolled up next to me.  I had my camera on hand so I snapped a few photos of her and I really like this one.  I was trying to capture her wild eyes.  You would think that a lap cat would set still, but everytime I try to get a face on look from her, she would turn away.  It was almost like she was camera shy. 

Iso 400, 1/100sec, f/7.1

Bright Idea (2 or 52)

Over this past weekend, I was replacing a burnt-out bulb and got this bright idea.  A light bulb literally went off above my head.  I really had fun with this one. 

As you know the new CFL bulbs are taking over, ganging up on the soon to be phased-out incandescent bulbs.  Thus the inspiration of this photo project.

Here's to you Thomas Edison, refiner of the modern-day light bulb. 

AP

Time Flies (1 of 52)

Hello all,

This is my 1st submission for the 52 pic-up project.  (1photo a week for a year)
Time Flies, yes it does.  2011 has come and gone.  This weeks photo was inspired by how time flies. 
My subject was my 1st fathers day gift from my wife, a watch.  That was over 7 years ago, were did the time go.  It sure goes fast when you are enjoying life!

This photo project was my effort to capture time, literally..ha ha. 
Low ISO, high f-stop, and slow shutter speed.

Time Flies

  

A Mile In My Shoes

Hello my friends,

I hope everyone is having a very happy holiday season.  This is my favorite time of year.  Here is some news to keep everyone up-to-date, I got invited to participate in a 52 pic-up challenge for 2012.  That basically means that I will post 1 photo a week for the 52 weeks of the year.  It should be fun.

So I have officially retired my very 1st pair of Dr. Marten boots that I own.  I have had them since 1995, and have worn then off/on all those years.  We have been through a lot.  As I was putting them in the closet, I got the idea that they would make a great photo subject. 

I call this photo "A Mile In My Shoes"

I used the same light painting technique that I used when photographing my belt (see previous posts).

Thanks for stopping by and have a Merry Christmas.

AP

A little faith...

Hello My Friends,

I had so much fun previously taking macro photos, I thought I would try it again. 
I used a reverse lens adapter, not a true macro lens.  I am hoping I am on Santa's good list, because a true macro lens is on my Christmas list. 

These shots are of a cross and chain.  I have been reflecting alot this years end, so this subject just felt right. 

AP