Shallow Depth of Field

Sometimes I get questioned as to why I would spend so much more for a lens with a faster (smaller) f-stop. The answer is creative focus control.  If you want a certain image to just pop or draw the viewers attention to a specific area of the image, try using a smaller f-stop.  Sometimes you want the whole image to be seen in focus, but you run the risk of creating a snapshot and not a possible piece of art; make that decision before you click and you will be much happier with your photography.

Street Photography

I love just walking the streets and looking for what I see and trying to capture it.

Merry Christmas

Happy Labor Day

I remember when this meant something...

Zoo Fun

The usual and maybe a few unusual... Just have fun!

Sweet Rides

Nothing like a well kept car, especially one that is 50 plus years old. I am always so intrigued by some of the work put into the engine compartments of these beautiful classics. I hope you enjoy my take.

Playing with the new camera

A few weeks ago I got my new camera in after quite a wait for it to be in stock. I even had to wait for two weeks for the extra battery to become available. I got a Canon 5D Mark II to go with my almost three year old original 5D. The 21.1 megapixels are a little taxing on the editing process, but i will put up with it for the extra data :)

I have shot two paying jobs with it so far and have really enjoyed it. I have two wedding in the next 5 weeks and the extra camera with different lenses attached will be so helpful. The images are probably no better than with the 5D, but the size and cropping options are incredible.

There is nothing special about these captures; they are just some fun testing of different lighting situations and processes. Hope you like something.

More Maine

More examples of the beauty of the Maine Coast. On a couple of the days we had some heavy fog roll in off the ocean, and what I first seen as a problem turned into some interesting opportunities.

Maine Coast in Color

My main purpose in shooting the Maine Series was intended for Black and White long exposure as featured in earlier posts, but I did get some nice color images that I have been enjoying a lot more lately. I thought I would share a few occasionally as I had time. This is one of my favorites taken on a rainy day at Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. It was very cloudy, but I still worked with a ND filter to get the waves to crash a few times and get that smooth surreal effect I have been doing for quite some time now; enjoying the challenge of capturing motion in a still frame. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Take the opportunity to click the image to get a closer look at the water effect and the mist that permeates the image.

Take a Drive

Sometimes you just get bored and need to hear the shutter release to calm the nerves. You never know what you will see; it does not have to be earth-shattering, but just look.

Assorted Inspiration

Sometimes a subject just jumps out at you, almost begging to be photographed; other times you must have your minds eye open, ready and willing to see what may normally go unnoticed.