Day One Lessons

I am not where I usually am. I am … elsewhere? Somewhere? Lost?

Things I have learned so far include boats can be very big and have a lot of people.

Canon PowerShot G10, 30.5 mm, ISO 89, 1/320, f/4.5

I have also learned that mirages also happen at sea, near bars, when I have not been partaking.

Canon PowerShot G10, 7.4 mm, ISO 200, 1/50, f/2.8

I have also learned that sometimes sunsets are very foggy.

Canon PowerShot G10, 18 mm, ISO 80, 1/640, f/5.0

Also, that the air is very humid and, if I wait a few minutes, the sunset will not be quite so foggy.

Canon PowerShot G10, 6.1 mm, ISO 80, 1/640, f/4.0

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-06

  • So, after nine years, I should probably upgrade from Quicken 2002, eh? Hrmpf … #
  • Step-daughter: Who is Al Gore? (we explain) Okay, the who is Al Qaida? #
  • One journalism org.'s web site being down is breaking news for the other journalism org. in town? Really? #democracyissoscrewed #
  • Damn it … AP has moved a photo of mine from 1994 they said they "lost" in 1995. Grumblegrumblegrumble … #

Glimpses

Shooting cars has always been a dream, but not something I’ve ever pursued with a lot of effort. I did get to spend some time at AutoWeek magazine during the North American International Auto Show, watching how they cover a breaking news event and getting a few photos in the magazine, as well. And if they ever call looking for help, I’m there …

So I shoot them when I can, where I can and sometimes when I’m not supposed to …

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 35 mm f/1.4 L USM, ISO 800, 1/40, f/5.0

The Allure … of Light and Shadow

After living here in Georgia for almost five years, I finally made it into the High Museum in Atlanta last month. We packed up the family and went in for the Allure of the Automobile show. I could have spent several days staring at the lines of some of the cars on display. I also could have spent several hours watching the light move through the skylights and cast patterns on the walls …

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 35 mm f/1.4 L USM, ISO100, 1/1600, f/4.5

Setting Out

I know, ages again … busy, busy times what with Maymester and all that. We did sneak downtown for a little frozen yogurt one night, though, to celebrate the end of the school year …

Canon EOS 1D Mark II N, EF 50 mm f/1.4 USM, ISO 400, 1/1250, f/3.2