Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Hand

Nikon D100, Nikkor 85mm f1.8D

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Blogger Dolph Brust said...

Thing...where have your been? Is that Morticia Adams? She has bleached her hair.

The detail, angle of the hand are very nice.

**Dolph

Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 4:21:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Warren T. said...

Thanks Dolph. I thought that the odd angle made the hand look disembodied.

--WT

Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 6:08:00 PM PDT  

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Jaguar Victory Lap

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 45-200mm

We were at the annual Monterey Motorsports Reunion last weekend. This year's featured car was the Jaguar XKE. My favorite cars are the IMSA GTP and World Championship cars. I think the 1984 Jaguar XJR-5 (lead car) is one of the best looking of the Sports Prototype class. Jaguar placed first and second in their class race. The 2nd car is a 1985 Jaguar XJR-7. These cars are running 12 cylinder, 600+ hp engines, and it was thrilling to watch them at speed. This picture was taken during their victory lap, at the top of the "Corkscrew" section of Laguna Seca.

I have the arduous task of editing down hundreds of shots to a reasonably small set.

--Warren

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Blogger Dolph Brust said...

Warren,

Nice capture. I'd love to see some full speed action shots. The XKE was my favorite shot growing up as a teenager. Hope to see some of the featured car shots.

**Dolph

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 8:49:00 AM PDT  
Blogger Warren T. said...

Thanks Dolph. Interestingly, there were not that many full-race E-types out there. I was standing at the wrong spot for the one race that featured them, and I managed to get a shot or two through a chain-link fence. There were many other Jags though, from XK120s, C and D types, to these monster GTP cars. --WT

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 10:20:00 AM PDT  

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

picture of a picture

yosemite with a Fuji F70 p&s. big photo - nex 5 with kit zoom: 1/20th, f5. The nex 18-55 kit zoom is not that great, but the IS in the lens helps, since the speed of this lens is very slow, 3.5-5.6 I think.
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Blogger Warren T. said...

Interesting concept, Ted :)

Monday, August 22, 2011 at 11:08:00 PM PDT  

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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Two Paths

Nikon D100, Sigma 15-30mm

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Blogger Steve Rosenbach said...

A very beautiful and evocative photo - my first reaction was "poetic", and it reminds me of this famous line by Carl Sandburg:

"Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."

Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 11:24:00 AM PDT  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great image Warren, the sepia adds to the mood imo.

Dan

Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 2:42:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Warren T. said...

Thanks guys :)

Steve, I think it was Robert Frost who wrote those lines in a poem called "The Road Not Taken". The only reason I know is because I was looking up Carl Sandburg poems to find the complete version, and all references pointed to Robert Frost :) And I really appreciate your mentioning it because I think it goes very well with this picture.

--Warren

Monday, August 15, 2011 at 9:22:00 AM PDT  
Blogger Warren T. said...

Here is "The Road Not Taken", by Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that, the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
two roads diverged in a wood, and I --
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Monday, August 15, 2011 at 9:48:00 AM PDT  
Blogger Dolph Brust said...

Nice use of the fog with the sepia. Seems to be one of your signature great shots.

**Dolph

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 4:58:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Lea said...

Wow the trees in the fog are looking back at us as if they are waiting for us to follow... Nicely sprinkled leaves for us to feel welcomed. One way or the other, it's a journey we cannot regret. Such a beautiful image.

Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 10:17:00 AM PDT  

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Friday, August 12, 2011

Angler's Lodge and Casting Pools


Nikon D100, Sigma 15-30mm

This was taken at dusk in Golden Gate Park as the fog was rolling in.

Can you feel the fog on your face? :)

--Warren

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Blogger Simon Chan said...

Wow, great composition! I never knew Golden Gate Park can look this good. I would believe it if Warren said it was Switzerland.

Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 10:22:00 PM PDT  

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Okay, It's My Turn to Play Ostrich Now

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 20mm f1.7

Dogs hunting gophers at Crissy Field :).

--Warren

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Blogger Lea said...

Comically cute :)

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 9:31:00 AM PDT  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ah, the on leash advocates would have a field day with this. Warren, you could be their official photographer.

Dan

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 2:36:00 PM PDT  

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Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Wildflowers

Alien Ears (paintbrush flower) .. One of my fav's to spot on hikes. They're so bright!

Little Mountain (spreading phlox flower) .. I was thinking that the light was too harsh so I put my finger into the frame in hopes of blocking/blurring/fixing some of that. I think it was pretty good. Mixed in some neutral tones for a nice warmth. I'll have to try this some more.

Y (red columbine flower) .. I think it was the first time I ever saw these flowers. And there were a lot of them out! I thought the delicate balance in weights was nice to observe here. Like a scale. There is a fly buzzing by the left flower, maybe the scale will tip once he lands.

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

Cool idea Lea to tone down the light with your finger. Wildflower shots are such a nice way to remember moments from a fine hike. The Columbines down here are more purple than your nice orange/red variety. I also like the paintbrush one of my favorites as well.

Dan

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 8:42:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Warren T. said...

I really like the 2nd picture, it looks like a surreal mountain vista with giant, 20 ft. diameter flowers growing like trees. :)

--Warren

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 7:32:00 AM PDT  
Blogger Lea said...

Maybe I'll get to see some purple columbines, I am visiting SF with my hubby early Sept.
lol love the flip in sizes, that's how it felt to me too!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 9:30:00 AM PDT  

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Purple Monochrome

I've recently been out to enjoy the summer hiking season. It's been a late start they say.. still some snow on the paths but nice temps and blooming wildflowers. I'll post some of the flowers in a bit. I really liked this shot once it became purple... :) It almost feels safe and comforting to sink into the depths of these tall crooked silhouettes.. I like... :D

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Blogger Warren T. said...

Lea,

Beautiful countryside, your picture represents a line from the song, America the Beautiful :)

O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

--Warren

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 5:26:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Lea said...

Love the connection Warren, thank you :))

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 9:20:00 AM PDT  

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Palace of Fine Arts, Near & Far

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 14-45mm

Just a couple more that I'd like to show here...





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Sunday, August 07, 2011

Rusty Hinge

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 14-45mm

Dan, I was thinking "rust" too. I was about to post this when you beat me to it.

This was seen on a building in the Presidio.

The original Lumix 14-45mm is a really fine lens.

--Warren

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

Warren, San Franciscans really appreciate the qualities of good rust. Must be the fog in our veins. Well done. The silos are located off of 3rd and Illinois.

Dan

Monday, August 8, 2011 at 1:12:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Lea said...

Very artistic crackling and beautiful rusty tones! Nice find :)

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 5:01:00 PM PDT  

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Palace of Fine Arts in B&W

Panasonic DMC-G1, Lumix 14-45mm

I have a whole series of shots from this day. Here's the first one.

You don't really notice the immense size of the structure until you compare it to the people standing there. :)

--Warren

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Blogger Lea said...

Wow, the scale is amazing!! Talk about high ceilings... Beautiful details and space.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 5:18:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Warren T. said...

Thanks Lea :) Did you have a chance to visit this place during your last visit to SF? If not, would you like to next time? --WT

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 5:21:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Lea said...

Ohh nice idea, we have not seen it yet! Certainly looks like a place to check out :)

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 9:24:00 AM PDT  

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Monday, August 01, 2011

Things that go Boom!
























Taken with Canon G9, fireworks setting. What else? :) These are my favs.






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Blogger Warren T. said...

Ooooh, Aaaaahh.. :)

This brings back memories of our fun July 4th this year. We had a clear night for once in SF's waterfront and this is what our fireworks show looked like too.

--Warren

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 6:50:00 AM PDT  
Blogger Lea said...

Great variety of *booms* in the first one. Actually it almost looks like candle wax dripping in the bottom, pouring down causing some sizzling smoke,, while some sort of cosmic explosion has occurred above. Such a fun shot!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 5:15:00 PM PDT  

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