Ice Skating

Friends don't let friends not skate....

Gliding by...

The Sentinel

Lumix G5, Lumix 20mm f1.7

I saw this scene while we were exploring Funchal, Madiera Island, Portugal. As I processed the picture today, I still remember clearly how I envisioned this scene when I originally snapped the shutter. This is the resulting B&W image that originated in my mind over six months ago. :)

When I have time, and I don't know when that will be :), I will probably set up a gallery of all my favorite shots from that trip.

--Warren

p.s. Just to see who is actually reading this, does anyone have any ideas for a Februrary project? I must say that if your idea is used, you should be morally obligated to post at least one image for the project! January was pretty wimpy for Monthly Project participation, unfortunately.

The Fountain of Youth

Lumix G5, Lumix 14-45mm

Over the couple of months, I will, from time to time, post pictures that were taken on our last trip to Europe. I am going over my catalog of images before I clear then from my travel laptop.

This shot was taken in Valencia, Spain. These kids were on a field trip to see the old-town area of Valencia, I believe. We also did a day trip into Valencia from Castillon where our hotel was.

--Warren

Fog scene in Landmark late afternoon at yesterday

Lena

Danny is Still There

Nikon D200, Nikkor 35mm f2.0 AI



--Warren

Abbey at Ocean Beach -- Strangers Project

Nikon D200, Nikkor 35mm f2.0 AI

This is my first contribution to our Strangers Project. Meet Abbey from Washington D.C. She moved to San Francisco about 6 months ago, and works at Stanford (Palo Alto). She was enjoying a book while stretched out on the seawall at Ocean Beach. It was near sunset and the light was nice and warm, I liked her orange outfit which was a nice contrast to the rather neutral tones at the beach, so I introduced myself ask her if I could take her picture. She graciously agreed, and this is the result. I only took these two shots, but they both turned out well, IMO. :)

Thanks Abbey!

--Warren

Driftwood Henge

January 2014 Project: "Documentary"

This fisherman came to fish, but instead ended up taking a piece of driftwood home.

--Warren

Driftwood Abstract

Lumix G5, Lumix 100-300mm

Does anyone see the "Sand Monster" in this image? :)

Who can see it?


--Warren

Marsh Sunset

Lumix G5, Lumix 100-300mm


--Warren

Out of the Ordinary

Hi everyone! I haven't posted for a while, so when I edited this photo just now, I decided to post it here first, rather than to Facebook, Flickr, or my blog.

Over the years, I've found that good, compelling images are everywhere. Our job as photographers is to isolate the interesting parts and exclude everything else. Easier said than done, but that's what I aim for... and maybe 5% of the time, if I'm very lucky, I make a decent image.

Today, I needed new tires and a bunch of other work for my 2004 Hyundai Elantra, and went to my trusted auto mechanics, which happens to also be a Goodyear franchise. They said I'd be their guest for a while, so I walked a block to a nearby Chick-fil-A for lunch and some reading. On my way back to the shop, I noticed this nice repeating pattern of electric meters mounted over a Goodyear yellow-and-blue paint scheme. The building itself is, frankly, pretty ugly, but I thought I could isolate these elements for a decent composition.

I didn't have even my little Canon S95 with me, but I did have my cell phone, which I used to make some snaps of the trio and the snazzy paint scheme.

So a little cropping and curve adjustment in Photoshop CC and a nice "mat" and "frame" added in Picasa resulted in what you see here.

I hope I succeeded in making something interesting "out of the ordinary."

SUPERHERO SCRAMBLE 2014 # Strangers Project

Got a call from Muscle Milk through my girlfriends friend that they needed a photographer for the Superhero Scramble. After some lunch and AC, I am headed back out for round two. I have already been approached by several other companies to do some photos for them. Having a blast feeling how out of shape I am. =)

~Carl~

Florida's Colors of Winter

Panasonic GX1  14mm f3.5

For those of you having to live in the gray and cold of fall we bring you color from florida.  I decided to finally develop some of the pictures I have been taking over the last several months. 

Hope you enjoy the bright colors of winter.

**Dolph

Birdwatching Trip to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

-Lena

Whit Sands National Monument New Mexico

Lena

White Sands National Monumet New Mexico of Albuquerque

It 's my December trip last year, White Sands Sundown and Moonrise scene...

Lena

Ringing in the New Year # Strangers Project

Maggie from Toronto










Ricardo's family & Friends

I hope to see them again.

 

Hugo - From Miami








Anthony or Elvis depending on when you talk to him.










I had my camera in a bag in my buddies hotel room collecting dust  because carrying my Nikon D7000 and an SB700 flash. Taking photos of strangers on New Years was better as a great thought then actually getting the guts to follow through. But after running to the oversized Christmas tree 7 times to take photos of people with their own phones because they couldn't get their significant others in the frame and then getting ditched at 11:30 by my buddy, sparked me to grab my camera and strap up for humility and a little one on one. What I found were amazing subjects, gracious hosts and possibly a couple new friends. One step into street photography and no regrets.

Edited in Lightroom


~Carl~

Blue Heron Mug Shot

Lumix G5, Lumix 100-300mm

It was looking straight at me. Straight-on shots are fun and often funny-looking  :) This was taken at the same time as the previous heron picture.

--Warren

Lands End Panorama

HTC One X 

From my late afternoon bike ride yesterday.

--Warren

Comparisons at the Museum

I have been enjoying touring Museums lately, with the idea of comparing various forms of art via photography.  This latest series is from the standing collection at the Legion of Honor, and with the exception of the knight's armor and the tapestry, I tried to contrast sculptures with paintings.  Fun for me at least.  Leica M240, 50mm Noctilux.


Dan