Life

Life's a voyage that's homeward bound.
Herman Melville


Versions 1 and 2.

Totally worth seeing BIG, BIG.

Canon 350, 28-105mm f3.5-4.5
focal: 28mm
aperture: f3.5
shutter: 1/500
ISO: 100
time: 2/16/09, 2:57:13 PM

1st: converted to cyanotype using split toning, added two textures and a gradient.
2nd: used split toning, dodged the front door and bushes, and added two textures.

If you have GIMP and you want the .xcf file, leave a comment with your email, and I'll gladly sent it your way.

Chocolate Thunda from Down Unda

There's an old mission in Tallahassee, supposedly from the 1500s or sometime in that era known as "really long ago," affectionately (and also officially) called Mission San Luis.

These are from that same mission, on a day in particular where all of the workers, who dress up as 1500-ians and mill about the place, were gone.  Sad day.  But very cool nonetheless.

It was a cloudy-ish day, but one of those where it's sunny underneath, so it's still kinda bright...more like a giant softbox than anything.  So it was all naturally lit, which gives it a very natural feel, and definitely is fitting for an archaic pile of rocks like this (in my opinion).

Picture 1

d50 28-90

28mm

f3.5

1/60

#2

d50 28-90

28mm

f3.5

1/20 ( Apparently I have super awesomely steady hands)

baby's breath

Flash used
Focal Length: 200mm
Exposure time: 1/60
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 400

sharpened, desaturated and got a little more contrast with gimp
location: my hallway, lol

Bell Pepper

Nikon D80 with Sigma 50mm 1.4

50mm

1.6

1/60

ISO 200

Today 6:08:52 pm

Saturation boosted

And, yes, I forgot it was my day.  Sorry :(

I was wearing a red shirt when I took these.

All these photos were taken with my 17-50 2.8
All except the second one were taken at f/ 2.8 the second one was taken at f/3.2
The shutter speed for all of them was 1/6, the ISO for them all was 400.

Location was my hall way.
Date: 2/13/09

Welcome Home

Canon 350, 28-105mm f3.5-4.5
focal: 105mm
aperture: f4.5
shutter: 1/640
ISO: 400
time: 2/10/09, 5:37:32 PM
Messed with curves in gimp.

As a side note I just want to point out that this is not my yard.

Also want to wish Emily a very happy birthday!

Shadows of October

Interpret the title however you choose.  I chose three words, and you get to take from it what you wish.  Whatever you decide to take from it though, just know, it will be life altering.  What are the shadows?  What is October?  Why is it "of"?  This is deep, penetrating stuff here.  Food for thought.

#1 Nikon d50 Sigma 70-210 f2.8

70mm

f3.5

1/320

ISO 200

#2 Nikon d50 Sigma 70-210 f2.8

122 mm

f5.6

1/800

ISO 200

There was a really bad shadow on his right eye so I had to burn it in Aperture.

i have seen the rain

I have seen the rain
I have felt the pain
I don't know where I'll be tomorrow
I don't know where I'm going
I don't even know where I've been
But i know I'd like to see them again.
- I Have Seen The Rain by Pink

It rained today and ever since I got up I've had this song stuck in my head :P
i didnt like this at first, when i was editing it because one of the leaves was brown and it was bothering me xD
then i put it in black and white and i was like WOAH.
How awesome is this? xD

rotation: 270 degrees
(woah! check that out :D i didnt know it told you that. lol)
Focal Length: 200mm
Exposure: 1/250
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 800

desaturated, sharpened and then unsharp masked
played around with curves for the contrast

too bad it has to get cold again =/

Lavender

Nikon D80 with Sigma 50mm 1.4

50mm

f/1.4

1/30

ISO 200

Taken yesterday, about midafternoon, indoors.

Desaturated colors a little, brought up contrast, vignette, curves adjustment for red shadows and pink-ish highlights all in photoshop.

The Ring!

Biology

This shot looks strange to me, but I like it. I'm not quite sure what the camera focused on. This was just an extra random thing I shot as I was out today.

I also wanted to point out, In case you didn't know, I've taken a break from posting on my main blog for a while.

But I just wanted tell you that, you can still get your daily dose of Brian on my twitter...yeah.


Canon 350, 50mm f1.8
focal: 50mm
aperture: f4.5
shutter: 1/30
ISO: 100
time: Don't remember, taken at some point today, hours ago.
specialness-ity: Converted to cyanotype.

Mighty Kong has woken from his slumber!

Taken in the middle of December on a pitch black road in a forest in Palm Coast.  That's an exaggeration, but not by much.  Photograph was aided by my father, acting as my assistant.

Nikon d50 Quantaray 28-90mm f3.5-5.6

32mm 

f4.5

5 seconds

ISO 800

dear vienna

I regarded the world as such a sad sight
Until I viewed it in black and white
Then I reviewed every frame and basic shape
And sealed the exits with caution tape
Don’t refocus your eyes in the darkness
And don’t remember this place unless
I describe all the things that you cannot see
And we’ll unravel the mystery

I decided I want to start taking photos based off of songs, however vaguely related they might end up xD I just want to get a little more creative.
This song is called Dear Vienna by a guy called Owl City.


Flash: not used
Focal length: 18mm
Exposure time: 1/250
Aperture: f/10.0
ISO: 220
Desaturated in gimp
And I played around with the curves to add some contrast

M13

This is my little sis.  She's a rock star.  No joke.  She's touring with Miley Cirus this summer.  Ok, joke.

Nikon D80 w/ Sigma 50mm 1.4

50mm

f/1.8

1/400 second

ISO 200

Time: 5:00 pm

Photoshop wizard secrets: Vignette added and warmed up.

The Men Watching the Game.

My family aren't big sports fans, but we went to some friends house to watch the game. Although my dad and I didn't really watch it for the sport, just the commercials, the food and the friends.




Tech info:
Camera: canon rebel XTi
Lens: Tamron 17-50mm 2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/125
Aperture: 2.8
Flash fired, flash model: canon speedlite 580 ex II
ISO: 200
Situation: Low lighting conditions, very dark just lite by a TV screen.

Sophistication

Probably one of my most favorite shots ever.

After this shot I started a list of cars I would like to photograph.
My main hope is to get my most favorite car of all time.

Porsche's "911 Carrera S type"

And nope I didn't have to look that up.
Yes, I am that big of a nerd.

If your wondering what my chances are.
There is within 10 miles from my home, the Porsche dealership for the greater Chattanooga area.

Yeah.

Spec's
Canon 350, 28-105mm f3.5-4.5
focal: 105mm
aperture: f4.5
shutter: 1/320
ISO: 100
time: 5 hours ago.
Special stuff: Converted to b/w cropped, clarity added, and black upped. Done in Lr.

Oh, for those who don't follow anything car related, this is the hood ornament to a Jaguar S type year unknown .
And yes, people did walk by. And yes, they where wondering what I was doing.

Juicy Juicy Juicy

This is from a basketball game that I shot last night.  FSU vs. UNC.  We lost.  Am I surprised?  The answer to that riddle my friends is no.  Last second buzzer beater, 80-77, in case you were curious.

Nikon d300 with Nikkor 50mm f1.8

50mm  

f1.8

1/640 sec

ISO 500

Reid

anticipated

they cant call it a blizzard YET because theres no wind.
if it were windy,
this would be a blizzard.
awesome. lol
For the past few years we've had a huge storm around this time so I was waiting for it :P

Flash: Not used
Focal Length: 18 mm
35mm equivalent: 27mm (???)
Exposure Time: 1/160
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 200

and i think thats it right? xD
My camera is obviously a Nikon D40
This is the Cleveland Clinic building a few minutes away from where I live
I edited the curves (mostly blue and red) in gimp to give it that vintage-y look that I like [too much] :P And to give it a little contrast

D

D's idea, which is weird.  He normally hates having his picture taken but today he was eager to take this one.  I thought it was pretty funny, having him "pray" while he was wearing his gangster hat and jacket.  

Location was my house.  More specifically, in my living room.

Nikon D80 with MB-D80 grip and Sigma 50mm 1.4

50mm

f/1.4

1/60

ISO 800

Today, 2:05:17 PM

Photoshop ninja secrets: "Maybe...This Time" action.  I made this for use with portraits.  Desaturates and exaggerates highlights, adds red tones to the shadows, blue to the midtones, and yellow to the highlights.  If you have photoshop cs2 or above let me know your email in the comments and I'll send you the action.

I Have No Idea What To Call This One...

Techie info:
Location: Scappoose OR
Camera Model: Canon Rebel XTi
Lens: Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
Exposure: ISO 100 1/160th shutter speed at f/ 18
Focal Length: 17mm
Additional Info: Adjustments made in Adobe Photoshop cs2