April 2005 Archives

This old bridge runs over the Sammamish River in Bothell, Washington. The only thing going over it these days is bicycles and pedestrians since it's in a greenway. The Geese seem to have been enjoying themselves until a giant boat zoomed by moments after I snapped this shot. I uploaded a "big" version so you can see the details, just click the pic.

Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 28-135mm
Shutter = 1/160s
Aperture = f/7.1
Focal Length = 85mm
Flash = Off
ISO Speed = 400

I tried this shot MANY times and It just never came out quite right. I was foiled by the propensity of the glass to reflect too much light straight back at me. This one is lit from above. The best looking one overall was lit from just above the lens. I'll have to experiment with some light diffusers to get it just right. This one isn't too bad though.

Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 50mm f/1.4
Shutter = 1/60s
Aperture = f/1.6
Focal Length = 50mm
Flash = Off
ISO Speed = 100

I really like this picture. I think the colors blend so well together. I do, however, hate dust. I just couldn't get rid of it all and I didn't want to spend hours removing it in PS so this will have to do.

Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 50mm f/1.4
Shutter = 13 seconds
Aperture = f/8
Focal Length = 50mm
Flash = Off
ISO Speed = 100

A friend of mine told me when the sun shines in Winthrop during winter the fields light up as if covered with diamonds. I think she was right. Earlier that morning I went cross country skiing. I reached a large field and at the far end there is a little bench half buried in a thick padding of snow. I skied to the little bench, sat down, and opened my thermos of cocoa. As I sat there, the fog began to swirl in patterns of white and grey as the sun struggled to see the earth. The fog fought valiantly but magically vaporized and left no trace of it's existence other than the hoar frost, left to sparkle back at the sun defiantly. Then, crystals began to form in the air and fall to the ground glinting in the sun. It's the closest thing I can imagine to being in a sno-globe. That was a good day.

Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 28-135mm
Shutter = 1/500s
Aperture = f/14
Focal Length = 28mm
Flash = Off
ISO Speed = 100

Since I didn't post yesterday, you get a 2-fer today. Sort of like buy one hot-dog get the second for free. You hear that a lot as you approach the Mariners Stadium (Safeco Field) in downtown Seattle.

Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 28-135mm
Shutter = 1/15s
Aperture = f/5.6
Focal Length = 100mm
Flash = Off
ISO Speed = 100

In honor of the Seattle Mariner's strong outing today, and the fact that East3rd.com has declared it alcohol week. Here's a glass of beer. Yah, OK, OK.. give me a minute and I'll empty this here glass.

Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 28-135mm
Shutter = 4 seconds
Aperture = f/16
Focal Length = 100mm
Flash = Off
ISO Speed = 100

My first attempt ever at studio type photography. It was far more difficult than I had expected. The lighting issues were really difficult as I don't have any real studio lighting aparatus. This shot came out pretty well. I think I needed a slighly higher f/stop to get a little more focus. The b/w conversion and sepia toning were done in PS.

Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 28-135mm IS USM
Shutter = 1/8s
Aperture = f/5.0
Focal Length = 105mm
Flash = Off
ISO Speed = 100

This was an experiment in lighting. I tried to capture as much detail with the available light and yet keep the flame detail as well. It was challenging and I took several iterations before getting it the way I wanted. What do you think?

Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 28-135mm IS USM
Shutter = 8 seconds
Aperture = f/32
Focal Length = 100mm
Flash = Off
ISO Speed = 100

This seagull was keeping a watchful eye on me as I walked the boardwalk near Alki Beach in West Seattle. I don't think he was afraid of me; rather, he was desperately hoping I would drop something he could swallow whole. The Gulls here are quite the scavengers and fight furiously with eachother for any morsel dropped by passers by. I can just hear them squaking Mine, Mine-Mine as in "Finding Nemo."

Camera = Canon 10D
Lens = Canon 28-135mm IS
Shutter = 1/180s
Aperture = f/6.7
Focal Length = 135mm
Flash = Off
ISO = 100

It didn't snow much here in Seattle this year. I did wake up one morning to find grey skies and air so heavy with moisture I felt as if my clothes were soaked the minute I stepped outside. It was early and I was lucky enough to make the first footprints on the trail near my apartment. This little pod was hanging from a branch as I walked along a path freshly covered with snow. I resisted my urge to pluck it from its fragile branch and examine its contents. It looked well armed to withstand the fluffy white snow resting upon it.

Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 50mm f/1.4
Shutter = 1/125s
Aperture = f 2.3
Focal Length = 50mm
Flash = Off
ISO Speed = 400

A fern in the rainforrest... I know, it's been done a million times. It was just sooo nice and green I couldn't resist. I think it was a new frond for spring since it was a pale green compared to the older ones below. I'm especially happy that this one came out fairly clear since it's a handheld shot.

Camera = Canon 10D
Lens = Canon 28-135mm IS
Shutter = 1/20s
Aperture = f/3.5
Focal Length = 28mm
Flash = Off
ISO = 100