365 Project 2011 – Week 28 in Review

July 17, 2011 in Photos, Project365

This is a summary of the photos I posted for my 2011 365 Project from 7/10 through 7/16.

Sunday - End Hunger

I pass the Food Bank a few times a month and have always wanted to stop and photograph it. When I got up this morning, I decided to make it my main subject for today. I took 3 exposures and processed using Photomatix Pro.

Monday - The Birds

Took this in Seabrook, TX. I could hear the little boy giggling from where I was standing. So cute

Tuesday - Multiplying Like Kitties

This is my first time to take multiple shots of the same scene with a primary object (cat) in different spots and merging them in Photoshop. My husband will be surprised to see we have 3 cats instead of 1. ;)

Wednesday - Peppers

Not a lot of time between work and a Photoshop meeting. Took this in my local grocery store. :)

Thursday - “I’m A Leaf On The Wind!”

Working with my Macro lens tonight. Picked up this cool leaf on the way home. If you are a Firefly/Serenity fan, you will get the caption. ;)

Friday - Taking A Break

Attended a meetup with the League City Photography Group tonight (in San Leon) and while we were not able to photograph the sunset and moonrise due to cloud cover, there were several things of interest in the area of the restaurant we had dinner at. Caught this guy taking a break from bugging humans for food. ;)

Saturday - Calm Morning

I took this outside the building in which I work. I generally arrive early on Friday mornings because I'm never as productive on Fridays as I'd like to be ;-)

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Happy Shooting!

“All life is of a past nature, photography enhances this fact.” - Patrick Summerfield

Dodge The Bullet

July 08, 2011 in Photos, Project365

Pulled out my 100mm Macro lens and some of my hubby's bullets. Also playing with lighting a bit. I have a friend that is in the hospital, so this subject matter brought to mind my hope that he "dodges the bullet" and gets better soon.

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/4 sec ~ Aperture | f/5.6
Focal Length | 100 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – Tripod used
Complete EXIF Data
Post – LightRoom/Color EFEX Pro

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"Life is like a good black and white photograph, there's black, there's white, and lots of shades in between." -Karl Heiner

Lunchtime Enlightenment

July 07, 2011 in Photos, Project365

On the way to the office, I spotted these coneflowers (also known as black-eyed susans, I think). I proceeded to the office, but during my lunch hour, I went to grab lunch and went back to the site. All I really had with me was my iPhone, but am satisfied with the result. The only thing I did in processing was the Auto setting in Camera+. :)

Camera | iPhone 3GS
Post | Camera+/Auto

“All life is of a past nature, photography enhances this fact.” - Patrick Summerfield

Moorhen Pair

July 06, 2011 in Day-Trips, Photos, Project365

Taken at Brazos Bend State Park. I love this park because it is close enough for an easy day trip. This place has so much to offer.

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/500 ~ Aperture | f/5.6
Focal Length | 100 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – No Tripod
Complete EXIF Data
Post – LightRoom/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

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"If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” -Robert Capa

Dad’s Tractors

July 05, 2011 in Day-Trips, High-Dynamic-Range, Photos, Project365

I took this on one of my hometown visits. I try to make it out to Huffman at least once a month to visit family. My brother owns an auto shop and I always find something photo-worthy sitting around that place. Thought my Dad's tractors would make a decent HDR subject.

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/6 ~ Aperture | f/22
Focal Length | 13 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – Tripod used
Complete EXIF Data
Post – Photomatix Pro/Photoshop

"A photograph is usually looked at – seldom looked into." -Ansel Adams

4th Of July 2011

July 04, 2011 in Events, Photos, Project365

Today is the 4th of July. A day of celebration for the United States. I hope everyone has a great day!

Camera | iPhone 3GS
Post | Photoshake

Other Photos/Views

Full Fireworks Set on Flickr

Full 4th of July Set on Flickr

“There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.” -Ernst Haas

Peaceful

July 03, 2011 in Day-Trips, Photos, Project365

Took a drive over to League City today. Never noticed this little pond near the center of town. Even got a couple of turtles sunning on the bank. :)

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/1250 ~ Aperture | f/5.6
Focal Length | 16 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – No Tripod
Complete EXIF Data
Post – Photomatix Pro/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

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“If you see something that moves you, and then snap it, you keep a moment.” – Linda McCartney

Garden Angel

July 02, 2011 in Photos, Project365

I ran across this little nature area at the elementary school down the street from where I live. I was on a Lensbaby kick today, so this is what I came up with. :)

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/400 sec ~ Aperture | f/4
Focal Length | Lensbaby ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – No Tripod
Complete EXIF Data
Post – LightRoom/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

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"A photograph is usually looked at – seldom looked into." -Ansel Adams

Pelican Formation

July 01, 2011 in Photos, Project365

We went to Kemah tonight to photograph fireworks. While we were waiting for the show to start, we loved watching all the pelicans flying in formation. They were a sight to see. :)

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/160 sec ~ Aperture | f/8
Focal Length | 50 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – No Tripod
Complete EXIF Data
Post – LightRoom/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

“All life is of a past nature, photography enhances this fact.” - Patrick Summerfield

Abstract

June 30, 2011 in Photos, Project365

I got the idea from a magazine to experiment with shooting food coloring in water. I don't think I had the lighting quite right, but I believe this shot came out as a decent abstract. I used Color Efex Pro to put a little soft focus on the edges, but otherwise did very little to it in post.

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/4 sec ~ Aperture | f/8
Focal Length | 100 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – Tripod used
Complete EXIF Data
Post – Lightroom/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

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""A good snapshot stops a moment from running away." ~Eudora Welty

Yellow Flower

June 29, 2011 in Photos, Project365

Decided to stop at the grocery store and pickup some flowers. This particular one caught my eye, so out of the 5-6 different flowers, this one got all the attention. Played with lighting a bit too. Used my 100mm macro lens for this shot.

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/20 sec ~ Aperture | f/5.6
Focal Length | 100 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – No Tripod
Complete EXIF Data
Post – LightRoom/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

Alternate Views

"A photograph is usually looked at – seldom looked into." -Ansel Adams

Local Flavor

June 28, 2011 in Photos, Project365

Mainly playing with depth-of-field and lighting. Thought some of my bottle cap collection would make for a good subject. The caption comes from the fact that Saint Arnold is a well-known local Houston brew. :-)

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/30 sec ~ Aperture | f/5.6
Focal Length | 100 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – No Tripod
Complete EXIF Data
Post – LightRoom/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

“There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are.” -Ernst Haas

On The Curb

June 27, 2011 in Photos, Project365

I took this a couple of days ago. I was sitting out on the curb in front of my house and thought the petals from the area Crape Myrtles and the reflection in the water looked very interesting.

Camera | iPhone 3GS
Post | Camera+/Clarity

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“If you see something that moves you, and then snap it, you keep a moment.” – Linda McCartney

Park Channel

June 26, 2011 in Parks, Photos, Project365

Taken at Walter Hall Park in League City, Texas. I love the part of the park that is by the channel. Playing around with NIK Silver Efex Pro. Using the Yellowed 2 filter.

Camera | Nikon P7000
Aperture | f/4.0 ~ ISO Speed | 100
Post – Photomatix Pro/Photoshop/Silver EFEX Pro

Alternate Views

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"A photograph is usually looked at – seldom looked into." -Ansel Adams

Kemah Fireworks

June 25, 2011 in Community, Events, Houston Area Groups, Photos, Project365

Last night, I photographed fireworks for the first time ever. I attended a League City Photography Meetup and had such a wonderful time. We had dinner first at Hoagie Ranch Emporium (a Kemah staple) and then proceeded to the area under the Kemah bridge on the Seabrook side around 7:00PM. There was plenty of time to setup and talk to fellow photogs. It was an awesome night.

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 5 sec ~ Aperture | f/10
Focal Length | 100 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – Tripod used
Complete EXIF Data
Post – LightRoom

Alternate View(s)

Pre-Firework Time

League City Photography Group Photos > Fireworks Friday night Kemah fireworks shoot

“All life is of a past nature, photography enhances this fact.” - Patrick Summerfield

Something Wicked This Way Comes

June 23, 2011 in Photos, Project365

Camera | iPhone 3GS
Post | Camera+/Clarity

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"A good snapshot stops a moment from running away." ~Eudora Welty

Playground

June 22, 2011 in Photos, Project365

Taken early in the morning at Brazos Bend State Park.

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/13 sec ~ Aperture | f/8
Focal Length | 10 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – No Tripod
Complete EXIF Data
Post – Photomatix Pro/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

Alternate View

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 0.5 sec ~ Aperture | f/22
Focal Length | 10 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – No Tripod
Complete EXIF Data
Post – Lightroom/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

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"A photograph is usually looked at – seldom looked into." -Ansel Adams

Crape Myrtle Blooms

June 21, 2011 in Photos, Project365

We have a new Crape Myrtle that started blooming last week. I just tonight had a chance to go out and get a couple of shots.

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/1250 sec ~ Aperture | f/3.2
Focal Length | 100 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – No Tripod
Complete EXIF Data
Post – Lightroom/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

Alternate view

Camera | Nikon D90
Exposure | 1/1250 sec ~ Aperture | f/3.2
Focal Length | 100 mm ~ ISO Speed | 200
Flash off – No Tripod
Complete EXIF Data
Post – Lightroom/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

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“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” -Robert Capa

Route Of The Bike

June 20, 2011 in Photos, Project365

Took this on one of my mid-day sauna walks. I say that because it is very hot here in Houston. Used the Clarity and DOF settings in the Camera+ app.

Camera | iPhone 3GS
Post | Camera+/Clarity, DOF

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“To me, photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson

My Wonderful Dad

June 19, 2011 in Photos, Project365

Today is Father's Day and I went to my hometown to have breakfast with my wonderful dad, my brothers and my nephew. I am blessed to have such a great dad! :)

Camera | iPhone 3GS
Post | Camera+/Clarity, DOF/Photoshop/Color EFEX Pro

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"A photograph is usually looked at – seldom looked into." -Ansel Adams