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The Storm That Never Came

Nikon D700, 14mm, f/13, ISO 100, 5 Exposures, Promote Control

I wasn’t prepared for a rainy day.  I got to this location and the sky opened up.  I rushed myself so my gear wouldn’t get wet and it turned out to not even rain a drop.

Paying Tribute

Boy Scout Memorial

So here is the story… There was a boy scout Casey Akira Murphy who tragically passed away November 11, 2009. Casey is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Alexandria, VA.  One of Casey’s fellow boy scout’s decided to create a memorial for Casey at the Watchung Stables.  When you first dive into the facilities there is…

Attack the ammo 264/365

Nikon D700, ISO 100, 70mm, f/2.8, 1/1250

This morning I had the honor of helping teach a photography class for the police at the John H. Stamler Police Academy.  After the beginning part of the class, everyone went outside and practiced what they just learned. There were a few of these bullets lying around and apparently a family of daddy longleg spiders…

Making a choice

One of my favorite photos recently has been “Split” which I captured in Boston this summer.  There was a reason I shot the scene as an HDR.  Look below at the main exposure.  It’s very hazy and not very appealing.  The weather was not working for photographers that day. So I decided to shoot the…

It’s an icon 263/365

Nikon D90, 1/1000, f/5.6, ISO 100

This is one of those photos that does not have to be in focus.  If you know cars you should know what that is.  Taking out of focus pictures on purpose is breaking the rules.  I love to break the rules of photography.

Don’t look now 262/365

Nikon D700, 24mm, f/2, 1/1600, ISO 100

I sat on the couch, looked up and caught this little guy staring at me. As long as he stays on the outside of the window that is that I care about.

It’s just a video game 261/365

NIkon D700, 24mm, ISO 100, f/2.0, 1/50

This morning while Melissa was studying I played Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.  It’s fun to get away from “life” and play a fun video game.  I haven’t played in a while so I was doing poor.  In front of me was my coffee and some tissues.  If you’re playing any game please keep…