No plants were harmed in the shooting of these photographs: with just a black cardboard backdrop and sunlight at just the right angle, I captured these irises in our backyard.
Canon 7D, 100mm f/2.8L Macro
ISO 400
f/4.5
1/400 sec
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Emerging Irises 4 comments
Storm Clouds over Connecticut Shore 1 comment
In the harbor of New London, CT:
Canon 7D, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
ISO 100
f/11
1/25 sec
Converted to B&W with Silver Efex Pro
The Guns of Fort Trumbull Leave a comment
These cannons were put in place in the mid-1850s to protect the harbor of New London, CT, at the time the 3rd largest whaling harbor in the world.
Canon 7D, Ef 24-70mm f/2.8L
ISO 100
f/11
1/60 sec
Converted to B&W with Silver Efex Pro
Kite Surfing Acrobatics on Memorial Day Leave a comment
These guys took advantage of the nice breeze in the afternoon, and I took advantage of the setting sun’s light to capture their acrobatics from the beach. Great way to conclude a relaxing holiday weekend. Click on any picture to view them in large format slide show.
Canon 7D, 70-200mm f/2.8L with 2x converter
Adjusted in Color Efex Pro 4.
Beautiful Debris 3 comments
Shot these pictures at the edge of town. What exactly was torn down I don’t know, but the big mountains of debris attracted my attention.
Godzilla may have stopped by 3 comments
Something was torn down near our town, and the mountain of steel girders caught my eye. Didn’t see any evidence of monsters, though.
Canon 7D, EFS 10-22mm
various exposures, edited with HDR Efex Pro 2
B&W Flower Studies 3 comments
All three were shot indoors with spring sunlight (finally!) streaming through the windows.
iphone, Hipstamatic
lens: Lucifer
film: BlackKeys
Taking the Dog for a Walk 1 comment
…and keeping the camera low to the ground yields great shots:
Canon 7D, EF40mm f/2.8
ISO 1600
f/3.5
1/1250 sec
Studies of Flight 1 comment
The seagulls were out on a sunny day, enjoying the spring air.
Studio Lighting Session 1 comment
I attended a photography Meetup to learn more about studio photography, allowing me try out numerous techniques and learn more about the settings of my strobe.
Tree Reflections 7 comments
The river near our house always offers some great vistas when the water is calm. These 2 shots were from last week. I hope we’ll see some leaves on these trees soon…
Factory Windows 3 comments
I attended a photo shoot in an old factory – here are two shots I liked, featuring the windows.
Tree Silhouette 1 comment
A hazy and foggy morning created some good opportunities to isolate this tree from the background (which is usually a green marsh).
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 100
f/8
1/500th sec
+1/3 exposure
Shooting for the Moon Leave a comment
Evening play resumes as spring temperatures and late dusks return.
Canon 7D
ISO 200
f/5.6
1/250 sec
Tractor for Sale 2 comments
You never know what the Clinton Antique Center has to offer. Today, it has 2 vintage farm tractors for sale. Here’s one of them:
Canon 7D, EFS 10-22mm
ISO 100
f/5.6
1/60 sec
Nik Efex Pro HDR
First Touch of Color 1 comment
Spring is coming…slowly.
Canon 7D, EF-S 10-22mm
ISO 100
f/5.6
1/13 sec
Color adjusted in Nik Efex HDR
DC Impressions Leave a comment
A quick business trip to Washington DC provided only a few occasions for snapshots while walking past the Capitol:
iphone, Hipstamatic
From Union Station to Union Station on Amtrak 172 1 comment
This ride from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT on Amtrak will leave you thinking that all of America consists of refineries, construction sites, abandoned factories, parking lots and water towers. Nevertheless, I was fascinated by what whizzed by my window. Click on any picture to view in slide show format.
Porters at Union Station, Washington DC
Union Station, New Haven
Morning Mist Leave a comment
I love when the sun shines but fog is still hanging over the sound:
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 80
f/4.5
1/320
Color adjust with ColorEfex Pro
Green Light District 1 comment
If you’re driving in Manhattan, it feels like there are never enough of these….
Iphone, Hipstamatic
Spring Reflection in New York 4 comments
Finally a sunny day – and green buildings add to the feeling that Spring has finally arrived:
Canon Powershot G12
HDR, ColorEfexPro
Horseshoe Crab Study 4 comments
I found a dead baby horseshoe crab on the beach and decided to make it the subject of a practice lighting session. The underbelly was particularly challenging because of all the detail.
Canon 7D, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
ISO 100
f/8
1/50 sec
Freak Snow Storm 2 comments
I left my house under blue sky on Monday. An hour later I was driving through a heavy snow storm. Will winter never stop in Connecticut?!?
Sunday Morning Cartoon Bliss 2 comments
Cartoons on the iPad are much more compelling than those on TV, as I discovered when I observed these visiting kids lounging on our couch.
Kaffeeklatsch Leave a comment
‘Kaffeeklatsch is German for ‘chatting and gossiping over coffee with friends’, and it’s what I witnessed today at a coffee shop. These two ladies were truly enjoying the coffee and their conversation.
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 800
f/8
1/10 sec
Edited with Silver Efex Pro
Between the Sheets 2 comments
With nothing to shoot outdoors because it’s below freezing, I played with the shadows of the comforter:
Canon Powershot G12
When is Spring Coming? 4 comments
Because I look forward to shooting green and colorful landscapes again. Until then, black&white will have to suffice.
Canon 7D, EF 24-70mm f/2.8
ISO 125
f/8
1/1000 sec
B&W conversion with Silver Efex Pro
Winter Dusk 9 comments
Yesterday’s view while walking the dog:
Canon G12 Powershot
CT Tobacco Farm 4 comments
I had no idea that tobacco was grown this far north. Shot these tobacco barns this fall, but only now got around to editing the pictures.
Canon 7D, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
ISO 500
f/20
HDR picture modified with Silver Efex Pro
Something Obnoxious 1 comment
Not sure what the artist meant, by I liked the juxtaposition of the pipes and the graffiti.
Old Winter Trees Leave a comment
I love old pine trees in winter. These were captured in Stowe, VT and Big Sky, MT.
iphone Hipstamatic
lens: Lucifer IV
film: Blackeys B&W
Orion watching over Big Sky 6 comments
The sky was dominated by Orion (the constellation, not the winter storm) during my last night at Big Sky, Montana.
Canon 7D, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
ISO 125
f/2.8
20 sec
Sunrise over Lone Mountain, Big Sky Leave a comment
One last picture from an amazing trip to Montana:
Canon 7D
ISO 1250
f/8
1.0 sec
B&W conversion with Silver Efex Pro
Winter Creatures in Montana 3 comments
This moose didn’t seem to be too concerned about me taking pictures. The other creatures actually enjoyed it (giving me some practice with action shots).
Big Snow in Big Sky 1 comment
It was SO cold that the lifts couldn’t run because the back-up power runs on diesel, and the diesel fuel was too viscous to run through the engine. Had to wait until 11am when it was only -15 degrees!
Needless to say, I rarely removed my gloves to take pictures, but here are a few, shot with the iPhone app Hipstamatic.
Winter in Yellowstone 9 comments
Arrived in Montana and took a drive through parts of Yellowstone before arriving at Big Sky today. -15F (-26C)!
This gang of elk didn’t mind the cold.
Study of Seedpod 4 comments
Found these outside our house before the snow smothered all plants.
Canon 7D, 100mm f/2.8 macro
ISO 100
f/7.1
2 sec
Sleigh Ride in Stowe 2 comments
It was snowing heavily, but that didn’t deter these folks from enjoying a romantic sleigh ride through the forests of Stowe, VT.
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 800
-2ev
f/8
1/100 sec
optimized with Nik Color Efex
Wonder Dog 1 comment
Well, amazing might be a better adjective, but that wouldn’t make for nearly as good a blog title. When it’s cold and monochrome out, the dog becomes a never-tiring subject to practice on:
Canon 7D, 100mm f/2.8 macro lens
ISO 400
f/10
1/40 sec
Edited with Color Efex, soft focus filter, Fujichrome Velvia 100 film
Longing for Summer 1 comment
Thought I’d post a few close-ups I shot this summer while it’s snowing and howling outside.
Canon 7D, 100mm macro lens
Adjustments in Color Efex
The Tiny Streets of Bruges 7 comments
Bruges is full of small streets, unexpected views, and gorgeous canal scenes. It’s definitely my favorite small city in Europe. Plus, the chocolate and fries are to die for.
Victorian Villa 3 comments
I drive by this house every day in our neighborhood – and I finally decided to take a shot of it while still decorated for the holidays.
Canon 7D, EF 24-70mm
HDR: f/2.8, ISO 640
Sleeping in Paris 6 comments
I caught these folks napping in the same park in Paris – I guess the afternoon sunshine made everyone a bit sleepy. Wish it were that warm here, now…
Frosty Days 6 comments
The winter storm is providing some (but not many) photo opportunities, as I don’t venture far from home. Here are two shots from the neighborhood.
Paris Nightlife 1 comment
I am always enchanted by the many cafes in Paris, especially the neon signs at night. I’m going through my past photos, as the winter storm has kept me from taking new pictures.
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 400
f/4.5
1.3 sec
Winter Frost is Here! 4 comments
These pictures don’t need an explanation: It’s COLD!
Canon 7D, 24-7-mm f/2.8L
ISO 100
70mm
f/2.8
1/250 sec
Ghostly Cemetery Leave a comment
A long exposure in the cemetery Pere Lachaise in Paris produced a nice effect that was well-suited for this melancholy place.
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 200
f/8
1 sec
Badlands Drive 12 comments
From a trip across the country, after a storm in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.
Beautiful Curves 2 comments
Yes, there’s even beauty in freeway overpasses:
iphone, Hipstamatic
film: BlacKeys
lens: Lucifer VI
Night at the Local Fun Fair 1 comment
The local fire department throws a fundraiser each year – this time I brought my camera. Lots of photo opportunities:
All were shot with Canon 7D and tripod, various exposures.
Snapshots For Sore Eyes 