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.
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Studio Lighting Session 1 comment
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
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
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
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).
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…
Soccer Mania Leave a comment
I love going to the Sounders games in Seattle: 40,000+ fans, standing room only, flags flying, choruses echoing through the stadium, fireworks, and some pretty good soccer, too.
iphone
Father & Son Moment on Metro North 1 comment
The dad seemed to enjoy the video more than his young son. Still, they were glued to the iphone for quite a while, oblivious to the rest of the world.
iphone Hipstamatic
lens: John S.
film: Ina’s 1969
Abandoned Factory Studio 10 comments
I took pictures in an old factory today, using it as a giant studio. Got to practice with lighting quite a bit. That’s why I look so pleased.
Canon 7D, EFS 10-22mm
ISO 320
f/5.6
1/8 sec
And one in Sepia. Which one do you prefer?
Enjoying the Menu 1 comment
This lady clearly enjoyed checking the menu items at a local bookstore cafe.
iphone
edited with Snapseed
Packed House at the US Open Leave a comment
Despite rain delays, the stands were packed for the Federer match. Even people on the other court tried to get a peek of the match:
The stands were full to the very top:
Standing room only:
Rainy day at the US Open 1 comment
Spectators taking cover during a downpour at the US Open.
Saturday Night Fever 1 comment
Caught a few couples showing off their moves at the local Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
iphone
ISO 125
f/2.4
1/20 sec
Madonna and Margarita 4 comments
This scene reminded me of a Vermeer, who was an expert at taking a mundane subject (girl filling a jug, woman doing needlepoint) and making it look absolutely stunning. Caught in a local Mexican restaurant (which explains the skull in the background).
iphone Hipstamatic
lens: Doris
film: Sussex
flash: off
Spartan Warriors 2 comments
My son and his buddy after finishing the Spartan Sprint in Washougal, WA. One hour and forty minutes of running, jumping, and crawling through mud! I did this race with them as a last hurrah before they go to college in a few weeks.
iphone
B&W conversion with Nik Silver Efex
Checking Email in the Wrong Place 1 comment
The sign is clearly telling her where to go…
And can you call it ‘Street Photography’ when you shoot indoors?
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 200
f/4.5
1/6 sec
Redesigned Photo Site 3 comments
Smugmug changed their site and now offers gorgeous templates for anyone who has a photo site. I just changed my site to give it a new look, check it out: www.lutzbraumphotography.com
New York’s Finest Taking a Break Leave a comment
NYPD officers at Dunkin Donuts at JFK airport, enjoying a cup of coffee while keeping us safe.
Shot with iPhone Hipstamatic
Watchyalookingat??? 1 comment
Waiting for the bus with attitude. Caught in New York City, 41st Street.
iphone, Hipstamatic
Dutch Street Photography 1 comment
Or, given that canals are just as good a means of transportation as streets in other cities, maybe I should call this post ‘canal photography.’ It was a warm and sunny day, so life spilled onto the sidewalk, stairways, and boats. Click any image to see them in slideshow format:
Velomobile 2 comments
This guy won’t get wet when it rains in Amsterdam, but how he squeezes in there is a mystery to me. You can find out more at velomobiel.ne.
He didn’t seem to command much attention among the other bike riders:
Canon 7D
ISO 125
f/11
1/80 sec
Newlyweds in Grand Central Terminal 2 comments
This couple chose the busiest place in New York to have their wedding photos taken. Romantic, yet very frustrating for the photographer who wanted no people in the background!
iphone
Who Needs Strollers? 3 comments
I didn’t see any strollers in Amsterdam: Kids either walked with their parents or they were ferried around on bikes. And helmets? Didn’t see any of those, either. And pets of course got the same treatment. 🙂
Click on any image to see images in slide show format.
The World’s Capital of Cycling 1 comment
Amsterdam offered a great opportunity to practice panning, while enjoying the variety of bicycle riders. I’m not sure how romantic all this seems when it rains, but in the summer it is enchanting to see how everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) rides their bike. And no one bothers with helmets – how wonderfully nonchalant!
Click on any image to see them in slide show format.
Innocence, personified Leave a comment
Would love to be able to find the parents of this little girl, so I can give them a picture of their beautiful daughter.
Canon EOS 7D, 100mm macro lens
ISO 100
f/2.8
1/320 sec
Keep Children on a Leash at All Times 6 comments
Walking a child in Manhattan — much like walking a dog:
iphone, Hipstamatic
Success! Leave a comment
Or: Dinner!
Shot at sunset near our local beach:
Canon EOS 7D, 100mm macro
ISO 100
f/4.5
1/60 sec
Jazz in Madison Park 2 comments
Sat in Madison Park yesterday before lunch, and enjoyed an impromptu trumpet concerto while enjoying the warm weather and the view of the Flatiron Building, one of my favorite buildings in the world.
iphone, Hipstamatic app
Scenes at an Airport 2 comments
Found a few interesting shots even in such humdrum environment as a small regional airport. These were taken in Eugene, OR:
iphone Hipstamatic
10 gallon hat and a pint of beer 4 comments
Caught in Salt Lake City airport bar. Where true cowboys still roam (Utah, that is, NOT the airport).
The Ghost of Parking Meters Leave a comment
Took this double exposure of my son and a parking meter in Missoula, MT:
Shot with iphone Hipstamatic, lens: John S, film: Ina’s 1969
San Francisco – not the usual tourist snapshots 3 comments
I was on just a quick visit to San Francisco last week, but it was still worthy of a few pictures. The first 3 are at the Wells Fargo Museum:
A promotion on Union Square, with lots of pretty girls handing out balloons. Caught them during their photo shoot:
Old-fashioned barber shop on Valencia Street:
All shot with iPhone, Hipstamatic app
Father and Son Lunch 1 comment
Caught these two having lunch at our local bookstore cafe:
iphone Hipstamatic
Indian Chief 2 comments
Another shot from the pow wow I attended in Montana, near Little Bighorn Battleground:
Canon EOS 7D, EF 70-200mm
ISO 100
f/9
1/400 sec
B&W adjustment in Nik Silver Efex
Indian Head 2 comments
I photographed this gentleman at an Indian pow wow near Little Bighorn Battlefield in Montana:
Canon EOS 7D, EF 70-200mm
ISO 100
165mm
f/9
1/25 sec
B&W conversion in Nik Silver Efex
Rushing to Work Leave a comment
Caught while walking through New York, where nobody walks slow enough to get a shot that’s sharply focused. That’s New York: you blink and you miss it.
iphone Hipstamatic
lens: John S.
film: Ina’s 1969
Times Square Memories (part 3) 1 comment
Despite the cold weather, Times Square is teeming with tourists during the holiday season. These pictures are part of an ongoing project I’m having fun with: all the various ways people memorialize their visit to New York, and to Times Square specifically. The full series is in a gallery on my photography site.
Man’s Best Friend 11 comments
Well, at least THIS man’s best friend. Caught this man and his dog while walking through Brooklyn – both were completely content sitting on the doorstep of their house and pursing their favorite activity – reading and people watching.
Shot with Canon EOS 7D, 100mm f/2.8L Macro
ISO 800
100mm
f/3.2
1/80 sec
New York’s Finest is also New York’s Nicest 3 comments
Who would have thought that the New York Police Department has time for photo opportunities? But they do, and they endure the onslaught of tourists in Times Square gracefully. This is a continuation of my Times Square series I started a few weeks ago.
Captured with Canon Powershot G12, modified with Silver Efex 2
Times Square Memories (part 2) 3 comments
I found these moments of vacation snapshots more interesting than the actual splendor (or squalor, depending on your point of view) of Times Square. Check out the first post in this series.
All photos taken with Canon Powershot G12, modified with SilverEfex 2.
Wish upon a carousel Leave a comment
This little girl watched with envy as her bigger sister rode the carousel in Bryant Park. I hope she got her turn later.
Canon Powershot G12
ISO 100
f/3.5
1.0 sec
A stolen kiss 1 comment
I don’t think these two really cared whether anyone noticed. Caught on a viewing platform of New York’s High Line.
Blissful peace in Times Square 2 comments
I happened upon this massive yoga session in Times Square yesterday. Unfortunately the organizers didn’t know that it would be 95 degrees at 7pm. Nobody seemed to mind though, and for an hour, Times Square was an oasis of peace.
Graffiti and Gelato 1 comment
The surroundings didn’t take anything away from this couple’s enjoyment of their ice cream. Captured in New York, 18th Street.
Shot with Canon Powershot G12
ISO 400
f/4
1/5 sec
Saluting our heroes Leave a comment
Even a small Memorial Day parade as the one in our town (Clinton, CT) is a great opportunity to honor our fallen heroes.
All photographs taken with Canon EOS 7D, 70-200mm
ISO 100
f/5.6
1/125 sec
Swinging into summer Leave a comment
Summer has officially started on Clinton Beach!
Who’s taking who to work? Leave a comment
Caught on my way to work today: father and son on Park Avenue.
US Open Leave a comment
3 days at the US Open provided lots of photo opportunities, but I had more fun playing with the colors of the crowd in attendance.
Canon Powershot G12
Beach Volleyball Leave a comment
I shot this while on Long Beach in Long Island,NY playing volleyball with my colleagues. Over 1000 people congregate every summer evening to play.
camera: iphone
app: Hipstamatic
Lens: Helga Viking
film: AO B&W
Snapshots For Sore Eyes 
