I have been working a new site for fun. It includes a basic theory. Take German cars, add a well done photograph, post online.
Pretty much just a playground for myself. I love cars, and I love photography. So here’s a bit of both.
Messing around with Photomatix and some Auto Exposure Bracketing. I know this is way over cooked, but I tend to like over saturated in some cases. It’s definitely not for everyone.
I took this on a mid summer day just before a rain. Canon XTI 100mm macro f2.8 1/640
We out last week while the wife and kids were at Kings Island. This is only about 5 miles from my house. You easily forget how close you are to the country living in Hilliard. This is 5 miles west, and Downtown Columbus is 10 miles east.
I drove around for about 2 hours and finally found a suitable scene. I took about 75 shots of this area at different Apertures and exposures. Once I got home I discovered that I have a great deal of dust on my sensor.
Here is the shot:
Here is a link to a free high res wallpaper 1900×1200
Some of my shots had very dark spots in them. When looking at the aperture, the worst offenders were at f/22. I did some research online, and begged for help on the fredmiranda.com forums because I initially thought that this may have been dust in the lens. Obviously there are hundreds of useful sites helping you clean this so I won’t even bother getting into it.
Never thought I would say that. I hate the Yankees. Unfortunately my son was ‘drafted’ by the Yankees in the Hilliard Baseball Association. Not to brag, (well ok, I am going to brag) but he’s the youngest on the team. We have been pitching to him since he was 2, so I thought T-ball would be a step back. He’s where he should be. Being the youngest, hes still about middle of the pack heighth wise. He bats either leadoff, or second, and usually plays third (which is his favorite).
Ok I’m done bragging on him, just very proud!
I’ve been using his games to shoot a ton. I think in the three games hes played, I have shot over 1000 shots. I also have been sharing them with the other parents, and I have been lucky enough to have people with interest in them. I have sold 20 or so (but I am also being nice and throwing a couple in for free). I don’t consider this a money making job, I am just happy to share my shots of the kids with the other parents.
Paxton playing shortstop
Another shot from the boat. There wasn’t a whole lot of traffic on the lake that day.
Thanksgiving Fishing Trip For Some Strangers
For the first time in a long time, I didn’t take that many shots when I went to visit my mom in Tennessee last week for Thanksgiving. I did however get to get out on thier new boat and took some shots and this one I particularly liked. The water levels were down quite a bit so it exposed some fish houses.
An Exposed Fishy House
We got some rain Friday night, and I had to be up early saturday and it was nice and sunny. Our maples in the front yard are VERY RED! Tried to take some pictures and this one I am happy with. Although I just can’t figure out how to crop it =)
Beautiful Fall Colors
Here is a picture from Paxton’s first day of school. I have to say I love this picture of them =)
Paxton and Parker
