Photo365-20100321 – Alex, The Alligator?, originally uploaded by HokiePerogi.
1/200 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 320, 200mm (EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM)
The zoo today was amazing. The weather was beautiful, the animals were active, the crowds were small, and the primates put on a show. We were able to get all kinds of great pictures today. One of my favorites is this picture of an alligator (or perhaps a crocodile, I cannot remember which). This photography was taken through the window of the exhibit. I made sure I had the lens hood pressed completely flat right up against the glass window. This technique allowed from a crystal clear and perfectly sharp image.
Photo365-20100320 – Monument Path, originally uploaded by HokiePerogi.
1/20 sec @ f/1.8, ISO 3200, 50mm (EF50mm f/1.8 II)
We took a trip into Washington, DC for the night. The plan is to go to the National Zoo in the morning on Sunday. Tonight though, we took a photowalk down around the Washington Monument. This photograph is of the pathway lights running all the way around the monument. Repetition is one of the many options photographers can use to create a good composition and I definitely had this in mind when I framed up the scene.
Photo365-20100319 – Sweet Shot, originally uploaded by HokiePerogi.
1/3 sec @ f/2.2, ISO 400, 5.1mm
My fiancee and I went to the driving range tonight so that I could prepare for my round of eighteen tomorrow. We brought the Leica with us just in case there was something worth taking a picture of. While taking a short break, I thought it would be fun to capture some action shots. This is one of the best from the night.
Photo365-20100318 – Rest Stop Sundown, originally uploaded by HokiePerogi.
1/250 sec @ f/1.8, ISO 100, 50mm (EF50mm f/1.8 II)
I had the perfect timing this evening when I made my pit stop at the Interstate 95 reststop in Maryland. Before I headed in to grab a bite to eat and a coffee, I was able to capture this brilliant sunset. I enhanced the blues a bit during post processing, but I left the yellows and oranges unmolested.
Photo365-20100317 – Everyone’s Irish Today, originally uploaded by HokiePerogi.
iPhone @ f/2.8
Tonight I went out with a handful of coworkers to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. During our dinner at a very non-Irish bar I snapped this picture from the hip with my iPhone. It certainly is nothing special. It was the dancing lights on the ceiling that I was going after. But due to the iPhone’s lack of a zoom, I got a bunch more than just the lights.
Photo365-20100316 – Marriott Sunset, originally uploaded by HokiePerogi.
1/1000 sec @ f/14, ISO 100, 50mm (EF50mm f/1.8 II)
I was lucky enough to catch the sunset today outside of my hotel. I really like the way the tree was silhouetted on the right side of the frame. In post processing I cranked up the saturation and luminance of the yellows and oranges a bit.
Photo365-20100315 – Shaken, Not Stirred, originally uploaded by HokiePerogi.
1/3 sec @ f/5.0, ISO 400, 50mm (EF50mm f/1.8 II)
Tonight I played around with shutter drag. Shutter dragging is when you use a shutter speed that allows motion to be captured in the image. For today’s photography, I used a 1/3 second shutter speed and twisted the camera as I pressed the shutter release button. I know the picture is not much to look at, but I consider it an experiment. It is better to practice techniques like shutter dragging now, then to try to attempt it for the first time during the photo opportunity of a lifetime.
Photo365-20100314 – Yup, Still Raining, originally uploaded by HokiePerogi.
1/125 sec @ f/4.0, ISO 400, 89mm (EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM)
Leila does not look too pleased that it is still raining outside today. It looks like she is still sleeping or just waking up here.
Photo365-20100313 – Drip Drip Drip, originally uploaded by HokiePerogi.
1/640 sec @ f/9.0, ISO 400, 121mm (EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM)
I decided to try and catch a water drop mid fall from the deck above on our back patio. I used a 430EXII flash in the hot shoe of the 7D to stop the action of the drop in the dark lighting conditions. Since I did not want to go out into the rain with the equipment, I stood in the doorway. According to the meta data on the photograph, I was zoomed in at 121mm. Why I was not at the full 200mm is beyond me. Today’s photograph needed to be heavily cropped to bring the drops front and center as the subjects.
Photo365-20100312 – Buddy Meets Leila, originally uploaded by HokiePerogi.
1/60 sec @ f/1.8, ISO 3200, 50mm (EF50mm f/1.8 II)
My fiancee, our two dogs and I took a ride two hours north to my sister’s place today to see my mother. It was quite entertaining to watch Buddy, my sister’s lab, run around and play with Mela and Leila. Buddy and Mela have met several times over the past few years. However, today was the first time the 40+ pound Buddy met the 7 pound Leila. I just missed a PERFECT shot here since Leila’s entire head is not fully visible in frame, but I love the clarity I got on Buddy’s face.
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