Photo settings are: f/10, 1/250 sec., ISO 100
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Photo 79 - 365 American Flag
Once again, the photos of the machines on the ground were mostly close-up photos. I tried to make the composition interesting.
Photo settings are: f/10, 1/250 sec., ISO 100
Photo settings are: f/10, 1/250 sec., ISO 100
Photo 78 - 365 Snowbird Preparation
This photo was taken early in the Airshow. They were prepping the planes even though the Snowbirds were not to fly for at least 4 hours. The planes were parked right in front of our seats and when I saw him standing on the wing, I couldn't resist taking a photo.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/2000 sec., ISO 100
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/2000 sec., ISO 100
Photo 77 - 365 Air Force
As we walked around I took a lot of photos of the display planes and helicopters. I love close up photography so most of the ground photos do not show the entire machine. I like the perspective of this shot, right down the side.
Photo settings are: f/10, 1/250 sec., ISO 100
Photo settings are: f/10, 1/250 sec., ISO 100
Photo 76 - 365 Snowbirds
The Canadian Snowbirds were at the Airshow this year. They put on quite a show. I don't think I've ever seen a group like this with so many planes involved. Their precision was amazing. It was like watching one big plane fly instead of 9 small planes.
Photo settings are: f/9, 1/640 sec., ISO 100
Photo settings are: f/9, 1/640 sec., ISO 100
Photo 75 - 365 Four Planes
Ok Folks, get ready for some Airshow Photos! I took quite a few (about 150) but I won't be showing them all here, don't worry! It's so easy to take so many photos when you have a digital camera. I don't think I've been to an Airshow since I got my new camera... We had a great time. I got sunburned but oh well. Yes, I know, I should have used sunscreen. You don't know how many times I heard that the week after the Airshow!
So, this photo is one of my favorites because the planes were close enough for my long lens to capture. I was afraid most of the flying would be too distant for my lens. But my long lens did well and was perfect for many of the photos.
Photo settings are: f/9, 1/640 sec., ISO 100
So, this photo is one of my favorites because the planes were close enough for my long lens to capture. I was afraid most of the flying would be too distant for my lens. But my long lens did well and was perfect for many of the photos.
Photo settings are: f/9, 1/640 sec., ISO 100
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Photo 74 - 365 - Bench
Another Airlee Gardens photograph. This bench sits in front of the church. I couldn't imagine a more peaceful place to sit and enjoy the atmosphere of the Gardens.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 200
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 200
Photo 73 - 365 - Birdhouse
While at Airlee Gardens, I photographed this birdhouse. It is nailed to a tree just off the path next to the cemetery. I would love to go back and take more photos. The place is just amazing!
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/80 sec., ISO 200
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/80 sec., ISO 200
Photo 72 - 365 - Moth
I am always amazed at the variety of insects we see here in the Spring. This moth was hanging out on our house and I just had to get a photo of it. I am guessing that from it's legs to the tip of it's wings measured 3 inches. Not a small moth by any means.
Photo settings are: f/3.5, 1/80 sec., ISO 100
Photo settings are: f/3.5, 1/80 sec., ISO 100
Photo 71 - 365 Another Flower Photo
Yes, I love taking photos of flowers... This is another group of flowers from the bouquet from my co-workers. I just loved the color of these!
Photo settings are: f/11, 1/20 sec., ISO 200
Photo settings are: f/11, 1/20 sec., ISO 200
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Photo 70 - 365 Mum
My co-workers bought me a beautiful bouquet of flowers for Administrative Professional's Day last month. I took quite a few photos of the flowers. This is one of my favorites. A beautiful mum.
Photo settings: f/8, 1/50 sec., ISO 200
Photo settings: f/8, 1/50 sec., ISO 200
Photo 69 - 365 - Pumpkin Plant
This is is a pumpkin plant that I was very surprised to find one day. I had purchased some small pumpkins before Halloween to paint and display during the season. One of the pumpkins I just left as decoration in my kitchen and finally set it outside. It started to decay and instead of picking up and tossing out a gooey old pumpkin, I just left it there. And the seeds germinated and what a nice surprise for us this Spring! I wanted to show the old and the new but for some reason the old pumpkin just wouldn't focus. Anyway, I think you get the idea.
Photo settings: f/3.5, 1/80 sec., ISO 100
Photo settings: f/3.5, 1/80 sec., ISO 100
Photo 68 - 365 - Colorful Bug
Another wonderful Macro lens opportunity! This bug was on the side of our house. I love how colorful it was. It let me take three photos before I got too close for comfort and it flew away.
Photo settings: f/3.5, 1/60 sec., ISO 100
Photo settings: f/3.5, 1/60 sec., ISO 100
PS: For my critics out there... No, I don't know the name of this insect and I am not going to spend my time searching the internet for a name. If you know what this is and want to enlighten me, please feel free, but don't call me names. This applies to any and all future posts of photos of insects, plants, and so on. Thanks!
Photo 67 - 365 - Fire
Last night we were just relaxing by the fire. It was a quiet, calm, relaxing evening. I took a few photos of the fire, playing with the settings.
Photo settings: f/5.6, 1/13 sec., ISO 1600
Photo settings: f/5.6, 1/13 sec., ISO 1600
Format Change
Ok, well I am changing the format a little bit. I am sure you all know that I am not taking a photo everyday. That was never my plan. There are many days when I just can't take a photo so I have been taking photos when I can and showing you my favorites. So, from now on my titles will be "Photos X - 365 - Name". I've been doing this for 3 months and I am enjoying it so much. It is giving me a chance to really look around and notice things differently. So, enjoy the next 300 photos!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Day 66 - Church Door
May 2, 2011
Just a different angle on the church door at Airlie Gardens.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/10 sec., ISO 200
Just a different angle on the church door at Airlie Gardens.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/10 sec., ISO 200
Day 65 - Keyhole
May 1, 2011
At Airlie Gardens there is a little church. The congregation still meets there every week so it was locked but we got a good look at the outside. I wanted to get a very close shot of the keyhole. I actually wanted to focus on the inside where you could see a cross on the wall, but the cross was just not quite in the right line to see it clearly through the hole. I still think this is a neat shot.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/25 sec., ISO 200
At Airlie Gardens there is a little church. The congregation still meets there every week so it was locked but we got a good look at the outside. I wanted to get a very close shot of the keyhole. I actually wanted to focus on the inside where you could see a cross on the wall, but the cross was just not quite in the right line to see it clearly through the hole. I still think this is a neat shot.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/25 sec., ISO 200
Day 64 - Green Lizard
April 30, 2011
This photo was not planned. It's just one of those shots that happens when you least expect it. I had been photographing a black lizard coming out of a hole in the tree just above this lizard. Once I took the shot the black lizard ran up the tree and disappeared. My daughter and I were discussing it because we both thought it was a snake at first. Then I look back at the tree and see this little guy there so I took a quick photo of him before he ran down the tree. I think this is one of my favorite shots of the trip. The composition is great.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/400 sec., ISO 200
This photo was not planned. It's just one of those shots that happens when you least expect it. I had been photographing a black lizard coming out of a hole in the tree just above this lizard. Once I took the shot the black lizard ran up the tree and disappeared. My daughter and I were discussing it because we both thought it was a snake at first. Then I look back at the tree and see this little guy there so I took a quick photo of him before he ran down the tree. I think this is one of my favorite shots of the trip. The composition is great.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/400 sec., ISO 200
Day 63 - Blue Heron
April 29, 2011
I caught this Blue Heron resting on a little "island" of logs and brush in the lake. Nearby were 5 or 6 turtles sunning on a log. Funny thing is when we went to Airlie Gardens in November of last year, I took a photo of a White Heron in the exact same spot, also with 5 or 6 turtles nearby on the log.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/400 sec., ISO 200
I caught this Blue Heron resting on a little "island" of logs and brush in the lake. Nearby were 5 or 6 turtles sunning on a log. Funny thing is when we went to Airlie Gardens in November of last year, I took a photo of a White Heron in the exact same spot, also with 5 or 6 turtles nearby on the log.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/400 sec., ISO 200
Day 62 - Macro Flower
April 28, 2011
I don't know what kind of flower this is but I included the full photo of the flower as well. I am sure someone out there knows the name of this pretty flower. I could not resist taking a macro shot of it. The colors are amazing. The focal point is very small so a lot of it is blurry. I didn't take the time to adjust my settings, just clicked it and moved on.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/20 sec., ISO 200
I don't know what kind of flower this is but I included the full photo of the flower as well. I am sure someone out there knows the name of this pretty flower. I could not resist taking a macro shot of it. The colors are amazing. The focal point is very small so a lot of it is blurry. I didn't take the time to adjust my settings, just clicked it and moved on.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/20 sec., ISO 200
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Day 61 - Holding the Butterfly
April 27, 2011
At Airlie Gardens there is a wonderful Butterfly House. It is early in the season so there were not a whole lot of butterflies but my daughter had no problem catching this one. In fact, the Monarchs really seemed to like her.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 200
At Airlie Gardens there is a wonderful Butterfly House. It is early in the season so there were not a whole lot of butterflies but my daughter had no problem catching this one. In fact, the Monarchs really seemed to like her.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 200
Day 60 - The Archway
April 26, 2011
This is the vine covered archway leading to the fountain. What you can't see at the end are rows and rows of white chairs that have been set up for an wedding.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/20 sec., ISO 200
This is the vine covered archway leading to the fountain. What you can't see at the end are rows and rows of white chairs that have been set up for an wedding.
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/20 sec., ISO 200
Day 59 - Fountain
April 25, 2011
At Airlie Gardens there is a beautiful fountain right next to the lake. There were swans swimming in the lake and herons standing by. And to get to this fountain you can walk through a long vine covered archway. Perfect setting for a wedding.
Photo settings are: f/5.4, 1/250 sec., ISO 200
At Airlie Gardens there is a beautiful fountain right next to the lake. There were swans swimming in the lake and herons standing by. And to get to this fountain you can walk through a long vine covered archway. Perfect setting for a wedding.
Photo settings are: f/5.4, 1/250 sec., ISO 200
Day 58 - Purple Flowers
April 24, 2011
At Airlie Gardens these flowers really caught my eye. So pretty!
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 200
At Airlie Gardens these flowers really caught my eye. So pretty!
Photo settings are: f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 200
Day 57 - Old Tree
April 23, 2011
My friend Heather and I went to Airlie Gardens in Wilmington with our kids and had a fantastic time taking photos! We were there for 3 hours and the time just flew by. And we took a LOT of photos! This photo is of the Airlie Oak tree that is over 400 years old. You can read more about the tree and the gardens here.
Photo settings are: f/8, 1/80 sec., ISO 200
My friend Heather and I went to Airlie Gardens in Wilmington with our kids and had a fantastic time taking photos! We were there for 3 hours and the time just flew by. And we took a LOT of photos! This photo is of the Airlie Oak tree that is over 400 years old. You can read more about the tree and the gardens here.
Photo settings are: f/8, 1/80 sec., ISO 200
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