118 - Blue Sand

From 365 Project

I have heard of white sand and black sand - but blue sand! Turns out play sand comes in 30 colors. My grandson had a thoroughly good time with the new blue sand. Canon G10, 1/50 sec at f/4.5, ISO 200, 19mm equivalent focal length in macro mode.

117 - Shadow People

From 365 Project

No this not one of those mysterious sightings of shadow people that have become a hot topic of conversion in paranormal chat rooms, message boards and websites. It's just our shadows in the late evening sun on parking lot asphalt. Thanks to Cindy for idea! Canon G10, 1/125 of second at f/5.6, ISO 100, 32mm equivalent focal length post processed into B&W using Photoshop Elements and the Silver Efex Pro plug-in.

116 - Pinhole Camera

From 365 Project

Today is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day so I decided to make a pinhole photo. I used a technique I found on the web using a body cap and aluminum from a drink can to convert my Canon 40D into a pinhole camera. This is one of the images I captured today of the Chrysler Museum of Art on the Hague in Norfolk, Virginia. Canon 40D, ISO 100, 1/3 second exposure.

115 - Pollen Awaits

From 365 Project

These bright yellow anthers form a bearded iris in my yard contain pollen sacs. The sacs release pollen on to the outside of the anthers that brush against insects on entering the flowers. This is a 4x macro shot made with my Canon 40D at 1/125 of a second at f/9.0, ISO 400 using a Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 lens.

114 - Iconic Man

From 365 Project

Man - reduced to an icon marking the restroom. Canon G10, 1/110 of a second at f/4.5, ISO 200, 54 mm effective focal length.

113 - Sparks

From 365 Project

This shower of sparks comes from a grinder sharpening a lawn mower blade. Canon 40D, 1/2 second at f/10.0, ISO 200, 40mm focal length, mounted on a tripod and the shutter fired with the camera's countdown timer.

112 - Earth Day

From 365 Project

I work in public transit so I want to highlight public transit's contribution to saving our planet. An individual switching to public transit can reduce his or her daily carbon emissions by 20 pounds; that’s more than 4,800 pounds a year. This is more than the combined carbon emissions reduction that comes from using energy-efficient light bulbs, adjusting thermostats, weatherizing one’s home, and replacing an older refrigerator with a high efficient refrigerator. Canon G10, 1/200 sec at f/8.0, ISO 200, 12mm equivalent focal length/