Basket and Egg Theory

From 2010 Blog

- Don't put all your eggs in one basket, also known as the basket and egg theory, is a idiomatic phrase meaning that one should not focus all one's resources on one hope, possibility, or avenue of success. (Wikipedia) Robert embraced this theory when he promptly emptied his basket of plastic eggs on me. Canon 7D, 1/640 sec @ f/6.2, ISO 200, 17mm focal length.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida

From 2010 Blog

"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" is a psychedelic rock epic by Iron Butterfly, released in 1968. The 17 minute song occupies the entire second side of the In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida album. The photo is of colored refection cast by a butterfly balloon against the ceiling. Thanks to Susan and Duane for the balloon in honor of Cindy's birthday and the idea for this blog post. Canon 40D, 1/50 sec @ f/4.0, ISO 400, 30mm prime lens.

Entrance Lion

From 2010 Blog

- Guarding the main entrance at Biltmore House near Ashville North Carolina are two massive carved stone lions that survey visitors with magnificently serene countenances. Carved of Rosso di Verona marble that is from near San Ambrogio Valpolicello in Italy, these lions are believed to date to the late nineteenth century and were not put in place until late 1899 or early 1900. Canon G10, 1/1000 sec @ f/4.5, ISO 80, converted to black and white.

The Cutting Edge

From 2010 Blog

- This is the real "cutting edge". A 5X super macro photo of the edge of a carving knife. I was inspired to break out the 65 mm MPE macro lens after viewing the awesome macro work of Cait Wade. I kind of cheated using a dedicated macro lens as compared to her DIY "semi-ghetto" technique using stacked and reversed standard lenses. Canon 7D, 1/10 sec @ f/4.5, ISO 400.

Harbor Sunset

From 2010 Blog

- The sun sets over the Elizabeth River and the Portsmouth Virginia waterfront. The container cranes to the right are at Portsmouth International Terminals and APM Terminals Virginia. The Portsmouth Naval Hospital is the large silhouette on the left. Canon 40D, 1/50 sec @ f/14.0, ISO 200, 17mm focal length.

Magic Lamp

From 2010 Blog

- Proteus is a legendary narrow-gauge tank engine with a magic lamp hung upon his funnel. Legend has it that should someone finds the lamp, their wishes will be granted. Proteus is the newest addition to our Thomas and Friends railroad and made the trip out for dinner one night with his chief engineer. Canon G10, 1/60 sec @ f/2.8, ISO 400, in macro mode.

Maple Leaf

From 2010 Blog

- The Japanese maples are starting to leaf out. This dwarf maple has a really nice red outline on the bright green leafs. So glad that spring is finally here. Canon 7D, 1/50 sec @ f/4.5, ISO 800, 50mm prime lens with extension tube and Litepanel micro LED lighting.