Lantana!

From 2010 Blog

- Lantana is a hardy, stunning plant known for attracting butterflies. This variety is Chapel Hill Gold which I picked up at Strawbridge Garden Center in Virginia Beach today. I placed it with a multicolored Lantana called Citrus Blend, They should definitely brighten things up a bit. Canon 40D, 1/25 sec @ f/4.0, ISO 800, 50mm macro.

Helper

From 2010 Blog

- My helper Sasha was watching over my every move as I post-processed some pictures for the blog. Her reward, seeing herself on the screen. She loves to look at herself in the mirror or in pictures - she seems to be thinking "man that's one good looking kitty". Canon 40D, 1/13 sec @ f/2.8, ISO 800. A little ear twitch and a slow exposure make this a less than purfect shot.

Broadband

From 2010 Blog

- The glowing LED's of my broadband router are a comforting sight. What did we do before high speed Internet, for that matter what did we do before Internet? One thing was developing film and waiting for photos. Another was actuality writing a letter. I for one don't miss those good ol' days. In fact the good ol' days weren't all that good. Canon 40D, 1/6th sec @ f/2.8, ISO 800.

Coming to the Beach

From 2010 Blog

- Blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa just announced a concert date in support of his new album "Black Rock" in Virginia Beach on November 19, 2010. Can't wait to see him in concert again. This photo is from a current tour performance last month in New York City, it was an awesome show. Canon G11, 1/40 sec @ f/3.2, ISO 800.

Rolling Plasma

From 2010 Blog

- I have posted twice before using pictures I took of a plasma globe. The other two were taken with my hand touching the globe thereby drawing the energy to a single point. In this photo the plasma is rolling randomly throughout the entire globe. Canon 40D, 1/15 sec @ f/3.5, ISO 400.

RPN

From 2010 Blog

- The ENTER key on a calculator is a clear sign that it employs the Reverse Polish notation or RPN method to evaluate mathematical expressions. My first RPN calculator was the 1978 model HP32E which I owned and used for over 20 years. My first serious programming was done on an HP41C, basically a handheld computer which was also used as the third level backup system computer for the first nine space shuttle missions. It's always fun to hand your RPN calculator to an unsuspecting victim and watch them search for the nonexistent "=" key - its a geek thing. Canon 40D, 1/500 sec @ f/2.0, 50mm macro lens.

Cycles

From 2010 Blog

- On February 9th I posted a picture of my orchid on this blog. This is the first one that re-bloomed for me. I was proud of the both the amazing flower and the photo. Tonight's photo is of the same bloom 97 days later as it begins to fade away. Although a little sad, it is still interesting and I had its full wonder to appreciate for over three months. I can now understand why Orchid lovers are so passionate about these plants. Canon 40D, 1/160 sec @ f/6.3, ISO 800, 50mm macro lens.