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.

Keyhole

From 2010 Blog

- A well worn keyhole on the deadbolt lock to my garden shed. A keyhole is where a key is inserted to open a lock. It is more properly known as a keyway. Canon 40D, 1/1000 sec @ f/3.5, ISO 800, 50mm macro with life size converter.

Bond, James Bond

From 2010 Blog

- Aston Martin the car of choice for Agent 007 - Bond, James Bond. While walking one day I spotted an Aston Martin parked along the street. Couldn't resist taking a picture of the car that I will always associate with England's most famous fictional secret agent. Canon 40D, 1/160 sec @ f/6.3, ISO 200.

Asia Royalty

From 2010 Blog

- The chrysanthemum was cultivated in China as far back as the 15 century BC. In Europe it is often associated with death and funerals but in Asia it is a symbol of royalty. The Chrysanthemum Throne is the name given to the position of Japanese emperor and it is depicted on the Imperial Seal of Japan. Canon 40D, 1/60 sec @ f/4.5, ISO 400, 50mm macro.

Little Hand

From 2010 Blog

- This little hand belongs to my 3 year old grandson Robert. As you can tell they are busy little hands. He was playing with a small patch of sunlight that was landing on the dinner table. In the evening the sun sets fast and the patch of light was there one minute and gone the next. In a few years when I look back at this picture it will seem that he grew up just as fast. Canon Powershot SD1100 IS, 1/250 sec @ f/2.8, ISO 400, 40mm equivalent focal length in digital macro mode.