Inspire

This photo challenge, with Ed's Photography and Milestones, was to take individual photos representing each letter of "Inspire".

INSPIRE

For this image of Inspire all but the letter 'N' came from signs in Downtown Holland, MI. It wasn't till after returning home I realized I needed a letter 'N'. So I rushed down to our local mall to find an 'N' and got lucky to find a Younkers.

I have done this before using architecture to make up letters of peoples last names which was way more challenging. Using letters from signs was a lot easier, although less creative it was still a lot of fun.

I still find capturing the letter I difficult due to how narrow the letter is so in these images I just cropped the I. The first I is from an illuminated Exit sign and the last I is from a music store specializing in guitars called Firehouse Guitars. As for the rest of the letters I'll let you guess where they came from.

Cootie Bugs

This photo challenge, with Ed's Photography and a new photographer from Milestones, was to take a photography representing "Toys".

Cootie Bugs

My daughter got the Game Cootie from Santa Claus this year and I thought what better to shoot a picture of then this classic game.

I shot this on my new Denim Background I got for Christmas using a external flash mounted on camera. I placed a white cloth over the the flash to try and soften the light. I also bounced the flash off a white ceiling. There was some ambient halogen lights in the room as well. A little post processing to brighten the colors helped as well.

Special thanks to my Wife, since I don't have a good way to hold the background, she lent a few hands.

Fall Color

Fall Color

This week's photo challenge with Ed's Photography was to take a photography representing the Fall Color.

This was taken in my yard of my Maple Tree just as the sun was setting. The light from the sun really intensified the reds of the leaves.

I really enjoy fall and consider it my most favorite season. I have taken many fall pics this year and it was hard to choose just one. Since I limited my selection to just this past week for this assignment, this was my favorite.

Don't forget to check out Ed's blog and see how he interpreted the assignment.

The 7 Pins

The 7 Pins

This week's photo challenge with Ed's Photography was to take a photography representing the Number Seven.

First off I must say this isn't my best work. Any amateur with a pocket camera could of taken this shot. So lets look deeper.

The minute I saw this I knew I had my representation of the number 7! This was my daughters first time bowling and here we see what is left after my daughters 1st attempt in a frame. So not only is it special that it was 7 it is special cause it was my daughters first time bowling.

Sometimes the best pictures don't have to look the best to be the best.

Don't forget to check out Ed's blog and see how he interpreted the assignment.

Passion of the Game

Passion of the Game

This week's photo challenge with Ed's Photography was to take a photography representing the word passion.

Here we see a scene from our local minor league baseball team, West Michigan Whitecaps. All of these guys are playing for the passion of the game. Each one passionately ready as the ball is hit in to the outfield! None of them are kicking the dirt, talking to their neighbor or wondering when they can get that Hot Dog and Beer. They are all focused with passion on winning this game!

Don't forget to check out Ed's blog and see how he interpreted the assignment.

Famous Light

Famous Light

Here is my submission for this week's photo challenge "Door Knob" with fellow blogger Ed.

We use door knobs to open and enter our way into a room. Similarly ships in the water use light houses to open and enter their way into the channel and back to a dock.

The above light house is off the cost of Portland, Maine and is call the Portland Head Light.

ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/1250 sec
Aperture: f/10.0
Focal Length: 160mm

Wall Clock

Wall Clock

Here is my submission for this week's photo challenge "Time Piece" with fellow blogger Ed.

I have been wanting to Shoot this clock in my living room for a while. I tried several combinations of external lighting for this shot and was not happy with any of the results.

I gave up and went down to the PC to review the photos. After doing some post processing I decided to change the image to black and white.

Check out Ed's blog to see how he interpreted the challenge.

ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/10 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 100mm

Rusted Bridge

This weeks photo challenge with my fellow photographer Ed from Ed's Photography was to capture a photo of a Bridge!

Rusted Bridge

I changed the photo to Black and White. I think it helps with the trees in the background that are not in focus. I enjoy how the lines of the bridge lead you down to a central focal point.

Camera Settings

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ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/320 sec
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 33mm

Running From The Camera

The results of my Running From The Camera Photo Challenge are IN!

Location: VanRaalte Farm Park, Holland, MI

1st Attempt


2nd Attempt


These shots were taken by setting a timer on my camera at 2 seconds and then running! Not so sure the camera captured me from my best side, but I did learn 2 seconds seemed quick.

I have to admit I had fun doing this, so did the people staring at me from the parking lot while I was trying to capture this. I wish there had been better weather and a less busy schedule to put more thought and time into this Challenge.

Don't forget to check out Ed's results! Let us know what you think! (I think Ed's Is way better...I peaked!)