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

Love That Bokeh

Love That Bokeh

What is Bokeh? Bokeh refers to the appearance and quality of the out-of-focus area in an image produced by the camera lens.

This is a picture of my Brother's daughter. She is just so adorable and made for an easy photographic subject. Picture was taken on my parents driveway and the gave great contrast as a background.

ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/640 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 200mm

Jet Stream Blue

Jet Stream Blue

This is a shot of my Dad's 2008 Jet Stream Blue Corvette. What a car, it has 436HP and uses it to achieve acceleration unlike anything I have every experienced. It brings a smile to your face every time you mash the accelerator to the floor.

Comparing this 2008 to an 1986 My Dad used to own Chevrolet has come along way in its build quality, material quality and overall fit and finish. Not to mention bringing its performance in competition with super cars like Ferrari and Lamborghini all while keeping it under $70K.

Go Chevy!

ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 70mm

Fathers Day Tribute

Fathers Day Tribute

This American Flag was shot in My Father In-Laws Front Yard on Father's Day. The Reds and Blues were highlighted by the sun providing a glowing effect that makes this shot look amazing!

ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Aperture: f/10.0
Focal Length: 65mm

Backyard Sunset

Backyard Sunset

This shot was taken from my backyard. The sun was setting as a storm was rolling in. The colors and the Sun's rays are just amazing!

Model: Canon EOS 40D
ISO: 640
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Aperture: f/10.0
Focal Length: 50mm

Lightning Hit

Lightning Hit

Wanted for over 1hr as I tried to capture lightning striking during a big storm. This is what I ended up with. Sure looks like that house is being hit!

Camera Settings

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ISO: 640
Exposure: 1.6 sec
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 28mm

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

Empty Campfire

It's time for another challenge with my fellow photographer Ed from Ed's Photography. This weekends photo challenge was to represent the color "Red."

Here is my take on the color Red:

Empty Campfire

Baseball All-Star

Baseball All-Star

Here is a picture of my Daughter playing Baseball for the first time. What joy there is in teaching children! She loved this instantly and asks every time we go play out side to play baseball! Go Tigers!

ISO: 250
Exposure: 1/3205 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 100mm

Lone Tulip

Lone Tulip

Another tulip out in our front yard. This one was all alone and need some attention, so I took its picture. Anyway there are probably more Tulip Pics to come as I am going to photwalk downtown holland, MI this Friday.

ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 216mm

Tulip Time

Tulip Time

Here in West Michigan it is Tulip Time.

These tulips are planted in our front yard around a maple tree. I laid on the ground and shot up at them. I enjoy how the Blue sky was captured behind the flowers providing that spring like feeling to the landscape.

Model: Canon EOS 40D
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Aperture: f/10.0
Focal Length: 152mm

Orange & White

Orange & White

Here is a picture of a butterfly from Frederik Meijer Gardens. This is one of several shots that was taken. I'll try and post others as this week continues.

I like how the butterfly is sitting on the leaf. I am so amazed at how clear my ISO 1600 is in this shot. The lighting is a challenge in this green house since its is either too bright or dark in the same scene.

ISO: 1600
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 135mm

World's Best Dog

World's Best Dog

Here is is Kozmo, "The World's Best Dog". Taken in my front yard, Kozmo is a pure Bread Golden Retriever. His is 4 years old and still is the biggest puppy you have every seen.

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/125 sec

Aperture: f/10.0

Focal Length: 135mm

Its a Turkey

It's a Turkey

Well this is a shot of some trukeys. Actually when I took this there where about 20 of them in my Brother-in-laws back yard. It was really cool. Not a very pretty or graceful bird but still interesting to watch!

ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/500 sec
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 135mm

Nine Vettes

Nine Vettes

This is another shot from Red Robin. This is all 9 vettes that where there that day.

ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/500 sec
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 35mm

Red C5 Vette

Red C5 Vette

This picture was taken at Red Robin Resturant in my Local Town. A local Corvette Club (West Michigan Crew) was there for one of there first outtings of the season. So how did I find out about this event, well my Dad. My Dad has a 2008 C6 Corvette (Not Pictured) and he was attending the event. So my interests in cars and photography was peaked so I "tagged along".

As the weather turns more spring like here in Michigan, I'll be taking Photos of my Dad's 2008 Vette. So be on the look out cause 436HP is on its way!

Model: Canon EOS 40D
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 53mm

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!)

Dad's Fish

These fish were taken at my Dad's house. He has an acrylic tank and the reflections of the light off from it where very hard to minimize. Also the light in the tank leaves things looking odd colors. The fish are African Cichlids.

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After:


Model: Canon EOS 40D
ISO: 1000
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 28mm

Outdoor Bunny

Here is an example of what you can do with post processing.

Before:


After:


I used Canon's Tool Digital Photo Profession to do the post processing. Adjusted to Saturation, Sharpness, Hue, White Balance and changed the Exposure.

This shot was taken in my In-Laws backyard, through a window.

Model: Canon EOS 40D
ISO: 1000
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 135mm

Windmill Bridge

Windmill Bridge

Another shot from Livermore, CA. Yes all I saw was these windmills. Anyway I liked the bridge in the shot. Shows the rolling of the hills in the land scape.

Model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Exposure: 1/30 sec
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 374mm

A Photo Challenge
Ed from http://edsphotography.blogspot.com/ and I are going to do a Photo Challenge to see who can come up with the most interesting shots. This week we are going to try and capture some pictures of us running away from our cameras. Here is a site that has an Idea of what we are going to try and to accomplish http://runningfromcamera.blogspot.com/ .