A Nice Day, For February

It was sunny and got up into the 40’s, which is heat wave for this time of year.  So we packed up the dog and headed to the beach.  This is the only time of year you can get away with bringing the dog as they have a strict policy against them.  

Wine Glasses

f13 ~125sec~ flash at 1/4 power though an umbrela camera right with white foam board as a background

In Memory of Sandy (Dec 2009 – Feb 2012)

Even though you were only with us for a short period of time you filled out lives with love, laughter, and beautiful memories.  We’ll always remember how much you loved to swim, play ball, go for walks, and run around with Madison.  You will be forever in our hearts.      

Sunset

Taken from the parking garage roof of the local mall.

Paw Print Bokeh Master

I used a radio triggered flash to light the forground subject with a -1ev setting.

Twlight

9-11 Memorial in HDR

I used 3 bracketed shots from my library in my continuing efforts to improve my Photoshop skills.  So frustrating, so time consuming but I’m fairly happy with the results.  After dealing with the alignment and ghosting issues I wasn’t thrilled with the contrast of the sky so I add a burn layer…