skyward skyscraper

Early in my photography hobbyhood, I admired the work of professionals who had great skill in capturing architecture. I thought that a lot of it was gear, but as it turns out, mine was good enough. I just needed some practice and a better hand on post-processing.
(ISO 400, f/3.5, 1/640s)

borrowed glass

Last weekend, a friend of mine handed me his Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 and said, "I thought you might like to play round with this. It's a little soft, but you should have some fun with it as long as it's not wide open." Fighting my allergies, I took it out for a walk around the neighborhood.
(ISO 800, f/2.8, 1/100s)

driftwood

This one's getting blown up and put on the wall. It's my favorite photo in quite a while.
(ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/80s)

digitally enhanced

Sometimes it's hard to strike the balance between post-processing and making a photo look fake. I'm okay with the latter on this shot.

(ISO 100, f/10.0, 1/160s, 10x close-up filter @ 55mm)

park bench

Most of the time when my wife is a bridesmaid, I have to fend for myself for the whole weekend. Luckily, it wasn't the case at our most recent wedding trip, and we got to enjoy my home state together.
(ISO 200, f/4.5, 1/200s)

springtime

Crocuses are supposed to be the first flowers to bloom, often poking their heads up through a late-season snowfall. Since we didn't get any snow this winter worth shoveling, these guys were early to the dance and seem to be staying past closing. I'm okay with that this year.
(ISO 200, f/11.0, 1/30s)

deuteronomy 30:19

I call Heaven and Earth to witness this day: I have put before you life and death, blessing, and curse. Choose life--that you and your offspring shall live.
(ISO 800, f/1.8, 1/320s)

hangin' on

Some of the leaves refuse to loosen their grip on any remaining chlorophyll. Upon reflection of the background, other deciduous brethren provide a colorful argument against that course of (in)action.

(ISO 100, f/1.8, 1/200s)

jordan pond, vol. 2

We went for a ride around the park on our last full day in town. We stopped by Jordan Pond, which we'd seen from above on a hike earlier. It looks a bit different up close, yes?
(ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/200s)

thirty clams (or so)

For my wife's birthday on Sunday, we took a trip to the Southwest Waterfront & bought some clams. I made linguine with clam sauce for her and her family. Delicious dinner. Fabulous company. She had a blast.
(ISO 800, f/7.1, 1/6s)

protested zen

"Why are you taking pictures of rocks at the Arboretum?" she asks.

(ISO 400, f/10.0, 1/80s)

little. yellow. different.

The histogram for this seemingly simple shot looks like the Hindu Kush in central Asia.

(ISO 800, f/10.0, 1/50s)

the others

We went for a walk on the azalea-lined path. Few of those shots came out. I was much more pleased with the random ones I showed some lens love to. This one would've fit nicely with all my out-of-focus Monet-inspired shots from last summer.

(ISO 800, f/7.1, 1/100s)

[insert gasp here]

At least that was her reaction to this shot. More depth of field needed?

(ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/160s)

buona pascua

(ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/80s, 55mm)

reptilian delight

I hadn't seen a lizard in ages. I was delighted to see a bright green one whilst unoccupied at the rehearsal.

(ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/250s)

life finds a way

I'm always amazed at the small places where plants germinate.

(ISO 100, f/11.0, 1/40s)

belated christmas cookies

After the annual cookie swap, she was disappointed that no one made these classics. The only logical thing to do then is make them and not share them with anyone. WIN.
(ISO 800, f/1.8, 1/160s)

reflected in the lens

Last weekend, I headed off to Coopers Rock State Forest again in West Virginia. While waiting for the campsite to get moving, I took the Nikon out. My eye caught a reflection yet again.
(ISO 800, f/7.1, 1.0s)

in the weeds

"I've never seen that pond look so pretty!" she says. Thanks, friend.

(ISO 100, f/1.8, 1/400s)