04 February 2010

like white on rice


On a paper plate in a snowstorm. This was as close as I got to the vision in my head. Thoughts?
(ISO 100, f/1.8, 1/4000s)

03 February 2010

picket fences


Taking a photowalk in the snow is exhausting. Fortunately, this fence wasn't too far from our apartment. I wanted to get just fence and snowy shadows, but I couldn't frame it without leaving footprints. Too bad.
(ISO 100, f/16.0, 1/25s)

02 February 2010

snow tires?


Probably not. I read about folks around winter climates biking to get places despite the snow and ice. I don't see that too much around here, but I am tempted to get a single-speed mountain bike for just such an occasion.
(ISO 100, f/2.0, 1/1250s)

01 February 2010

old man winter


For the second time this season, we had some snow. Real, measurable snow. Much better than last year's slate of sleet and ice and rain.
(ISO 400, f/8.0, 1/80s)

wind farm


Last week, my kiddos were learning about renewable energy sources in science. Wind was one of the options discussed. Knowing I would see a wind farm that weekend, I promised I'd take a photo or two. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get too close to them. These windmills are absolutely massive. I would guess each blade is between fifty and a hundred feet long. That they turn so silently is mind-boggling.
(ISO 100, f/9.0, 1/400s)

29 January 2010

walking away


What I initially thought was a throwaway shot turned out to be one of the most vibrant from the night. Yes, the saturation is a little off because of the high ISO, but I still like it. Bright!
(ISO 1600, f/4.5, 1/13s)

28 January 2010

movie theater


Despite the cooler temperatures, the typical Friday night scene of teenagers going to the movies continued unabated. Reston Town Center was bustling on this Friday night, though this photo would show otherwise. Patience is a virtue.
(ISO 400, f/9.0, 1/3s)

27 January 2010

a warm winter's eve


Outdoor ice rinks are all over the place in Northern Virginia and D.C. We went to Reston to check theirs out. Crowded with children and parents, it was a fun hour-long diversion.
(ISO 400, f/8.0, 1.5s)

25 January 2010

la luna llena


My first attempt at photographing la bella luna. I've been told that I need to treat it as if I'm photographing the sun and adjust my settings as such. When I tried, all that remained in the shot was one lone dot with everything else in the frame black. This was shot with my 35mm prime; a longer focal length may be in order for starters. Any other thoughts?
(ISO 1600, f/2.8, 1/6s)