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Rich B&W Self Portrait on Flickr.

Via Flickr: This was taken while I was sitting on the kitchen floor with a hand-held reflector bouncing the room’s ceiling lights. This new camera is just scarry good! I used a scene setting called Rich B&W which a JPEG only format. The only post production I had to do was a couple of graduations to darken the sides, everything else was completed in the camera.

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Compositional Crossroads on Flickr.

Via Flickr: I was inspired by a German photographer on Flickr last week that shot most of his images on Point & Shoots. There was such an immediacy and focus to his images that it made me rethink how I compose my images. This image is a total departure for me as a compositionalist. Although this looks like a totally random image there’s still an underling “Rule of Thirds” structure that makes it work. But instead of the compositional elements lining up on the dividing lines, they are contained within each of the one third sections. Think of it like this; if you were to cut this image into 3x3 sections, each of those sections would hold a compositional element. It’s like building blocks for the overall structure of the image. Of course there are other compositional elements that help to move the viewer’s eye through the image, like balancing of dark shapes, leading lines and an implied story but they all held within the underlying structure of one third sections. This is a really hard way to compose and most of the sections are not realized for me until I’m in Lightroom but I really feel like I made a break through and I’m going explore this further….

One Third Sections on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Cropped image. See here for details: www.flickr.com/photos/sketchyt/6346220123/

Wet Cobblestone on Flickr.

Via Flickr: One more shot from Pike Place Market on Saturday.

Changes on Flickr.

Via Flickr: I am really impressed with the Minolta 70-200mm f4, the so called beer can. I can understand why this lens has such a cult following. The colors are deep and rich while the bokeh is super smooth and creamy. Sure you can find problems when you zoom into the pixels but as an overall impression, this lens is quite amazing for 25 year old lens. This image was taken in the marsh this morning. It represents a number of changes. First, the most obvious is the seasonal reference. Being covered in frost, this decaying green leaf is being overtaken by winter. Second, I’m changing to a much better lens for a zoom telephoto. I have been using the Sony 18-200 f3.5-5.6 and becoming disappointed with the quality of images on the new camera. I’m now splitting that same focal distance between two lenses, the Sony 18-50 f2.8 and the Minolta 70-200 f4. This will produce much better photographs. Lastly, there were signs posted at the marsh today that said the boardwalks will be closed until April for repair. This means my marsh project will either have to come to an end or be postponed until April. I’m not sure what they have in store for repairs but if they're are going to be working on it that long,the results may have a huge impact on the look of my project. Not sure what I’ll do at this point but it may be a good time to wrap this project up anyway. Maybe after a couple of walks thru the frozen marsh and I’ll call it done.

Mountain Quiet on Flickr.

Via Flickr: This quiet little composition was taken in Easton, WA on Saturday night. This is a mountain town on the East side of Snoqualmie Pass, elevation 2160 feet, population 438. Throughout the winter, groomed trails in the Easton area offer some of the best snowmobile adventures in the state. Looks like a fun little town! I’m working with the feeling of twilight in the mountains on a winter night. In post process, I added a dark graduation on both the top and the bottom of the scene to create an inner glow. I’m using the contrast of warm and cool colors to create some dimension and help move the eye thru the scene. I lighten and saturated the reds and oranges to really push this contrast. While working on the post processing, I try and keep a light hand. If there’s even a hint of post processing, the viewer will consider the entire image fake. It’s like special effects in the movies, if you can see it, you’re doing something wrong.

Project JADU-Day 89.14 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

Project JADU-Day 89.13 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

Project JADU-Day 89.12 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

Project JADU-Day 89.11 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

Project JADU-Day 89.10 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

Project JADU-Day 89.9 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

Project JADU-Day 89.8 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

Project JADU-Day 89.7 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

Project JADU-Day 89.6 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

Project JADU-Day 89.5 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

Project JADU-Day 89.4 on Flickr.

Via Flickr: Well this is a wrap for my project JADU. I accepted a 1 year contract to work on Halo 4 as a 3-D artist. This really comes at a good time as I was starting to get worried weather or not I was still employable. Yeah, after you’re out of work for awhile, strange things start creeping into your brain. To end Project JADU I’d like to go out on a huge BANG! Here are 14 photos from the Arts and Nature Festival in West Seattle today. What a wonderful festival and enriching project for me to work on this Summer with the Nature Consortium. I’m still going to keep shooting for the Nature Consortium, put this book project together and set up something on kickerstarter.com for the funding for the printing and a gallery opening. I’ve shot thousands of photos since I was laid off for NatureC and I’d like to do a gallery opening to support the release the book so I’m thinking Christmas time. Stay tuned!

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