Do Carnies' Sleep?

Between my internships I had the privilege of staying at Tybee Island for some R&R.  While on the prowl late one night I spyed the back lot of a carnival.  I had to take a shot.  A 15 sec. exposure at f20, ISO 1600 made the flags on top of The Ring of Fire flutter forever.

Rocky Eye Slight Self Portrait

I found a willing four-legged model to allow me to get up in his face per se, eye boogers and all.  Only got a slight shadowy image of myself though.  Shot with a Nikon D700 at 1/125 @ f16 with a 60mm macro lens at ISO 200.

Basting Brush Macro

While on the hunt for things to shoot I spied my basting brush next to the grill.  Interesting boket followed.  I shot this with a Nikon D700 at 1/80 @ f/16 with a 60mm macro lens at ISO 200.

1st Year Layout Mayhem Continued

Ashton Smith proved to be a very patient model for 1st Year Student Katherine Clark.  Sitting in a tub for an hour covered in oil, makeup, and eventually stage-blood was not a problem for her.  Check out Ms. Clark's blog at

http://katherineclarkphoto.blogspot.com/

Real Use Macro

This week I shot a 1:1 of my Gerber Paraframe II knife.  I left it as is so you can see the blemishes and dust that it carries every time I pull it out of my pocket.  Shot with a Nikon D700 for a 5 second exposure @ f16 with a 60mm macro lens at ISO 200.  I used a Speedlight to provide illumination.

Layout Mayhem with the 1st Years

Just recently I had the pleasure of assisting 1st year Katherine Clark on her Design Lab Layout shoot.  Look for more of these adventures next week.

Here's to the Lovers!

It's just Red Day to me, but Happy Valentine's Day to all the sweethearts out there.  Even though I was tired the other night, I had to take advantage of the awesome fog out.  On my way home I stopped and shot this with a Nikon D700 at f4.5 with a 30 second exposure, ISO 200.  My trusty MiniMag and passing cars provided the script!

A Taste of What's to Stack.

Here's a shot of what's to be focus stacked this week.  It should prove to be interesting.  This was shot with a Nikon D700 at 1/10 @ f36, ISO 200; elevated sidelit by a 750 hotlight.

Ahhh.... More Macro.

For pleasure, I shot this marble for macro class the other day.  I rigged a special snoot to become a light pedestal using a tungsten mini-light.  I really like the depth and color.  Shot with a Nikon D700 for 4 secs. @ f40, ISO 200.

Come On Groundhogs and Spring!

I took the dogs out last Sunday to enjoy the amazing weather.  Rules be darned- I split the horizon and added some of our buddy "Fill" to illuminate the animals.  Can't wait for spring!  Shot with a Nikon D700 at 1/125 @ f8 with a SB-800, ISO 200.

Macro Machine Series

This week in Macro Class we were required to photograph a series of shots ranging in ratio from 1:1 to 1:10 of an object of our choice.  I dug up a double servo unit on cast iron frame.  This is the 1:2 shot of the top corner. I like the rusty screw.  Shot with a Nikon D700 using a 105mm macro lens, 1/40 @ f22, ISO 200.  A pair of Halo Lights provided illumination.

Asheville Keeps It Real For Bill!

While on a recent photo mission in Asheville with my Ute brother, we came upon this unique tribute to Bill Thompson.  Here you go Mr. Bill- all the trash cans you can handle in one frame.  Raincheck on the beer.  Shot with a Nikon D700, 1/250  @ f9, ISO 200, Windchill 21degrees!

I Heart Macro!

We finally started Macro Photography this week.  Our instructor unleashed us to go have some fun finding interesting objects.  I borrowed this from a fellow student and had fun practicing with new equipment.  I shot this with a Nikon D700 at ISO200 at 1/80th of a sec @ f51!  I used a 105mm macro lens to capture the interesting glass colors.  A pair of 750's lit the charm evenly.  I'm very excited to get more practice with these wonderful lenses.

Ode to the Snow Days... and Nights.

My good friend came into town during one of the snow storms so I had to shoot a mini-pano during his cigarette break.  I was able to catch the freaky green fluorescent lights behind my neighbor's house across the street.  The print measures 40in. x 11in.  Shot with a Nikon D700, for 30sec @ f16, ISO 200: 4 total shots.