Grandparent's Hands

Nikon D50, Nikon 28-105 f3.5-4.5D lens - 1/40 second, f4.5, ISO 800

This is McKay's winning picture for the 2009 Reflections Contest. The theme was "Beauty Is... "He received a trophy yesterday at the awards assembly. On the back of the photo he wrote, "My grandparents have been married for over 50 years and I think that is beautiful."

Smile

Here is one of Josh's pictures. I know Jene' will want this posted. She says it is an historical moment- the only time I have ever smiled in a photograph. I think that might be a bit of an exageration. After 40+ years of having my picture taken I'm sure I was forced to smile a few other times. Besides it is taking all of my "manly" powers of concentration to give her that affectionate hug.

Skins

Jacob wanted to go on "vacation to the zoo with Dad". So we took a half day and went to the zoo. Jene', Josh and my younger brother met us there later. Josh and I took the camera along so we would have something fun to do.

The attempt for me was to view things in the artistic realm. The other option was to photograph the people of the zoo and forget the animals. I may have to return to that topic some day because there is lots of 'interesting' material on that subject.

Josh will have to post his stuff later. He took about 700 pictures. After the out takes editing he is down to 100. He is in the process of narrowing it down to his top 5 pics. He is actually starting to get an eye for it. I wish digital had been an option when I was learning. Would have saved me a lot on development costs.

Nikon D40, f6.3, 1/100 sec, ISO 800 (exposure bias -0.3)

Nikon D40, f6.3, 1/60 sec, ISO 200 (exposure bias -0.3)

Nikon D40, f6.3, 1/320 sec, ISO 800

Lynn Patterson 1950-2009

Nikon D50, Nikon 28-105 f3.5-4.5D lens - 1/200 second, f4.5, ISO 200

Sandy, Utah

Fall Colors

Nikon D40, f6.3, 1/640 second, ISO 200

This is a photo that my son Josh took for his reflections contest. It is in Little Cottonwood Canyon. I like the contrast and the angles in this photo.

Irish Dancer

Nikon D50, Nikon 28-105 f3.5-4.5D lens - 1/20 second, f4.5, ISO 200

Dyches Rexall Drug Store

Magna, Utah

The Gem

Nikon D50, Nikon 28-105 f3.5-4.5D lens - 1/250 second, f8, ISO 200
The Gem Theater
Magna, Utah

Basics of Exposure

One advantage of using a SLR camera is the ability to control how the camera deals with scenes that have a wide contrast in lighting. Both of these pictures were taken at the same time. The top photo was taken using my standard camera settings of -2/3 of an f-stop (the Nikon sensors tend to overexpose). As you can see, the foreground is basically so dark you can't see any detail.

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-200mm, 1/320 sec, f/9, ISO 400, exposure -0.7 f-stop

By adjusting the settings to +1 f-stop, the camera overexposed the scene, the foreground details are visible without losing too much detail in the well lit area of the scene. If you want to be able to control the exposure of your shots, a SLR camera is a must.

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-200mm, 1/60 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400, exposure +1.0 f-stop

Brothers

Nikon D50, Nikon 50 f1.4D lens - 1/80 second, f1.4, ISO800

This photo was taken at at grandma's house during a family birthday party. I used a fixed focal length lens with a huge aperture, a slow shutter speed and a high ISO setting on the camera. The picture was taken using available light with the white balance set to auto. This allowed the warm color given off by incandescent lighting to be reflected in their faces. I focused on the younger boy and because of the wide aperture everything beyond him is out of focus. I love this lens because I can take pictures indoors without the need for a flash. A flash would have made this picture look flat and dull.

Urban Cowgirl

Nikon D50, Nikon 28-105 f3.5-4.5D lens - 1/60 second, f4.5, ISO 800

Prada

Nikon D50, Nikon VR 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G lens - 1/100 second, f5, ISO 400

I think these glasses are worth more than my car.

Ripstick

Nikon D50, Nikon 50 f1.4D lens - 1/125 second, f2.5, ISO200

Two wiggly wheels. One flexible board. Give it a try. I dare you.

Happy Pioneer Day

Nikon D50, Nikon 50 f1.4D lens - 1/80 second, f1.6, ISO
200

Dress Up

Nikon D50, Nikon 28-105 f3.5-4.5D lens - 1/50 second, f4.5, ISO

800

Wheeler Farm

Hold on Tight

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-200mm, 1/640 sec, f/6.3, ISO 200

Three Best Friends

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-200mm, 1/200 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800

Welcome to the Country

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-200mm, 1/2500 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400

101st Post

This is the 101st post to The Shadow Project.

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/400 sec, f/10, ISO 800



Fall Flower in Skagway, Alaska

Fueling Up

Nikon D50, Nikon 28-105 f3.5-4.5D lens - 1/60 second, f4, ISO

1600

This photograph was taken by McKay from the back seat of the car while he was still strapped in to the booster seat. I was fueling the car after the family kite flying outing in the park. McKay opened the door and said I want to take a picture. He already had the camera in his hand so I reached in, adjusted the ISO to 1600 and clicked the knob to "P." I stood back up and he snapped the shot. He captured this image after sunset using available light (no flash). The image you see is how it came out of the camera. We don't own photoshop nor do we know how to use it. I like the deep blue of the sky and combination of lights and shadows on my face giving it definition. I also like the angle and how the gas pump dips down one way and the car door up the other way. The pump gives a sense of place and the jacket gives a sense of season. It takes the portait out of the studio and places it in real life.

Dew Drop

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/50 sec, f/5.3, ISO 400

Taken September 15, 2008 at the top of the Mount Roberts Tramway in Juneau, Alaska.