Last week we had the opportunity to take a trip to the Ft. Lauderdale area for a few days of fun-in-the-sun.  Haven’t been to Florida in a long time, so this was a chance to get some beach shots and whatever else I could find.  I didn’t get a few shots that I would have really loved to get (because I didn’t have my camera with me out in the ocean) but oh well!  I think I got some... 

This past Saturday, July 18, I participated in the Worldwide Photowalk — the portion I attended was held in DC in Chinatown.  Got some fun shots, but the part I enjoyed most was talking to other photographers in the area, particularly those I have friended on twitter and/or Facebook.  A few of the shots from the day (click the image to go to the gallery page) are below. The rest are here.  Read More →

Have been reading quite a bit of the Strobist (off-camera flash) methods, as well as Joe McNally, and trying different things out. A few weeks ago I took a shot in Vienna down by the caboose using a bunch of different settings. This time I got a couple that were decent but I’ve still got some practice to do. Interested in being a guinea pig? Send an email to robert (at) rekphoto.com and let... 

A couple from Huntley Meadows.  Never been much of a wildlife shooter but I can see getting more into it.  I do like nature and landscapes, so I guess it was inevitable! Nestled in Fairfax County’s Hybla Valley, Huntley Meadows Park is a rich, natural island in the suburban sea of Northern Virginia. Its 1,425 acres harbor majestic forests, wildflower-speckled meadows and vast wetlands bursting... 

Because I don’t have a green thumb, I’m not sure what these are (though I’m sure Patty does!) –  I found them on my way to work in Vienna.  Shot taken with Nikon D80 and 35/1.8 AF-S lens, 1/1000 @ 2.8, ISO 100, with a little bit of Color Efex Pro thrown in.  Read More →

In late June, I had the opportunity to photograph my nieces — something I had been wanting to do for a while.  It was a good learning experience for me as they each reacted to the camera differently.  In all I think the pictures turned out well, and are a good building block for future shoots.  The trick was to try to get them both to smile at the same time and look in the same direction! Below...