Monthly Archives: August 2009

New Self Portraits

Wanted to try my hand at manual exposure and was a bit bored with some of the other subjects around Vienna so figured I’d go to the next boring option: myself Found some places with good color and interest and … Continue reading

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Staunton National Cemetery

During our Harrisonburg visit last year, we happened to drive by an old cemetery that I just had to pull into.  We both enjoy history-related locations and this definitely provided that.  Where we ended up was Staunton National Cemetery, which … Continue reading

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More Macro Shots

In my last entry, I posted a few shots I had taken with my new Sigma 150 Macro.  Below are 2 more … well 1.5 really!  The first one is on the last entry as well, but with a filter … Continue reading

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New Macro Lens

Picked up a new macro lens (finally!) from Adorama using the Bing.com cashback bonus.  Here are a few test shots from it — lens is a Sigma 150 f/2.8 Macro.  I still need to practice with it some, I really … Continue reading

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Just Dandy | Northern Virginia Pet Photographer

Late last year my wife and I went to Harrisonburg, VA to stay at a bed and breakfast and just “get away” for a while without going too far.  The place we stayed at had this great cat that lived … Continue reading

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Spring Flowers

Today and tomorrow will be the hottest days of the year so far, so I thought I’d share one of my favorite photos from spring.  Shot this tulip with a Nikon 35mm f/1.8G, holding my D80 to the ground and … Continue reading

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Old Town Alexandria

Last week my friend Geff asked if I wanted to do some shooting in Old Town Alexandria, a photowalk of sorts.  Unlike a regular photowalk, this would be just the two of us, rather than 50!  The trick would be … Continue reading

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