Category Archives: Things

Pecan Sandies

Posted on March 10, 2010 by robert

Working from home this afternoon, I decided to treat myself to some cookies (well I probably would have done that whether or not I was working or not but that’s beside the point).  Has been a while since I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Snow Day

Posted on February 10, 2010 by robert

The DC area is being hit by some more snow (we’ve already had about 20-24 inches) — some areas will get at least another foot. So being stuck at home, watching the news, and keeping an eye on things, I … Continue reading →

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Mmm, coffee

Posted on January 12, 2010 by robert

I know several of my fellow photogs (well not just photographers I guess, but lots of people I know!) are big coffee drinkers.  After Christmas when my son was born, I made use of my Keurig B30 Mini Brewer as well … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather

Posted on January 4, 2010 by robert

The weather the last couple of days has been miserable!  Very cold, very windy — and did I mention miserable?  Pulled a few of my recent “cold weather” images to share.  One is from around Thanksgiving, when it was cold … Continue reading →

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Winter Weather

Posted on December 19, 2009 by robert

It’s snowing like crazy out there, and here in the Washington DC / Northern Virginia area they are calling for anywhere from 10 to 25 or so inches of snow.  According to the weather this morning, they’re saying it may … Continue reading →

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Lone Leaf

Posted on December 6, 2009 by robert

My “Lone Leaf” photo has been featured on RedBubble in the “Tone It Down!” category (black and white / sepia images)!  I’ve really been enjoying RedBubble and have gotten lots of great comments on that shot.  It was taken while … Continue reading →

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Hollin Farms Photowalk

Posted on October 11, 2009 by robert

Yesterday I went to shoot at a pumpkin patch in Delaplane, Virginia, with friends Kim Baker and Dawn Casey.  The sky wasn’t that great as it was raining most of the morning, and it was crazy windy, but we stayed … Continue reading →

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Meadowlark Gardens Trip

Posted on September 7, 2009 by robert

On Friday, my friend Geff and I headed over to Meadowlark Gardens after work to do some macro.  Got a few nice macro shots, but my Sigma 150 also became a portrait/wildlife lens, as I stalked a great blue heron … Continue reading →

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More Macro Shots

Posted on August 19, 2009 by robert

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

Posted on August 15, 2009 by robert

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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