iPhone Fun

Posted on November 14, 2010 by robert

The first iPhone I owned had a decent camera on it but it was fixed focus and 2MP if I remember right.  The iPhone 4 has a 5MP camera with autofocus and takes pictures that can be quite nice.  I’ve got a few different apps for photography on there, my favorites being:

I’ve been looking lately at Hipstamatic but think what I have already are handy enough. We’ll see!

Here are a couple recent shots I’ve taken, the first using Tilt Shift Generator, the second is Best Camera.  I used to take quite a few but haven’t lately, I need to do more.  You can see more on my Flickr iPhone set.

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Backyard Fall Macros

Posted on October 24, 2010 by robert

Fall is my favorite time of year, so dusted off the Sigma 150 Macro and took it out for a few shots in the backyard.  Enjoy!

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West Virginia

Posted on October 9, 2010 by robert

Wow, it’s been a long spring and summer — can’t believe it was the end of May when I last posted! Time has flown by and my camera has gathered some dust but taken out for a few things here and there. My little man takes up a lot of my time, and I don’t miss my camera at all when he’s involved! That said we did take a long weekend to Shepherdstown, WV a couple weeks ago and here are some of my favorites. The rest can be seen in my West Virginia Flickr photoset.  Enjoy!

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Backyard Birding

Posted on May 31, 2010 by robert

Been a while since I’ve posted, but been busy with my new son :-)

We’ve got some robins that have built a nest under our deck for the 3rd summer in a row now, though in years past it’s been mourning doves. We saw this nest being built and saw mourning doves, but we’re not sure if the robins actually built it or if they performed a hostile take over. Regardless the birds were very small and are now huge, but are still up there (there are 3 in the nest).  The parents are there quite often, obviously, and are not that pleased when someone goes out there.  Got this bugger as he waited for me to go back in — did I mention he wasn’t happy to see me there?

Nikon D300s, Nikon 70-300 VR @ 300mm

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Easter Fun

Posted on April 7, 2010 by robert

A few days late, but here are some of my favorite shots from Easter :-)

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Cherry Blossoms

Posted on March 28, 2010 by robert

Cherry blossoms downtown at the Tidal Basin are peaking — caught these while taking my dog for a walk around the neighborhood.  Not as plentiful as the ones downtown, but was nice to snap a few while that close to home :-) Hope to get down to DC while they’re out for some more shots but these will do.  FYI the Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 27-April 11 this year!

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Spring Has Sprung

Posted on March 21, 2010 by robert

The weather has certainly gotten better.  A month ago we had several feet of snow on the ground.  Now we’re driving around the D.C. metro area with our windows down and enjoying the breeze in our hair.  Kids are heard playing outside, riding their bikes up and down the street.  Flowers are popping up and many are blooming!

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Baby Candy

Posted on March 20, 2010 by robert

Not candy for babies, but candy that represents babies! Home made to celebrate our little man.

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Miss Annie

Posted on March 17, 2010 by robert

Annie is a funny dog.  Sweet as anything, but hates having her picture taken.  Trying out a new lens at the front door, she followed me and just kind of hung out, looking around for Wiggles the Jack Russell across the street (they don’t get along).  Or maybe the two German Shepherds across the street in the other house (they don’t get along either)  Or a squirrel, rabbit, cat, etc. (she also has a small prey drive).  Did I mention how sweet she is??  She really is, even with her personality quirks, and sometimes dominant personality (which got her in trouble with the other dogs, because she’s not that way with people at all!)

Anyway, there she was right behind me, looking around.  Not normally one to allow pictures (something about them stealing her soul I think), she seemed distracted enough to get a few shots off.

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Cup of Coffee

Posted on March 13, 2010 by robert

Not much better on a chilly rainy day than a cup of coffee.

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