Paint Drip

I attended an activity sponsored by Nikon. They had some stations set up with items to photograph. This was shot using a wireless flash set up. The Nikon Speedlight flash system is very impressive and versatile. I know I don't take advantage of it as much as I should. I have done a little photoshop magic to darken the background but other than that, it is what it is - a paint drip! My thanks to Paul and Bill from Nikon who make the trip to Utah each year and share their knowledge and all the equipment!

King Of The Hill

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day! To the woman I call mom, my wife, and mother-in-law. Thank you for the love and support all these many years. I can't say it or express it enough, I love you.

Fencing With Fashion

This is the last of the fencing photos I will be posting. These two young ladies are just as fierce and aggressive as any of the boys, I watched that day. It was an enjoyable match to watch. Click on the picture to enlarge it and you will see the tip, (wrapped in pink) well placed in the chest. They caught my eye with their fashionable socks and the pink face shield and vest. Go girls!

The Point Is...

Kids of all shapes and sizes where at the tournament. I wittiness a b-i-g and t-a-l-l young man, age 13 to 15, take on a short and little young man of the same age. An unfair fight based on size to say the least! I didn't think the short kid had much of a chance. His opponent has a height and reach advantage. To my surprise, the little guy schooled him and out scored him severely! I latter found out the big guy was new to the sport and the little guy had been fencing for awhile. The point is.... you can't judge a book by it cover or a little kid with a pointy stick (sword) is just as dangers as a big kid, if he knows how to use it!

Musketeers In Training

I went to a fencing competition at Weber State University to help a women get better pictures with her DSLR camera. I had no idea how big the sport was! It was great fun! Lots of action and quick moves. Be sure to click on the pictures to see them larger. It is crazy to see the end of the sword poking into the body! Score! Point! Next victim (opponent). Cropping was done to exclude all the parents and spectators.

Frozen Puddle

f/13, 1/160 sec., ISO400, Crop and levels adjustments for both pictures.

As a kid, I always loved to walk on and brake the ice of little puddles. Once in awhile the puddle would be deeper than I thought and I got more than I bargained for! It is funny the things that trigger childhood memories. Now as an adult, I get out of the truck, photograph the puddle, get back into the truck and drive over the puddles, keeping my feet dry! Yes, I'm still a kid at heart!

Colorful Kite

f/9, 1/200 sec., ISO 100



f/9, 1/160 sec., ISO 100

Get the kids outside and introduce them to some old fashion fun, kite flying!

Rusty Nail

both shot using f/11, 1/80 sec. ISO 200

Saddled Up

70-200mm lens with 2x teleconverter, f/13, 1/250 sec.,
ISO 200, cropped with some levels adjustments.

And they were heading west!

How Close Can You Get?

Several cars and trucks drove by to see this bison. He or she was grazing next to the road and didn't seem bothered by the attention. Yes, some of us (crazy folks with cameras) got out of our vehicles to take a picture. The bison or buffalo seem very tame and docile, however, they are wild and free roaming on the island. Its best not to provoke them or get in their way. I understand they can run very fast for their size. If there were young bison around, we would never be so close. Personal note to Judy. It was good to see you out shooting pictures. I hope we run into each other again.

Snowy Herd

Its cold, wet and snowing....at least they have coats on!