What Goes Bump In The Night?

 

 

Long exposures can be so much fun. I have a great time with my children and their friends, creating photos with lights and our imagination.  The kids often think of things to add of try. Some are successful others just don't work out. Adding the wings and creative lighting, create a spooky feel to these shots. This was a great success and came from an off hand comment about costumes. Thanks guys, be careful of the things that go bump in the night! Are the they angelic or devilish?

Water Halos

 

 

A different take on the water balloon idea. The angle of impact is from the back to give a "water halo" to the subject. As you can see the water was a little cold! You should give it a try with family or friends. I'm on the look out for my next victim, I mean subject.

Summer Time Fun

I do not often shoot 1/8000 of a second, but it is fun when I do! All of these shots are 1/8000 of a second, f/2.8 and ISO 800. Some edits where done too, but not much. My camera is "older" and I can see pixels, red, green, blue in the pictures. I took them out and did some levels adjustment.

I must say I have great neighbors, they will send there kids over for some water balloon smashing fun. The idea came from a video clip I was shown about a photographer who does "Water Wigs". He uses strobes, fashion models and a costly triggering system. Awesome stuff, I 'll bet you can google "Water Wigs" to find his work. I did my own low tech copy. Thanks to my kids and the neighbors for the great pics. I am willing to do it again if you are! Enjoy the summer time.

Antelope Island Activity 2013

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

We took a small group of photographers out to Antelope Island this last weekend. We did a few different things including some sunsets and long exposures. I hope everyone had a good time. I know I saw some good shots from the group. Special thanks to Larry for being our model and a good sport!

For Your Safety

 

Reading these signs make you think. As twisted as we are, photographers, we wanted to do something funny. Safety is no laughing matter.  Do not play on or around train tracks. No trains or humans were harmed during this photograph.

Go Black And White

 

These shots are taken in the city of Murray. I wanted to get some urban landscapes, so I made some arrangements to go shooting with some co-workers after work. One of the areas we wanted to go was not accessible. We found this spot and spent an hour capturing photos as the sun went down. I had not loaded my pictures or looked at them for several days. Rachel, co-worker, had already posted some to her facebook page and offered to show them to me. She had taken a few and converted them to black and white with a boost of contrast. They looked great! I knew I would have to go black and white. Thanks Rachel for the idea and the company. A big thanks to Kathy too, for the use of her tri-pod. These shots would not have been possible with out it! Ladies thanks for sharing your photos. Lets go again.

Defying Gravity

 Showing the young bucks how its done!

This table top, tops out at about 15 feet in the air! Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks!

 The top of the wall this young man is riding is about eight feet, may-be more. He makes it look so easy and effortless. I would freaked out, and be on my head! Can you say road rash!

The picture below is more my style.



Gravity takes HOLD!

Burning Reflections

 Sunset Reflection

Dark Reflections

 

 

Light Writing

 The Blue Mist

 

 

Mystery Man

 

Special thanks to Justin, Colt, Kimberly, Priscilla and Emily for keeping me company. Just think of the things we can do during the warm summer nights.



Derby Girl At The Skate Park

 Derby girl catches air!

 Air Des!

 

I work with this young lady. She happens to do roller derby in her spare time for fun.  I over heard her say she was going to the skate park to put in some time and try to get into shape. The season will be starting again soon. Of course my ears perked up and I asked if she would let me know when she got there so I could take a few pictures. You've got to love the old school skates! She says she is not very good at it, but I think she gets a fair amount of air! Keep it up Des. Thanks for letting me tag along, we should do it again.

A New Book

 

 

For Christmas I received a book. "Understanding Flash" by Bryan Peterson. If you are a Nikon shooter and have a speedlight or two, I recommend this book. I picked up a few tricks and learned more about using my SB 800 flash. Brian takes the guess work and fear out of using a flash. My flash now will go with me more often and I have added another one or two to my list of wants! Thanks Bryan Peterson.

Radio Controlled Car

 Zooming by...

 

Splashing car wash! 

You just never know where you will find a action packed photo moment. Thanks Justin, I just wished the battery lasted longer. Lets do it again when it is warmer and in the dirt.