Tag: fine art

365-44 Backlight – day 2

Another backlighting picture today. My wife actually spotted this church steeple as we were driving by. The sunlight streaming through the stained glass cupola enhanced the bold colors and created a nice effect. Pentax K20D, DA17-70 Heavenly Light

365-43 Duck pond revisited

Another visit to the pond in the local cemetery today. It’s always a good place to get a shot and there’s always ducks, geese, turkeys and deer roaming around. I stuck with the ducks today. I had to deal with some lens flare in this shot and the sun is a little brighter than I would like, but “work with…

365-42 Weathered surface

I didn’t get out to shoot much today. So, I thought I would shoot…..a brick. I have a pile of bricks in my yard and this one on top attracted my eye. I liked the holes and shadow. I used a touch of orton for effect but I have a straight version which I’ll throw on here along with a different angle.…

365-41 My daily and some observations

I was driving past the local college when I saw these chairs on the campus. It was under 20°F, so I’m not surprised that any students were taking advantage of them. It will still be a couple of months yet before they get regular use. I used my Pentax K20D and DA55-300 lens. As far as my 365 project is going, I…

365-40 Cold facts

So you’re probably thinking, “David, ice AGAIN?” It has been a prominent subject of mine this winter but it’s the one thing I see when I look around. I wonder if people who live near the beach in a warm climate get tired of palm trees, sand, and surf pictures. I somehow doubt it.  I actually wanted to try some processing options…

365-39 Kinetic star

A little sun for the day, in the form of a mobile hanging from my neighbor’s porch. It was snowing again today. Soon winter will be a distant memory and the sun in my pictures will be the real one. Processed with a touch of Topaz Adjust to punch up the color a bit. Pentax K20D, DA55-300 Going Mobile

365-36 Spring availability?

While walking around my yard I spotted this birds nest in a small tree near my porch. I never noticed it before but, since this is February, I imagine it’s from last year. I’ll have to keep tabs on it as spring approaches. Shot with my Super-Takumar 28mm. Pentax K20D Empty Nest

365-35 Different color

Photo for today is a sunset, mostly because it’s a rare sight as of late. I feel warmer already. A pretty straightforward shot taken at a nearby farm. Pentax K20D, DA17-70 Sundown

365-33 Packers fans?

Now for something completely different! A quick visit to a pond in the cemetery today. I wanted to get a duck picture, just for a change of subject matter. I’m not a “wildlife” photographer usually and I don’t have the gear or patience to pull it off well. But I like the shot and I’m sticking with it!  Unfortunately, being…