Posts By scott
fingers
I seem to be into bright shiny objects lately. The cold/warming/cold days here are producing some beautiful icicles. I’d rather they thawed and took the cold with them, but at least we can enjoy their beauty. ISO 100 at 200.
fingers
fluid
It’s snowing and cold here. Windy. Wet. Ugh. So it’s an inside shot for now. I’m heading down to the river for a walk and to be outside for just a bit, but haven’t made up my mind about taking the camera. So daggum hard to keep the lens clean on a day like this… we’ll see.
To keep my daily posts going though, I took this of a glass sculpture I have in my living room. I was walking past hunting a book and noticed the snow through the window catching in the sculpture. ISO 100 at 60.
fluid
livrets de banque gauches
The man in the bow tie caught my eye more than anything else. I didn’t see the reflections above the books until I had him in the frame.
livrets de banque gauches
八坂神社
Since the last post was really to honor a request, I’ve decided to post the picture I’d already selected for “past photo” posting today. This way, I’ll still have to think about digging into the older photos tomorrow.
Yasaka Shrine, Gion in Kyoto. I stretched out on my back in the dirt to get this shot and apparently attracted the attention of some high school boys. Just after taking this picture, they decided I’d spend part of the afternoon speaking English with them while they gave me a personalized tour of the shrine. We had a blast – gave them my card in hopes they’d email, but never did hear from them again. Not yet anyway….
fortunes
southern whales
Not a “daily photo” post, this is a requested photo from the past. Thanks for the suggestion Mike M. – who asked to see pictures of whales from Africa.
There’s actually a sad tale to go with this shot. My laptop drive died on the way home from this trip. Last backup? Before I left home of course… I lost every photo I took on that trip save a few down-sampled JPGs posted to a server while still in South Africa. Sad tale, but lesson learned. I now travel with a tiny USB powered backup drive – and use it.
This was taken perched on a guard-rail along Chapman’s Peak Drive south of Cape Town. I’m only vaguely familiar with the whale route around the southern tip of Africa, but was captivated watching these huge, graceful animals.
southern whales
neighbors
From very early this morning, before sunrise, tramping through the snow in my backyard. ISO 400 with about a 20 second exposure.
neighbors
Also – found this amazing artist’s site today. Such a creative use of cracked sidewalks and seams in the pavement. Really creative work.
more snow
I’d hoped to get out and grab a few more pictures in the middle of the snowstorm we’re having. Total predicted snowfall for today/tonight is about one foot, and I think we’ve gotten most of it already. I sure hope so anyway – don’t want any more. This Southern child has had his fill this winter. As beautiful as the snow can be – hanging from evergreens, coating the world in silent white – the cold seeps into me and makes me yearn for my native airs.
ISO 400, f4.5 (forced it), in color. I posted it just as the shot came off the camera.
Footfalls
winter’s weight
I’m hoping this won’t be the only photo I post today. It’s currently snowing hard and piling up, which could make for some beautiful shots later. If I can finish work while daylight still exists…
winter’s weight
spires
Today looks promising for pictures – a little overcast, but fresh falling snow and ice. I’ll head out for some shots after work today and see what I can find. Maybe down by the river…
This morning’s blast from the past was one of those shots where I was walking past – saw something – took a quick photo, and then had to run catch up with my nieces as we were playing in and around Edinburgh Castle. Was so beautiful on top of the castle… would’ve given my eye-teeth for my tripod and a little more time.
spires
Canon Rebel XT
Can’t remember the rest…
