Dumping Ground for Random Thoughts

When you live out in the country, you have to deal with the wildlife.  On a regular basis we are visited by a black bear that takes a liking to our trash.  Who knew that trash could result in a photograph?!

Photo details: Exposure time 1/10 sec, Aperture f/4.5, Focal Length 34mm, ISO-200, Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G II ED, Camera Nikon D40X. 

This is the most intense drummer that I have seen.  This shot came out interesting with the effects lighting reflecting off of the shield in front of the drum kit.

Photo details: Exposure time 1/40 sec, Aperture f/5.6, Focal Length 200mm, Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm 1.4-5.6 G ED, Camera Nikon D40X.

This was the first SLR camera that I owned and the camera started it all.  It was originally owned by my mother and her photography work with it got me started.

Photo details: Exposure time 1/60 sec, Aperture f/4.8, Focal Length 38mm, ISO-200, Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G II ED, Camera Nikon D40X.

Cats take the best photographs.  Is he a cute sleeping cat, or is he letting you know he’s mad and about to pounce? Only he knows!

Photo details: Exposure time 1/60 sec, Aperture f/5.3, ISO 200, Focal Length 160mm, Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm 1.4-5.6 G ED, Camera Nikon D40X.

The latest edition to our family is a little three month old kitten.  He was found by some firefighters tucked up into their firetruck.  They gave him to our vet where we got him.  He is a little sweetheart.  He has taken a liking to my wife and lays down by her whenever possible.

Photo details: Exposure time 1/60 sec, Aperture f/4.5, ISO 200, Focal Length 92 mm, Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm 1.4-5.6 G ED, Camera Nikon D40X.

Didn’t get time to post this one last night.  My daughter got treated yesterday to a peticure and just had to show it off.  Of course, being a photographer, I saw the shot and took it!

Photo details: Exposure time 1/60 sec, Aperture f/5, ISO 200, Focal Length 122 mm, Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm 1.4-5.6 G ED, Camera Nikon D40X.

Before going on our trip to Disney last month, I had this shot in mind.  This one actually took quite long to set up due to the pedestrian traffic at the park.  Eventually the circumstances lined up and I was able to get the shot.  After I got the shot, we went over and had him take our photograph.  That’s when I told him about the shot.  

Photo details: Exposure time 1/250 sec, Aperture f/8, Focal Length 55mm, ISO-100, Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G II ED, Camera Nikon D40X.