31. August 2010 by Friedhelm.

This is one of those images that make you think. Does it show a soldier or a monk, or both? In one hand a sword in the other a cross and a foot on top of a ball which could symbolize the earth. Does this image describe the vision and philosophy of the Spaniards, to come to the new world with arms and religion?

Enjoy and happy photographing!

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30. August 2010 by Friedhelm.

This is Seal Rock right outside of San Francisco. The dark blue-gray clouds formed a great contrast to the “white” rock. The rock is almost shaped like a heart and it is an attraction for all kinds of photographers an tourists.

Camera setting: 200mm focal length, f11, 1/30sec., ISO 100, tripod mounted. Have a wonderful week and happy photographing!

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29. August 2010 by David.

At the bottom of a little hike my sister, her boyfriend and I took we walked along a classic Rocky Mountain valley.

I like how the foreground hillside brings your eye to the tree which sends it up to the beautiful puffy clouds. The colors and sky in the clean air of the Rockies helps intensify the effects of any photograph.

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Dave

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27. August 2010 by David.

While in Bodie I came across this window repair.

I liked the structure and the textures. The weathered wood, crumbling putty, and the wonderful antique lock. Don’t you just love the ingenuity of the person who made the repair. All against a white curtain background that is, in fact, in perfect shape because this in one of the houses that the State park employees live in.

I couldn’t however, decide whether it should be in color or black and white. You decide!

We’ll be counting the votes.

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Dave

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27. August 2010 by Friedhelm.

I recommend to everybody who is in a bad mood or depressed to get up at an hour before sunrise and watch how the light is changing everything minute by minute. And then finally the sun rises. You have only a few seconds to photograph it and again the light changes over and over again. You are fascinated and all your negativism and depression are forgotten. The image of the sunrise goes with you and stays with you because you see something that reminds you of newness and greatness.

Enjoy the sunrise and have a happy Friday!

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26. August 2010 by Friedhelm.

Besides photographing landscapes, portraits, weddings,  and other events, we are also photographing food products for websites or brochures. The goal of creating images in food photography is to entice the viewer. He has to see the product and thinking: “I want that salad.” Food photography requires a lot of planning and precision. It is seldom done by the photographer alone. There is the graphic designer, the food stylist and the photographer who work as a team.

Sorry, I had to watermark this image, because they get so often copied without our permission. Drop us a line eye2eyephotostudio@ymail.com, if you have any questions.

Happy Photographing and bon appetite!

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25. August 2010 by Friedhelm.

No water - no food! That is the simple formula for California’s Central Valley. The long dry Summer season requires intensive water management. This image is common all over the Valley.Camera setting: Camera setting: f22, 1/5sec., ISO 100, tripod mounted.

Enjoy and go out photographing!

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24. August 2010 by Friedhelm.

These trees already look amazing  from a distance but they are absolutely stunning when you stand right in front of them. Try to determine their age by counting the annual rings in the bark. Consider their size when Rome was founded or Columbus discovered America. One thing I know for sure. I will have to come back even it is a bout six hours to drive from my home to get there.

Camera setting: 84mm focal length, f11, 1/25 sec., ISO 100, tripod mounted.

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23. August 2010 by Friedhelm.

When you arrive at Bristlecone Park and see these ancient trees for the first time you are feeling a sense of “awe.” These trees needed certain conditions to survive and thrive over such a long time. I learned that they needed alkaline soil and harsh weather condition combined with an altitude of more than 10,000 feet. Camera setting: 98mm focal length, f11, 1/100sec., ISO 100, tripod mounted.

Enjoy and have a great photographic week!

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22. August 2010 by David.

As I mentioned in previous posts the Colorado Rockies create some interesting skies.

This photograph was taken looking east over high desert from Colorado Springs.  While the clouds impart a feeling of impending thunder, lightning and heavy rain we actually had very little to show, though I’m sure other areas felt the effects. I truly felt lucky to be able to witness this.

This photograph is one of my favorites from my too short vacation. While it breaks the rule of having the focal point centered I think it works here.  I purposely cropped the photograph to include the silhouette of the tree in the lower right to give it some depth.

f9 at 1/160sec, 38mm, iso125, tripod mounted

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Dave

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