6. February 2012 by Friedhelm.

If you want to get inspired in your photography, go to the local zoo or botanical garden. You will find many intriguing subjects and as a bonus, you don’t need a model release! David drove to the zoo in Fresno and I decided to buy an annual ticket at the UC botanical garden in Berkeley, CA. I discovered this beautiful Spiral Aloe, a prime candidate for black and white photography. Camera setting, 28mm focal length, f20, 0.4sec. at ISO 100, tripod mounted.

Enjoy and have a great week.

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31. December 2011 by David.

Not too many of my gifts were as photogenic as this orchid.

I hosted Christmas at my house this year, a rare occasion. My sister Annette brought me this orchid. I decided to photograph it with my Christmas tree as a background.

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Dave

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26. December 2011 by Friedhelm.

I photographed these Milkweed seeds in Yosemite Valley. It is amazing to me how these seeds are carried by the wind and how they prepare themselves for a new blooming season.

I used a 180mm macro lens to create this image. I took several shot  trying to find the right depth of field. I settled for f8, 0.3sec., ISO 100, tripod mounted.

Enjoy and happy photographing!

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7. December 2011 by Friedhelm.

I used a 180mm macro lens, camera with attached cable release and a heavy tripod to create this image. Camera setting: f25, 1.6 sec., ISO 100.

Enjoy and keep on photographing!

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15. October 2011 by David.

Fall will be in full swing over the next few weeks

While the deep fall colors are not here they are just around the corner, my favorite time of the year. One of the things I like about this photo is the background and the contrast between it and the leaves. Pumpkin patches, colored leaves, crisp mornings, OH MY!

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Dave

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10. September 2011 by David.

With emotions running high this weekend I thought I’d keep it simple.

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Dave

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4. September 2011 by David.

It’s been a long hot summer.

In the soft evening light I photographed this thisle  and I believe wild oats. Hope you enjoy.

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Dave

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3. September 2011 by David.

Trees can be a compelling subject.

I tried a couple of different lenses to capture the essence of this tree. I finally used my wide angle set at 12mm to achieve this result.  Can’t you almost feel the texture of the bark ?

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Dave

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27. August 2011 by David.

While running errands the other day I came across this.

The next few months should provide for some wonderful sunsets as the weather changes from ‘just plain hot’ to more unsettled. Because I don’t want to leave my camera in my car’s hot trunk and it can be inconvenient to carry around I sometimes leave it at home. This time the errands were short and  I’m glad I took it with me.

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Dave

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13. August 2011 by David.

Friedhelm and I were walking around downtown Monterey when we came upon these flowers.

Friedhelm told me the name but I can’t recall. I keep saying I have to get a field book on flowers. It’s on my list somewhere. If anyone knows of a good one, small but comprehensive for the western US please add a comment. Thanks.

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Dave

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