Iggy

2024_CLondon52_January: Setting Goals - Main Photographic Goal for the Year

With a South African trip planned for later this year, my main goal is to learn the basics of wildlife photography to maximize the potential for great safari photos.  I shot this photo for practice with the new 50-400mm lens, handheld.

Sony A7IV @ f6.3 | 1/250 | 300mm | ISO 160

Tamron E 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 A067

Photographed 1/25/24

Follow The Flags

52Frames - Week 4 - Scene From A Movie

EC: Use A LUT

Strong winds created a mist blowing across the beach and an afternoon sun provided a backlight. This scene immediately struck me as movie material.

Sony A7IV @ f6.3 | 1/2000 | 300mm | ISO 100

Tamron E 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 A067

Photographed 1/25/24

Almost Full

2024_CLondon52_January: Setting Goals - Re-creation of an Old Photo

Moon phase at 97.5% according to the PhotoPills app.  Second moon photo effort with the new 400mm zoom lens.  25 images stacked and blended.

Sony A7IV @ f11 | 1/800 | 400mm | ISO 1600

Tamron E 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 A067

Photographed 1/23/24

Finally Sunshine

52Frames - Week 3 - Black and White (Alternate)

After a week of snowy, frigid and overcast weather, the sun finally came out in earnest today. I was struck by the varying pockets of light and shadow created by the morning sun on the open architecture.



Apple iPhone 15 Pro @ f1.8 | 1/750 | 6.86mm (24mm equiv) | ISO 80

Photographed 1/17/24

Discourse

52Frames - Week 3 - Black and White

2024_CLondon52_January: Setting Goals - Past Experiences with Photography

Representative of the genre I like to photograph the most...everyday slices of life.

Another 2Fer where I'm able to use the same photograph for two challenges.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4 | 1/160 | 40mm equiv | ISO 160

Photographed 1/17/24

Lego

52Frames - Week 2 - New Technique (Alternate)

Went to take some photos to use for Adamski effect at a local shopping mall since today's weather was miserable.  This photo was a very close second to the one I submitted.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4 | 1/160 | 71mm equiv | ISO 400

Photographed 1/9/24

Road Conditions

52Frames - Week 2 - New Technique

Went to take some photos to use for Adamski effect at a local shopping mall since today's weather was miserable.  This photo was taken on the way home in the rain/snow because I wasn't certain there were any good ones from inside the mall.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f4 | 1/200 | 40mm equiv | ISO100

Photographed 1/9/24

In Disguise

Portillo's

Vernon Hills, IL

It may look like a fast casual restaurant, but it is actually a money machine in disguise.

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 | 1/200 | 40mm equiv | ISO 200

Photographed 1/1/24

Good Intentions

52Frames - Week 1 - Self-Portrait

2024_CLondon52_January: Setting Goals - Introduction

Photographing with intent has been a topic of discussion lately in photo groups within which I participate.  I wanted to do something different than the last 4 years of Week 1.  My original intent was to combine my penchant for reflections with a cool technique exhibited by Tzvi Cohen in his 2023 Week 1 submission.  After 2 hours of Photoshop layer and layer mask failure, I gave up and decided to use the reflection portion only.

This image is also intended to say some things about me.  More introvert than extrovert.  Can operate in the background but not afraid to be seen.  Simplifies complexity.

Here we go...on to Year 5.

Sony A7IV @ f5.6 | 1/30 | 200mm | ISO 12800

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 1/1/24