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The Blizzard of 2013
It was referred to as Nemo. It brought snow and took away power. Our year-old snow blower handled the snow (I need to finish up tomorrow), but going without power was something new to us. The power went yesterday at 9pm and was restored today at 6pm. We had it pretty easy, because our gas fireplace continued to work, keeping us warm, while many Rhode Islanders couldn’t heat their homes without power. Anyhow, snow forts and snow blowers ruled the day. And unlike the blizzard of 2007, this one didn’t involve a nine-hour commute home which, coincidentally, was the topic of my very first blog post.
Prime time with a Prime lens
Tonight I took a drive to somewhere I’ve never been – Prospect Park on Congdon Street in Providence. It was quite a climb. Anyhow, that’s Roger Williams (below) looking out over Providence, RI. These shots were taken with a 50mm prime lens (no zooming allowed).
The photos above and below were tweaked using an effect in Photoshop called Tilt-Shift. I have no idea how to use it.
Business Tripping
Packing glass; Ann&Hope; flying laptop; nice flight; don’t need no help; car won’t start; car won’t turn off; going west not east; show us your junk; reflecting on a train; a plain plane; nothing to see here; cool fountains; just fountains; now THAT’S a fountain; it’s cold out here; it’s cold in here; that will be all, Will; suspended bridge; moving bridge; I’m moving; 24-300; can I keep it?; see the cows; see the cows haul ass; knock-knock, who’s over there; what was this?; a Hot Dog King; never mind; happening town; ice rink hysteria; 70 degrees; spoon and forking people; take a photo?; no take a photo; what she said; and what he said – a Hot Dog King; just forget it; site versus sight; I KNEW IT; no blueberries; 47 user preferences; pay attention; YOU pay attention; shy waitress; crazy waitress; a message for Will; damaging winds; oh hell no; early flight; F bombs away; no blueberries?; I WANT !@#% BLUEBERRIES; giant crack; camera lesson; biblical break; tight flight; can the pilot see; apparently; start my car (with confidence); back in the rut.
Barrington Sunrise
Nigel and I got up early this morning to shoot the sunrise in Barrington, RI.
“Jorge”
Just trying to keep up with my friend from work, who also happens to be a top-notch photographer – Tim Rice. One of his many specialties is photographing toys in very creative ways. The photo of Jorge, below, is my own attempt to capture one of my son’s action figures (from the Halo game series) in a tack-sharp vivid photograph. I failed. But it’s just a start. To see how it’s really done, check out Tim’s website.
The photo was shot using my new D600 and the kit lens: 24-85mm.
Late afternoon snow
This post sponsored by the few, the proud – The Pooper, The Puker, and The Fractured.
I finally got out of the house today, after suffering through a 48-hour stomach bug (beginning Christmas Eve), followed by Eric being equally sick for a bonus 48 hours, and Christy being dignosed yesterday with a hairline fracture – her arm – after taking a fall during a soccer tourney.
Anyhow, I thought taking shots of the evening snow tonight was better than spending another hour in the sick ward.
A winter sport?
We took a drive to Barrington Beach on Christmas Eve and came across a paddle boarder. A good sense of balance – this time of year – is essential, you would think.
Snow globe. Not shaken and not stirred
This snow globe was sitting on the coffee table – minding its own business – when I reached for the camera. A candle and a Christmas tree in the background kept the subject well lit.
Seen better days…
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Long Days and Nights 