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Spitfire
I blew into the propeller then took the shot using a slow shutter speed. This is one of my son’s die cast model planes. I suppose I should give it back to him now. 😉
“Yard Wars”
Legos in the backyard snow. A little Photoshop for the “pew pew” effect.
NASCAR is….
….an abbreviation for “Go fast and keep turning left.”
Master Chief on Patrol
Eric created the set by himself and then called me over to take the shot. I applied some filters to the photo so we could add a gritty look. A little cheesy, yes, but a lot of fun.
A macro lens is still in order, but that will have to wait.
Top THAT!
Yesterday was a blah day. Cabin fever was thick in the air. And then I dropped a bombshell (as far as Eric was concerned). I announced that I was going to Walmart to purchase my very own BeyBlade. A wild-eyed Eric suddenly came to life, and so we were off to Walmart. I am now an official BeyBlader, and a very capable one at that.
For the uninitiated, a BeyBlade is a spinning top, usually made of metal and plastic. It will go through a windshield if thrown properly. But I digress. These things are simply the heavier, more metallic forebears of the “Battling Tops” of yesteryear. My point here? You don’t need exercise to remove the years – you need a toy.
Video highlights of the battle
Spencer’s new BeyBlade
Spencer vs. Eric
“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.
Long Days and Nights 