Still Models

 

Hire a model to pose and of course she or he will have to move. It is difficult to hold a pose still for long periods of time. This store window gave the perfect place to use the dummy model. The dummy model of course never moves.

 

 

Camera – G10, processing Lightroom.

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Angels at the Mall

 

If one looks around at any Mall trip at this time of year, you will find angels. Here are two examples.

 

Just look around and you will find them also.

Shopping at the Mall

Christmas shopping can be trying or if you bring a camera, fun. While my wife and I spent several hours walking (and some shopping), we visited several interesting and visually stimulating shops. One of the shops had quit a collection of eastern ‘art’. Here are a few of the featured pieces.





















































All photos taken with a Canonn G10 and processed in Lightroom.
Enjoy you holiday shopping.

Gray early morning shooting

So what if the weather is cold and the sky is gray. Look for color and reflections to fill the frame. I love to do self portraits. Here is one example.

The sun was up a few minutes ago, but clouds have almost covered it. The sky was framed in the window.

 Here is another window framed shot.

 

 

 Details of the building material and exterior objects provide a nice contrast.

 

All shots taken with a Canon G10 and processed in Lightroom.

Look at me

Who walked up these stairs? Where did they come from? Where do they lead to?

Sunny fall days

The weather man has given us several great sunny days in a row. A trip down Grand River Ave. gave me several interesting shooting venues. The first is a bright red deserted gas station.

 

 

Broken windows, shovel, and art work by taggers.

St. Marys of Redford - built in 1925.

Remember when a bell was rung to call students to class.

A larger then life creature.

If your are looking for beads - visit

Dabl's/Perett's Beads

6559 Grand River, Detroit, MI

It was a fun trip down the river. All shots taken with Canon 7D and processed in Lightroom 2.5.

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High ISO and the 7D

I believe that the reality of shooting in any light condition is almost here. The following shot was taken in a parking lot before sunrise. The shot was at iso 3200, 21mm, F4.0, and 1/15 sec. I did use Lightroom to reduce the noise and increase contrast. I like the combination of backlite and strong side lighting, with the black sky.

The lens was a Sigma 18-200. Enjoy.

Fall - Colors

The colors of fall are often best shown when the sky is clear and blue. Some of the best light is midday and looking to the north or with the sun to ones back. Here are some examples of trees in a cemetery.

 

 

Reds, oranges, browns are the common colors and best seen when the leaves still cover the tree.

Canon 7D used with Lightroom used for processing. All colors were enhanced.

Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon

On Sunday, October 18, 2009 Detroit marathoners ran through 'Red Dawn' movie set.

All of the details of this annual event can be found at: http://www.freepmarathon.com/Home_7930.htm

Some of the photos captured that day are shown below.

Just a few blocks from the race course, the streets were ghost like.

Included as a race event was a 5K run.

Even wheeled carts were seen.

Men and women, young and old, all runners appeared to enjoy the challange.

All shot taken with a Canon 40D, Sigma 50-150 2.8 and processed in Lightroom.

Halloween is almost here

Many cities (merchants) use this fall season to decorate the streets with Halloween themes. The city of Plymouth, MI has done this by having the businesses create a figure that is a straw filled costume and an appropriate face. Here are some of those creations:

Many others are on display is downtown Plymouth.

Canon G10 used and processed with Lightroom.

My Review of Tenba Gen-3 Small Photo & Laptop Backpack, Fits Most 15" Notebooks, Black

Originally submitted at Adorama

Tenba Gen-3 Small Photo; Laptop Backpack, Fits Most 15" Notebooks, Black

Tenba Gen-3 Small Photo & Laptop Backpack, Fits Most 15" Notebooks, Black

Not what I expected

By GlennK from Detroit, MI on 9/29/2009

2out of 5

Pros: Adjustable Harness, Comfortable
Cons: Hard To Access Equipment, Cumbersome, Too Small
Best Uses: Transporting Gear
Describe Yourself: Pro Photographer

The swing out bottom compartment (for camera and lenses) it too awkward to use and I will not be putting a camera in this bag.

(legalese)

Chicago Art

Chicago's lively people scene is no where better seen and felt then at the parks and centers of art. The Art Institute of Chicago seems to attract both locals as well as visitors for many parts of the country and world.  Click here for a link to the center.

This large public space seemed to be a favorite place.

Or just move to the next exhibet.

The Millennium Park on Michigan Ave.


The Cloud Gate Sculpture is called the 'Bean' by locals

All photos taken with a Canon G10 and processed in Lightroom 2.4.

Chicago in the AM

Early morning in Chicago on a beautiful September day. Spending time in this great city and the weather is picture prefect is enough to make one want to move here.

My early morning walk along the river provided more then my share of photo opts. Here a a few of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy these shots. All photos taken with Canon G10. Love this little camera. Picasa processed.

Jazz Fest Workers

The Detroit Jazz Festival is the place to hear the best in both old and new jazz music. Most of the attendees enjoy the music, but also feast on the food, the people and the fair like atmosphere. The workers in the food and other booths are pleasant and friendly. Here are a few shots taken on Saturday night.

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All photos taken with a Canon 20D, Sigma 50-150 2.8 lens, and processed with Lightroom 2.4.

Enjoy.

Detroit Jazz Festival 2009

For 30 years the Detroit Jazz Fest has featured both the best of national and local talent. If you have attended many times, you will seen some of the same smiling (or not smiling, jazz is serious) faces year after year. In addition to the music, people watching will please everyone.

Here are some of the captured shots from September 4, 2009.

The stage in front of the Compuware building.


The Compuware buildings glass front provides a mirror of the foot of Woodward Ave.


These two strange characters entertained the crowd between musical sets.


Some of the smiling faces.


A ride in style in way better then walking.


Some of the old is being renovated and rented.
Some of the old remains as a landmark.

Looking forward to more music and faces the rest of the weekend.

Hope you enjoyed these shots.

Here is a link to the Official web site. http://detroitjazzfest.com/