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.