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Some lightning shooting through the sky and lighting up the whole valley.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Manfrotto Compact MKC3-H02 Tripod + Rocketfish RF-RSCWLN12 Camera Remote
An old shot from August that I transitioned to black and white. I've never tried transitioning a lightning photo to black and white, but I like the way this one looks.
Camera: Nikon D5100
Lens: Nikkor 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6
Focal Length: 22mm
Exposure: 3 seconds
Aperture: F/6.3
ISO: 100
Tripod: Manfrotto Compact MKC3-H02
Shutters Remote: Rocketfish RF-RSCWLN12
*Taken August 26, 2013.*
At Low tide, the water surges into the tide pools and crevices in the limestone formations, nothing like the spectacular splashes that gives Blowing Rocks it's name.
Blowing Rocks is a Nature Conservancy Preserve on Jupiter Island, Martin Co. Florida.
Olympus E-600 with Wide Angle 14-42MM Lens
Rocketfish Circular Polarizer
Explore: 22 April 2012
A head-on view of an F-35B Lightning II on display at MCAS Yuma for the airshow. I transitioned the photo to black and white because I thought it gave the Lightning a menacing look.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF)
3d Marine Aircraft Wing (3d MAW)
Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13)
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) "Green Knights"
* Taken on March 9, 2013 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. *
One of the Marines first F-35B's on display at MCAS Yuma for the airshow.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II
Block 2 / 2A
168718
BF-20
I Marine Expeditionary Force
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Aircraft Group 13
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 "Green Knights"
A view from West Summerland Key onto a section of the decaying, former US 1/ Flagler railroad bridge looking toward Bahia Honda State Park. This section of the bridge is no longer maintained, and is slowly crumbling into the channel. Along the left side railings, two Osprey are taking advantage of a perfect perch above the water.
Scout Key (Mile Markers 34—35)
Old Flagler Railroad/ Overseas HIghway
Monroe County, Florida USA
Olympus E-600
RocketFish Polarizer
I was having some fun taking long exposures at Sky Harbor with my 8-point star filter. The aircraft on the left is an Airbus A321 (N547UW) and the one on the right is and Airbus A320 (N655AW).
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + 8-Point Star Filter + Manfrotto Compact MKC3-H02 Tripod + Rocketfish RF-RSCWLN12 Shutter Remote
* Taken at Phoenix Sky Habor International Airport on May 29, 2013. *
Testing out my new motorcycle setup on my stripped down honda shadow. The trick to lighting motorcycles is getting a large softbox directly over head, so I used 3 super clamps and 15 feet of 3/4 thick black pipe between two regular alien bees stands to accomplish this. The black pipe is in 3 five foot sections joined together by threaded sleeves and held to the stands at each end by super clamps. The strobe+softbox is mounted to the middle section using a super clamp. You can see a picture of the setup for this shot below.
That's 1 B800 in a 32x40" softbox directly above, 1 B800 in a 30x60" softbox camera right, and 1 B1600 in a socked 22" beauty dish on the ground to the left. Ooooo and that's my brand new rocketfish carbon fiber trip right there in the middle! I hardly EVER use a tripod, but I'm hoping this little guy changes that.
P-51 Mustang "Spam Can" after a performance at MCAS Yuma.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
Not long after this shot, the lightning started in the distance, and it was time to get out of Dodge.
It looks like a short hop, but it's about twenty minutes across the channel in a kayak.
Little Bahia Honda
Bahia Honda State Park, Monroe County,
Florida Keys, USA
Olympus E-M10
Olympus M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
with Rocketfish Polarizer
A close up of the cockpit of an AV-8B Night Attack Harrier II from VMA-214 "Blacksheep" as it passes by before an amazing demonstration at MCAS Yuma 2013. I decided to play around with this photo and I felt I have created a master piece...
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
USMC McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Night Attack Harrier II+
164142 // Cn 215
Engines: Rolls-Royce Pegasus 11-61 (F-402-RR-408)
Another view across the preserve from the boardwalk.
Grassy Waters Preserve is a Palm Beach County Park just outside Palm Beach Gardens.
8264 Northlake Blvd; West Palm Beach, Florida 33412
Grassy Waters Preserve
Olympus E-600
Rocketfish Polarizer
Again with the Bridge?
Yes, yet another shot of the bridge as it slowly, but surely crumbles into Bahia Honda Channel. It's history in the making...
Olympus E-600 with Wide Angle Lens & Rocketfish circular polarizer
Processing: PhotoScape
Another photo of British Airways flight 288 departing against a gorgeous sunset. Kinda hard to see it against the clouds but I like how the jetwash distorts the light.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
British Airways Boeing 747-436
G-CIVB // Cn 25811 // Ln 1018
Engines: 4x RR RB211-524H
Configuration: F14J52W36Y235
*Taken at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on July 19, 2013.*
US Airways America West livery landing at Sky Harbor in some fantastic light.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
US Airways Airbus A319-132
N838AW // Cn- 2615
It's a little too rough for good visibility in the water, but it's still worth the paddle.
Little Bahia Honda
Bahia Honda State Park, Monroe County,
Florida Keys, USA
Olympus E-M10 with Rocketfish Polarizer
Meet Mr. (or Mrs.) Alligator up close and personal along the Anhinga Trail boardwalk in Everglades National Park.
Olympus E-600 with Wide angle 14-42mm Lens & Rocketfish Polarizer
Editing: Lightroom 4
Even more than the Old Bridge a few miles from here, this old stump has brought me back time after time to see how it's doing. Despite the years, and plenty of storms, it's still holding it's ground, so to speak.
Ohio Key: Mile Marker 39
Ohio Key National Wildlife Refuge
Monroe County, Florida, USA
Olympus E-600
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm
Rocketfish Circular Polarizer
At low tide, the water surges into the tide pools and crevices in the limestone formations, nothing like the spectacular splashes that gives Blowing Rocks it's name. These little pockets fill with shell hash, chunks of broken rock, and anything that doesn't make it out with the receding tide.
Blowing Rocks is a Nature Conservancy Preserve on Jupiter Island, Martin Co. Florida.
Olympus E-600 with Wide Angle 14-42MM Lens
Rocketfish Circular Polarizer
Adobe Photoshop LightRoom 4
An incoming storm forced us to cut a trip over to the mangrove creeks short; and within minutes on the return paddle the sky turned a little spooky, and the wind suddenly picked up and went from gusty to Uh oh pretty quickly.
It's always a bad sign when they bring Fat Albert down.
Getting the boat back on the truck became a little bit of an adventure in 35 MPH wind gusts. Luckily, one of us is a super genius...
Cudjoe Key
Blimp Road Public Boat Ramp
Monroe County, Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M10
The Nature Conservancy - Promotional return address labels, notepad, etc. 2011
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Below was an entry for my blog, but since everyone gets lots of flickrmails re: what equipment they use or recommend, I thought I'd post it here too.
What determines whether you are an amateur or pro photographer....the gear? the places you travel? your ability not to crack under pressure? being able to market yourself? being prepared for any scenario or disaster? the amount of money you make?
Photography is all about an individual's vision and creativity. I firmly believe that some things cannot be taught or bought. You either have the "eye" or you don't. There are "pro" photographers out there that can create a beautiful image with a $5 pinhole camera. There are also those that create point-and-shoot images when presented with a wonderful opportunity with a semi-pro camera that's capable of so much more. So gear does not make the pro.
Having said that, sometimes the gear is important. Just as you wouldn't shoot a wedding with one camera/lens combo (you wouldn't right? Please don't say you're relying on basic equipment with no backup to capture someone's special day!), the same goes for any type of photography. There is gear that will produce better quality images (you still need to have the talent and vision) or sometimes gear that just makes your life easier.
So here's my top 10 "can't live without now that I have them" list:
1) Canon 500mm f/4 IS....when people say it's more important to upgrade your glass before your body, it couldn't be more true. This lens changed everything for me. While I looked at the Canon 400mm f/2.8 and the Canon 600mm, the 500mm was perfect considering size/weight restrictions for travel and just carrying around on a daily basis. Do yourself a favour and purchase a LensCoat for any large lens, it helps protect the lens but also is more comfortable to handle. And don't forget a Don Zeck Lens Cap
2) Canon 1D4.... There were quite a few things I didn't like about my Canon 50D. So when I decided to upgrade my choice was easy. Either buy a 7D, a used 1D3 or go all out and buy the new ID4. This camera is everything I thought it would be, and more. I still love my 5D2 but for wildlife this is always the camera that I grab.
3) Gura Gear Bag....Finally an end to the quest to find the perfect bag. I'm embarrassed to say how many bags I've purchased. But in my defence, none of them had everything I needed or wanted. Finally I've found one. The Gura Gear Kiboko bag weights under 4 pounds which is a huge bonus when carrying around lots of heavy gear. It's durable, strong, easy to clean and can hold a 400mm-600mm lens on one side while using the other side for extra bodies, lens and misc. gear. It's got the most amazing harness system that can be hidden away when straps get in the way while on a plane etc. It fits in the overheads of even the smallest planes. Need I go on?
4) Think Tank Airport Security V.2.... Think Tank makes great bags, they are well-made, well-designed and will last forever. If you are constantly toting around lots of gear, there are times that you want a good roller bag and this one has all the features that will make it a favourite.
5) HP Laptop DV7 Series....I7 CPU, 8GB RAM, 1TB Drive, 17.3 Inch Display and portable. I'll never own another desktop again. I would recommend having a 24" or larger extra monitor for home use and then you've got the best of both worlds. Another great addition to the setup is a docking station which allows you to just undo one connector and you're on your way. It also provides extra USB ports, speakers, easy controls. etc. While you can argue about PC vs. MAC until the end of time, it's like arguing about Canon vs. Nikon and I can't see anything ever making me switch. (sorry Miles)
6) Rocketfish Card Reader....While I love my Laptop, the one thing I'd love to see HP add is a CF card slot. But since that will probably never happen, this is the next best thing. I transferred photos from the camera to the computer for a long time and it just takes way too long. I tried a couple of card readers that I wasn't all that impressed with. Now the rocketfish goes everywhere my laptop goes so I can dump my photo's onto the computer; freeing up my memory cards.
7) OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeves....Don't bother with expensive rain gear. Nothing beats these for cheap, quick and convenient protection when the rain starts or sand is blowing. I carry these in my photography bag and my "oh shit" kit. That's for another post though.
8) Sidekick....The Wimberley Head or Sidekick are a must with the big telephoto glass. I love the Sidekick because I can switch back and forth easily depending on what I'm shooting.
9) Gitzo 3541L....I went through lots of tripods before I decided to invest in a quality system. Spend the extra and go with a Carbon Fibre Model especially if you're planning long hikes or lots of travelling. Pair it up with a ballhead that can support the weight of any lens you may want to rent or own in the future. I went with the Kirk BH1 Ballhead and plates for all my bodies and larger lens. It's big, heavy and will never let you down.
10) Singh-Ray Filters....Yes Photoshop is amazing but I love getting it right "in camera". If you're buying filters, buy quality. The Vari-N-Duo is one of my favorite filters. Then there's the soft GND's, hard GND's and don't forget to try out the specialty filters like the "Blue and Gold" or Color Combo.
11) Think Tank Pixel Pocket Rocket....Yes I can count, I know I said "10 Favorite Things" but I couldn't leave this one off the list.
12) Epson P-7000....160GB Media viewer. Backup all your files in the field directly from your memory card. There are other cheaper units but Epson makes the best.
13) Columbia Bugathermo Boots....another one to add, finally boots that can keep feet warm and dry even in a brutal canadian winter! They have built-in rechargable heaters and you can choose between 3 temperature settings. Awesome. These "ALMOST" make me look forward to winter :)
At the end of Niles Road, the National Park Service used to maintain an unimproved road and this bridge onto Wahoo Key. Nature had other ideas...
Wahoo Key
OLYMPUS E-600
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm
Rocketfish Polarizer
Where ever there's lightning, there's thunder. But in this case there was no thunder because this was a different type of lightning. One just as deadly as the one created by mother nature. One that can still kill without any given warning. The F-35B...
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II
Block- 2 / 2A
168718
BF-20
I Marine Expeditionary Force
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Aircraft Group 13
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 "Green Knights"
A couple of Delta aircraft (N343NW and N938DN) get ready for their next flights on a cloudy and humid day as N327DA taxis into the gate at Terminal 3.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
From back to front: Airbus A320-212 (N343NW), McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 (N938DN), Boeing 737-832(WL) (N372DA).
*Taken at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on July 12, 2013.*
I don't see how such a beautiful bird got such an unattractive sounding name. I just love them. I could watch them encircling for hours and part of my spirit always soars with them.
—db
Turning around after taxing by the crowd at MCAS Yuma 2013.
Northrop F-5N Tiger II
761579
Cn- L.1054
Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 "Snipers"
Nikon D40 + 55-200mm VR lense + Rocketfish UV filter
A view across the preserve from the boardwalk. Grassy Waters Preserve is a Palm Beach County Park just outside Palm Beach Gardens.
Grassy Waters Preserve
Palm Beach County, Florida
Olympus E-600
Rocketfish Polarizer
Blowing Rocks is a Nature Conservancy Preserve on Jupiter Island, Martin Co. Florida.
Olympus E-600 with Wide Angle 14-42MM Lens
Rocketfish Circular Polarizer
Adobe Photoshop LightRoom 4
Taxiing in after arrival.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4(WL)
N417WN // Cn 29822 // Ln 993
*Taken at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on July 12, 2013.*
At Curry Hammock State Park, along the paddle trail, you can get a feel for what it's like navigating the maze of mangrove tunnels through the more remote keys.
Curry Hammock State Park
Deer & Crawl Key
Monroe County, Florida
OLYMPUS E-600
MCAS Yuma 2013.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II
Block 2 / 2A
168718
BF-20
I Marine Expeditonary Force
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Aircraft Group 13
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 "Green Knights"
It might look like just another Mangrove Tunnel, but this chute on Cudjoe Key has a very swift current, and more fish than I've ever seen before in one place... and there aren't just a lot of fish, there are a ton of BIG ones.
This chute was loaded with Snapper, as well as Grunt, Sheepshead, Grouper, and Mullet.
Cudjoe Key
Great Heron National Wildlife Refuge
OLYMPUS E-600 w/ Rocketfish Polarizer
...Now we here. AV-8B showing it's vertical climbing capabilities at MCAS Yuma.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Night Attack Harrier II
164142
Cn- 215
I Marine Expeditionary Force
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Aircraft Group 13
Marine Attack Squadron 214 "Blacksheeps"
A view of the cockpit of an F-18F Super Hornet.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
A view from the Old Bridge down into Bahia Honda Channel.
Olympus E-600.
Rocketfish Circular Polarizer
Quick Run down: Desk is from Staples Apple Time Capsule Macbook Air (Saving for a MB Pro) iPad Samsung 23" LED Display Wacom Bamboo Tablet (Pen & Touch) Bose Speakers Dr. Dre's Beats Studio Headphones (Under the Laptop Stand) Griffin Macbook Stand RocketFish iPad Stand Lamp from IKEA San Disk All-in-One Reader Brother & HP Printer (Laser & InkJet)
MCAS Yuma 2013. Transitioned to sepia.
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Night Attack Harrier II
164142
Cn-215
Engine: Rolls-Royce Pegasus 11-61 (F-402-RR-408)
I Marine Expeditionary Force
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Aircraft Group 13
Marine Attack Squadron 214 "Blacksheeps"
Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.
— C. S. Lewis
Best viewed with solid and durable happiness.
The sponge flats around the Wahoo-Summerland bridge near Niles Channel is a great spot for a quick 'beach' dive, when the tide is in.
Many fish and other creatures gather in the shallows around the bridge, and the deeper water out in Niles Channel attracts much bigger visitors, along with huge sponges and Sargassum plants.
Summerland Key:
Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge
Monroe County, Florida, USA
Olympus E-600
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm
Rocketfish Circular Polarizer
A view from the kayak at low tide looking inland from the rock flats onto the Long Beach Coastline.
Long Beach, Big Pine Key
Florida, USA
Olympus E-600 w/ Rocketfish Polarizer
I always thought that if you ran really fast, and got in a good jump, you could make it... I think the key is to visualize success.
Olympus E-600 with Wide Angle Lens & Rocketfish circular polarizer
Processing: PhotoScape
I took this photo at Sky Harbor from the East Economy Parking Garage. It was my first time going there to try some spotting and I have to say that it all worked out!
Nikon D40 + Nikkor VR 55-200mm F/4-5.6 IF ED + Rocketfish UV Filter
American Airlines Boeing 737-823(WL)
N922NN // Cn- 29574 // Ln- 4401
First Flight: March 19, 2013
Engines: 2x CFMI CFM56-7B24
* Taken at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on June 19, 2013. *