Our apartment complex had our parking lot re-paved yesterday, so I convinced Jerod to play around with some night portraits in the empty parking lot. There was a lot of giggling and a lot of eye-rolling (I’m sure you can guess who was doing what), but I think I ended up with some good photos. I couldn’t decide which type of portrait I liked better, so I’m including two.
Last night we had really strong thunderstorms. I huddled in the corner of my patio to take pictures of the pounding rain. Jerod claimed it was safe, even with my tripod, since I was back away from the storm. A few minutes later (back inside), we saw a huge bolt of lightning hit very close to the apartment. I’m not so sure I was safe after all, but what good photographer isn’t willing to take risks for a photo?
It rained most of the day yesterday, which resulted in a lot of puddles around the apartment. Sometimes a stream builds near our patio, but luckily we didn’t have enough rain for that.
1.5 sec., F4.0, ISO 400
18-55 mm lens (31 mm), no flash fired
I recently learned about the different phases of twilight. This photo was taken during what is called nautical twilight, when the sun is between 6-12 degrees below the horizon, or about 30 minutes to an hour after sunset. You can still see some color off in the distance, which can generate some beautiful photos. Especially when the moon is so bright!
1/6 sec., F4.0, ISO 800
18-55mm lens (18 mm), no flash fired and no tripod used
After spending much time inside during last week’s snowstorm, we were ready to get out of the house. So we headed to Zona Rosa for a little outdoor shopping. I figured everyone else would have the same idea, but I guess it was still too cold out.
1/6 sec., F4.0, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (28 mm), no flash fired
This is a typical day for me at work. I’m usually the first to arrive in the parking lot and the last to leave. I’d love to brag that I’m a workaholic, but it’s actually because I go to the nearby Y after work. I’m just glad to see a little sunlight now that the days are getting longer!
Photo #1: 1/30 sec., F4.5, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (18mm), no flash fired
Photo #2: 1 sec., F5.6, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (18mm), no flash fired
I’m going out of town for a few days, so I’m posting both yesterday and today’s photos. I’ll post this weekend’s photos when I return.
After a slow and slick drive home from work yesterday afternoon in the rapidly accumulating snow, I attempted to capture the falling snow in a photograph.
1/180 sec., F8, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (24mm focal length), flash fired
About 7 inches of snow later, I woke up early this morning to find that work was closed. I planned to help Jerod get ready for work so he could get an early start on the road. I started his car, but instead of helping him clean it, I just took pictures as he worked away in the cold. So much for double the fun! Spring, I’m not so patiently awaiting you!
.5 sec with tripod, F4, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (20mm focal length), no flash
Before the 6 inches of treacherous snowfall, before the morning commute with dozens of car wrecks, before the school cancellations and the worrying, was a peaceful snowfall. I’m glad I could capture the beauty of it rather than the danger.
Photographic Rhodes 