Photo 365 - On Assignment

Hello There Everyone and Welcome to the Blog

I have three sets of photos here. The first is my photo project (the original page) entitled Photo 365 - On Assignment. It was a spin on a 365 photo project. I love the idea of the 365 project, but I needed a little more structure. I also needed some help getting out of my photographic comfort zone. I decided to take suggestions for monthly themes from the people around me and those who view my photos. I finished the project on January 15th, but please feel free to go back and enjoy my year in pictures.

The second page is dedicated to my favorite photographic subject, nature. Right now that page contains just photos I have taken in Everglades National Park. I just finished updating it, adding more photos, captions, and common and scientific names for all the shots. Please enjoy!

The third page is from the second UM Spring Football game in 2010. This was my first foray into sports photography. I was "working" this event with a friend of mine who blogs for a Hurricane's sports blog. All the shots came from the stands because we didn't have sideline passes, but I still got some decent shots. I hope to update this page with shots from this year's spring game. Go Canes!

Enjoy the blog!

Friday, December 31, 2010

Monday, December 27, 2010

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Friday, December 24, 2010

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Carolers!  (December:  Holiday)

There is signing going on outside the Lego doors!  The rest of December will be holiday themed pictures.  And I promise they all won't be Lego themed :-)

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/9, 0.8 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Monday, December 20, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

"These blaster marks... they are to accurate to be sand people..." (November:  Minifigs)

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/14, 1/30 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

"Some people say a mime is a terrible thing to waste... the Empire disagrees!"  (November:  Minifigs)

November's theme was minifigs and it was definitely the one theme I had the most fun with.  I was able to find some of the Series 2 minifigs while Christmas shopping yesterday and I managed to snag a mime.  The snow troopers and pilot don't like him...

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/25, 1/8 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Classic Gabled Window (October:  Architecture)

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/6.3, 0.5 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Friday, December 17, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Arches (October:  Architecture)

October's theme was Architecture and all those photos focused on architecture in the Miami area, more specifically mostly the Coral Gables area.  Here I decided to roll with a fine example of classic early 20th century Lego architecture!

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/6.3, 08 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

X Never Marks the Spot (September:  Textures and Patterns)

Oh Dr. Jones, X does occasionally mark the spot.  I like the X pattern on the bottom of this jingle bell and the patterns on the chocolate wrapper just out of focus behind it.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/7.1, 1.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Got Sole? (September:  Textures and Patterns)

Yep, it's the sole to one of my shoes.  September's theme was Textures and Patterns and here we  have a cool sizzling wave pattern.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/7.1, 1.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

"Did either of you two see Al Golden coming?  I totally had Ron McGill pegged for the job!"
(August:  Marble Madness)

The marbles even drive minifig wizards mad!

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/16, 4.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Monday, December 13, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

"AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!"  (August:  Marble Madness)

The theme for August was marble madness.  Sometimes I felt like this trying to figure out shots for this theme.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/18, 5.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Green Fly (July:  Macro)

One of my favorite subjects during macro month was these little green flies that like to hang out on the hedge in my backyard.  So I went back and got some fresh shots.  I just love the eyes and reflective bodies of these guys.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/5, 1/400 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

White Moth (July:  Macro)

July's theme, probably my favorite, was macro shots.  That was the first full month I had my macro lens, which I absolutely love.  

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/3.5, 1/160 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Friday, December 10, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Crystal Ornament (June:  Light Painting)

Decided to let the lights on my Christmas tree do the painting this time.  All sorts of different colors reflecting through the crystal at one time, very nice.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/8, 0.6 sec, 60 mm, ISO 800

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

BOO!  (June:  Light Painting)

June's theme was light painting.  Light painting usually involves using a flashlight, torch, or some kind of external lighting source to light or highlight part of picture.  During June I was using a flashlight to make a variety of designs, highlights, and streaks.  Here I decided to take a picture of my Lego ghosts which produce their own light, in effect painting themselves in the dark room.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/8, 25.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 800

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Yellow Flower (May:  Flowers)

Continuing the recap of May's theme, Flowers, but getting real close to this nice yellow flower.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/5, 1/800 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

White Flower (May:  Flowers)

May's theme was flowers and this is the first of two recap shots from Fairchild Botanical Gardens.  I didn't catch the name of this flower, but it is very nice.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/6.3, 1/100 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Monday, December 6, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Coconut (April:  Water)

After water droplets, my second favorite water related photo?  Reflections!

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/8, 1/500 sec, 179 mm, ISO 400

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Water Droplets (April:  Water)

Oh, ya know how I love water droplets and here we go with April's theme of water.  

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/5, 1/100 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Mechanical Minifig (March:  Begins with M)

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/9, 15.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 100
Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Magnets (March:  Begins with M)

This picture is for 12/3/10

March's theme was objects that begin with the letter M.  Here is a loosely formed cube of magnet balls (Buckyballs - Thanks Dunlaps!!).  These little balls are made up of rare earth magnets and they are extremely magnetic.  Loads of fun to play with.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/9, 1.6 sec, 60 mm, ISO 100

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)

Sprinkles, or Jimmies depending on where you are from... weirdo  (February:  Small Things)

I don't eat ice cream very often but when I do, boy oh boy do I love sprinkles.  These things are great, they make almost any dessert better.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/9, 3.2 sec, 60 mm, ISO 100
Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (Recap/Holiday)


M&M's (February:  Small Things)

This shot is for December 1st, 2010

One friend suggested I do a like a highlight reel of my best pictures from the last ten themes.  I kinda feel that's a bit off the goal of this project because I wouldn't be taking any more pictures until January.  So I slightly modified the idea and decided to recap the previous themes but with brand new pictures.  So I will be posting two new pictures for each theme and then finishing off the remaining days of the month with some holiday pictures because I like christmas decorations!  So the first two pictures recap the month of February where I was shooting small things.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/9, 6.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 100

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - December (????)

No new picture today being I haven't chosen a new theme yet.  I'll post two new pictures tomorrow.  Stay tuned...

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

BYE!

I have to say that I have really enjoyed this month's theme. Not only did it let me combine two of my favorite things, but it also let me relive my younger play times! Expect to see some more minifig photo shoots from me in the future...

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/14, 5.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Monday, November 29, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

Mine's bigger!

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/14, 25.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

Tonight on Pimp My Horse: JR and boys go Medievial!

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/18, 8.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

See all sorts of weird things in space...

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/2.8, 1/25 sec, 60 mm, ISO 800

Friday, November 26, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

"I think it's some kind of seaweed... maybe land kelp?"

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/20, 1/20 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400
Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

"Ay matey, I thought this Jersey place suppost to be full o' monsters?"

This shot is for Thursday, November 25th. Happy Thanksgiving!

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/20, 1/5 sec, 53 mm, ISO 400

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

Cause lending a helping hand is cool thing to do!

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/14, 8.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

Luke briefs the team on the invasion plan.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/14, 2.5 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Monday, November 22, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

"I think we found our new Captain!"

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/18, 8.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

"Sorry pilots, but due to Imperial budget cuts there will no new TIE fighters this year. You get this horse instead..."

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/11, 2.5 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400
Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

"I think it is some kind of coral outcropping..."

This shot is for Saturday, November 20th. Stay tuned for today's shot a little later on.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/11, 1.0 sec, 29 mm, ISO 400

Friday, November 19, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

Unit 115 starts to think he should transfer to Middle Imperial Management

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/11, 3.2 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

"I thought we agreed to keep Lord Vader away from the Imperial Sugar stores?"

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/16, 6.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

Hats off in The Club, Gents

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/16, 4.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

All the cool Minifigs have facial hair!

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/11, 4.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Monday, November 15, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

The Imperial Cheerleading Squad try to rack up big points with their Sith Lord

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/13, 3.2 sec, 60 mm, ISO 400

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

Which one of these is not like the others?

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/11, 4.0 sec, 60 mm, ISO 200

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Photo 365 - On Assignment - November (Minifigs)

Sugar, and spice, and everything... Lego?

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/16, 1.3 sec, 60 mm, ISO 800