Day 104

At dinner tonight. I like the reflection of the "Drinks" sign on the table and in the window.

Day 103

Two good friends -- Crystal and Angel.

I've know Angel for about 10 years and Crystal just a bit less than that. They are both really good friends -- friends to each other and mine as well. And the really neat thing is that my wife is good friends with both as well. They are almost like family. I've written about unconditional love. These are two wonderful people who make that easy.

Day 102

Ever feel like the only light shining in a dark void? I've felt that way many times, especially at work. Always wondering, "Is is just me or do other  people really don't see the possibilities?" I fully appreciate there are many angles and different ways of viewing anything. I try very hard to be understanding and accommodating. But sometimes I just can help myself and the sarcasm and cynicism just sneaks out. I really need to stay quiet in staff meetings...

Just couldn't help myself with this one.

Day 101

I think this is the first time I've been mooned by a bug. This little guy kept turning away from the camera. I'm sure it wasn't because of this huge eye staring down at him.

And just because...

Day 100

You can't tell from this angle, but this is a napkin holder sitting on its side.

So, what's so special about that? -- I don't know, just liked the image.

Day 99

Almost here.

Everyone is ready, including the new mom.

What joys await this precious new soul.
A sweet baby girl.
Will she be as beautiful as her mother?
I think yes.

A Visitor

Day 98

Somewhere over southern Colorado

1/4000 F4 ISO 1600

This is an image of the right side propeller on a Beechcraft 1900. So, I was using my little Canon point and Shoot and wondered if I could capture a still image of the prop. You've seen them when running at full speed and they are a blur (see below). Well my Nikon D200 was at my feet so put away the little guy and pulled out the Nikon and put it in manual mode. I took about 200 images and I liked this the best. Just for reference, a shutter speed of 1/4000 = .00025 seconds. That means that very little light hits the sensor. That's why I cranked up the ISO to 1600. Makes the picture a bit grainy, but I got the image I wanted.  Notice that you can also see a reflection of the plane on the prop tip.

The view port on the plane was not great, but I was pleased that I could capture the prop while it was running full speed. The tips of each blade was still a bit blurry.

And just for a reference, Below s the same prop I took with my Canon 1000SD just after take off in Farmington. The prop was turning at about the same rate in both images. And 1/60 = .016667 seconds.

Over the runway. Farmington, NM.

1/60 F2.8 ISO 80