Water Cooler - virtually

Water Cooler - virtually http://davew1099.multiply.com/ Hey guys, This is my consolidation project. Combining photo sharing and blog (still keeping my blogspot space though).  The photo sharing part is working out well, I like the format, although the EXIF info is not displayed at this time.  Well, enjoy! Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:45:34 -0000 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:59:00 -0000 Water Cooler - virtually http://images.davew1099.multiply.com/logo http://davew1099.multiply.com 100 100 Little Colorado River Gorge in B&W <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SE8jggAP9XI/AAAAAAAAIBc/ln1m6FBH7Vg/s1600-h/A1050644.JPG"><img src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SE8jggAP9XI/AAAAAAAAIBc/ln1m6FBH7Vg/s320/A1050644.JPG" border="0" alt="" /=""></a>&nbsp; Located near Cameron, AZ, the Little Colorado River Gorge is truly a must see if you are in the area. The entrance fee is a measely $2 per car. The only thing I wish is that there's a longer trail along the rim, maybe in the future. On State Road 64 (from Cameron heading towards Grand Canyon East Rim), look for Scenic Overlook sign. <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SE8jh6FVURI/AAAAAAAAIBk/385IbMb7kZc/s1600-h/A1050647.JPG"><img src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SE8jh6FVURI/AAAAAAAAIBk/385IbMb7kZc/s320/A1050647.JPG" border="0" alt="" /=""></a>&nbsp; <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SE8jibCMYXI/AAAAAAAAIBs/btfuVnVGb8Y/s1600-h/A1050648.JPG"><img src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SE8jibCMYXI/AAAAAAAAIBs/btfuVnVGb8Y/s320/A1050648.JPG" border="0" alt="" /=""></a>&nbsp; <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SE8ji7JgxPI/AAAAAAAAIB0/kpkt_IgV_hY/s1600-h/A1050657.JPG"><img src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SE8ji7JgxPI/AAAAAAAAIB0/kpkt_IgV_hY/s320/A1050657.JPG" border="0" alt="" /=""></a>&nbsp; It seems like every time I come through here, its in the middle of the day. There's a lot of shadows to deal with when photographing here. It is nice to just sit there and take in the amazing scenery. <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; " align="middle" border="0" /=""></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/129/Little_Colorado_River_Gorge_in_BampW Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:59:00 -0000 Extreme Close-up I have read about using the reverse lens setup to get really nice macro captures. I finally broke down and bought a reverse ring from Ebay. The way it works is to attach a lens to your camera body, then attach this reverse ring to the lens, just like a filter, then attach the secondary lens to the ring, reversed, as it is front-element to front-element configuration. Of course, your lens thread must match, I am using 49mm to 49mm reverse ring. The second trick is that the outer lens must be wider than the lens mounted on the body, otherwise, you picture will end up with a tunnel effect. I am using two 50mm lenses. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEm5htfDp8I/AAAAAAAAH84/StqJpr_vT9k/s1600-h/IMGP9435.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEm5htfDp8I/AAAAAAAAH84/StqJpr_vT9k/s320/IMGP9435.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Sample 1, uncropped. This little grasshopper is less than a centimeter long, so I am getting pretty good close-up on this thing. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEm5iB4RF4I/AAAAAAAAH9A/1p0cbWVWXAM/s1600-h/IMGP9449.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEm5iB4RF4I/AAAAAAAAH9A/1p0cbWVWXAM/s320/IMGP9449.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Cropped - but from another image I took. Very shallow depth-of-field. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEm5ia9b_XI/AAAAAAAAH9I/3Cz2ykCC9U4/s1600-h/IMG_0006.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEm5ia9b_XI/AAAAAAAAH9I/3Cz2ykCC9U4/s320/IMG_0006.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Here's what the setup looks like. I am still playing with this setup, so lots to learn. <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; " align="middle" border="0" /=""></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/126/Extreme_Close-up Fri, 6 Jun 2008 22:26:00 -0000 Anime Girl Spotted! <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEmm3eLs42I/AAAAAAAAH8M/FsotBfn3pc0/s1600-h/A1050741.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEmm3eLs42I/AAAAAAAAH8M/FsotBfn3pc0/s320/A1050741.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Real Life Anime Girl found at Grand Canyon, :). I guess matching platform shoes would be too hard to find....... <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; " align="middle" border="0" /=""></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/127/Anime_Girl_Spotted Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:06:00 -0000 Snow in June. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEmlnTC0BcI/AAAAAAAAH78/lci4JlyTqjg/s1600-h/A1050639.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEmlnTC0BcI/AAAAAAAAH78/lci4JlyTqjg/s320/A1050639.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Five days into June, the peaks just received a fresh dusting of powder. This has been a fairly wet year so far, which has really greened up the area. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEmln73Z6dI/AAAAAAAAH8E/7z8o06fcEWc/s1600-h/A1050744.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEmln73Z6dI/AAAAAAAAH8E/7z8o06fcEWc/s320/A1050744.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> View of the peaks from another side. <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; " align="middle" border="0" /=""></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/128/Snow_in_June. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:01:00 -0000 Sedona Flora Desert life in Sedona. Cacti are starting to bloom. These shots were taken near the <a href="http://www.chapeloftheholycross.com/">Chapel of the Holy Cross</a>- A must see. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEdHJyqyuGI/AAAAAAAAHfY/HqUrv9u9uIU/s1600-h/DSC_6466.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEdHJyqyuGI/AAAAAAAAHfY/HqUrv9u9uIU/s320/DSC_6466.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> A very safe nest - great protection. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEdHKCqyuHI/AAAAAAAAHfg/RUqYnJmi3g4/s1600-h/DSC_6468.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEdHKCqyuHI/AAAAAAAAHfg/RUqYnJmi3g4/s320/DSC_6468.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Cactus blossom. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEdHKSqyuII/AAAAAAAAHfo/K4ehKZj5LFI/s1600-h/DSC_6469.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEdHKSqyuII/AAAAAAAAHfo/K4ehKZj5LFI/s320/DSC_6469.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Of another kind. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEdHKSqyuJI/AAAAAAAAHfw/wPxC_LHlV8M/s1600-h/DSC_6461.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SEdHKSqyuJI/AAAAAAAAHfw/wPxC_LHlV8M/s320/DSC_6461.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> I can't keep my plants alive, in real dirt, and this little pine tree is growing in rocks?! <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; " align="middle" border="0" /=""></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/125/Sedona_Flora Thu, 5 Jun 2008 01:53:00 -0000 Tampa From Above It's been way too many trips recently. Went to Tampa area for my step-daughter's graduation. I think I have caught a cold/flu or something, my whole body is aching. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SENbayqyuBI/AAAAAAAAHeo/9Nu3R-wpYJU/s1600-h/A1310568.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SENbayqyuBI/AAAAAAAAHeo/9Nu3R-wpYJU/s320/A1310568.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Down town Tampa. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SENbayqyuCI/AAAAAAAAHew/Z5fXBPditHY/s1600-h/A1310570.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SENbayqyuCI/AAAAAAAAHew/Z5fXBPditHY/s320/A1310570.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Looking over the bay - and expensive houses. I wonder how much is their insurance? It jumped up a great deal since the hurricane season of '04. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SENbbCqyuDI/AAAAAAAAHe4/bmZKKvo0DHI/s1600-h/A1310574.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SENbbCqyuDI/AAAAAAAAHe4/bmZKKvo0DHI/s320/A1310574.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Courtney Campbell Causeway. From Tampa to Clearwater. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SENbbSqyuEI/AAAAAAAAHfA/uoxAtfB8WaU/s1600-h/A1310583.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SENbbSqyuEI/AAAAAAAAHfA/uoxAtfB8WaU/s320/A1310583.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> Dunedin Causeway. <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; " align="middle" border="0" /=""></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/124/Tampa_From_Above Mon, 2 Jun 2008 02:30:00 -0000 Merging 2 pictures. From the collection of pictures I obtained from recent photo club day trip, I found a few that're more dramatic if I cropped them to be "panoramic". But when I tried to print them, no matter what I tried, it only prints in the middle of my 8x10 paper, one picture at a time, too wasteful. A quick search on-line on "merging photos", I found using one of my all time photo viewer can solve this problem: IrfanView - <a href="http://www.irfanview.com/">http://www.irfanview.com/</a>. Irfanview is donation based product. If you find it useful, please feel free to make a donation. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDrneCqysyI/AAAAAAAAHTo/7m8AbADqOPQ/s1600-h/DSC_6226.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDrneCqysyI/AAAAAAAAHTo/7m8AbADqOPQ/s320/DSC_6226.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> A sample of my cropped pictures. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDrneCqyszI/AAAAAAAAHTw/EXmiXr_yzQw/s1600-h/Merge-01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDrneCqyszI/AAAAAAAAHTw/EXmiXr_yzQw/s320/Merge-01.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> Firing up Irfanview by itself. To create this merged picture, select Image, then Create Parorama Image, that will bring up the following window. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDrneSqys0I/AAAAAAAAHT4/9TRd1bcu4Ak/s1600-h/merge-02.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDrneSqys0I/AAAAAAAAHT4/9TRd1bcu4Ak/s320/merge-02.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> Since the pictures I want to merge is horizontal/landscape, I want the merged pictures to be vertical, so new image is below the previous ones. Click on Add images, select the images you want to merge, then click Create image, then you are done. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDrneSqys1I/AAAAAAAAHUA/hWkPYgNvpvk/s1600-h/merge-03.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDrneSqys1I/AAAAAAAAHUA/hWkPYgNvpvk/s320/merge-03.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> I rotated one of the image so it is ... http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/123/Merging_2_pictures. Mon, 26 May 2008 16:38:00 -0000 Calf Branding - Monochrome Just some more shots from our club outing. I thought they looked more dramatic in monochrome. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjeGCqysiI/AAAAAAAAHSE/5rMaqNnAumE/s1600-h/DSC_5994.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjeGCqysiI/AAAAAAAAHSE/5rMaqNnAumE/s320/DSC_5994.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> Calves really had to be held down by 2 or 3 guys. <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjeGSqysjI/AAAAAAAAHSM/j4hufDZPzho/s1600-h/DSC_6004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjeGSqysjI/AAAAAAAAHSM/j4hufDZPzho/s320/DSC_6004.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> This is Vic. Foreman of this crew. <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjeGSqyskI/AAAAAAAAHSU/4pBXaobsr3s/s1600-h/DSC_6020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjeGSqyskI/AAAAAAAAHSU/4pBXaobsr3s/s320/DSC_6020.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjeGSqyslI/AAAAAAAAHSc/SmLUf-JQIOY/s1600-h/DSC_6025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjeGSqyslI/AAAAAAAAHSc/SmLUf-JQIOY/s320/DSC_6025.JPG" border="0" /=""></a> I think this can be a Marlboro Man Poster.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204155244135756450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center; " alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjfnyqysqI/AAAAAAAAHTE/DiIOfvLOG88/s400/DSC_6184.jpg" border="0" /=""> On the prairie. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204155110991770258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center; " alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjfgCqyspI/AAAAAAAAHS8/TRoBr5da0Eo/s400/Rider-03.jpg" border="0" /=""> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204155029387391618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center; " alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjfbSqysoI/AAAAAAAAHS0/3VPjekZA6dU/s400/Rider-02.jpg" border="0" /=""><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204154544056087154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center; " alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDje_CqysnI/AAAAAAAAHSs/YrNGzutigr0/s400/DSC_6167.jpg" border="0" /=""><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204154380847329890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center; " alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDje1iqysmI/AAAAAAAAHSk/LcmP6jt904Q/s400/Rider-01.jpg" border="0" /=""> <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; " alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /=""></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/121/Calf_Branding_-_Monochrome Sun, 25 May 2008 03:33:00 -0000 Calf Branding, and Others..... One of our photo club member made an arrangement with Babbitt Ranch, for club member to stop by and have a photo shoot while they're branding calves. We met around 7 in the morning, then just a quick 20 minute drive on 89 North, turn in at Wupatki loop. We weren't sure how the weather would turn out, since it has been cold and wet (rain and snow.....), but it actually turned out to be a very nice day. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjbNCqyseI/AAAAAAAAHRk/dr4FfKbHKrw/s1600-h/DSC_5956.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjbNCqyseI/AAAAAAAAHRk/dr4FfKbHKrw/s320/DSC_5956.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> In this corner, the cows. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjbNiqysfI/AAAAAAAAHRs/nF9_gdOmib0/s1600-h/DSC_5972.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjbNiqysfI/AAAAAAAAHRs/nF9_gdOmib0/s320/DSC_5972.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> And this corner, cowboys ready for work. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjbNiqysgI/AAAAAAAAHR0/TJ1U5RrlN_Q/s1600-h/A1241016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjbNiqysgI/AAAAAAAAHR0/TJ1U5RrlN_Q/s320/A1241016.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> It was interesting work, and I imagine that it was painful for these little guys - especially the boy calves, they had to undergo an extra treatment besides branding. We were in and out of the pen while the cowboys worked, but cattle didn't charge at anyone. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjbNyqyshI/AAAAAAAAHR8/rqL9wFYstC4/s1600-h/DSC_5986.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDjbNyqyshI/AAAAAAAAHR8/rqL9wFYstC4/s320/DSC_5986.jpg" border="0" /=""></a> It was serious work, and club members really enjoyed the outing. After the branding, the cowboys herded them across the ranch, went under 89 under a tunnel, well, one of them got away and decided to cross over 89 instead of the tunnel, it briefly stopped traffic, but it w... http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/122/Calf_Branding_and_Others..... Sun, 25 May 2008 03:21:00 -0000 Yakima Region <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDT0QSqyn5I/AAAAAAAAGq8/M9Cu3tWpld4/s1600-h/IMG_3529.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDT0QSqyn5I/AAAAAAAAGq8/M9Cu3tWpld4/s320/IMG_3529.JPG" border="0" /=""></img></a> Neat little farming community, a lot of orchards in the area, and it is surrounded by mountain ranges, that appears to be volcanic in origin. The big difference here (compared to Arizona) is amount of moisture. It is really green here. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDT0Pyqyn4I/AAAAAAAAGq0/TM6SkQPgCCs/s1600-h/IMG_3649.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDT0Pyqyn4I/AAAAAAAAGq0/TM6SkQPgCCs/s320/IMG_3649.JPG" border="0" /=""></img></a> The following shots are taken along State Road 12, also called White Pass Scenic Byway. really nice drive. <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/invalid.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/img/invalid.jpg" border="0" /=""></img></a> Near Oak Creek Wild Life Refuge. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDT0Qiqyn6I/AAAAAAAAGrE/465l15h-0hw/s1600-h/IMG_3573.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDT0Qiqyn6I/AAAAAAAAGrE/465l15h-0hw/s320/IMG_3573.JPG" border="0" /=""></img></a> Near Oak Creek Wild Life Refuge. end.<a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; " align="middle" border="0" /=""></img></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/120/Yakima_Region Thu, 22 May 2008 04:18:00 -0000 Over Seattle <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDOvBhI9BXI/AAAAAAAAGqo/-aIK5sAUyhs/s1600-h/IMG_3370.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202694435153708402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center; " alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDOvBhI9BXI/AAAAAAAAGqo/-aIK5sAUyhs/s400/IMG_3370.JPG" border="0" /=""></img></a>Typical shot of Seattle from above.... <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDOm7xI9BVI/AAAAAAAAGqY/L8g2hwl4HNA/s1600-h/IMG_3361.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDOm7xI9BVI/AAAAAAAAGqY/L8g2hwl4HNA/s320/IMG_3361.JPG" border="0" /=""></img></a> Short trip to Yakima. Had to stop at Seattle. This is the first time I've ever been to Seattle, well, I guess it still doesn't count, since I only stayed at the airport, waiting for my connection. I am never sure if digital camera is one of those devices that they ask you to turn off during take off and landing.... I guess I will need to ask about that. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDOm8BI9BWI/AAAAAAAAGqg/aZX3fCZqjtc/s1600-h/IMG_3363.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDOm8BI9BWI/AAAAAAAAGqg/aZX3fCZqjtc/s320/IMG_3363.JPG" border="0" /=""></img></a> Stadiums. If I get a chance, I'd like to visit this area some time, along with Portland. Looks like a very nice area. <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; " alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /=""></img></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/119/Over_Seattle Wed, 21 May 2008 04:36:00 -0000 Blue Ridge Reservoir <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDEUShI9BQI/AAAAAAAAGqI/2ysil-pTuSQ/s1600-h/A1170906.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201961352955757826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDEUShI9BQI/AAAAAAAAGqI/2ysil-pTuSQ/s400/A1170906.jpg" border="0" /></a> We first heard of Blue Ridge Reservoir on Arizona Highway, the TV program Fall of 2007. Looks like a neat spot, so a quick search on internet points me to somewhere near Payson/Mogollon Rim region. When I asked around in our photo club, people mentioned it is a really neat place to visit, but it is not really accessible in Winter time, as the roads are usually not cleared in Winter time, and it is rough forest road. There appears to be 2 ways to get to the lake. I chose the shorter route (less forest road driving): From Flagstaff, take south on Lake Mary Rd, turn left on 87 (Heading towards Winslow). Go about 5 miles, you'll see NF751, and a big sign for Blue Ridge Reservoir, turn right. Then another 4.5 miles, you will get to the parking lot, restroom, and a small boat ramp. If you continue on NF751, you can reach the Dam. You will need a high clearance vehicle, as the road gets pretty rough after the restroom facility. There were large boulders in the middle of the roads, and in some... http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/118/Blue_Ridge_Reservoir Mon, 19 May 2008 05:44:00 -0000 Upper Lake Mary <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDD03xI9BKI/AAAAAAAAGpY/kC--RkTlskk/s1600-h/A1170936.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201926808533796002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDD03xI9BKI/AAAAAAAAGpY/kC--RkTlskk/s400/A1170936.jpg" border="0" /></a> With nice snow fall this past Winter, Lake Mary by Flagstaff is actually pretty full. Lake Mary consists of 2 lakes. Upper and lower. Lower is really just there to catch the run-offs. This time last year, Lower Lake Mary is nothing but grassland, but this time, its more of a wetland, with lots of people fishing. The lake was created by the Riordan family, they owned lumber mill in the Flagstaff area. The lake was named after one of their daughters. Picture above is from Upper Lake Mary, very full. I am surprised that there wasn't more people on the lake, maybe most people run up to Lake Powell (2 hours away), I read in the paper that the authority are expecting Lake Powell to be 63% capacity by end of Summer (it was 48% last year), that's good news. <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDD0RhI9BII/AAAAAAAAGpI/Lodd3dRj9m8/s1600-h/DSC_5870.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDD0RhI9BII/AAAAAAAAGpI/Lodd3dRj9m8/s320/DSC_5870.jpg" border="0" /></a> Now the lake is fairly full, I am surprised how big this lake actually is. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDD0RxI9BJI/AAAAAAAAGpQ/c6GD9lX1JUo/s1600-h/A1170915.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SDD0RxI9BJI/AAAAAAAAGpQ/c6GD9lX1JUo/s320/A1170915.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sailing in Upper Lake Mary. Peaceful day. Wish we have a kayak or canoe to enjoy day on the lake. <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/117/Upper_Lake_Mary Mon, 19 May 2008 03:30:00 -0000 Duck photos <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SC8XZhI9BBI/AAAAAAAAGoc/7ONdXATC9CY/s1600-h/A1160780.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SC8XZhI9BBI/AAAAAAAAGoc/7ONdXATC9CY/s320/A1160780.JPG" border="0" /></a> These guys are year-round resident of the pond (we call it lake here in AZ) near-by, even when it freezes in the Winter time. In Winter, they rely on hand-outs from people. This time of year, they can pretty much fend for themselves. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SC8XahI9BCI/AAAAAAAAGok/oetd_PBeZ_g/s1600-h/A1160766.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SC8XahI9BCI/AAAAAAAAGok/oetd_PBeZ_g/s320/A1160766.JPG" border="0" /></a> Protector. <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SC8XaxI9BDI/AAAAAAAAGos/k5G17lzb2ns/s1600-h/A1160731.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SC8XaxI9BDI/AAAAAAAAGos/k5G17lzb2ns/s320/A1160731.JPG" border="0" /></a> Decoy impression. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SC8XbBI9BEI/AAAAAAAAGo0/z-2R-L4nfgg/s1600-h/A1160721.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SC8XbBI9BEI/AAAAAAAAGo0/z-2R-L4nfgg/s320/A1160721.JPG" border="0" /></a> Three's company. <a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/116/Duck_photos Sat, 17 May 2008 17:35:00 -0000 Greed One of my favorite NPR program is This American Life. This past week's program was very interesting. It is about the housing crisis here in the states. You can hear this episode from the following link: <a href="http://www.thislife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?sched=1242">http://www.thislife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?sched=1242</a> Support your local NPR stations. KNAU for Flagstaff. http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/115/Greed Thu, 15 May 2008 02:56:00 -0000 Article notice Here is a very interesting article regarding tilt-shift lens: <a href="http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/focusing-ts.shtml">http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/focusing-ts.shtml</a> Looks like an interesting piece of equipment. http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/114/Article_notice Mon, 12 May 2008 22:59:00 -0000 Wupatki Ruins <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCfeJBI9A9I/AAAAAAAAGng/7yw1b0wHVsA/s1600-h/A1110596.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCfeJBI9A9I/AAAAAAAAGng/7yw1b0wHVsA/s320/A1110596.JPG" border="0" /></a> This shot was taken about an hour before sunset. Manual exposure. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCfeJRI9A-I/AAAAAAAAGno/9Za-m0C0bEA/s1600-h/A1110591.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCfeJRI9A-I/AAAAAAAAGno/9Za-m0C0bEA/s320/A1110591.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sandstone against sun light. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCfeJRI9A_I/AAAAAAAAGnw/7h76ajKgfyE/s1600-h/A1110585.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCfeJRI9A_I/AAAAAAAAGnw/7h76ajKgfyE/s320/A1110585.JPG" border="0" /></a> Tricky white balance time. Windows to the past. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCfeJhI9BAI/AAAAAAAAGn4/-ZfrXqpzexE/s1600-h/DSC_5835.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCfeJhI9BAI/AAAAAAAAGn4/-ZfrXqpzexE/s320/DSC_5835.JPG" border="0" /></a> Standing tall - shot with long tele lens. <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/113/Wupatki_Ruins Mon, 12 May 2008 06:05:00 -0000 Flowers <A HREF='http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCUIHGOUMLI/AAAAAAAAGnA/3XrhKPpfMHc/s1600-h/IMG_3278.JPG'><IMG SRC='http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCUIHGOUMLI/AAAAAAAAGnA/3XrhKPpfMHc/s320/IMG_3278.JPG' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' ></A>&nbsp; These are flowers for my father's passing, given to us by the company my wife works for. <A HREF='http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCUIHWOUMMI/AAAAAAAAGnI/RZrw8k0d69c/s1600-h/IMG_3287.JPG'><IMG SRC='http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCUIHWOUMMI/AAAAAAAAGnI/RZrw8k0d69c/s320/IMG_3287.JPG' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' ></A>&nbsp; <A HREF='http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCUIHmOUMNI/AAAAAAAAGnQ/j8biKYnHEnY/s1600-h/IMGP9109.JPG'><IMG SRC='http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCUIHmOUMNI/AAAAAAAAGnQ/j8biKYnHEnY/s320/IMGP9109.JPG' border=0 alt='' id='BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_' ></A>&nbsp; They were given to us on the 24th of April, still going strong. Kind of reminded me of his last few days. I went through many old photos of him, scanned the photos to setup a slide show for his memorial service. For me, it was a healing process of some sort, seeing him visiting different places. I wish I had spent more time with him. <a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/112/Flowers Sat, 10 May 2008 02:27:00 -0000 Rare storm <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCKRCrAF5FI/AAAAAAAAGmY/l2QBCkiUYg4/s320/P5060352.JPG" border="0" /> A very rare rain storm came through, it washed away a lot of dust, and really soaked the yard well. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCKRCbAF5EI/AAAAAAAAGmQ/1EBJNl8hLVw/s1600-h/P5060347.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCKRCbAF5EI/AAAAAAAAGmQ/1EBJNl8hLVw/s320/P5060347.JPG" border="0" /></a> Across the street, under dramatic cloud. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCKRCrAF5GI/AAAAAAAAGmg/za9C4bHEn6o/s1600-h/P5060372.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SCKRCrAF5GI/AAAAAAAAGmg/za9C4bHEn6o/s320/P5060372.JPG" border="0" /></a> These guys (I guess some type of swallow) usually don't ever stop flying, I guess they are taking a break and tried to dry up their feather. They are actually more colorful than I thought. I guess they don't get hungry around here, since there are tons of bugs/gnats by the pond we have by our house....... <a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/111/Rare_storm Thu, 8 May 2008 05:34:00 -0000 Sedona, Oak Creek <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SB6cU1EswzI/AAAAAAAAGhw/tpRfizLvTsE/s1600-h/P5030281.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SB6cU1EswzI/AAAAAAAAGhw/tpRfizLvTsE/s320/P5030281.jpg" border="0" /></a> Oak Creek in late Spring, early Summer. Creek level is low, but flow is steady. Many people enjoying the nice sunny day, out and about. But remember, getting in and out of Sedona this time of year means you have to deal with traffic, lots of it. <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SB6cWVEsw2I/AAAAAAAAGiI/FFJ0-C2wFGk/s1600-h/P5030287.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SB6cWVEsw2I/AAAAAAAAGiI/FFJ0-C2wFGk/s320/P5030287.jpg" border="0" /></a>Oak Creek. <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SB6cU1Esw0I/AAAAAAAAGh4/KvGPCh5NQuk/s1600-h/P5030233.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SB6cU1Esw0I/AAAAAAAAGh4/KvGPCh5NQuk/s320/P5030233.JPG" border="0" /></a> Church with a view. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SB6cWFEsw1I/AAAAAAAAGiA/2mJKDSDb35g/s1600-h/P5030245.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_SXU2VEFePx8/SB6cWFEsw1I/AAAAAAAAGiA/2mJKDSDb35g/s320/P5030245.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a> http://davew1099.multiply.com/journal/item/110/Sedona_Oak_Creek Mon, 5 May 2008 05:33:00 -0000 Glen Canyon Dam, Colorado River tour. Page, AZ. Construction of Glen Canyon Dam started in 1957, primary purpose is water reservoir, secondary purpose is recreation, and third is power production. The nearby coal burning Navajo power plant produces 3x more power (!). With 8 year drought, the lake is only 47 % capacity. The water is 100 ft below normal! The river trek was great. The temperature wasn't too bad, in the shade, it was cold though. The water temperature was 47 degrees. Try not to fall out of the boat, :) It was very difficult to show you the immense size of the canyon surrounding the river. It ranges from 800 to 1400 ft. above the river. http://davew1099.multiply.com/photos/album/16/Glen_Canyon_Dam_Colorado_River_tour. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:43:28 -0000 Cameron, Page, AZ This is a landscape photo pilgrimage. Page, which is established in 1957 (when Glen Canyon Dam was built), has really wonderful scenary. The Horseshoe Bend, Slot Canyon (Antelope Canyon), Glen Canyon Dam, and Lake Powell. It is about 120 miles north of Flagstaff, and the drive up is really nice. You get to see part of Painted Desert with dramatic Bad Land looks, and cinder hills along the way. http://davew1099.multiply.com/photos/album/15/Cameron_Page_AZ Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:26:49 -0000 Petrified Forst - Painted Desert Our visit to Petrified Forest National Park. If you are ever in Arizona, on Interstate 40, make sure to check it out. It is well worth the trip. http://davew1099.multiply.com/photos/album/14/Petrified_Forst_-_Painted_Desert Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:26:13 -0000 Thom Hogan's Nikon Field Guide and Nikon Flash Guide If you're a Nikon-mount shooter, this is a must visit http://davew1099.multiply.com/links/item/17/Thom_Hogans_Nikon_Field_Guide_and_Nikon_Flash_Guide Mon, 1 Oct 2007 21:57:05 -0000 By the Water Lived in West Florida (Oldsmar) for 10 years, accumulated few shots by the water. Unsorted. I'll have to go over this sometime. http://davew1099.multiply.com/photos/album/13/By_the_Water Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:24:25 -0000 Monochrome Collection Some of my converted B&W http://davew1099.multiply.com/photos/album/11/Monochrome_Collection Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:50:48 -0000