Panning

Today I talked Greg into letting me practice panning. I have as yet attempted this photography technique. The first two photos were my first attempt, I was not happy at all with the results, I decided to let the camera decide on the settings which was my first mistake, actually it was my only mistake. The bottom two I talked Greg into letting me try again so out we went back up to Devou Park, he is such a good sport. As you can see my second attempt was much better. The slower shutter speed made the background extremely blurry. I tried 1/8th shutter speed on my tripod but I just couldn't get it to work.

 Shutter speed of 1/200th, way to fast. The photo below is also 1/200th.

 Shutter speed 1/40th. Much better results.

Shutter speed 1/60th.

Other Visitors

The birds are not the only ones that like to feed at the feeding station

Just Hanging Out

I can't believe that I was going to have a weekend go by and not take any photos so, I decided to hop in the car before it got to dark and drove around a little bit.

 Paul Brown Stadium.

 Great American Ball Park.

 I don't think Fink's restaurant will ever open again. It is really looking rather bad. It has been so long I don't even remember why it closed down.

 Unfortunately the crown wasn't lit up yet but I still like the photo.

 Wonder where these are headed?

A quick drive through Cincinnati.

To the City

I realize that it has been far to long since I have ventured into the city. I do believe a trip is in order. When you ask? (Like so many of you read my blog) Tomorrow of course.

Anyone Know What Kind of Car This Is?

In With the Old

Every once in a while as you may recall I have used picnik which is a photo editing program that is or I should say was available online, if I am not mistaken I believe it was also a part of Google anyway, they developed another photo editing program called picmonkey (where do they come up with these names?) that I have to admit I may actually pay for, it is free for now so have a look it is kinda fun. The photos below were edited in picmonkey, I kinda like them.

Having a Blast Around Independence, Kentucky

A friend of mine that really knows the area took me on a tour of the Independence area. My friend is a native and boy did she know the places to go. It is so much fun when you know someone who likes to do the same things. Well she likes to ride around site seeing and I like to photograph what I see, it was a win win situation. I was totally amazed at the all the dilapidated barns and abandon homes. Just my kind of photography. 

I was so tempted to try and see if I could push this building over. I do not believe in destruction of property, I believe in trespassing... not destruction.

At the Horse Farm

I headed out to a horse farm in Independence, KY, not your typical horse farm. Here the horses help with local children with learning disabilities. What a fantastic program.

What A Game!!!

Cincinnati Reds come from behind in the 9th to win 6-5, winning the series 2-1. What a game it was. A much deserved win, the Reds out played Miami even though Miami had more hits the Reds made every hit count.
 

Home Run!!!

Strike Out Baby!!!

Which One Do You Like Better?

Goofing Around

Cincinnati Reds Home Night Opener Fireworks 2012

Unfortunately my firework photos did not turn out well. When the lights went out I thought I had taken the lens out of auto focus and I didn't so I had to manually focus. My eyes are not as good as they use to be so the photos came out slightly blurry. I still have 9 more tries this season to get it right. 

Honey's First Real Cruise

Make sure you turn your volume way up!

Nothing sounds sweeter then a Harley engine.

Fooling Around With the Video Camera

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds, this Sunday, club seating. OH BABY CAN'T WAIT.

Abandon Incinerator

After I was done taking photos of flowers I thought I would take a trip to the old abandon incinerator. Last time I was there they posted no trespassing signs all over the place now they have the area open to bikers, of course I had to venture back once again. The first time I was there I had no idea that the building had a basement so I had to check it out, the smell was so bad I thought for sure someone had placed a dead body somewhere, I have to admit though it would certainly be a good location for that. I didn't have my boots on so I didn't risk walking around in the basement, the photos are taken from just outside. 
 

Roof or lack of any.

Basement in color.

Basement in B/W.

Basement in color.

Basement in B/W.

Basement in color.

Basement in B/W.