A 60 Minute Night In DC

Horay! I finally got some me time, and all I could think about was what I was going to capture. I figured I’d hit up most of Rockville so I decided to take it into D.C.
As I drove, I really didn’t have any particular place in mind. So, as I got off of the highway I just stayed in a straight line. I passed lots of places and scenes that looked like they would make great images, but night had not fully fallen. I was looking for some cool night shots so I kept driving.

A Swing @ HDR

I am impressed time after time by all of the awesome images I see browsing about on the net. Pictures with great composition, lighting, and beautiful places all fascinate me. However, there is a certain style that stands out to me. The first time I saw it I had to do a little research to see if the person actually made the picture or created it via CG software. I couldn’t believe the contrast in color and the odd surreal lighting. After doing a little digging I found out that this type of photography was called HDR.

The Tired Overworked Dad Vs. The Photographer

A couple of days ago I was sitting at home doing the usual. On my computer, browsing the net for anything photography related, and bookmarking. All of sudden I look out the window and see some very fascinating light. The color of the sky was this orangey, light yellow. It was similar to the effect of the movie Armageddon right before the meteor hit. 

Adams Morgan On a Weekday?!

Last night the family and I took a trip out to the infamous Adams Morgan. If you are not familiar with the place allow me to paint you a picture. Think of Bourbon St. on a much smaller scale. Vivid picture ha? Hey, I’m a photographer, not a painter We decided to go grab a couple of slices at a pizza joint called the Magic Mushroom. I thought why not grab Fifi (my Canon 550D), to tag along, and see what images we could capture? While this post isn’t about the details of our night out it is more about what I learned. But hey, a little back story never hurt…

Mikelbphoto.com YAAAA!

So, I finally got a decent website. One I can say I’m proud of and undoubtedly put my name, logo, and most important pictures all over. I even went as far as getting some business cards made up on (shameless plug) Zazzle.com. For my first business cards they turned out pretty okay.

If your still reading, (zzzzz…) you may be wondering “Well, what the hell prompted you to get off your butt and get your stuff together?” My short answer is simply three words; passion, beauty, education. For some of you that may be enough but for others who need a little more read on.

Thanks

Hello All,

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and check my online port/blog out. I am always looking for new and interesting things to shoot and welcom any ideas or opportunities that you may have. Please feel free to follow me or leave feedback in the comments section.