Cricket macro

Today's macro shot is of a cricket on a leaf. I used a two light set up to illuminate the subject. Camera settings were 180th sec. at f-22, iso 200. I used a 70-200mm set at 200mm with a 2x converter and a raynox 250. I was quite happy with this image as I got some good detail in the eyes. Depth of field is really shallow with my lens set up (even at f-22) so I will have to evaluate this technique and then decide if maybe another lens combination may work better.

Nature walk...

One of my favorite wildlife photographers is Brad Hill. His work is so inspiring.
http://www.naturalart.ca/voice/blog.html
I have studied his work and tried very hard to duplicate his techniques. Here is a Squirrel image I took today and worked it in post. I don't have any bears to shoot like Brad but I think my technique is getting better on the wildlife I do have to work with. Click on image to enlarge.

February Special

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Events Music

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Winter wonderland

Slow day today so after digging out I took a quick ride downtown to Goat Island. The winter wonderland spectacular of Niagara is in full force. The trees are covered with snow and ice. Everywhere you look is a scenic picture. I shot this couple holding hands and enjoying a walk together on a winter day. I can only wonder what their story is. Maybe lovers, maybe on their honeymoon, maybe married, or just tourists visiting Niagara for the first time. Almost all the attractions are closed in the winter months ( cave of the winds, maid of the mist, etc. ) but winter at the Falls is worth the trip.

Photoshop effort...

My latest creation. Anyone who has ever been to a casino knows there is no photography inside.I have been working on this concept with dice and I needed more than a photograph of just a pair of dice. So I started with some wire and a glue gun and glued the dice to a thin wire and photographed then looking like they are flying thru air. Then later removing the wires in photoshop. The image was well lit and looked good but I wanted something more. So I meticulously constructed the craps table in photoshop. Complete with the rubberized looking back board, mirrors, and chips. Now I had a better image but I needed a reason for the dice flying thru air. So I went into the studio and photographed my hand in a simulated dice throwing motion and added it too. The final image was then stroked and border added and will be submitted for gallery print competition. Lets hope all the work and planning pays off. Click on image to enlarge.

News Bulletin

On Tuesday evening Gary was elected vice president of the Buffalo Niagara Professional Photographers. The PPSNYS is a non profit organization devoted to a strong code of ethics in photographic excellence and dedicated to professional performance from all its members. Our Buffalo Niagara group is one of eleven sections comprising the entire state of New York. Meetings are held monthly and include the latest updates and training on the business of photography.