A Sci-Fi Shot

I really like how this shot turned out. The wood and dirt surface give the shot a kind of alien look to it that fits the subject... or it may just be me reading too much into it.

It was tough but I am happy that I was finally able to get the alien into focus... his name is currently slipping my mind but he is is from Star Wars: Clone Wars. The shot also had to be under exposed somewhat in order to reduce some washout I was getting on the alien from the sun. Overall though I do like the results and it was fun to do.

Update: His name is Cad Bane... not that anyone cares, but it was driving me crazy!!

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Would have also been cool if I could have somehow gotten rid of the background in the upper right area, I guess that is what Photoshop is for though.

More Goofy Stuff

Some more fun stuff I did, in these our brave hero faces off against the giant skunk and ultimately loses in the worst possible way.

There are definitely a few things I would change about these not the least of which would be to use an actual macro lens... that aside. I need to get the focus a little crisper on the actual "hero" and I would prefer not to have the actual base supporting him as well.

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Project 1 - Macro... not really but it was the inspiration

The first idea I took from the book is based on Macro photography, the idea was to use very small figurines in weird situations to form almost a Lilliput effect. I didn't have either a macro lens or tiny little figurines so instead I substituted a regular lens and any little action figure/toy I could find. I figure I will post some of the results and keep trying this for the next week or so... or maybe until I get bored.




Here is the Invisible Man gleaming the cube (just for you Kev!) on a rock and then riding a downspout from my father-in-law's garage.

Don't ask where I got an Invisible Man riding a skate board, I just did and I love it!!

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Ideas

One of the things I struggle with most when it comes to photography is ideas on what to shoot. In class it's easy, someone tells you but when you are on your own your left to your own ideas and unfortunately mine tend to aim far too high. So in an effort to give myself some direction for shooting I am using the book my wife and kids gave me for Father's Day, Photo Op - 52 Inspirational Projects. Not all of the projects are too my taste or skill sets but I figure it should help point me in the right direction and take me out of my comfort zone as well... and maybe have some fun at the same time.

Tree

A shot taken not far from the "ruins" in my last post.

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Historical Ruins

Not sure this really qualifies as ruins, but it is the remains of the building that Laura Secord went to during the War of 1812. The building was destroyed by fire during the 50's I believe... but I could be way off.

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Fall Colours

Another shot taken from my backyard. The colours of this bush, shrub, small tree... just really caught my eye.

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Leaves

Just a fun shot I took in my backyard. Did not really sight this at all just lowered the camera to the ground and let auto focus do its thing... but pretty much got the result I wanted.

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End of Fall Flowers

Just a couple of pictures I took in my backyard as the decent weather continued.

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Belated Happy Halloween