Whatcha Lookin' At?

Whatcha Lookin' At?
Originally uploaded by jomak14

LUMIX G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 on a G2
[ 0.01 sec (1/100) | f/5.6 | FLength 200 mm | ISO 400 ]

2.8/80mm Tilt-shift Lens

2.8/80mm Tilt-shift Lens
Originally uploaded by jomak14

A Ukranian-made tilt-shift lens mounted on my 1Ds.

Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S on a 1D
[ 0.067 sec (1/15) | f/1.2 | FLength 50 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

More images of and from this lens can be seen here.

Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence

Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Other people's circumstances seem more desirable than one's own but in reality are often not. ~ Wiktionary ~

Takumar 135mm f/2.5 on a G2
[ 0.003 sec (1/320) | f/2.5 | FLength 135 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

The Portal To Clarity

The Portal To Clarity
Originally uploaded by jomak14

A single drop of focus is all that's needed!

Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Vivitar Teleconverter on a 1Ds
[ 0.008 sec (1/125) | f/2.8 | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Hello Pennsylvania!

A torrential downpour greeted us at the NJ Turnpike.

The 6-hour drive from Wellesley, MA, to Pennsylvania started out drizzly and foggy.  Mr. Sun made an appearance as we stopped for gas and food at New Haven, CT.  Then intermittent showers accompanied us through NYC.  The Cross Bronx Expressway was at its normal bumper-to-bumper crawl.  Then a super-heavy downpour greeted us at the NJ Turnpike reducing speeds to a mere 30 mph.  The skies cleared as we approached Exit 6 to Pennsylvannia.

Just over this bridge is Pennsylvania.

A couple more miles and we're home!

All photos were capture by The Boss through the G2's 14-42mm kit lens.

Safely Locked Away

Safely Locked Away
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Locks and combinations, I always forgot my numbers. So I switched to keyed locks instead. Seemed like the best alternative until I lost the key! =(

EF 85mm f/1.8 USM II on a 1D
[ 0.02 sec (1/50) | f/1.8 | FLength 85 mm | ISO 400 ]

Heading For Massachusetts

We're off to Massachusetts to pick up my daughter for Summer Break.  And it looks to be another all-morning rain event.

All images were captured with the Panasonic LUMIX G2's 14-42mm kit lens.

I booked us a room at The Sheraton in Framingham, MA.

A jack-knifed tractor trailer caused a 2-mile long backup along the southbound lane of the NJ Turnpike.

Never have I driven across the GWB without any traffic jams.

Driving on the lower level of the GWB.

Almost to the end of I-84 in Connecticut.

A Gentle Reminder To SEPTA Commuters

A Gentle Reminder To SEPTA Commuters
Originally uploaded by jomak14

"Respect the Quiet RideCar."

QuietRide Tips:

• Cell phones cannot be used for making or taking calls. You may text message/IM providing all phone settings are set on vibrate or mute.
• All other electronic devices must be placed on vibrate or mute.
• Earphones must be used to listen to music; set the volume low so that others cannot hear it.
• Conversations with other passengers should be short and conducted in a whisper.

I'm off to Boston this morning to pick up my daughter for Summer Break. First year of college is done, three more to go.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.033 sec (1/30) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Another Bike Bites The Dust

Another Bike Bites The Dust
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Some unsolicited advice to bicycle commuters, please learn proper bike locking techniques from your local bike store. This would prevent loss of your beloved bicycle's components and you walking home in despair.

♪♫ Listen

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.005 sec (1/200) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 100 | Manual exposure ]

We've Been Looking For You!

We've Been Looking For You!
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Advertising posters wrapped around structural columns at Suburban Station's Concourse level make for fascinating juxtapositions of contrast.

Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 on a G2
[ 0.067 sec (1/15) | f/1.4 | FLength 50 mm | ISO 100 | Manual exposure ]

Warhol-inspired

Warhol-inspired
Originally uploaded by jomak14

The school district held its annual Spring Art Show at the middle school. A whole wall was covered with Warhol-inspired self-portraits.

Zooming effect and boosted saturation in Picnik for the group Sliders Sunday.

LUMIX 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 on a G2
[ 0.1 sec (1/10) | f/5.0 | FLength 16 mm | ISO 400 ]