Today's Forecast

Today's Forecast, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Cloudy with occasional bokeh moving in. Expect rain in the late afternoon.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.002 sec (1/640) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 100 | Manual exposure ]

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Kissed By Bokeh

Kissed By Bokeh, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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The morning light created dazzling points of contrast in the leaves above. Resistance is futile for those so inclined to bokeh!

Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S + Kipon Tilt Adapter on a G2
[ 0.001 sec (1/1600) | f/1.2 | FLength 50 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

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Flare & Bokeh

Flare & Bokeh, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S + Kipon Tilt Adapter on a G2
[ 1/2500 sec | f/1.2 | FLength 50 mm | ISO 400 ]


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Katy Did It!

Katy Did It!, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Tettigoniids may be distinguished from grasshoppers by the length of their filamentous antennae, which may exceed their own body length, while grasshoppers' antennae are always relatively short and thickened.

Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 + Kipon Tilt Adapter on a G2
[ 0.001 sec (1/1000) | f/1.2 | FLength 50 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

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Flare & Bokeh Go Well Together!

Flare & Bokeh Go Well Together!, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Pentax-M 55mm f/2.0 on a G2
[ 0.025 sec (1/40) | f/2.0 | FLength 55 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

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An "i" With a Hairy Tittle

An "i" With a Hairy Tittle, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.

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Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Vivitar Teleconverter on a 30D
[ 0.008 sec (1/125) | f/5.6 | ISO 100 | Manual exposure | On-camera strobe ]

Columbines

LUMIX Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    5/3/2011 5:34:54 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/60
Av (Aperture Value)    4.0
ISO Speed    160

Brenda (aka The Boss) and Mariel took advantage of the fabulous Spring temps to do some gardening.  They planted some herbs, tomatoes, peppers and flowers. 

Mariel names her plants and she calls these Columbines, Romeo and Juliet.

LUMIX Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    5/3/2011 5:36:50 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/80
Av (Aperture Value)    5.3
ISO Speed    160

LUMIX Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    5/3/2011 5:36:02 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/80
Av (Aperture Value)    5.6
ISO Speed    200

Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Teleconverter
Camera Model    Canon EOS-1DS
Shooting Date/Time    5/10/2011 12:04:46 PM
Tv( Shutter Speed )    1/160
Av( Aperture Value )    8.0
ISO Speed    100
Speedlite 580EX on Manual mode @ 1/64 power

Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Teleconverter
Camera Model    Canon EOS-1DS
Shooting Date/Time    5/10/2011 12:01:23 PM
Tv( Shutter Speed )    1/250
Av( Aperture Value )    8.0
ISO Speed    100
Speedlite 580EX on Manual mode @ 1/64 power

Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Teleconverter
Camera Model    Canon EOS-1DS
Shooting Date/Time    5/10/2011 12:06:39 PM
Tv( Shutter Speed )    1/250
Av( Aperture Value )    8.0
ISO Speed    100
Speedlite 580EX on Manual mode @ 1/64 power

Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Teleconverter
Camera Model    Canon EOS-1DS
Shooting Date/Time    5/10/2011 12:08:20 PM
Tv( Shutter Speed )    1/250
Av( Aperture Value )    8.0
ISO Speed    100
Speedlite 580EX on Manual mode @ 1/64 power

Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Teleconverter
Camera Model    Canon EOS-1DS
Shooting Date/Time    5/10/2011 12:07:32 PM
Tv( Shutter Speed )    1/250
Av( Aperture Value )    8.0
ISO Speed    100
Speedlite 580EX on Manual mode @ 1/64 power

Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Teleconverter
Camera Model    Canon EOS-1DS
Shooting Date/Time    5/10/2011 12:10:46 PM
Tv( Shutter Speed )    1/250
Av( Aperture Value )    8.0
ISO Speed    100
Speedlite 580EX on Manual mode @ 1/64 power

No More Treats

No More Treats
Originally uploaded by jomak14

The brown powder puff bunnies will have to look elsewhere for their treat.  The dandelions were mercilessly mowed down by the curmudgeonly gardener.  That gardener was ME!  :-D

Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Vivitar Teleconverter on a 1Ds
[ 0.003 sec (1/320) | f/2.8 | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Dandelions Never Looked So Good

Lens    Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    4/30/2011 6:48:15 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/2000
Av (Aperture Value)    1.4
ISO Speed    100
Manual exposure

Lens    Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    4/17/2011 5:23:32 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/800
Av (Aperture Value)    1.4
ISO Speed    100
Manual exposure

Lens    Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    4/30/2011 6:45:50 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/1600
Av (Aperture Value)    1.4
ISO Speed    100
Manual exposure

Lens    Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    4/30/2011 6:48:15 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/2000
Av (Aperture Value)    1.4
ISO Speed    100
Manual exposure

Lens    Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T lens
Camera Model    Canon EOS-1DS
Shooting Date/Time    4/30/2011 2:51:46 PM
Tv( Shutter Speed )    1/1000
Av( Aperture Value )    2.8
ISO Speed    200
Manual exposure

Lens    Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T lens
Camera Model    Canon EOS-1DS
Shooting Date/Time    4/27/2011 9:57:32 AM
Tv( Shutter Speed )    1/3200
Av( Aperture Value )    2.8
ISO Speed    400
Manual exposure

Lens    Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens
Camera Model    Canon EOS-1DS
Shooting Date/Time    4/27/2011 9:56:18 AM
Tv( Shutter Speed )    1/1250
Av( Aperture Value )    2.8
ISO Speed    400
Manual exposure

Lens    Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T lens
Camera Model    Canon EOS-1DS
Shooting Date/Time    4/30/2011 2:49:12 PM
Tv( Shutter Speed )    1/1000
Av( Aperture Value )    2.8
ISO Speed    200
Manual exposure

Ready for Flight

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/30/2011 2:12:11 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/250
Av (Aperture Value)    16.0
ISO Speed        400
Flash    On        Speedlite 580EX

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/30/2011 2:12:11 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/250
Av (Aperture Value)    16.0
ISO Speed        400
Flash    On        Speedlite 580EX

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/30/2011 2:12:11 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/250
Av (Aperture Value)    16.0
ISO Speed        400
Flash    On        Speedlite 580EX

Indispensable

Indispensable
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Natural sunlight is an essential ingredient in growing healthy bokeh. ;-D

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 1/6400 sec | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 on a G2
[ 0.001 sec (1/1600) | f/1.4 | FLength 50 mm | ISO 100 | Manual exposure ]

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The Colors of Spring

The Colors of Spring
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Just a splash of color from the backyard to liven up the day. It's a gray and rainy day here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Hope your Saturday is drier than ours!

Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 on a G2
[ 0.002 sec (1/640) | f/1.4 | FLength 50 mm | ISO 100 | Manual exposure ]

Pear Blossoms

Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    4/17/2011 5:29:30 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/4000
Av (Aperture Value)    1.4
ISO Speed    100
Manual exposure

Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    4/17/2011 5:27:02 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/1000
Av (Aperture Value)    1.4
ISO Speed    100
Manual exposure

Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    4/17/2011 5:27:55 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/1600
Av (Aperture Value)    1.4
ISO Speed    100
Manual exposure

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/17/2011 5:54:14 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/250
Av (Aperture Value)    8.0
ISO Speed    200
Flash On Manual Mode @ 1/128 power
Manual exposure

Sweetness To Attract

Sweetness To Attract
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes on a 30D
[ 0.004 sec (1/250) | f/5.6 | FLength 55 mm | ISO 200 | Manual exposure | On-camera strobe ]

Springtime Macros With a Reverse-mounted Lens

Cosina 55mm f/1.2 + a reverse-mounted Pentax-M 50mm f/2
Camera Model Name DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time 4/8/2011 9:07:30 AM
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/320
Av (Aperture Value) 1.2 / 5.6
ISO Speed 400

Cosina 55mm f/1.2 + a reverse-mounted Pentax-M 50mm f/2
Camera Model Name DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    4/8/2011 9:12:17 AM
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av (Aperture Value) 1.2 / 2.0
ISO Speed 400

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/15/2011 10:43:02 AM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/250
Av (Aperture Value)    8.0
ISO Speed    200
Flash    Manual Mode @ 1/64

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/15/2011 9:34:29 AM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/250
Av (Aperture Value)    8.0
ISO Speed    200
Flash    Manual Mode @ 1/64

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/15/2011 2:45:26 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/250
Av (Aperture Value)    8.0
ISO Speed    200
Flash    Manual Mode @ 1/64

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/15/2011 9:41:02 AM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/640
Av (Aperture Value)    2.0
ISO Speed    200

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/15/2011 9:31:55 AM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/250
Av (Aperture Value)    8.0
ISO Speed    100
Flash    Manual Mode @ 1/128

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/1/2011 1:26:38 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/80
Av (Aperture Value)    8.0
ISO Speed    100
Off-camera strobe

Cosina 55mm f/1.2 + a reverse-mounted Pentax-M 50mm f/2
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    3/17/2011 4:12:48 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/30
Av (Aperture Value)   1.2 / 2.0
ISO Speed    400

Reverse-mounted Pentax-M 55mm f/2 + 68mm extension tubes
Camera Model Name    Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time    4/1/2011 1:26:38 PM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/80
Av (Aperture Value)    8.0
ISO Speed    100
Off-camera Strobe

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Cherry Blossoms

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T

Camera Model Canon EOS-1DS

Shooting Date/Time 4/9/2011 9:43:05 AM

Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/5000

Av( Aperture Value ) 2.8

ISO Speed 100
Manual exposure

Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.2

Camera Model Name DMC-G2

Shooting Date/Time 4/11/2011 6:36:27 PM

Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/800

Av (Aperture Value) 1.2

ISO Speed 400
Manual exposure

Cosina 55mm f/1.2

Camera Model Name DMC-G2

Shooting Date/Time 4/10/2011 6:12:53 PM

Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/640

Av (Aperture Value) 4.0

ISO Speed 400
Manual exposure