That Familiar Square

That Familiar Square
Originally uploaded by jomak14

A torrential downpour of out-of-focus highlights fell on Times Square late Tuesday afternoon flooding the streets with fascinating bokeh!

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 1/4000 sec | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Swann Memorial Fountain

Swann Memorial Fountain
Originally uploaded by jomak14

The Swann Memorial Fountain (also known as the Fountain of the Three Rivers) is a fountain sculpture located in the center of Logan Circle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.001 sec (1/2000) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 100 | Manual exposure ]

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 ]

One For You...

One For You...
Originally uploaded by jomak14

... and one for me. Cheers to your weekend!

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.02 sec (1/50) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Distant Runner

Distant Runner
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Captured on one of my lunch time runs across the Ben Franklin Bridge to Camden, NJ.

Submitted to Cliché Saturday's Shadows - Scavenger Hunt Thread.

LG GR500 Camera Phone

Southbound on Broad Street

These images were captured on the G2 with the LUMIX VARIO G 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. kit lens while driving down Broad Street on race morning.

Lens    LUMIX 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    5/1/2011 5:50:46 AM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/13
Av (Aperture Value)    5.6
ISO Speed    400

Lens    LUMIX 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    5/1/2011 5:49:17 AM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/5
Av (Aperture Value)    5.6
ISO Speed    400

Lens    LUMIX 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    5/1/2011 5:53:04 AM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/10
Av (Aperture Value)    5.0
ISO Speed    400

Lens    LUMIX 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Kit Lens
Camera Model Name    DMC-G2
Shooting Date/Time    5/1/2011 5:54:12 AM
Tv (Shutter Speed)    1/15
Av (Aperture Value)    5.0ISO Speed    400

Lost my sense of direction as I tried to navigate around street closures and stumbled upon the mural in the bottom image.

Campbell Field in Miniature

Campbell Field in Miniature
Originally uploaded by jomak14

As seen on my lunch time run across the Ben Franklin Bridge, 04/26/2011. More images at With Lens Wide-Open: Bridge Run 04/26/2011

Make your own tilt-shift image at tiltshiftmaker.com/.


LG GR500 Camera Phone

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

Springboard

Springboard
Originally uploaded by jomak14

It felt good to lay prone on the dewy grass for this worm's eye view of the droplet!

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

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 ]

Sunbursts Within

Sunbursts Within
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Happy Mothers Day to all mothers out there!.

Added sunbursts, dropped exposure by 1½ stops, bumped the saturation and contrast in post-processing for the group Sliders Sunday. And it felt good to lay prone on the dewy grass! =D


Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 Macro + 2X Vivitar Teleconverter on a 1Ds
[ 0.05 sec (1/20) | f/2.8 | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Run, Ted, Run!!!

Run, Ted, Run!!!
Originally uploaded by jomak14

** UPDATE **
Ted won his age group at the recent 2011 Broad Street Run! Congrats, Ted!

This is Ted, my running hero, who is a bit camera shy! He raced the 2008 Broad Street Run 10-miler in 61 minutes and finished in the top fifteen of his age group.

Saw him at the gym on a Spin bike during our lunch break today. He hasn't been running much due to knee issues. No worries, he says, as the first corporate race is months away.

Healing vibes & more leg speed to you, Ted!

Urban Fireflies

Urban Fireflies
Originally uploaded by jomak14

As seen at the corner of 17th Street and J. F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA.

Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.2 on a G2
[ 0.077 sec (1/13) | f/4.0 | FLength 58 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

Jack's Amber Glow

Jack's Amber Glow
Originally uploaded by jomak14

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.1 sec (1/10) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | 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