Saturday, January 28, 2012

Teaser

Teaser by jomak14

Teaser, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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I was able to request a Press Pass to Media Day at the 2012 Philadelphia Auto Show. That meant no crowds to contend with and shoot to my heart's content. It was physically impossible to shoot each and every car on display. So I picked a handful that caught my fancy. A long day of shooting it was indeed. And enjoyed every minute of it!

Most of the shots will end up on my FB page. Click here in the days to come if you're so inclined.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.002 sec (1/640) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

NYC Daytrip - 01/21/2012

It was the last weekend of her Winter break and I wanted us to spend time together.  And what better way is there than to spend the day in NYC.  Despite the snowy conditions, we decided to push through with our planned daytrip.

I had an early start clearing the driveway of 3" of snow that fell overnight.  Then it was a slow and cautious drive into Philly to catch the 10:30 AM Megabus bound for New York.


We got off at 28th St. & Seventh Ave. just in time for lunch and headed straight for the first sushi place we found. It was a small shop and the door sticker wasn't lying. The space was barely 6 ft. wide!



The Hop Stop app is great for directions!  And she navigates her way with no problems at all.  So into the subway we go to catch the trains that will take us uptown to 86th Street Station.  We were heading to the Guggenheim Museum to view Maurizio Cattelan's "All" exhibit.










After we had gone through all the exhibit rooms, it was time to hop back on the subway train for 51st Street.  We were going up to the Observation Deck of the Rockefeller Center on Fifth Avenue.  It was overcast and cold but I still managed to capture some worthy images of the NYC skyline.








For dinner, we ate at The Sea Grille located on the skating rink level.  We enjoyed our 3-course dinner while watching people skate around the rink.  I took more photos around the plaza before heading back to 33rd St. and Ninth Avenue to wait for our Megabus back to Philly.







It was a long day of walking, standing in line and hopping on and off subway trains.  But all that just added to make the day really special for Bettina and me.  You will be sorely missed, Sweetie!

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Stacks

Stacks by jomak14
Stacks, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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A velocity stack is a trumpet-shaped device of differing lengths which is fitted to the air entry of an engine's intake system, carburetor or fuel injection. These stacks were installed on, what I think to be, a custom Ford Galaxie at the 2011 Moonlight Memories Car Show in Hatboro, PA.

The Philadelphia Auto Show is scheduled for Jan. 28 to Feb. 05, 2012. And I can hardly wait to see the cars on show as I got myself a Press Pass valid the day before it opens to the public! ~ www.phillyautoshow.com/

Tokina 80-200mm f/2.8 on a 1Ds
[ 1/8000 sec | f/2.8 | FLength 105 mm | ISO 400 ]

More images of show cars can be seen at With Lens Wide-Open: Automobiles.

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Larger Than Life

Larger Than Life by jomak14
Larger Than Life, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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Jillian Michael's 'larger-than-life' billboard ad looms overhead at the corner of W 42nd Street and Broadway. As seen on a recent daytrip to NYC.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on 1Ds
[ 0.025 sec (1/40) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Curbside Haiku

Curbside Haiku by jomak14
Curbside Haiku, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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“Curbside Haiku,” a DOT safety education and public art campaign launched in November 2011, is a set of twelve bright, eye-catching designs by artist John Morse that mimic the style of traditional street safety signs. Each sign is accompanied by a haiku poem. The “Curbside Haiku” installation can be seen citywide on 144 signs to promote road safety. Each design and haiku delivers a safety message by focusing on a transportation mode. ~ www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/safety/curbside-haiku.shtml

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 ]

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

"Dude, seriously?!? ...

"Dude, seriously?!? ... by jomak14
"Dude, seriously?!? ..., a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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... You're standing in my reflection shot!"

Leica Summilux 25mm f/1.4 on a G2
[ 0.02 sec (1/50) | f/1.4 | FLength 25 mm | ISO 400 ]

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Sunday, January 8, 2012

The Moon @ 1/8/2012 6:08:23 PM

The Moon @ 1/8/2012 6:08:23 PM by jomak14
The Moon @ 1/8/2012 6:08:23 PM, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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The first full moon of 2012.

LUMIX G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 on a G2
[ 0.017 sec (1/60) | f/5.6 | FLength 200 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Welcoming The New Year

Welcoming The New Year by jomak14
Welcoming The New Year, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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The Boss had to work so The Girls and I drove to the Camden Waterfront to watch the 6:00 PM New Year's Eve fireworks show. A happy and prosperous 2012 to one and all!

EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS on a 30D
[ 4 secs. | f/8.0 | FLength | 18 mm | ISO100 | Manual exposure ]

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Cheers to 2012!

Cheers to 2012! by jomak14
Cheers to 2012!, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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The single malt whisky is upstaged by the Canon EF 24-105mm L shot glass that my daughter gave me for Christmas.

Cheers to a New Year filled with bokeh and high spirits! Happy New Year to one and all!

Please drink moderately. And if you do, please have a designated driver for the evening.

Aroma: The scent of citrus and ripening peaches is softened by the aroma of vanilla.
Taste: First, vanilla is detected on the tongue before it ripples along the palate bringing a burst of flowery fruitiness.
Finish: About a minute after tasting, you are left with a clean and salving aftertaste with hints of orange and peach.~ www.glenmorangie.com/our-whiskies/the-original


Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.02 sec (1/50) | f/2.8 | FLength8 0 mm | ISO100 | Manual exposure | Off-camera strobe ]

Strobist info: 1 Bare Speedlite 580EX on camera right triggered by Pocket Wizard Plus II transceivers.

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Sunday, December 25, 2011

"All I Want for Christmas...

"All I Want for Christmas... by jomak14
"All I Want for Christmas..., a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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... is this hat," he says to himself. Meanwhile, thoughts of a Leica M9 with a Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 run through his mind.

Rambling thoughts of a shutter bug while strolling through the Christmas Village at JFK Plaza in Philadelphia, PA.

Leica Summilux 25mm f/1.4 on a G2
[ 0.04 sec (1/25) | f/1.4 | FLength 25 mm | ISO 400 ]

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Love On Christmas

Love On Christmas by jomak14
Love On Christmas, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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It's the season of love in Philly! Merry Christmas!

Leica Summilux 25mm f/1.4 on a G2
[ 0.077 sec (1/13) | f/1.4 | FLength 25 mm | ISO 400 ]

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Whisky Neat

Whisky Neat by jomak14
Whisky Neat, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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My warming elixir on cold wintry nights. Cheers to Friday and to moderation! And a very Merry Christmas to one and all!

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.025 sec (1/40) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

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Action For All Devices

Action For All Devices by jomak14
Action For All Devices, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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It's looking like Christmas on the Galaxy Tab, too!

Cosina 55mm f/1.2
[ 0.006 sec (1/160) | f/1.2 | ISO 100 | Manual exposure ]

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Simply For The Love

Simply For The Love by jomak14
Simply For The Love, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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Simply for the love of lights and Christmas!

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 ]

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Ornaments and Glitter

Ornaments and Glitter by jomak14
Ornaments and Glitter, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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Just a ubiquitous reflection of yours truly.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.067 sec (1/15) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

It's All I See!

It's All I See! by jomak14
It's All I See!, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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Must be time for new prescription glasses. Or it could just be that time of year.

Photex 80mm f/2.8 S&T Lens on a 1Ds
[ 0.017 sec (1/60) | f/2.8 | FLength 80 mm | ISO 400 | Manual exposure ]

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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Waiting To Turn Left

Waiting To Turn Left by jomak14
Waiting To Turn Left, a photo by jomak14 on Flickr.
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Captured this while waiting for the light to change so I could turn left toward I-76W. As seen at the intersection of Penn Sq. and Market St., Philadelphia, PA.

Leica Summilux 25mm f/1.4 on a G2
[ 0.077 sec (1/13) | f/1.4 | FLength 25 mm | ISO 400 ]

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Friday, December 9, 2011

Rushing home on a Friday afternoon.

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Come ride with me on my commute home from Allentown, PA. Since it was a Friday afternoon I was in a rush to beat the crowd! Captured using "Lapse It", an app for Android devices. This is the lite version which only captures low resolution images. I'm definitely buying the Pro version. (586 frames rendered at 20 frames per second.)

Sent from Samsung tablet

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