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DateTakenPhotoSorter.py – A python script for sorting photos

By chad September 19, 2009Photography, ProgrammingNo Comments

I decided this script was a necessity since I've been arranging my photos based on date taken since I bought my first Canon point and shoot. After buying my Nikon 5000, I was disappointed to find the Nikon's sync software did not break photos out into directories based on the…

New Nikon D5000

By chad September 12, 2009PhotographyNo Comments

I finally took the plunge and ordered a Nikon D5000 DSLR this week. I'd been holding off buying one due to the recall on the first production serial numbers. After contacting Amazon and learning that they have received replacement stock, I made the order. I received it mid-day yesterday and…

Local Photos from 9/4/2009

By chad September 5, 2009PhotographyNo Comments

Here are some photos I took yesterday out around Woods Reservoir and the Elk River. [singlepic id=992 w=100 h=75 float=left] [singlepic id=993 w=100 h=75 float=left] [singlepic id=994 w=100 h=75 float=left] [singlepic id=995 w=100 h=75 float=left] [singlepic id=996 w=100 h=75 float=left] [singlepic id=997 w=100 h=75 float=left] [singlepic id=998 w=100 h=75 float=left]…

New Lightning Photo

By chad August 4, 2009PhotographyNo Comments

I captured this photo during the storm tonight. It has to be one of the most vivid and smooth I've taken to date. I kinda wished the exposure had lasted at least another few seconds though. Right after this photo completed, another bolt struck right were mid-frame would be. [singlepic…

Tennessee Aquarium

By chad July 31, 2009PhotographyNo Comments

Here are a handful of pictures from the Tennessee Aquarium. [nggallery id=17]

1st Attempt – Lightning with Canon HF S100

By chad July 14, 2009PhotographyNo Comments

This is my first attempt to use the Canon HF S100 during a lightning storm. I didn't achieve great results, but want to try it again.

Long Hunter State Park

By chad May 13, 2009PhotographyNo Comments

These pictures were taken at Long Hunter State Park on Percy Priest Lake. [nggallery id=16] View Larger Map

Bald Eagle Spotted in Estill Springs

By chad April 13, 2009PhotographyNo Comments

I spotted an uncommon sight in Estill Springs Saturday, a Bald Eagle. This is the second time I've seen one locally. The last time was a few years ago. Both instances have been around the lake while the Eagle was apparently hunting. I have heard about a local nest and…

Storm Photos

By chad April 11, 2009Photography, UncategorizedNo Comments

Since I was stuck in a shelter without a camera during the storms, I found a good collection of slideshows with good photos at a Nashville TV site. http://www.wsmv.com/weather/19155487/detail.html

Today's Storms

By chad March 28, 2009Photography1 Comment

I snapped these pictures of the severe storms today. We were under a tornado warning for a little while. I don't know if one ever formed though. [nggallery id=11]