New Nikon D5000

September 12, 2009Posted inPhotographyNo 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

September 5, 2009Posted inPhotographyNo 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

August 4, 2009Posted inPhotographyNo 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…

F-22 Supersonic Vapor Cone

July 3, 2009Posted inUncategorizedNo Comments
I found this photo on the Navy's website.  This is a F-22 Raptor's vapor cone (Prandtl–Glauert singularity is the scientific name).  It was taken during a supersonic flyby of the USS John C. Stennis in the Gulf of Alaska.