This photo was taken at approximately 5:30 PM on Sunday, November 9th. It was so cold outside, I only had time to take this one shot- Well, it's actually three shots all at different exposures- blended together to make a single shot.
This type of photography is called HDR (or, High Dynamic Range). Using this technique one is able to capture the best light available by taking an underexposed (1/50 secs.), overexposed (3/10 secs.), and perfectly exposed (1/13 secs.) shot. I got a few suggestions from one of my contacts on flickr about how to make my HDR shots look more realistic and I think I've got it.
Either way, I was pleased with the outcome.
I've been in a pretty good mood lately, pretty much trying to live up my last year in college. On this day I was having an especially good time. For one of my pharmacy classes we have to make a video that educates the public on some health-related topic. My group picked smoking cessation. On this Sunday I worked from Noon to 3 at the Drake University Box Office (where I basically do nothing except the occasional renting out of a key).
After work I drove to SE 14th and Army Post Rd. to meet up with my group and film the video. When I got there I was pretty excited about using the camera because I had spent most of my time at work getting to know the thing. (Awhile back I had thought about buying one cause I thought it'd be a fun thing to play around with- and this confirmed it.) I was our group's cameraman and absolutely loved it. After we got done filming about how to quit, what options there are to aid in quitting, and filming a mock interview with a former smoker (myself playing the role) I told the group that I would do all the editing and wrap-up of the project. I don't know if this was a good or bad idea. I've never edited video before but I'm sure it can't be that hard. Also, I like trying new things and challenging myself. This is a perfect opportunity to learn something new.
Oh yeah- I mentioned how it was really cold when I took this picture and it's November 9th. I foolishly signed up for the Living History Farms Race on November 22nd. A race that many cross-country runners participate in to celebrate the end of their season. It may be a celebration for them- but for me, more like the Apocalypse or something I'd imagine being similar to that.
This race is a 7-mile trek around the Living History Farms consisting of running, jumping, and climbing through woods, fields and creeks- but I want to do it. I've signed up and I am committed.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
sittin' at a bar
The World Food Festival was a couple weekends ago in Des Moines, Iowa. I went on the Saturday of the festival and had an absolute blast. All of the people I was with said that they knew I was loving it because I had a big shit-eating grin on my face the entire night.
Now, I don't know if the grin was due to the few beers I had while enjoying foods (mainly Indian) from around the world or because I had my camera with me- either way I was in the best mood I had been in a while.
I recently purchased a Canon 40D this summer (a decently respected Digital SLR camera) and I am having a great time playing with it. Photography is a hobby that I really got into over the past summer but have been interested in for about 4 years now.
I also realized something when I was out that night. Carrying around a camera is a great conversation starter (especially if you are holding one that weighs 3 lbs). I was asked questions like "So you are a photographer, huh?" and "What newspaper do you work for?" It was very entertaining for me to answer these inquiries but to also meet some nice people.
Having people that you would otherwise never talk to come up to you is an awesome thing. I think that is mainly because it is so fun to meet and talk to random people.
This is a photo I took that night while sitting at a bar where the festival was. If you click on the link it will take you to my Flickr photostream where I upload other pictures.
A big WHAT UP to Andy Drish.
Now, I don't know if the grin was due to the few beers I had while enjoying foods (mainly Indian) from around the world or because I had my camera with me- either way I was in the best mood I had been in a while.
I recently purchased a Canon 40D this summer (a decently respected Digital SLR camera) and I am having a great time playing with it. Photography is a hobby that I really got into over the past summer but have been interested in for about 4 years now.
I also realized something when I was out that night. Carrying around a camera is a great conversation starter (especially if you are holding one that weighs 3 lbs). I was asked questions like "So you are a photographer, huh?" and "What newspaper do you work for?" It was very entertaining for me to answer these inquiries but to also meet some nice people.
Having people that you would otherwise never talk to come up to you is an awesome thing. I think that is mainly because it is so fun to meet and talk to random people.
This is a photo I took that night while sitting at a bar where the festival was. If you click on the link it will take you to my Flickr photostream where I upload other pictures.
A big WHAT UP to Andy Drish.
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