REAWAKENING TO LIFE

Snow Storm. (Washington, DC) - Dave out in the snow, looking for a convenience-store source of butter and whipping cream for snow day cooking. Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 50mm f/1.4.

Whim. (Boyertown, PA) - One of the extra shots from a shoot with Amy and her sister over Thanksgiving break. Thought it was well worth keeping. Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 50mm f/1.4.

We Are Hidden in the Light. (McClure, PA) - Taken wayyyy too late at night. The sky was extremely clear, and I hit the fields around my work one night - however, I am pretty sure they were freshly manured. Only in darkness are the lights revealed. Canon 5D Mk2, Leica 15mm f/3.5.

Red All Over (McClure, PA). Just testing out some colors and the 15mm. I forgot how much I love that thing. Canon 5D Mk2, Leica 15mm f/3.5.

Un/seen (Washington, DC) - Part of me never wants to publish another color photograph ever again. Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 50mm 1.4.

Hope all is well out the ‘blogosphere.’ Lots of weekend traveling (NJ two weekends in a row!), covering a PSU Printmaking class, cycling, photo shows, and spending time with the One-and-Only… what can I say? Life is very, very good.

Riding Skills > Walking Skills. (State College, PA) - Clay riding his knobby-tyred bicycle across the famous Three Bridges section of the Wilderness 101 endurance race. I had a great wedding that afternoon, so I could only photograph in the morning, but the sun coming through the fog made for some great back-lit shots. More to come, probably on the event blog soon. Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8.

Goodnight, My Love (State College, PA) - Out with the moon, late night. Canon 5D Mk2, Leica 350mm F/4.8, Leica 2x Extender.

Soooo, I have been experiencing this little thing called “Photography Burnout”, where instead of spending time photographing/editing/posting, I have been riding the mountains, moving my apartment and studio, and doing the 7-5:30 working day. I would much rather be photographing more than anything, but it has to be put on the back burner just for a wee bit more to take care of this other business. Hang with me - I promise I will be back on a regular posting schedule.

Boxed (State College, PA) - My life is packed into boxes, which are packed into a Forester, which are unloaded from said Forester, and then are dumped into a new place. Repeat five times. This is the last known picture of me in the Old Boalsburg apartment, and have since moved into the Stilson’s KILLER basement apartment. I have a park for a backyard… :D Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 50mm f/1.4.

Tame (Philadelphia, PA) - Lions at the zoo. I see all these great animals through the photography of my two employers, but never get to see them in person. I was surprised to be so excited to see them live and breathe, even if they are behind plate glass. Canon 5D Mk2, Leica 180mm f/2.8.

Harpist (State College, PA) - A musician entertaining at Megan and Sam’s wedding a few weeks ago. Canon 5D Mk2, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8.