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See you on the highway.
Brent
Riding out with the Hero
The Hero is a unique little video camera, formally known as the GoPro Hero HD. It shoots 1080p, and has become a favorite camera for adventurers. Just take a look at some of the videos on the GoPro web site.
I am continuing to experiment with video and still photography, and if I get a chance to combine that with motorcycling, well, it just makes it better.
So the weather looked great, and I decided to go for a ride and see some of the sights along the way. Primarily, my mission in this short ride was to combine video with still photography. Here is the final version for my experiment.
See you on the highway.
Brent
Photo tip to produce fisheye landscapes
Fine Art Friday
One of the reasons I bought the Canon 5D MkII was to have full use of all my lenses with that full-frame sensor. I have tried most of my lenses on the camera, but I really hadn’t played with the 15mm/2.8 Fisheye Lens. A full frame gives you the widest palette for this lens. With the 15 on the 5D, I headed out to shoot some landscapes.
Here’s a few tips for how to use this lens or one like it.
Leave a comment, if you’d like.
See you on the highway.
Brent
Travel tips for writers and photographers
Historic Highways
I should not have been surprised, but I was. I received quite a few comments, all positive, about the most recent Studio News. And, what was it about? It was about discovering the hundreds of historic highways of our nation. If you did not get your copy of the Studio News, you can view it here. Subscribe to get your own copy. You have complete control to opt in or out. But frankly, I hope you subscribe and stay awhile.
See you on the highway.
Brent
Holding off to the last minute on Valentine’s Day
I shopped early because my valentine was leaving town on business. So we had an early Valentine’s Day. I was surprised though to learn how many wait until the last minute to think of Valentine’s Day.
Needing a few groceries, I headed up to the local grocery store, which was very well stocked for those last minute shoppers—mostly men, but not all. The number of men walking around with bunches of flowers resembled fans headed to the hot dog and beer stand at the ball park between innings. Everyone was in a hurry and on a mission.
Floral department staff was tripled for this day, ladies helping men pick out bouquets of roses, pink carnations, or daisies, although I can’t imagine anybody buying anything other than red roses on this day. The Hallmark Valentine’s Day card display had been moved to the floral department making it a one-stop shopping. Racks of wine stood at the ready nearby. The bakery department had an assortment of cakes and cupcakes decorated with red, white and pink frosting or decorated with red hearts.
Yes, it’s a busy day for men to do the right thing on Valentine’s Day to show your loved one how much you care. I bought my roses five days ago so they could be enjoyed by my love before departing on her business trip. She took a single rose with her. After she left, I found a Valentine’s Day card under my pillow on the bed.
I hope your Valentine’s Day is a blessed one with lots of love. If you are really lucky, as I am, you will know Valentine’s Day every day of the year.
Brent