Gary's Photo Journal

Camera Equipment For Sale

2010-08-03T16:39:00.000-04:00

I'm selling some of my camera's and lens and other odds and ends. If you are interested in seeing what I have you can Click Here

Nature Calling

2010-05-27T00:22:00.003-04:00

My friend was telling me about her flowers as we sat on the picnic table watching the the day slip away. I'm watching the sunset and the bees float about the flowers when the light begun to take on that magical glow. I grabbed my camera out of my truck and mounted my 11mm lens. I took one shot from a couple feet away and then this one right up close. Just before I released the shutter this bee came into view and made the shot.

This image was taken right at sunset with an 11mm lens and a SB800 flash set to TTL with a -1EV flash dialed in.

IMG00169.jpg

2010-05-23T09:59:00.000-04:00

Now that I can update my blog from my Blackberry, I thought I'd try sending a photo, after all this is a photo journal!

Here is a cool paint job on a building in Tampa, Florida that I took on my Blackberry.

2010-05-23T09:41:00.001-04:00

I just set up my blackberry to do mobil blogging and thought I'd try it out!

Photo of the day

2010-01-15T02:00:00.002-05:00

Nikon D300, 18-135mm at 58mm, ISO 200, 1/125sec at f13

Fashion on the Slopes

2010-01-14T01:17:00.012-05:00

This image of my friend Sonya was taken on the slopes at about 3:30 in the afternoon. This was a test shot taken just before photographing her kids.

Nikon D300, 85mm, ISO 125, 1/250sec at f6.3. SB800 1/2 power with a 32in umbrella.

...and the kids

Nikon D300, 85mm, ISO 125, 1/250sec at f5. SB800 1/2 power with a 32in umbrella.

Models

2009-10-14T10:49:00.005-04:00

Meet Brittany Wallingford. Brittany is a local model that I photographed to help her build her portfolio. We had lots of fun creating these great images. If you are interested in working with Brittany contact me and I'll get you her contact info.

Nikon D300, 24-120 at 32mm, ISO 200, 1/125sec at f8

Nikon D300, 24-120 at 48mm, ISO 200, 1/125sec at f7.1

Nikon D300, 24-120 at 28mm, ISO 200, 1/200sec at f11

Nikon D300, 24-120 at 26mm, ISO 200, 1/200sec at f11

Nikon D300, 24-120 at 35mm, ISO 200, 1/200sec at f11

Nikon D300, 24-120 at 38mm, ISO 200, 1/200sec at f10

POD - Barns and Farms

2009-10-07T02:00:00.001-04:00

Here is something that you always find on a farm. This one looks like it was made out of Lincoln Logs.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 85mm, ISO 320, 1/80sec at f5.6

POD - Barns and Farms

2009-10-06T02:00:00.001-04:00

Barns and Farms are always a great places to get some photos. This fence was taken on some back road in Levant, Maine. Note the barb wire fence just below the horizontal piece of the wooden fence.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 44mm, ISO 200, 1/2500sec at f4.5

POD - Miscellaneous

2009-10-05T02:00:00.003-04:00

This steeple has some interesting details on it for something that is so high up. I like the little railing that is near the top and half missing. Also the moldings on the corners and the louvered windows.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 135mm, ISO 200, 1/800sec at f9

POD - Abandoned Places

2009-10-04T02:00:00.002-04:00

Here we have the clasp to the old shed where the window shot was taken. That round spot above the clasp is a ghost... you've seen ghost busters no? It's not really a ghost its just lens glare from the sun sneaking into my lens by bouncing off a speck of dust.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 48mm, ISO 800, 1/640sec at f5.6

POD - Abandoned Places

2009-10-03T02:00:00.001-04:00

This image was taken in an old shed taken at a different location from the previous images. It looks as though some animal was trying to climb up the window, you can see paw marks on the right hand side.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 90mm, ISO 800, 1/125sec at f5.6

POD - Abandoned Places

2009-10-02T02:00:00.002-04:00

I had much better light to work with in this room, room 666, can't you see the writing on the wall? Ok, so my jokes are pretty lame, but I think this is a good shot. That is the box spring to the mattress from a previous shot at this same place.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 28mm, ISO 1000, 1/40sec at f4

POD - Abandoned Places

2009-10-01T02:00:00.002-04:00

Hey did I mention that it's always good to have a flashlight with you when out exploring? Where this image was taken it was almost totally dark. I bumped my ISO up as far as I could and did my best to hand hold the camera still for 1/20 of a second for this shot using only available light.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 35mm, ISO 6400, 1/20sec at f4

POD - Abandoned Places

2009-09-30T02:00:00.001-04:00

Abandoned buildings can be a lot of fun to explore and contain a wealth of photo opts too! Caution must be taken as most of these places are usually half fallen down and your weight might just bring the other half down....now that would bring a damper to your day! Anyway the next few images were taken in an old abandoned house I stumbled upon while out driving.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 35mm, ISO 1000, 1/40sec at f4.2

POD - Miscellaneous

2009-09-29T02:00:00.002-04:00

On Halloween the great pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch and gives toys to all the kids that believe in him....anyone think that maybe Charlie Brown was on drugs?

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 58mm, ISO 100, 1/500sec at f6.3

POD - Miscellaneous

2009-09-28T02:00:00.002-04:00

What farm would be complete with out a scarecrow protecting the fields?

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 18mm, ISO 200, 1/1250sec at f5.6

POD - Miscellaneous

2009-09-27T02:00:00.005-04:00

In Case you are wondering, POD stands for Photo of the Day!

Sunflowers and Farms go great together! The rich blue sky was just a bonus with not a cloud in sight. I think I should call this shot season of wither!

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 26mm, ISO 200, 1/800sec at f5.6

Kids Play

2009-09-26T00:01:00.006-04:00

Most people think of portraits as studio shots in our sunday best, but that doesn't always need to be the case. Capturing your kids being themselves can also make for a fine portrait. With the right location, lighting, composition and play wear, a master piece can be created that you will cherish for years to come. If you would like to book your childs portrait you can contact me through my website at: www.garysoucy.com

Nikon D300, 85mm, ISO 400, 1/640sec at f1.4

Nikon D300, 85mm, ISO 400, 1/500sec at f1.4

Nikon D300, 85mm, ISO 400, 1/500sec at f1.4

Family Portraits

2009-09-25T00:01:00.004-04:00

This is a great time of year for outdoor family portraits where the world is your studio. You can find "sets" everywhere. I have even had my subject in a medium strip surrounded with wild flowers. I took these family portraits last month at one of my favorite spots. If you would like to book a family portrait you can contact me through my website at: www.garysoucy.com

Nikon D300, 50mm, ISO 100, 1/250sec at f2.2

Nikon D300, 50mm, ISO 100, 1/60sec at f5.6

Nikon D300, 50mm, ISO 200, 1/250sec at f1.8

POD - Mt Katahdin

2009-09-24T02:00:00.004-04:00

Man is born to die,
His works are short-lived.
Buildings crumble,
Monuments decay,
Wealth vanishes.
But Katahdin in all its glory,
Forever shall remain
The Mountain Of
The People of Maine.

Henry David Thoreau.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 26mm, ISO 200, 1/125sec at f10

POD - Autumn is Here

2009-09-23T02:00:00.005-04:00

So Yesterday was the first day of autumn and yet I wait till today to post this image taken in Baxter State Park on the first day of autumn.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 48mm, ISO 800, 1/20sec at f5.6

POD - Sunrise Near Baxter State Park

2009-09-22T14:23:00.011-04:00

My friend and I head to Mt Katahdin in hopes to get some sunrise photos and maybe even get graced with some moose photos. Unfortunately for us the gate to the park doesn't open till after sunrise, so we seek out a place outside the park. We spotted this place through a little opening in the trees and hauled on the brakes. No sooner did we get set up and shoot and the sun was up and the scene was gone.

Nikon D300, 18-135 at 31mm, ISO 100, 1/13sec at f8 with fill flash
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Susan G Koman, Race for the Cure

2009-09-08T18:13:00.015-04:00

My wife is walking in the Susan G Koman, Race for the Cure on September 20, 2009, in honor of her friend Sonja who has beaten breast cancer and is now battling kidney and brain cancer. I hope you will click on the link below and donate anything you can to help find a cure which could save the life of someone you love. Click Here to Donate

Thank You!

Gary

In just five weeks my wife and her crew got over $5000.00 in donations! Wow! Thanks to everyone who helped!

Who Have We Photographed This Year?

2008-12-01T00:01:00.003-05:00

Addie Jordan, a senior at Ellsworth High School, will be performing in the Robinson Ballet's Version of the Nutcracker this fall.

Addie will be dancing the roles of: Rat Helper, a Soloist, Spanish, Soloist in Waltz of the Flowers and Coda Finale.

You will want to be sure to catch the spectacular performance by Addie and the rest of the Robinson Ballet Dancers at the Grand in Ellsworth, December 13th & 14th and again at Peaks Auditorium in Bangor sat Dec 20 at 2 & 7pm and again Sunday Dec 21 at 3pm. Its an evening not to forget!

Addie loves ballet and has done it her whole life. Addie enjoys hanging out with friends and works at The Grasshopper Shop. After high school she plans on going to college for nursing and living life!

Addie is the second in from the left.

Addie is the second in from the right.

Addie first on the left

Sunrise From Chick Hill

2008-11-17T08:53:00.003-05:00

The not quite full moon behind me provides a glowing light for me to work by. The winds blow by like a freight train as I witness the days first light emerge from below the horizon.

Morning in Bar Harbor

2008-11-13T14:11:00.002-05:00

Here is another sunrise photo.

Frenchman's Bay, Bar Harbor

Good Morning America

2008-11-12T08:39:00.003-05:00

I had always thought that the peak of Mt Katahdin saw America's first light, but not according to the the people at the National Park office. Anyway, here is what I witnessed today.

These Kids were having a good time photographing each other and the sunrise.

Sunrise over Bangor

2008-11-11T06:37:00.005-05:00

Good morning all. This is what I witnessed this morning. I just wish the camera could capture it as well as our eyes and mind can. Enjoy

"Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
so dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay."
Robert Frost

Who Have We Photographed This Year

2008-10-23T00:11:00.000-04:00

Jessie and Adam Perkins were married this spring in Brewer.

Adam works at School Street Picture Framing in Brewer with his Father and is a part owner in the family business.

Jessie works at the Veazie Veterinary Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant.

Who Have We Photographed?

2008-10-20T00:01:00.004-04:00

Brittani Nadeau

Maine Wildlife

2008-10-16T00:00:00.002-04:00

Here is something you won't see everyday, unless you live in the Bowerbank area.

This dosn't look real, but it is. This ox is one of many that resides in Bowerbank Maine. This massive animal can run fast and jump high and I found that you should not run in its presents. These seemed quite tame, but I was with the owners when I got up close. There are things you want to know before approaching these giants.

Its hair will grow to be about 10 inches long in the winter time.

Friends

Fall In Maine

2008-10-15T00:00:00.004-04:00

You didn't think I wouldn't show you any landscapes did you?

Fall In Maine

2008-10-14T00:00:00.002-04:00

Still trekking through the park, I captured this image. I like the way the colors and the silky smooth water contrast with one another.

Fall In Maine

2008-10-13T00:00:00.001-04:00

Bar Harbor was just crawling with tourist from the two cruise ships that were moored in Frenchman's bay, so I was glad to be having my adventure in the park and away from the crowds.

Fall In Maine

2008-10-10T00:00:00.001-04:00

Acadia National Park looks its best durning the fall when it is showing all the colors. Although my trip was a bit premature for peak color, I was able to find some color during my trek through the woods.

Island in the Clouds

2008-10-03T00:01:00.000-04:00

I saw this while driving through Acadia National Park.

Painting With Light Extra

2008-09-25T00:01:00.001-04:00

Wow, I thought I was done with this, but then I drove by this place. I do a lot of driving to a lot of places, now where did I see that? Hmmm! Anyway, Mr. Police Man, thanks for not taking me to jail.

Stupid me didn't give the police man a business card! Market, Market, Market!

Mt Katahdin

2008-09-24T00:01:00.000-04:00

So yesterday I skipped out on work and went flying. (of course I still had to work when I got back). We caught the guy that does the crop circles and we also headed north to Mt. Katahdin. It is rare, in my experience, to be able to fly around the mountain as we did today. The winds really whip over the top and create some turbulence that is quite rough. Today we were lucky.

Maine

2008-09-23T18:01:00.004-04:00

Today started out as any with a cup of coffee to start my day. I went to the lab, and ran some other errands finding myself back at my favorite coffee spot. I see my friend Chris (Greenie) and we do lunch at Brewsters. While there my friend Chris (Tennie) shows up wants to know if we wanted to go flying. So work for today was put on hold and we went flying.

While flying we did not see any crop circles, but caught who was doing them. He's in the photos below!

These were taken in Levant. Now memorize the path and head out and hope you remember correctly!

Dance of the Ghost Lady

2008-09-19T00:01:00.004-04:00

This image was taken at 9:22 pm. My exposure was four minutes and thirty seconds with a whole bunch of exposures. I lost count. This image is also made up of six different images. Do you see those streaks in the sky? Could I be so lucky as to capture a metior shower?

The dancer in this image was in the Steven King Movie The Langoliers. She was the little girl at the end that says something like "daddy daddy look at the new people". Lucky for me I don't have to pay her royalties like the movie people do.

Back to the streaks in the sky. Those are actually star trails. That is how far the earth moved while I took the exposure. If you are good in math, let me know how far the earth moved during this exposure.

The Stone House

2008-09-18T00:01:00.000-04:00

This image is of the ruins of a stone house in the middle of a blueberry field. It was taken at 11:48 pm during the full moon which is what you see behind the clouds and tree. My exposure was two minutes and seventeen seconds and it consists of four exposures during this time. The streaking in the clouds is the movement of the clouds during the exposure.

Of course it did not look like this when I was there. It was just very dark with only the moon lighting the way. I tripped, fell, ran into stuff, did I mention falling. The image made it worth every scrap, cut and bruise.

Trees

2008-09-17T00:01:00.001-04:00

These trees were photographed in a Cemetery. You can make out a couple of stones in the back. It was taken at 10:06 pm and my exposure was two minutes and twenty six seconds and it consists of five images and 21 exposures. The red glow in the sky are the city lights which added to the image.

Dow Air Force Base

2008-09-16T00:01:00.011-04:00

This image was taken out at the old Dow Air Force Base at 11:20 pm. My exposure was two minutes and nineteen seconds and consists of eight exposures. This is the first time I've done this type of exposure in over fifteen years. They do get better!

Rock Dox

2008-09-15T00:01:00.008-04:00

If you’re a fan, you know...the Rock Dox are the band with the sound we remember and love. They’re five average guys, from salesmen to doctors, who miss the good rock and roll music of the 70s, 80s and 90s. "There is a hunger for our kind of music," says lead singer John Dickey. "Most of today’s music sounds the same. We’re bringing back rock and roll the way it should be." The Rock Dox now have two CDs under their belt, 2002's "Fully Medicated" and 2004's "House Call." The band continues to play to sell out crowds all over the Northeast.

If you’re a rock fan, you’ve likely been unhappy the last decade or so, as rap, metal and boy bands have dominated the charts. You are not alone. According to a recent article in Newsweek magazine, that so-called "garage rock" is making rock and roll cool again - and nobody knows it better than the Rock Dox. With a range of sound reminiscent of everything from Journey to Van Halen, with driving rhythm and top-shelf vocals, the Rock Dox take you back to the good old days in a whole new way. They’re five guys from every walk of life with one thing in common: they want rock back on a roll.

The Rock Dox were originally the brainchild of three local doctors – thus the name. Over the years the band has evolved to include singer John Dickey, guitarist Greg Beidelman, Dr. Hank Ford on bass, drummer Rich Newland, and Brian Mosher on keyboard and rhythm guitar.

These five guys, along with Justin on sound and Jarrod on lights, are spurring a rock revolution with "House Call." "We love to play with our audience, not at them," explained Hank. "We’re all part of the same party."

P.O.D Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

2008-09-14T00:01:00.005-04:00

I was hiking through the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico when I came across this place. I never approached the woman to see if this was some kind of store or if it was her home. The yard around it was quite littered with trash and I was quite surprised to see someone. I snapped a few photos and went about my way. From the smile on the ladies face, I guessing she didn't mind me taking her portrait.

PWL Coming Tuesday, September 16th!

Rock Dox - John Dickey

2008-09-13T00:01:00.003-04:00

Meet the front man of the band, lead singer, John Dickey. His is the chameleon voice that delivers AC/DC to Journey and everything in between. He is the energy of the music - whether it’s that seductive scat from Jim Morrison of the Doors or the ear-piercing screech from David Lee Roth of Van Halen.

P.O.D Jamaica

2008-09-12T00:01:00.000-04:00

This is a beach in Ocho Rios Jamaica. Don't you just want to jump in?

Rock Dox - Rich Newland

2008-09-11T00:01:00.007-04:00

The Drummers are usually the craziest of them all and that stands true for my friend Richie. He generates the thump you feel in your chest, the bang in your head, the punch in your heart. This guy hits ‘em hard and he’s got the broken lumber to prove it. Surrounded by a sea of cymbals, he’s the rock in rock and roll. Rich says every member brings life to the music. “The magic is the diversity of the band and the music. We’re loud and aggressive, we have a good time, and we give 200%.

Richie and his beautiful wife Norma

To bad he doesn't like his job!

ROCK N ROLL

Painting with light will be a series of images that I have taken at night and have painted with light. Often times the image is composed of several exposures or even several images. What's the difference? For what I am doing I consider an exposure a pop of a flash or other light source (several per image) while the shutter is left open. Several images would be just that combined into one image.

Coming Soon!

P.O.D Grand Cayman

2008-09-10T00:01:00.002-04:00

Grand Cayman Island is located off the Mexican Boarder in the Caribbean.
The Big ship I believe is Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas. it is surrounded by pirate ships.

Rock Dox - Hank Ford

2008-09-09T00:01:00.001-04:00

September 9, 2008

Here is another good friend and the Doctor in the Rock Dox, Dr. Hank Ford. Dr. Ford, leader of the band and one of the founding fathers of the Rock Dox, is the only original member still with the band. On bass he is responsible for the grumble of rumble that is the core foundation of the band’s low end. He’s half of the energy that keeps the sweat pouring, the toes tapping and our blood pumping through the pounding Rock Dox groove. Hank says the Rock Dox’s music is all about chemistry and communication. “It’s a combination of people together looking for a common sound,” he said during a recent interview. “Some songs, like We Go On, are really representative of what we loved to listen to - music with lyrics that make sense, with harmony, guitar, chorus - all together in a sound that works.” Hank also is a co-owner of Slopes Restaurant, which is a micro-brewery.

Catch the Rock Dox at the Connection in Presque Isle on September 26 & 27 from 9pm - 1am

P.O.D

2008-09-08T00:01:00.004-04:00

On Saturday Lynn and I took a ride up to Greenville for the Seaplane Fly In. The forcast was for rain, but overcast skies won out. We watched the planes come and go and I never took a shot. The planes were too far off from where we were and the sky was just gray, they would have been crap.

Never the less I found other things to photograph.

These flowers looked cool with the dark sky behind them.

This is the Monson Security Guard in charge of the corn fields.

Rock Dox - Brian Mosher

2008-09-07T00:01:00.004-04:00

Brian Mosher is what the band calls the icing on the cake, the ribbon on the package, He's the sexy one. His solid rhythm guitar and fancy finger work on the keyboards takes the Rock Dox to a new dimension. Brian describes their music as an antidote for those that miss rock and roll, miss guitar solos, miss the melodic sound of Journey to the grumble of AC/DC. “We’re bringing back the rock-and-roll that we all loved. We’re a party band that does what few do anymore, and we know it works.” Brian lives in Presque Isle with his wife and three kids. He describes his first love as writing music. Oh Yeah He's the sexy one! Did I mention that? He told me to say it!

I make fun of Brian cause I can, but seriously, he made me say it.

I'm So Sexy

P.O.D. Lighthouses

2008-09-06T00:01:00.006-04:00

Are any of you Lighthouse Fans? I think they are great. I am working on photographing all the lighthouses in Maine. I'm trying for the ones that are off shore first, but it's not always nice enough weather to fly in a small plane that far out.

Goose Rocks Lighthouse by North Haven

Brown's Head Lighthouse

Rock Dox - Greg Beidelman

2008-09-05T00:01:00.007-04:00

September 5, 2008

Todays photo of the day is my good friend and guitar legend Greg Beidelman of the Rock Dox. Greg is the magic man on the guitar. If you’ve never seen Eddie play Eruption, this is as close as it gets. Whether he’s screaming leads furiously through his Marshall Stack or just filling the room with the sweet tone we know as rock and roll. Greg says the Rock Dox know how to give the crowd what they want. “Our music has a classic rock influence,” Greg explained. “We’re not ground-breaking, we just stick to the basics and keep the good rock and roll alive.”

P.O.D. - Photo of the Day

2008-09-04T00:01:00.000-04:00

September 4, 2008

Here are a couple more for you.

You can see this one live and in person at Woodmen's Bar and Grill in Orono

Now with this one I used all my skill and talent to pull of a really cool image.

Not really! I was just standing there and saw this awesome sight just appear before my eyes. It was gone within five minutes. I had all I could do to set up, compose and shoot and it was over!

P.O.D - Photo of the Day

2008-09-03T00:01:00.002-04:00

September 3, 2008

Fields Pond Audobon

Here is a neat trail through the woods at the Fields Pond Audobon in Orrington.

Ballet Feet

Hey Girls can you tell me which pair of feet belong to who?

P.O.D Nature on North Haven

2008-09-02T00:01:00.005-04:00

September 2, 2008

Nature on North Haven

Can anyone tell me what kind of flower this is?

Black Eye Susan.

Rope and Rocks.

Am I amazing you with my knowledge? By the way the top flower is a wild white rose. The rope and rocks are a display upstairs in Calderwood Hall.

Painting with light will be a series of images that I have taken at night and have painted with light. Often times the image is composed of several exposures or even several images. What's the difference? For what I am doing I consider an exposure a pop of a flash or other light source (several per image) while several images would be just that combined into one image.

P.O.D Boy Scout Island

2008-09-01T00:01:00.002-04:00

September 1, 2008

September already, can you believe it. Where did the summer go.

Here is the crew on the "Sandbar" (I don't know where the sand was). Left to right are: Tyler, David, Renee, Ann, Laura, Chris, Lynn and Myself. David belongs to Ann, Tyler and Laura belong to David and Renee, Chris...Well Chris was there too, and I belong to Lynn (and she to me).

We took our lives in our hands this day so that we could witness the sunset from Boyscout Island. This meant hoping that the tide would not come back in and strand us there or that we would break our necks heading back to North Haven in the dark.

We saw Jiminy Cricket on the way to Boy Scout Island.

The gang in front of Boyscout Island at low tide ofcourse.

The Sunset.

Robinson Ballet Dancers Stevie, Katie, Julie & Chelsea

PWL it's coming soon!
painting with light

P.O.D North Haven

2008-08-31T00:01:00.002-04:00

August 31, 2008

It just so happen that my campsite in Mullins Cove had quite the view. I don't believe that there is a bad view from anywhere on this island.

If you look just above the "o" in moonlight below the photo keep going up and you'll see a tiny red dot. That red dot is a lighthouse on an Island. I'm not sure which one, but I think it is Monhegan Island Light or Isle au Haut Light. There was another white light to the left, but it must not have been lit when I made the exposure.

I'm expecting the Island natives to set me straight here or maybe blogcritic08 will enlighten us.

Burnt Island in the Moonlight.

Back in Bangor the Robinson Ballet Dancers are coming out of the woodwork.

L to R Ava, Abbie, Matt, Audrey, Julie, Katie, Elizabeth, Chelsea, Chelsea & Katie.

P.O.D North Haven

2008-08-27T23:30:00.008-04:00

August 30, 2008

Down the road a bit from Waterman's Community Center I saw this. It looked so inviting that I had to stop and record this image. I so wanted to walk to the top of the hill and enjoy the view from the chairs.

North Haven Tranquility.

Back in Bangor more Robinson Ballet Dancers are jumping.

Chelsea, Chelsea, Elizabeth, Ava, Katie (hiden), Julie & Katie

PWL it's coming soon!
painting with light

P.O.D North Haven

2008-08-27T23:16:00.009-04:00

August 29, 2008

Here we are again in North Haven. This time we are viewing a single light on the outside of Waterman's Community Center. Just above a window.

I really like the lines and contrast of this image.

Waterman's Community Center.

Wow was that a bore, here is a great shot of Katie flying through the air. Katie dances with the Robinson Ballet here in Bangor.

She must be four feet off the ground!

P.O.D North Haven

2008-08-27T22:54:00.012-04:00

August 28, 2008

This shot was taken on the Island of North Haven, which is 12 miles off the coast of Maine from Rockland. The Eric Hopkins Gallery is located just to the left of the Maine Ferry Terminal (as you are getting off the ferry).

Eric Hopkins Gallery.

Yesterday I mentioned that I would do the Photo of the Day until I could come up with something else. Well I am glad to announce that my next project will be Painting With Light - PWL. PWL is usually done at night and with multiply exposures or timed exposures. During the exposure you use a flash or other light source to illuminate only the parts of the scene that you want exposed and let the time exposure fill in the rest with the natural light.

I'm excited about this new project and I think you will be too once you see what its all about.

So keep checking back as PWL is coming soon!
painting with light

P.O.D August 27, 2008

2008-08-27T20:09:00.009-04:00

By popular demand, I am going to at least do a photo of the day
until I can come up with something new. P.O.D. is "Photo of the Day."

Penobscot Narrows Bridge.

Iraq Death Toll

2008-08-27T15:52:00.005-04:00

Today I was discussing with a friend about my blog. One of the things that was brought up was the war in Iraq and the death toll. A photo in "The People I meet and the Places I go" shows a house with a flag for every man and woman that has been killed on the front lawn. At the time the photo was taken the count was 4,136.

As I think about this image I wonder, Is this a count of "Thank God its only 4,136 souls" or is it a count of rage that 4,136 of our brave men and woman have died in this war.

December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor

In a matter of just a few hours on that morning we lost more then 2,600 of our soldiers.

June 6 - July 24, 1944. Normandy

During this short time the allied forces suffered over 120,000 wounded or dead.

So lets be sad for those we have lost, and be glad it has not been more!

The People I Meet and the Places I Go. Day Seven

2008-08-15T15:44:00.009-04:00

Here it is, day seven. We have been to Bangor, Bar harbor, Bass Harbor, Brewer, Dover Foxcroft, Old Town, Orono, Somesville and Surry. We've seen gas drop in price over the entire week. Today being even lower at $3.64 9/10 in Ellsworth. We have met the neighbors, Howard at the Brewer Redemption Center, Jason, Aaron and Jen from my favorite Irving store, my niece Laura, Andre who is working on getting his Pilots license, Kendall at Dwitt Field, My friend and Pilot Chris. We have seen some of Britt's senior photos as well as Addie's. Dave and Steve showed us some moves on the skate boards while Adam from School Street Picture Framing is seen making a frame...was it yours? My friend Noretta is having a baby and my Grandfather Perley selling gas, six gallons for a buck. We met Chris from Maine Divers North and John and Deb from New Hampshire, who are celebrating their second anniversary.

Hey! This isn't Irving....See I still got the plug in there?

Chris

School Street Picture Framing

City Hall

Guess Who!

Say Lob-Stah

Moby

Woodman's Yum!

Frisbee Guy

Tailgaters

This guy and I have been having a few run ins together.

Magic Dinner

Home Sweet Home

I hope you enjoyed this blog. Check back soon for a new project/photos/etc.

The People I Meet and the Places I Go. Day Six

2008-08-14T18:32:00.003-04:00

Not only did the gas prices drop at my local Irving station, my check for plugging them also arrived today :)

It's been really busy today so I don't have much for you today. I did not meet anyone new today. I left the work horse home and only had a point and shoot with me.

So today's images are all done with a point and shoot camera.

ka-ching

This isn't that easy with a point and shoot

This was my thursday. Pretty sad huh?

The People I Meet and the Places I Go. Day Five

2008-08-13T22:49:00.011-04:00

Recap! For a week I plan on photographing the people that I meet and/or see during my day and the places I go.

Wow! Day five already.
Gas is holding steady at $3.69 9/10 a gallon.

Today I got together with Mike, Linda and Addie to do Addie's senior portraits. Addie dances for the dance company that I do photography for so it made for another fun day of shooting.

I love these trees

I went to the post office to do my mailing and then hooked up with Chris and headed to the coast. We headed to Bass Harbor Lighthouse, the country's most photographed lighthouse. On the way we had to stop in Somesville to photograph the bridge. Yeah I know, but we had to do it. Once we arrived at Bass Harbor we met John and Deb From New Hampshire. We had good conversations while waiting for the sun to set. John and Deb are here on their 2nd anniversary! Congrats!

The Famous Somesville Bridge

Another Cone Flower

Water Horse

Happy Anniversary!

Sunset

Bass Harbor Lighthouse

Well that was my Wednesday, what do ya think?

The People I Meet and the Places I Go. Day Four

2008-08-11T23:46:00.016-04:00

Last night I went to my friend Chris' house to drop off some scuba tanks. He's teaching some classes and I'm going to tag along. Maybe try some underwater photography or Video. If you are interested in learning to dive you can check out his website at Maine Divers North.

Chris getting gear ready for the next class.

Gas prices for today are the same, but it was super cheap back in 1941 when in Bangor at Pomroy's Center Street Garage you could get six gallons for a buck! No kidding.

My Grandfather Perley Pomroy

I saw my friend Noretta today. She's going to have a baby in November.

Mom Mom Mom Hey Mumma Mom

I stopped by my frame shop today and saw my buddy Adam. Adam & His dad Ed own the shop and keep me in chocolate, matts and frames. You can check out their website at School Street Picture Framing

In the shop.

Say hi to Adam.

Adam just got married in may -- Wanna see the pictures?

I went over to bangor to the skate park. I met Dave and Steve and they showed me some moves on the skate board. I almost broke my neck just thinking about it.

Dave

Steve

Window of Missed Opportunity

Well that was Tuesday. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

The People I Meet and the Places I Go. Day Three

2008-08-11T17:58:00.009-04:00

Gas has gone down again today at my favorite fueling spot. I met Jen today. Jen is the store manager at my favorite Irving. I haven't met Kathy yet though. Kathy is the girl from the Cruisin' to Win commercial on the radio.

It keeps going down!

Say hello to Jen next time you visit the Brewer Irving!

I was in Orono today and was looking forward to having lunch at my favorite burger spot, Woodmen's Bar & Grill. They have the best food, yum! Check them out here. They don't open until 4pm so I had Subway. Gas in Orono is a bit higher then in Brewer at $3.78 a gallon. Down the road is a house with a flag planted on their lawn for each of our soldiers that have died in action in Iraq. It's a nice memorial for the guy and gals, but at the same time it is sad to think of the losses.

Higher Gas Prices Here.

For our fallen soldiers.

I met with Britt today to look over her senior photos and try to choose which image she would like for her yearbook image. They all came out great so she has had a hard time choosing. We've narrowed it down quit a bit from the original 60 that she chose.

I had fun with Britt during her senior portrait session.

Well as a lame excuse for not getting out and meeting more people I have gone around the house and taken a few flower shots.

Cone Flower

Black Eye Susan

Well that was my Monday. Let me know what you think!

The People I Meet and the Places I Go. Day Two

2008-08-10T22:43:00.002-04:00

August 10, 2008.

As everyday I started at irving getting my coffee. As you can see the price of gas dropped. Today I got a free Red Bull. Aaron and Jason presented me with my Cruizing To Win Prize.

lower gas prices

Did I mention that Jason was crazy?

My buddy and pilot Chris and I got together and went flying. The first time in over six weeks. We headed to Dewitt Field in Old Town, where I met Kendall. Kendall fueled the plane and we were off. We headed down to Bar Harbor but found it to be covered with fog. We dodged some rain and weather and headed back home.

Chris

Dewitt Field

Chris

Kendall

Look at the rain

I don't know what lake this is

This stream comes from Chemo Pond and heads right through Lenord's Mill and then onto the Penobscot river.

Did I mention that we went to mobile and got a soda? Gas there was even less then at Irving.

Cheaper gas

Chris and I then headed to City Park on Stillwater Ave where we hiked the bogwalk. We got a few images and then the rain caught us.

There were all kinds of bumble bees

Eastern Pitcher Plant

Andre is working on getting his pilot's license

Stump

The Board Walk

At this point I am on the verge of being late for my niece's birthday dinner at the Olive Garden. We made it on time and had a great dinner. We also ran into a couple of friends Mike & Noretta, but I didn't get any photos as I had already put my camera back into the car.

My niece Laura!

That is how my Sunday went. Let me know what you think.

The People I Meet and the Places I go

2008-08-10T22:36:00.001-04:00

This is my plan. For the next week I plan on photographing the people that I meet and/or see during my day and the places I go.

August 9, 2008.

To start with, today I went to get my coffee at Irving and met Jason as I do every morning.

My local Irving

Jason-He thinks he works for Circle K
Here I Am To Save The Day...Circle K

I went back to Irving (Which is now Circle K but I like Irving Better so...) for more coffee. At Irving I met Aaron. Aaron is the store's assistant manager. Aaron did not give me any free coffee. I thought it would be I nice thing for him to do!

Aaron

I returned bags and bags of bottles at the Brewer Redemption Center. This is where I met Howard. Howard and his wife own and operate the Redemption Center.

The Sign Pretty Much Says it all.

Howard Hard at work.

The thing my wife likes about the Brewer Redemtion Center is that they have baby wipes to wipe your hands after you handle the bottles.

Hell just wipe your hands on your jeans, be a man. (imagine Tim The Tool Man Taylor's Grunt here!)

My neighbors are painting their house. Neighbor Girls lugs the paint as Neighbor Guy is coming down after it, and Neighbor Boy mows my lawn. I have great neighbors.

She didn't want her picture taken. I thought I'd shoot and run before she dumped the paint on me.

He's got a big house to paint.

I think he was only mowing my lawn cause his dad has a cool Ztrack mower!

I had a meeting to go to in Dover Foxcroft at the Mayo Regional Hospital's Resource Center.

Looks like we're having all kinds of fun huh?

Well that was my Saturday let me know what you think!