Stealing Bird Seed

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF-S 75-255mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

This little guy and a few of his gray accomplices have been stealing our bird seed!!  Oh well.  

 

100 Posts for the year, not too bad.

For the Birds

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF-S 75-255mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

Pulled out the zoom lens again.  Still working on my bird photography but these aren't too bad. 

On another note, this blog will continue into the new year.  Stats for this year are 99 posts and little over 1500 views.  Not too bad.  Thanks everybody for the support.

Watching the sunrise

 

Thought I would try something different.  It's amazing how fast the world moves sometimes.

Fear not.  I will still be posting pictures but will probably try and sneak a video here and there.

Fireplace

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

Always love sitting by a nice warm fire.

Sun Rises over Snow

 

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

It's a pain to drive in, it makes the roads messy but it sure is pretty when you wake up to fresh snow coating everything.  It's only the beginning and it's not even winter yet.   

It's a Small World

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

The New York Botanical Gardens Holiday Train Show is truly a masterpiece.  All of the buildings and landmarks are made from twigs, leaves and bark to create a display throughout the observatory showroom.  I have seen it twice and would love to see it again.  If you're in New York, around thanksgiving and Christmas, it's worth checking it out. 

Arthur Ave

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

Little Italy, Arthur Ave, New York City.  Good food, Good company and great desserts! 

Flowers in the Snow

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

Under the snow somewhere there are signs of life.  Sometimes they come with some color too.  Found this while shoveling 8 inches of wet heavy snow.

A shot at the Stars up North

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

It's cold and dark up here in the north but it sure is pretty sometimes.  Clear nights lead to cold temperatures.  Looking forward to some some to go with the stars. 

A Rising Star

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

I love clear cold mornings, they are great for sunrises.

Morning Reflections

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

Some days when the weather is nice you can catch a nice reflection.  The cold is settling in and soon enough Joe's Pond will freeze over.  November is a hard month for outdoor photography as the colors are fairly muted. 

Your Mail is Un-Deliverable

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

I am not exactly sure what is wrong with this picture.  Apparently your mailbox needs to be somewhere near the curb or your mail won't be delivered.  And not long ago my mailbox was in the correct spot.  Oh well, at least the road is paved and I have since moved my mailbox after not receiving mail for 3 days.

Heady-Topper

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

Don't all show up at my door expecting to drink any of this but I was recently made aware that the favorite brew pub is now canning one of it's beers.  The pub has been closed since the flooding earlier this fall but the cannery is open and 4 packs are available.  Heady-Topper is a Double IPA that boasts "so drinkable, it's scary".  I would have to agree.  Stay thirsty my friends and support the Alchemist when you're in Waterbury, VT.

Tulip in Color

Canon G11.
The exposure was taken at 6.1mm, f2.8 for 1/100 of a second.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

 

This is the same image shown earlier in Color.  This was a great shot and things just happened to come together naturally. 

Start of Vermont Snow

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
The exposure was taken at 18mm, f6.3 for 1/8th of a second.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

So yes I am a week late posting but it's here!  SNOW!  These are the first snowflakes of the 2011-2012 Montpelier snow season.  It is also fitting that I got a new set of snow tires today. 

Nailed It

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
The exposure was taken at 55mm, f8 for 1/60th of a second.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Tulip Drop

Canon G11
The exposure was taken at 6.1mm, f2.8 for 1/100th of a second.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

So I took this picture a while back on the Canon G11, probably one of the coolest point and shoot cameras I've ever owned and a great backup camera to my T1i.  I thought I would try something different today and post just one color in this picture.  I will probably post this in full color as well.  

Pictures have been lacking the past few days but it's dark when I leave for work and it's dark when I get home so I am going to need to work on some other subjects other than outside for a little while.  I may dig things out of my stock of pictures to add to this collection.

The Stars at Night are Big and Bright

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f3.5 for 30 seconds.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

This is my second attempt at photographing the Stars.  It's starting to get colder outside but I promise I will be trying this again.  I've learned a few things since I did this in early September.

Birch Trees in Fall

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 47mm, f6.3 for 1/60 second.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Nothing like a fall day with a blue sky.

Foliage on a Mountain Stream

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f14 for 1/6 second.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Mountain Spring Stream in Fall

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 18mm, f8 for 1/5 second.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Most of the foliage has fallen but it does have some nice color.

Rainbow Street

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 18mm, f16 for 1/6 seconds handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

 

Sometimes you're driving along in a sunny rainstorm in Vermont.

Fungi in the Sun

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 80mm, f9 for 1/30 seconds handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

 

Sometimes the small things in life find the perfect light to stand out, even just for a moment.

Sunrise on Hebert Rd

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 56mm, f8 for 1/15 seconds handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Every morning holds something new.  Go out and make something off it!

(There will likely be many pictures of this tree as it sets up nicely with my view)

Reflections at the top of a Dam

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f13 for 1/50 seconds.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

This looks so peaceful but it's right on a "Major Road" in Vermont.  It's amazing how a photograph can change the mood of a location. 

Barn in Fall

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 55mm, f22 for 1/50 second.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Vermont Foliage

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f13 for 1/50 seconds.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Vermont Foliage. 

Night Silhouette

Canon EOS T1i using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 38mm, f10 for 5 seconds.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

On a clear Vermont night, the moon can almost substitute for the sun.   But then again if you leave the shutter open long enough, even the darkest night turns bright.

Gutters

Canon EOS T1i set on Auto priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f5.6 for 1/100th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

The joy of being a home owner is you get to do everything!!! That includes taking care of the gutters. 

(I cleaned this out 3 weeks ago)

A Yard with a View

Canon EOS T1i set on Auto priority using a  EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 18mm, f6.3 for 1/125th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

 

There is something to be said for having your own yard.  Having one with a mountain view isn't too bad either.

Volleyball

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f11 for 1/500th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

 

This has become one of my favorite parts of summer.  Volleyball at the Pub Outback in East Burke, VT

Lillies

 

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 50mm, f9 for 1/500th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Ah the return of the blog?  Hmmm not sure yet.  I have missed posting to the blog but life is still a little crazy.  It's crazy in a good way thankfully.  I have been watching the lilies bloom for a few weeks now and they are always beautiful. 

A Short Break

So as you probably noticed, there haven't been any new pictures here.  Life is currently a little busy so the Blog is getting a little R&R.  There may be intermittent posts but probably not full time for a little while.  Thanks for your support.  More pictures to come in good time.

A Pretty Little Flower

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 55mm, f16 for 1/100th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 44mm, f16 for 1/50th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

This is just a really cool building.  This is the largest building at the Vermont College of Fine Arts.  One of these days I'm going to get inside and see what the view looks like from up above. 

Hay!!!

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f16 for 1/100th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

It was finally dry enough to cut hay last week.  I love the look of the large hay bails in the fields. 

Sisters

Canon EOS T1i set on Auto using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 60mm, f4.5 for 1/60th of a second handheld with the built in flash.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

I attended a wonderful wedding this weekend and had a couple of nice shots.  Congrats to the bride and groom. It was great to catch up with everybody.  

Pelicans and Sail Surfing and Air Planes, Oh My!

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 56mm, f10 for 1/40th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Pelicans don't appear to be afraid of people.  This guy landed on a rock about 10 feet from me. 

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f11 for 1/160th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

I walked down to Juno Beach and watched sail surfing in the high surf. 

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f18 for 1/60th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Somewhere between Tampa FL and Manchester, NH.  It's good to be home.  

PS for those of you who follow me daily, I have posted three pictures.  I went to bed early last night and didn't post before that.  The third picture covers tomorrow as I will be out of town as well.
(And all these pictures deserved a spot on the blog)

McArther State Park

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 56mm, f10 for 1/40th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

The beach was beautiful but looking forward to going home soon. 

Florida Sunsets

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 56mm, f10 for 1/40th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

I did make it to the beach this evening and it was beautiful.  It also appears that the humidity broke or I am just getting used to it.  I got back to my hotel just in time to capture this one.  Right place, right time.  This is one of the only open spaces in this complex where you can see something other than large office buildings..

Sunrise over I-95

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f9 for 1/60th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Haven't had chance to really explore but things are very flat here so there isn't much to see here right now.  Hopefully towards the end of the week I will be able to make it to the beach.

Feeling a little Tropical

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a  EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 30mm, f9 for 1/80th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

So yes I am down south where it is a bit warmer and very humid.  Although this subject is somewhat limited, the sun set a lot faster than I anticipated and there wasn't much to work with here.  I will work to get a better one for tomorrow.  After a long day of travel, I am headed to bed.

Irises

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 55mm, f9 for 1/250th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Flowers seem to always catch the light beautifully.  It is starting to feel like summer in Vermont. A wonderful contrast to the winter months.  If the weather for today could return on August 20th, I will be one very happy guy.

Beads on a Blade

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 55mm, f9 for 1/60th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Trails through the Kingdom

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 44mm, f14 for 1/30th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

 

It's been a crazy day so yes, this picture is from a couple of days ago but that is how good my ride was.  Worthy of capturing it in another picture.  That is Burke Mountain in the background.  The Kingdom Trails are a well known set of mountain bike trails in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. 

Just waiting for the Wind

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f8 for 1/160th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

Burke Mt View

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 18mm, f14 for 1/30th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

 

After a great mountain bike ride, hanging out on the porch, checking out the view with beer in hand is a great way to end the evening.   

Lilacs

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 32mm, f8 for 1/60th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

 

Things to do while sitting in Traffic

Canon EOS T1i set on aperture (Av) priority using a EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
The exposure was taken at 28mm, f14 for 1/20th of a second handheld.
Post Processing done in Adobe Lightroom.

So there aren't a ton of things to do while sitting in traffic but taking a self portrait wasn't a bad one per say.  Wish I could have gotten the woman behind me who looked like she was hanging out at a concert, not sitting in her car sitting in traffic.