Sinbad Under the Stars

Sinbad Under the Stars

June 28, 2012. Sinbad Under the Stars. For those wondering what epic Hollywood blockbuster had our backyard moviegoers enthralled in yesterday's post, it was "Houseguest" starring Sinbad.

I thought today's post would be a fun follow-up to complete the scene from yesterday. The same settings (listed below) were used, again hand-held.

Leica X1. 24.0 mm. 1/8. f/2.8. ISO 1600. LR 2.

Backyard Movies

Backyard Movies

January 28, 2012. Backyard Movies. In the backyard of an old home in Orlando's College Park historical neighborhood, some lawn chairs, popcorn, an inflatable screen, a projector, and a few friends makes for an instant drive-through movie under the stars.

Tomorrow's post will feature a shot showing the classic Hollywood blockbuster they were watching. Photos were hand-held at 1/8 second exposure time, with candles on a table acting as the light source.

Leica X1. 24.0 mm. 1/8. f/2.8. ISO 1600. LR 2.

Authorized Personnel

Authorized Personnel

January 24, 2012. Authorized Personnel. A self-portrait.

In case you're wondering, the camera is in the helmet, on a 12-second timer. If you look closely, you can see it.

The two self-portrait shots this week are practice shots for a street photography contest next month featuring self-portraits as the theme.

Leica X1. 24.0 mm. 1/4. f/14. ISO 400. LR 2.

Some Street and Convention Shots from CES 2012, Las Vegas

Some quick shots taken during the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

As aptly labeled, these are "Not Florida" shots. I figured some of you may appreciated them, however, so I am sharing them all together in this one post. Some highlights are below, along with a link to the complete Google+ album.

Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound

January 24, 2012. Homeward Bound. A self-portrait. Camera on ground, set to 12-second timer, and aimed at a nearby window.

Leica X1. 24.0 mm. 1/4. f/8.0. ISO 400. LR 2.

Roman Baths

Roman Baths?

December 30, 2011. Roman Baths? Winter Park, Florida.

 No, it's not the Baths of Caracalla. This oversized imperial bust guards the bath fixtures in Restoration Hardware in Winter Park, Florida. We take culture wherever we can get it.

Leica X1. 24.0 mm. 1/30. f/2.8. ISO 400. LR 2.

Orlando Skyline 2006

Orlando Skyline 2006

October 24, 2006. Orlando Skyline. As sun set, this picture was snapped from a patient room in the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando, Florida.

At the time of this photo, there was very little residential space in Downtown Orlando, making it something of a ghost town after dark when businesses were closed.

I will try to do an updated skyline picture soon, reflecting additions in high-rise residential condominiums such as 55 West, which was under construction on the left side of this photo back in 2006.

Canon EOS D60. 94.0 mm. 1/45. f/5.6. ISO 400. LR 2.