Occoneechee Mountain Trail ~ Hillsborough, NC

 

 More work from today's hike about Occoneechee mountain near Hillsborough, NC.  Thought some full color images were due, not that these examples are all about color.  I've been on a serious black and white binge for some time.

Portraits of Boys

Had a great chance this morning to test out some new equipment indoors and out.  I'm very pleased with the potential of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L telephoto zoom lens.  Fast glass, superb autofocus motor, and smooth zoom action make this an incredibly versatile lens that backs it all up with some of the best image quality I've seen, especially from a zoom.  As a fan of prime lenses, primarily for their inherent IQ, speed and light weight, it is hard to be persuaded to the clunkiness of a zoom lens.  However, this one stands to challenge my stubbornness.  I guess it all goes into the bag as a tool; the lens, zoom or prime, is nothing without me.

My Office

Working under poor lighting (high pressure sodium lamps) the wide aperture of a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens and high ISO performance of the Canon 5D make a great combo.  This is a picture of the 1958 90-kilo Probat roaster at Counter Culture Coffee in Durham, NC; where I spend most of my other working hours. 

Business Cards

Never thought I'd be so excited over business cards.  Had these made by Mpix and 'am very pleased with the quality as well as how easy it was to design and order.

Website Upload

After spending several grueling hours of dredging up nearly 150 photographs out of my archives, I finally have some updates for the website portfolios.  It is very interesting to look back over the course of many years to see how much work I have and also how my work has evolved.  I hope that you are able to see some good photos there and that the website is finally becoming a better host to my works.  The next several weeks should bring new work to freshen the portfolios.  There is nothing like Christmas to bring hope and encouragement to creating something new and life giving.

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