Project September Day 2

I’ve managed to stick with the project for more than one day!  I spent a bit less time out there today and shot less, but I uploaded more to flickr.  I think that’s good.  Although overall, I’m not as excited about what I shot today vs yesterday.  I felt rushed.

I did run into a couple other guys out taking photos in the park, both of whom I know.  However, I did not know that either were into photography! Like me, they’re using photography as an excuse to get away from the desk at lunch.  We talked for a bit, but since I was on my way back in, we didn’t shoot together.  Maybe next time.

Ok, so this is a photo blog,  (or phlog, but I’ve had a couple people say that phlog sounds funny)  so where are the photos? Here’s what I think my favorite of the day is.

I believe the structure in the middle is some sort of skylight for the restaurant/food court below. In Bio Sci area of UCI, close to Aldrich Park.

This was horribly underexposed.  I’m not sure what happened.  I had been chimping most of the shots before, and they were ok. Oh well, PS was able to fix it.

There might not be a new post or uploads tomorrow (or through the weekend) since I’ll be travelling.  I will be shooting still and have a post on Monday for sure.

See the rest of today’s photos.

See all of the Project September photos.

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Project September Day 1

Had a good day 1 of the project.  I took about 30 shots, and have 9 that I uploaded to flickr.  Here are a couple of my favorites.

The Infinity Fountain near Physical Sciences at UC Irvine.

I’ve wanted to take this shot for a while now.  I didn’t get the angle I wanted because there were people sitting in that area, but I’m still happy with this.  ISO 100, F22, 1/6th, handheld.  Yes, handheld at 1/6th.  Thanks for IS!  I want to revisit this during the morning or evening when the sun isn’t as harsh.  Or maybe at night since I believe the fountain has lights.  I also need to get a ND filter so I can open up the aperture.

One more after the jump…

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Project September

I made a resolution a few days ago. I resolved that I would not be spending my lunch hour indoors anymore. I will take my camera and go outside. I will take (hopefully) interesting photos around the beautiful UC Irvine campus. My goal is at least one per day for the month of september. Therefore, I have named this Project September.

Osprey taking off with fish

in our backyard

sailing

Joshua Tree Silhouette

Joshua Tree Silhouette