#161 - Old home on the Range

#160 - All I Want For Christmas

I figured it was high time that I posted a picture of my beautiful wife Vera.

I have been following the work of many amazing photographers since joining flickr but two in particular have really moved me to step outside of my comfort zone and experiment more with off camera lighting.

Thanks to chris_florio and Dustin Diaz for your inspiration and all the other photographers that share their knowledge on flickr. If you haven't seen their work before you should check them out . Chris often posts set up videos that are very informative and Dustin has some of the best sep up shots out there.

I plan on doing more creative lighting shots throughout the winter so stay tuned and when possible I will post my set up shots for others to learn from as well.

Camera info:
D300 50mm 1.4 - 1/250 f1.4

Storbist info:
SB800 - 7 o'clock, 1/64 shoot through umbrella

SB600 - 2 o'clock,1/32 bare bulb

Chris' flickr site - www.flickr.com/photos/floriopics/

Dustin's flickr site - www.flickr.com/photos/polvero/

# 159 - Camouflage

I pulled out the 50mm and was looking for something to shoot and then I saw this - or did I? Oscar blended in so well I almost sat on him. I know that I have already used Oscar once as a subject for my 365 but come on, cuteness factor aside I just had to share this delicious negative space image.

# 158 - Magic Lantern

#157 - Beer Fort

This is the old Molson brewery in Edmonton. It was guarded by an old wooden fort replica, unfortunately the fort was not strong enough to protect it from economics. A few years ago Molson decided to shut down it's operations in Edmonton and the fort and the brewery now stand empty. It is probably for sale so if there are any takers out there with a few million burning a hole in their pocket I'm sure they would throw in the fort to sweeten the deal. Strange Brew all over again.

#156 - Relaxation Row

#155 - Pedal Power

#154 - Chain Gang

#153 - Tiny Playground

My first tilt shift, I like the effect but I'm not sure if it works on this one. You tell me. I think the key is to have less foreground and more background, am I on the right track?

#152 - I Hate Winter

Well it snowed again today and I think it is here to stay. By the title I think you all know how I feel about this lovely season. What better way to represent my feelings of depression than with a Lomo shot of nothingness. The countdown officially starts today until spring. Now that I got that out of my system I am going to try my best to find things bright and happy to shoot for the next 5 months - wish me luck.

Owen

#151 - Stair Master

#150 - Non Smoker

A smoke stack from an old factory that was torn down many years ago. For some reason they never demolished the chimney so it stands alone in a big field. It has become somewhat of a landmark in Edmonton, it will be sad to see it fall one day but hopefully I'll be close by with a camera in hand.

#149 - Fatal Error

#148 - NCC-1701-D

OK, the secret is out - I'm a Trekkie. In honor of the latest Star Trek movie releasing on DVD today I thought I would post something fitting. I know it is very cheesy and nothing like my normal posts but hey, it's my 365 and if I want to be a little goofy, why not. If you like Star Trek you have to see this one, it's one of the best ones so far. Spock makes the movie both young and old.

Live long and prosper!

O

#147 - Moonlight vs Sunset

#146 - Backyard Swing Set Hawaiian Style

#145 - Set Free

#144 - Ba Ba Red Sheep

#143 - Rib Cage

#142 - Always Remember, Never Forget

#141 - Bush Pilot

#140 - Walk Please

#139 - Serenity

#138 - Morning Express

#137 - End of the Line

#136 - Arrival

#135 - Take Off!

#134 0 Gone Fishing

#133 - Giddyup!

#132 - Haunted Hotel