Vibrant

I came across "Art Alley" in Rapid City, South Dakota, while walking downtown.  I like the vibrant colors, texture, layers of paint, and how the utility pole intersects the scene while blending in as well...

Nikon D7000, Nikkor 18-55 DX

Contrast

I recently upgraded my camera body, to a Nikon D7000.  I had the opportunity to do some shooting South Dakota this week. I like this one because of the tonal contrast across the landscape.  Taken at Badlands National Park.

Nikon D7000, Nikkor 55-300 DX VR

Swaying In The Breeze

Hearing the trees sway in the autumn wind made me think of the palm trees in Maui...

Nikon D40, Nikkor 55-200 DX VR

Pump It Up

Cropped, sensor dust specks removed, saturation increased to bring out the green in the leaves...  Taken in Maui...

Nikon D40, Nikkor 55-200 DX VR

Fall

Cropped to tighten the frame.  Taken at Eklutna Lake...

Nikon D40, Nikkor 55-300 DX VR

A is for Aperture

When I bought my Nikon D40, my first DSLR, I started out in "Auto" mode.  Then I soon switched to "P" mode, also known as Professional mode.  In other words, the camera still makes the decisions for you, but they're better decisions.  Then, I started experimenting with "A" mode, where I set the aperture and let the camera determine the appropriate shutter speed.  This is one of my first attempts at using "A" mode.  Not a great shot by any means, but part of the learning process... Taken in Georgetown, Colorado...

Nikon D40, Nikkor 55-200 DX VR

White

I like how the flowers fill the frame, how you can see the pollen and dust on the petals (but they're not distracting), how the white color "pops" from the photo without looking washed out...  Taken in South Kehei, Maui...

Nikon D40, Nikkor 55-200 DX VR