Macro 04/12 - 04/18 (Jeff)

Guys, Sorry I am late as well with the post. But I got to play around with the Macro setting, and really had some fun with it. Please Excuse my lateness. But I really am fascinated by this method of photography and will use it later on, probably in more posts! Enjoy!I took this picture just trying out the macro feature. Really fun Stuff!

Light 03/01 - 03/07 (Jeff)

Light is a very exciting subject. For this week's choice, I decided to capture this streetlight at dusk. I like the shine of the yellow-orange light that stands out against the blue sky. I also like the trees moving into the focus against the chaos of lines in the background.

I have a second submission from earlier, just one that I wanted to share. This was taken outside of a restaurant in Solomon Island, MD. This was easily the best picture I have taken with an iPhone:

No post processing this week kids! Went raw this time!

Sin 02/19 -02/28 (Jeff)

Sin is such a tough subject, there were mediums with which to explore, so I chose the obvious. Churches are ripe with controversy, whether it be on internal issues, or on political topics, so let's see what we can get with some pics.



This first picture is of the stained glass in St. Patrick's Church in DC. Here i have applied an orange tint to illustrate the traditional idea of Christianity, the linear journey out of the grips of hell into the comfort of heaven. Coincidentally, the glow from the hellfire comes from the entrance of the church, where members bring their sinful nature into the walls for absolution. I like the contrast of the white cross against the brick in the picture.



The Second picture is of the church itself and I particularly like the overbearing architectures amidst the background of buildings. It looks as if it wants to swallow you whole.

Originals:

Reflection 02/12 - 02/18 (Jeff)

Hello All, This is my first post. So here's hoping the first time is special, even though we all know it will be confusing, painful, and sloppy! Feel free to let me know what I have messed up! Enjoy!

Santana's Prayer:



Santana Moss was a very close friend of the late great Redskins Football player, Sean Taylor. Both attended "the U", the Univeristy of Miami, and became close during Sean Taylor's tenure in Washington. Although Sean Taylor's death rocked the National Football League, in particular it affected fellow Miami alums as well as teammates, including Santana Moss. What this photo is capturing, is the pre game ritual in which Santana prays before the game for his safety and then says a prayer for Sean Taylor, and his surviving family. Fans are yelling at this point to sign autographs and give some high 5's, but he remains focused, and the crowd and surrounding areas melt away. His reflection leaves high single-minded of purpose, focused and inspired.

Here is the Original Pic: