April Showers and Birthdays

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More April showers today. I don’t really mind except today is my birthday. Not a big deal but I look forward to my free car wash on your birthday from Shammy Shine.

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Power of Passion

Taken with Samsung Focus

I believe strongly in educating yourself on a regular basis for things you want to get better at. After all a professional athlete just doesn’t show up for a game without plenty of practice during other times.

I attended the “Power of Passion” 2011 Photography Tour by Sandy Puc’ and Gerry Ghionis last evening. Their focus was on Wedding Photography. I recommend the tour. They only have a few cities left but you can find out more information and register by going here.

Photo taken with Samsung Focus phone camera late at night overlooking the hotel’s balcony from the third floor conference area.

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Taylor’s Headshot

I had the opportunity to shoot some headshots for Taylor O’Connor. Taylor is applying to Kean College as a theatre major and needs these for his audition.

Break A Leg Taylor!

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Winter Shadows

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This caught my eye as the afternoon was wearing on. Ignore the sun flare in the upper right hand corner as that was artificially enhanced by the window and the post processing.

I like how this shots turns an innocent oak tree into a creeping monster about to attack the house!

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January 12 Snowtography

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We received 6.9” of new snow from the most recent storm. We now have 9” of snow on the ground. It doesn’t look like its going anywhere fast. It looks to be cold this week with possibly a little bit more over the weekend and perhaps another storm chance early next week followed by a very cold snap. Whatever happened to the January thaw?

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Snowtography

Today is a nice winter day. It’s also the calm before the proverbial storm. There is a potent snowstorm forecast to start later on Tuesday. It could hold off until tomorrow night.

Today’s adventure was with a telephoto lens.

For more photos see link below.

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http://dabour.smugmug.com/Weather/Snow/Snowtography-20110110/

Wizard of Oz

OzBlogWe had more snow today (1.5”) but I’ve been blogging about weather a lot lately.

I had the opportunity to take some PR photos for an upcoming theatrical production. ShowKids invitational theatre (SKIT) will be performing “Wizard of Oz” from February 5-13 on weekends. For tickets please go to www.showkids.org.

Since the cast is triple cast, I couldn’t just post one photo.

For the rest of the photos and a video please go to http://dabour.smugmug.com/SKIT-Photos/Wizard-Of-Oz/PR

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Snowy Friday

ccWe picked up 2.1” of new snow today. Schools only had a delay. Thankfully all afterschool activities took place (long story).

This photo was taken while it was still snowing out a little.

More snow is expected on Saturday. Up here it should only be a dusting to 1”. You have to keep an eye on those because sometimes I’ve seen dustings being cleaned up with a snow blower Smile

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Epiphany Eve

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With tonight being the last night of Christmas lights, I though it would be appropriate to show the Christmas tree one last time.

Tonight is also the kick off to CES 2011. There already have been some photography announcements from Canon and others.

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