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One of the first pictures I took with my shiny new D200.

2009-02-21T16:26:27Z

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One of the first pictures I took with my shiny new D200.

Colorful evening skies in my neighborhood

2009-06-05T19:00:33Z

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Colorful evening skies in my neighborhood

Using the flash to capture water in motion

2009-02-21T15:06:12Z

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Using the flash to capture water in motion

Trying my hand at a panning shot as Ethan runs by. The black things on his neck are headphones.

2009-06-05T17:39:26Z

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Trying my hand at a panning shot as Ethan runs by. The black things on his neck are headphones.

Panning to capture motion of a random car as it drives by.

2009-06-05T15:14:38Z

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Panning to capture motion of a random car as it drives by.

Fun with Austin and Photoshop. Austin really is jumping, but only the rightmost me was in the original picture.

2009-06-05T16:08:59Z

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Fun with Austin and Photoshop. Austin really is jumping, but only the rightmost me was in the original picture.

Pouring water into a glass with one hand while taking pictures with the other is harder than it sounds.

2009-02-21T13:47:03Z

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Pouring water into a glass with one hand while taking pictures with the other is harder than it sounds.

Eva demonstrates her sangria aiming skills. At least I had an excuse when I missed the glass.

2009-06-06T05:05:40Z

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Eva demonstrates her sangria aiming skills. At least I had an excuse when I missed the glass.

Eva's enjoys her new car.

2009-06-06T06:37:53Z

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Eva's enjoys her new car.

Bananas in the morning.

2009-06-06T07:31:10Z

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Bananas in the morning.

Painting with light: running around with a flashlight during a long exposure in a dark room.

2009-02-21T11:32:21Z

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Painting with light: running around with a flashlight during a long exposure in a dark room.

Purposely out-of-focus shot of some flowers in my backyard, to show the donut-shaped bokeh of my Nikon Reflex lens.

2009-06-06T12:56:22Z

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Purposely out-of-focus shot of some flowers in my backyard, to show the donut-shaped bokeh of my Nikon Reflex lens.

My new motherboard with the impressive Big Typhoon heatsink.

2009-06-07T09:18:31Z

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My new motherboard with the impressive Big Typhoon heatsink.

Fun with a Sigma 10-20 wiiiide-angle lens.

2009-06-07T16:03:36Z

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Fun with a Sigma 10-20 wiiiide-angle lens.

Perty.

2009-06-07T19:32:32Z

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Perty.

Picture w/ GPS info processed by Nikon Capture.

2009-02-20T22:36:43Z

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Picture w/ GPS info processed by Nikon Capture.

Same picture as processed with Raw Shooter Premium.

2009-02-20T22:35:27Z

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Same picture as processed with Raw Shooter Premium.

The torn meniscus in my right knee, before the doctor trimmed it.

2009-06-11T22:35:51Z

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The torn meniscus in my right knee, before the doctor trimmed it.

Taken with camera mounted on Bogen 3021 w/ RRS BH-40 ballhead.

2009-06-12T21:28:09Z

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Taken with camera mounted on Bogen 3021 w/ RRS BH-40 ballhead.

Taken with camera mounted on Gitzo 1348 w/ Markins M20 ballhead.

2009-10-09T13:30:32Z

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Taken with camera mounted on Gitzo 1348 w/ Markins M20 ballhead.

Taken at 400mm * 1.4x TC, or about 560mm.

2009-02-11T02:50:31Z

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Taken at 400mm * 1.4x TC, or about 560mm.

Fireworks display at SilverCreek. You can see the lights from the clubhouse at the bottom of the image.

2009-08-23T14:38:00Z

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Fireworks display at SilverCreek. You can see the lights from the clubhouse at the bottom of the image.

Fireworks display at SilverCreek.

2009-06-25T18:21:07Z

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Fireworks display at SilverCreek.

Fireworks display at SilverCreek.

2009-06-25T18:22:51Z

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Fireworks display at SilverCreek.

My impressive new 200-400 f/4 VR, next to my 70-200 f/2.8 to show scale. I used to think the 70-200 was a large lens!

2009-06-25T15:55:14Z

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My impressive new 200-400 f/4 VR, next to my 70-200 f/2.8 to show scale. I used to think the 70-200 was a large lens!

My impressive new 200-400 f/4 VR, next to my 70-200 f/2.8 to show scale. I used to think the 70-200 was a large lens!

2009-06-25T15:56:40Z

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My impressive new 200-400 f/4 VR, next to my 70-200 f/2.8 to show scale. I used to think the 70-200 was a large lens!

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2009-06-25T15:45:55Z

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2009-06-25T15:44:30Z

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2009-06-25T15:37:34Z

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2009-06-25T15:39:10Z

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2009-06-25T15:41:53Z

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2009-06-25T15:50:55Z

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2009-06-25T15:46:47Z

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2009-06-25T15:44:07Z

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2009-06-25T15:44:32Z

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Think Tank Airport Acceleration holding a D200 mounted on a 200-400/4 VR. Next to it is a 70-200/2.8 VR and an 18-200 VR. In the top row I have an SB-800, Gary Fong Lightsphere II, bag rai ...

2009-06-25T11:41:30Z

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Think Tank Airport Acceleration holding a D200 mounted on a 200-400/4 VR. Next to it is a 70-200/2.8 VR and an 18-200 VR. In the top row I have an SB-800, Gary Fong Lightsphere II, bag rai ...

Another entry in the Least Flattering Self Portrait category.

2009-01-19T18:09:56Z

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Another entry in the Least Flattering Self Portrait category.

My attempt at a 1.3s exposure on a handheld shot. Gotta remember to keep my eyes focused.

2009-01-19T18:09:58Z

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My attempt at a 1.3s exposure on a handheld shot. Gotta remember to keep my eyes focused.

Another handheld slow exposure self portrait.

2009-01-19T18:11:22Z

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Another handheld slow exposure self portrait.

A handheld slow exposure shot of Ethan.

2009-01-19T18:09:03Z

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A handheld slow exposure shot of Ethan.

I liked the white eyes effect so much, I put the camera in a tripod and took some more.

2009-01-19T18:09:29Z

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I liked the white eyes effect so much, I put the camera in a tripod and took some more.

White eyes sure are creepy.

2009-01-19T18:11:02Z

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White eyes sure are creepy.

Eva poses on the goofy side of a big jar o' water.

2009-01-17T15:59:27Z

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Eva poses on the goofy side of a big jar o' water.

She's a good sport, isn't she?

2009-01-17T15:59:56Z

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She's a good sport, isn't she?

So happy!

2009-01-17T16:00:23Z

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So happy!

Ooo, such large teeth you have!

2009-01-17T16:00:54Z

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Ooo, such large teeth you have!

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2009-01-17T16:00:48Z

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I give the goofy jar a try. Should have opened my eyes.

2009-01-17T16:01:01Z

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I give the goofy jar a try. Should have opened my eyes.

Objects in jar are smaller than they appear.

2009-01-17T16:00:51Z

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Objects in jar are smaller than they appear.

The end of an era. That's my once-prized 61" Sony XBR rear-projection television sitting by the curb, looking dejected, next to a rusty old grill and some other garbage.

2009-01-09T00:14:04Z

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The end of an era. That's my once-prized 61" Sony XBR rear-projection television sitting by the curb, looking dejected, next to a rusty old grill and some other garbage.

So sad. We paid big bucks to get that TV, and now we're paying $25 to have it hauled away. Just doesn't seem right.

2009-01-09T00:16:17Z

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So sad. We paid big bucks to get that TV, and now we're paying $25 to have it hauled away. Just doesn't seem right.

The engine compartment of my M5.

2009-01-04T10:45:58Z

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The engine compartment of my M5.

One evening, the sky turned a weird dark orange color. It was pretty creepy. Apparently it was caused by smoke from a large fire somewhere in the hills between San Jose and Santa Cruz.

2008-06-15T18:09:18Z

brettcoon
One evening, the sky turned a weird dark orange color. It was pretty creepy. Apparently it was caused by smoke from a large fire somewhere in the hills between San Jose and Santa Cruz.

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2008-08-19T15:52:57Z

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2008-08-19T16:22:06Z

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I applied Lexol leather conditioner to the glove on the right. The difference was so dramatic I had to take a side-by-side picture. To be fair, after a few hours, the glove on the right li ...

2009-12-01T03:24:59Z

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I applied Lexol leather conditioner to the glove on the right. The difference was so dramatic I had to take a side-by-side picture. To be fair, after a few hours, the glove on the right li ...

One R1200RT side bag, showing the fit of a pre-cut reflective tape I purchased for it.

2009-02-22T15:21:54Z

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One R1200RT side bag, showing the fit of a pre-cut reflective tape I purchased for it.

One R1200RT side bag, showing the fit of a pre-cut reflective tape I purchased for it.

2009-02-22T15:21:53Z

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One R1200RT side bag, showing the fit of a pre-cut reflective tape I purchased for it.

One R1200RT side bag, showing the fit of a pre-cut reflective tape I purchased for it.

2009-02-22T15:22:27Z

brettcoon
One R1200RT side bag, showing the fit of a pre-cut reflective tape I purchased for it.