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Since October 2007 I've been shooting with a Pentax K100D. My lenses are the 18-55mm kit, Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8, Tamron 70-300mm LD Di (which IMO is a heckuva bargain at ~ $130) and the Raynox DCR-150 macro adapter, which is a cheap macro "add-on" lens that can be difficult to use, but produces nice results for less than $50. I also have the Pentax AF-360FGZ flash. Prior to the Pentax setup, I had a Fuji S6000fd ultrazoom, a lovely camera.
When post-processing my photos, I try, for the most part, to maintain the spirit in which they were shot. So while I may crop some, it's usually 10-15% and I try to keep the same proportions as the original shot. I am constantly trying to learn to improve every facet of my picture-taking. If you should happen to find a photo that tickles your fancy, or one you find useful, by all means download it! All my pics are uploaded as full size photos. Just please, be honest and do not take credit for the work. Cheers!

Galleries

Buggin' Out : So yucky, so alien, so interesting.

Buggin' Out

So yucky, so alien, so interesting.

Updated: Jul 23, 2008 10:15pm PST

@ the birdfeeder : It took the local birds about 36 hours to really "discover" the bird feeders. I have 3 windows that I can shoot through, although the quality suffers a little bit. This is a nice way to get fairly decent full-body shots, although photographing birds in the wild is more authentic, IMO. These shots are with the Tamron AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di lens - a great value at just ~ $130.

@ the birdfeeder

It took the local birds about 36 hours to really "discover" the bird f ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 11:07pm PST

Birds in the wild : All natural - no zoos, no reserves, no preservatives.

Birds in the wild

All natural - no zoos, no reserves, no preservatives.

Updated: Jul 20, 2008 6:12pm PST

Flowers : Pretty things come from dirt.

Flowers

Pretty things come from dirt.

Updated: Jul 19, 2008 10:20pm PST

Critters : These guys and gals live the wildlife. All natural - no zoos, no reserves, no preservatives.

Critters

These guys and gals live the wildlife. All natural - no zoos, no rese ...

Updated: Jul 16, 2008 8:05pm PST

Scapes 'n stuff : Because there is more to life than just cats. Well, not really, but when I say that the men holding the white jackets with the extra-long sleeves go away...

Scapes 'n stuff

Because there is more to life than just cats. Well, not really, but w ...

Updated: Jul 14, 2008 11:02pm PST

Backyard Birds : Taken around my home...

Backyard Birds

Taken around my home...

Updated: Jul 13, 2008 9:56pm PST

Catography - Calhoun : Calhoun the Great Hunter... Calhoun the Playful Predator... Calhoun the Cute... Calhoun the Red Devil!

Catography - Calhoun

Calhoun the Great Hunter... Calhoun the Playful Predator... Calhoun t ...

Updated: Jul 09, 2008 10:15pm PST

Signs : "Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs/ Blocking up the scenery, f***ing up my mind/ Do this - Don't do that, can't you read the sign?" - Five Man Electrical Band

Signs

"Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs/ Blocking up the scenery, f** ...

Updated: Jun 18, 2008 6:32pm PST

Catography - Gidget Marie : Little Gidget Marie is a furry contradiction; cold-blooded killer, prima donna, cranky recluse, snuggly little angel. Maybe she's no contradiction at all - she is a woman, after all!

Catography - Gidget Marie

Little Gidget Marie is a furry contradiction; cold-blooded killer, pri ...

Updated: Jun 16, 2008 10:15pm PST

Soggy Squirrel : I *hate* when it rains on my nuts...

Soggy Squirrel

I *hate* when it rains on my nuts...

Updated: Apr 28, 2008 4:17pm PST

The Big Awful Zoom - test shots : My brother gave me the Phoenix (also sold as Opteka and Samyang) 650-1300mm lens as a birthday present. Manual focus, push-pull zoom, fixed aperture... yeah, high-tech stuff. For bright-light use only, and kinda fun under the right circumstances. Here are some initial test shots.

The Big Awful Zoom - test shots

My brother gave me the Phoenix (also sold as Opteka and Samyang) 650-1 ...

Updated: Apr 16, 2008 8:49pm PST

Catography : "How you behave toward cats here below determines your status in Heaven." - Robert A. Heinlein

Catography

"How you behave toward cats here below determines your status in Heave ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2008 3:13pm PST

Cats in Black & White : What's black and white and furry all over?

Cats in Black & White

What's black and white and furry all over?

Updated: Mar 14, 2008 12:58am PST

Catography - Yeats : Yeats is a shelter cat we adopted at the same time as Calhoun. Laura saw Calhoun and fell in love instantly; I was drawn to this quiet little boy in the corner, sick as can be. The moment I saw him, I knew I needed to take care of him. It was several anxious weeks before we could take him home; he nearly died from a severe upper respiratory infection. He is the sweetest, snuggliest thing you can imagine.

Catography - Yeats

Yeats is a shelter cat we adopted at the same time as Calhoun. Laura ...

Updated: Mar 14, 2008 12:15am PST

Duck! : Hedden Park's little Society of Ducks (SOD) are an active, gregarious bunch.

Duck!

Hedden Park's little Society of Ducks (SOD) are an active, gregarious ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2008 11:17am PST

A Flock of Seagulls : Captures 30 minutes worth of seagull shots.

A Flock of Seagulls

Captures 30 minutes worth of seagull shots.

Updated: Feb 25, 2008 11:10pm PST

Hedden Park scenery : Hedden Park is a favorite lunchtime retreat.

Hedden Park scenery

Hedden Park is a favorite lunchtime retreat.

Updated: Feb 23, 2008 3:50pm PST

The Strong Swan : Show off...

The Strong Swan

Show off...

Updated: Feb 21, 2008 10:30pm PST

Swan Lake : A couple of chilly February days along Lake Musconetcong, a lovely swan pair, and a long cheap lens. Good times!

Swan Lake

A couple of chilly February days along Lake Musconetcong, a lovely swa ...

Updated: Feb 19, 2008 9:31pm PST

Stephens Park Scenery :

Stephens Park Scenery

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 9:32am PST

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Cathy and Danny Wedding

Updated: Jun 03, 2007 3:10pm PST