Thursday, March 31, 2011

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::Indian Spice::

This was a gift from a friend.  I am not sure what its use is but its textures was harsh, its scent pleasant, but unknown is the use of this spice.

-L-
carlos

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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::Light::

Here is one of those light that is elongated. I figured it was a good time to image it.  I've wanted one for a while.  This one I like.  It is a good perspective.

-L-
carlos

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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::Reflections of Color::

The warped effect that glass has on color is amazing, I love this effect. The black color is pushed back while the bright blues and reds fight for attention.

-L-
carlos

Monday, March 28, 2011

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::Vase::

Using the same lighting style from yesterday, I decided to try something a bit more shiny and large.  This is a jar that was passed down to me from one of my landlords.  I kept it cause its a unique look.  I liked the color and the chrome plated metal base.  So, I used a single light flashed three times.  I tried cleaning it, but I still kept getting lots of specs everywhere on the glass and the chrome.  So I left it as is.

-L-
carlos

Sunday, March 27, 2011

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::Anatomy of a Button::

This caught my eye, while packing some things.  I took it out of its plastic sleeve and placed it on paper.  I love the shadows and the highlights.  This turned out better than I had planned.  I was thinking of using two lights, but decided on just one.

-L-
carlos

Saturday, March 26, 2011

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::Turbulence on 75::

On 75 this evening, we were going down 75 and noticed a bumpy road.  So I decided to do this freehand.  It's ok for my first at this type of photo.  I will try this again, but with a more stable setup.

-L-
carlos

Friday, March 25, 2011

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::Stick of Gum::

An intimate view of some of my favorites.

-L-
carlos

Thursday, March 24, 2011

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::Close Up::

I've always wanted to see this up close.  So it has been magnified!  Up Close!

-L-
carlos

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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::A Fleeting Moment::

Something different.  I was walking toward the stairs from the garage and this duck was perched on the stairs, so I snapped a pic of it.  It gave me a don't you dare, kinda look!

-L-
carlos

081 of 365


::Floral Beast in Vase::

I was looking at this vase I have and saw the reflection at the base.  I thought about it looking like an animal inside the vase or a plant.  Don't know which one I prefer to call it.  So the title remains.

-L-
carlos

Monday, March 21, 2011

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::Fallen Angel - Extracted::

Yesterday I mentioned I would work the picture to show you what I saw when taking the photo.  Here is the drawing, it's a bit rough, but you get the picture. he he...

-L-
carlos

Sunday, March 20, 2011

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::Fallen Angel::

Here in this image, I see a fallen angel.  Not what you think, but more of a swift kill.  I will attempt to sketch this one out and show you what I see.

-L-
carlos

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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::Potted Flower::

Saw this earlier this week, but decided to image it today.

-L-
carlos

Friday, March 18, 2011

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::Frozen Blueberries::

Tonight, I am making Blueberry Cheese Cake, Sugar Free!

-L-
carlos

Thursday, March 17, 2011

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::Trapped Bubbles::

I've always loved the color green.  This is a glass pebble.  I had looked at before, but this time, I liked how the two bubbles in this one looked,  I positioned the light to the right and above.  The glow in the bubbles and the glow in the pebble, looked really nice.

-L-
carlos

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

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::Fire Spell::

A fire spell that did not go as planned.  Poor soul did not think it would be this bad.

-L-
carlos

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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::Glowing Blade::

Actually not a blade.  This is a tack.  I enjoyed yesterdays shoot and decided to continue this evening and went with only singles.  This one had a more medieval feel to it.  I enhanced the feeling by processing it in photoshop.  This looks like a +2 sword/dagger/something? or an artifact...yes, I'll go with that.

-L-
carlos

Monday, March 14, 2011

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::The Pointy Ones::

I took one and placed under the lens, Only one light was used.  I liked how it came out, I over exposed by 2 stops.  I decided to add more to the mix and see what I could come up with.  This gets the point across.

-L-
carlos

Sunday, March 13, 2011

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::The Pink Spiral Galaxy::

This one was fun.  I had worked with this technique before, but the light I used had an almost dead battery.  I think what happened here is that the low battery was to the point where it could not flash the light bright enough, that is what gave the dots of light on this image.  Cool.

-L-
carlos

Saturday, March 12, 2011

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::Circuit Board: The Sound Card::

Ever wonder what these circuit boards look like up close.  Yes, we have seen them before, but this one is an Audigy2 ZS Sound Blaster and it's from an old Dell, about 4 years old. This is only 1/128 of the board.

-L-
carlos

Friday, March 11, 2011

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::Honeycomb Glow::

Another back lit subject.  This time it is the honeycomb vent with a screen in the back.  I love the glow from the blue lights.

-L-
carlos

Thursday, March 10, 2011

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::Color of Magic::

Magic, if only It were real!

-L-
carlos

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

068 of 365


::Gears::

I really liked how the light was illuminating the inside of this model craft.  I shot it in several perspectives, but this one is the one I liked the best.  Since the lights were blinking, I had to time it just right.  It was tough.

-L-
carlos

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

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::Spiral::

A cut out of a piece of plastic.  I had several of these, this one was the most curled without kinks.  Magnified.

-L-
carlos

Monday, March 07, 2011

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::Liquid Fire::

I love back lit subjects.

-L-
carlos

Sunday, March 06, 2011

065 of 365


::Gazing Ball::

A decorated Gazing Ball at a restaurant.  I've always liked these when I first saw them many years ago.  I've been coming back to this restaurant since.  Sometimes, they are so dusty it's a shame.  This time, it looked fairly clean.  So I snapped a couple of shots.  Enhance the color is all.

BTW, I also processed this image with two algorithms that changed it's look and to me made it look artsy.  I'll post them at the end of the month on my website.

-L-
carlos

Saturday, March 05, 2011

064 of 365


::Sponge Ball::

An interesting piece.  This is a nerf like ball.  Looks like a soccer ball, but a toy for dogs.

-L-
carlos

Friday, March 04, 2011

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::Aza 2.0::

World meet Aza 2.0, Aza meet World.

-L-
carlos

Thursday, March 03, 2011

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::Gold::

I really like the pattern in the gold and the green.  A very rich look.

These stones I got, I just could not stop taking pictures of them.  I love how the light just brings out such beautiful detail.  So many just over look this beauty!

-L-
carlos

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

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::Millefiore::

I was first introduced to Millefiore by an old friend.  He is died many years ago.  But he explained the beauty of Millefiore.  Ever since, I have been admiring this beautiful work of art.  Using glass rods that have a multi color/flower designs.

-L-
carlos

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

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::The Deep II::

I got this today.  I liked how the shape was that of a butterfly, but I wanted to go in deeper.  So I did.  This is what I found.

Lovely, isn't it!

-L-
carlos