Reflections

Bridge II

2012-01-08T23:31:00.000-06:00

Here is another bridge, this one is in Irving Texas.

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carlos
-L-

Fireplace Art

2011-12-28T23:12:00.000-06:00

I couple of days ago, it got really cold here in Dallas, we decided to light a fire in the fireplace. After some time of it burning and coming to an end, the embers were remarkably bright. I love how this photo looks. It has a sense of calm and tranquility. As I sat here watching the embers, I zoned and was completely caught by the flicker, crackle, and brilliance of the embers. I remember seeing past the embers into nothing.

Here is the image.

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carlos
-L-

2011 Winter Solstice - Window Decoration

2011-12-26T22:11:00.000-06:00

I wanted to do something with the big window at the front of our home. I also wanted to give it a child's touch. So I invited my niece, Alexis, to come over and help me out. My thought was to create something different from all the other decorations around. I decided to use a black light. Finding one was not difficult, what was difficult was knowing whether one would be enough to light the whole decoration. My initial thought was yes, one would be enough. I started on Friday, Dec 23 at 5pm and finished at 10:45pm. The finished product was amazing.

So, here it is, my Winter Solstice Window Decoration.

~~~
carlos
-L-

170 of 365 (June 19, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:34:00.000-05:00

::Crown Jewel::

I really, really, really, want another one of these, but bigger!!!!

-L-
carlos

169 of 365 (June 18, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:31:00.002-05:00

::Lightening Flowers::

I love this picture. It came out beautiful!

-L-
carlos

168 of 365 (June 17, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:30:00.000-05:00

::Bloody Red::

This time I decided to play with color gels.

-L-
carlos

167 of 365 (June 16, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:28:00.000-05:00

::Look::

This time, I took it back a little, decided on a better focused image and then processed it. Vibrant and colorful.

-L-
carlos

166 of 365 (June 15, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:25:00.000-05:00

::Too Close::

A selective focus image, before getting 'too close' to the center opening.

-L-
carlos

165 of 365 (June 14, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:23:00.000-05:00

::Kiss::

-L-
carlos

164 of 365 (June 13, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:17:00.000-05:00

::Texture2::

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carlos

163 of 365 (June 12, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:15:00.000-05:00

::Texture1::

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carlos

162 of 365 (June 11, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:13:00.000-05:00

::Repetition in Red::

I love how this image came out.

I actually took the picture with light coming from the left, so I rotated this image 90 degrees right, to give the illusion the light was coming from above.

-L-
carlos

161 of 365 (June 10, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:09:00.000-05:00

::Demon Portal::

When I took this, I had no idea what was floating above it. Until I processed it. Amazing!

-L-
carlos

160 of 365 (June 9, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:07:00.000-05:00

::Blood Plant::

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carlos

159 of 365 (June 8, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:06:00.000-05:00

::Alien King::

This is one that took a bit of thinking on the title.

-L-
carlos

158 of 365 (June 7, 2011)

2011-09-03T14:03:00.000-05:00

::Switch::

Yet another 'Mechanical Animal'.

-L-
carlos

157 of 365 (June 6, 2011)

2011-09-03T13:56:00.000-05:00

::Market::

I love this illusion.

-L-
carlos

156 of 365 (June 5, 2011)

2011-09-03T13:55:00.000-05:00

::Jungle Wars::

Sometimes, I don't even know what is happening, but then it hits me. I'm scarred for life now.

-L-
carlos

155 of 365 (June 4, 2011)

2011-09-03T13:50:00.000-05:00

::Leaf::

Road map to the Core!

-L-
carlos

154 of 365 (June 3, 2011)

2011-09-03T13:48:00.000-05:00

::Reflections::

Looking inside out. It gives an illusion. But, its a reflection, is all.

-L-
carlos

153 of 365 (June 2, 2011)

2011-09-03T13:46:00.000-05:00

::LEDs::

I was amazed how bright these led's can get. They were very bright!

-L-
carlos

152 of 365 (June 1, 2011)

2011-09-03T13:43:00.001-05:00

::Pin Pushers::

The wonderful world of colorful push pins. A retake.

-L-
carlos

151 of 365 (May 31, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:45:00.000-05:00

::Stoned Drain::

I've been told that this image reminds people of Niagara Falls. I like it because of the stone that breaks the line going from bottom left to top mid right.

-L-
carlos

150 of 365 (May 30, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:42:00.000-05:00

::Flames::

I was wondering how this was going to come out. It was a tough angle to shoot. Since I couldn't look through the viewfinder.

-L-
carlos

149 of 365 (May 29, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:40:00.000-05:00

::Ominous::

I had to process this image, I had the power lines to deal with and I just hate them. processing made them look different.

-L-
carlos

148 of 365 (May 28, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:38:00.000-05:00

::One Eyed Bandit::

Attacked by a larger dog, I don't remember the breed, but she survived and was rescued by my sis-in-law. She is a very tender, loving, and well trained Chihuahua.

-L-
carlos

147 of 365 (May 27, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:33:00.000-05:00

::TDove::

Wandering the streets.

-L-
carlos

146 of 365 (May 26, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:31:00.000-05:00

::Knot::

A knotted top. Handle of a hydraulic jack.

-L-
carlos

145 of 365 (May 25, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:29:00.000-05:00

::Fender II::

This is the front of the bike. I like!

-L-
carlos

144 of 365 (May 24, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:27:00.000-05:00

::Victory::

-L-
carlos

143 of 365 (May 23, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:26:00.000-05:00

::Linear::

You know, I don't even know what this part of the bike is called. I forget. It's from my brothers harley.

-L-
carlos

142 of 365 (May 22, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:24:00.000-05:00

::Fender I::

The front fender of the HD. See what I mean? Nice colors and reflections!

-L-
carlos

141 of 365 (May 21, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:23:00.000-05:00

::2D::

The main light center.

-L-
carlos

140 of 365 (May 20, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:21:00.000-05:00

::One Head Light::

Yes I know, Head Light is one word, but not here...

I was, once again, at my brothers house, he had his HD out and I asked if I could photograph it. He said sure. I returned multiple times. They will appear on the next few days. Since I was intrigued by the reflections and colors.

-L-
carlos

139 of 365 (May 19, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:19:00.000-05:00

::Creating Another::

Light creation. Double exposure same subject.

-L-
carlos

138 of 365 (May 18, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:17:00.000-05:00

::Tension::

Can you feel it?

-L-
carlos

137 of 365 (May 17, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:15:00.000-05:00

::Wheeled::

At my brothers house. The grand kids left this out in the front yard. Made for an interesting image.

-L-
carlos

136 of 365 (May 16, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:13:00.000-05:00

::Floating Strings::

-L-
carlos

135 of 365 (May 15, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:10:00.000-05:00

::A Little Off The Top::

Looks like some people still want to take down the beautiful trees. I guess this one was blocking someones view.

-L-
carlos

134 of 365 (May 14, 2011)

2011-06-23T23:08:00.000-05:00

I know I've been gone for several weeks, but I'm trying to catch up.

::Bridge::

A beautiful bridge I saw once we moved to Irving. I will be coming back, it has a very nice look and the leading lines it creates, well, make for wonderful portraits!

-L-
carlos

133 of 365 (May 13, 2011)

2011-05-19T00:58:00.000-05:00

::Grass Abstract::

A photo of some green grass, with some brown and yellow tree leaves.

-L-
carlos

132 of 365 (May 12, 2011)

2011-05-19T00:44:00.000-05:00

::Arlington Hall::

A different perspective of a well known landmark at Lee Park.

-L-
carlos

131 of 365 (May 11, 2011)

2011-05-19T00:33:00.000-05:00

::Elephant Ear::

A bw image of an elephant ear. It was a field of them, but this one gave me the show I was looking for.

-L-
carlos

130 of 365 (May 10, 2011)

2011-05-19T00:31:00.000-05:00

::Red Feather::

Saw this feather on Turtle Creek. It was the only red object in a field of blue and green.

-L-
carlos

129 of 365 (May 9, 2011)

2011-05-19T00:28:00.000-05:00

::Tree::

Something I saw, I shot, and manipulated/mutilated...

-L-
carlos

128 of 365 (May 8, 2011)

2011-05-11T01:05:00.000-05:00

::Light Post::

-L-
carlos

127 of 365 (May 7, 2011)

2011-05-11T01:04:00.000-05:00

::Still Motion::

-L-
carlos

126 of 365 (May 6, 2011)

2011-05-11T01:03:00.000-05:00

::Gravity::

A test of gravity. Gravity won.

-L-
carlos

125 of 365 (May 5, 2011)

2011-05-11T01:02:00.000-05:00

::Worn Out::

Left overs. Discarded. Worn Out. Used. Tossed.

-L-
carlos

124 of 365 (May 4, 2011)

2011-05-11T01:01:00.000-05:00

::One of the locals::

Came out to check things were 'Status Quo'.

-L-
carlos

123 of 365 (May 3, 2011)

2011-05-11T00:59:00.000-05:00

::A Hidden Waterfall::

Found this nice waterfall hidden in a park.

-L-
carlos

122 of 365 (May 2, 2011)

2011-05-11T00:58:00.000-05:00

::Ponds::

A peaceful pond.

-L-
carlos

121 of 365 (May 1, 2011)

2011-05-11T00:56:00.000-05:00

::Gazebo::

I've always loved this structure. I will be going back to take some more shots but at different perspectives.

-L-
carlos

120 of 365 (April 30, 2011)

2011-05-11T00:52:00.000-05:00

::Merging of Two::

Two flowers merging in Ecstacy.

-L-
carlos

119 of 365 (April 29, 2011)

2011-05-11T00:50:00.000-05:00

::Murderer in Disguise::

Lots can be said about this, but to me, this murders, covertly and in time.

-L-
carlos

118 of 365 (April 28, 2011)

2011-05-11T00:48:00.000-05:00

::Nut::

Aww nuts!

While listening to Sonny & Cher "I Got You, Babe"

-L-

117 of 365 (April 27, 2011)

2011-05-05T00:10:00.002-05:00

::Sculpted Stone::

Liked how the look of this stone came out.

-L-
carlos

116 of 365 (April 26, 2011)

2011-05-03T00:56:00.000-05:00

::Truck Winter Decor::

My trucks decoration for winter. Still trying to find something for the Spring, but have not had a chance to shop, since the move. Still playing catchup with my Project365.

-L-
carlos

115 of 365 (April 25, 2011)

2011-05-03T00:54:00.000-05:00

::Read::

Love these glasses. They are prescription.

-L-
carlos

114 of 365 (April 24, 2011)

2011-05-03T00:53:00.000-05:00

::Squeaky::

One of those things that make a squeak sound, usually found in play toys for pets.

-L-
carlos

113 of 365 (April 23, 2011)

2011-05-03T00:51:00.000-05:00

::Sculpted::

Looks like ice, but its not. It's transparent aluminum, he he...

-L-
carlos

112 of 365 (April 22, 2011)

2011-05-03T00:50:00.000-05:00

::Chocolate Covered Cherry::

Yummy!

-L-
carlos

111 of 365 (April 21, 2011)

2011-05-03T00:48:00.001-05:00

::Wells Lamont::

-L-Publish Post
carlos

110 of 365 (April 20, 2011)

2011-05-03T00:47:00.000-05:00

::Worn Leather::

-L-
carlos

Happy Birthday to Me!

109 of 365 (April 19, 2011)

2011-05-03T00:46:00.000-05:00

::Rubber::

The study of rubber soles.

-L-
carlos

108 of 365 (April 18, 2011)

2011-04-30T22:48:00.000-05:00

::Pillars::

Strolling through Lee Park once again. This time, the pillars looked really nice. Framed it just right.

-L-
carlos

107 of 365 (April 17, 2011)

2011-04-30T22:29:00.000-05:00

::Stained Glass::

Loved this glass.

-L-
carlos

106 of 365 (April 16, 2011)

2011-04-28T23:15:00.002-05:00

::Fountain::

105 of 365 (April 15, 2011)

2011-04-28T23:14:00.002-05:00

::Waterfall::

104 of 365 (April 14, 2011)

2011-04-26T23:46:00.000-05:00

::Alien Wings::

-L-
carlos

Trying to get caught up with processing the images. As you know, we moved and the move has put me behind, but I am keeping up with the photos, just not processing as quickly.

103 of 365 (April 13, 2011)

2011-04-25T23:25:00.000-05:00

::Electrifyingly Orderly::

Wood modified with Photoshop.

-L-
carlos

102 of 365 (April 12, 2011)

2011-04-25T23:23:00.000-05:00

::Explosion::

Simply tissue rolled up and photographed.

-L-
carlos

101 of 365 (April 11, 2011)

2011-04-25T23:21:00.000-05:00

::Dragon::

Lighted Dragon from the left with tungsten light.

-L-
carlos

100 of 365 (April 10, 2011)

2011-04-25T23:19:00.000-05:00

::Lighted Scene::

Actual photo of a moving camera.

-L-
carlos

099 of 365 (April 9, 2011)

2011-04-13T23:46:00.000-05:00

::License Plate Star::

One of the many items that is sold at my place of work. A product shot.

-L-
carlos

098 of 365 (April 8, 2011)

2011-04-13T19:38:00.002-05:00

I have been moving from the apartment. I apologize to those of you that have been following the blog as well as the buzz posts. I am almost ready to get back into the 365 Project. I will post the days I was without a computer. The photos are there, I just have to post them one at a time.

Here we go...

::Violet::

The neighbor down stairs at the apartment always has a beautiful garden on the front porch. I saw these when they were beginning to bloom, so today, April 8, I snapped a couple of shots and loved this one. The others were close up as well, but this one was a whole lot nicer.

-L-
carlos

097 of 365

2011-04-07T23:05:00.000-05:00

::Latch::

Just something that caught my eye. I love the look of it. I placed the light above and to the left. Gave me the shadows I was looking for.

-L-
carlos

096 of 365

2011-04-06T22:07:00.000-05:00

::Bells::

My Ferret had these, then my other chihuahua had worn one, now my long haired chihuahua has worn this bell. I have saved these little things for a long time.

-L-
carlos

095 of 365

2011-04-05T23:36:00.000-05:00

::Clamp on Yellow Cloth::

I've been wanting to do something with this clamp but the idea would not come to me, until this evening.

-L-
carlos

094 of 365

2011-04-04T23:58:00.000-05:00

::Curved::

This image is a frame vase holder. I utilized the warm light and cool light to create the dramatic lighting effect. The backroung is lit by the warm light. I figured it best suited this dark subject.

I'm posting this using my Exopc, a Windows 7 Tablet, while connected to my Android hacked HD2 phone, utilizing its 3g data.

-L-
carlos

093 of 365

2011-04-03T21:20:00.000-05:00

::Alumi Rings::

These are some beautiful rings. They are shiny and soft and very light weight. I had them placed in different ways but this gave me the reflection right where I wanted.

-L-
carlos

092 of 365

2011-04-02T23:26:00.000-05:00

::Warm & Cool::

Since I am taking the pictures down for transport. I was looking at the frames and how the light was a different color. Warm on one side and Cool on the other.

-L-
carlos

091 of 365

2011-04-01T23:57:00.000-05:00

::Coffee Flavor Candy::

One of my favorite Sugar Free candies. Coffee Flavor!

-L-
carlos

090 of 365

2011-03-31T23:45:00.000-05:00

::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

089 of 365

2011-03-30T23:33:00.000-05:00

::Elongated Light::

Here is one of those light bulbs 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

088 of 365

2011-03-29T23:27:00.000-05:00

::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

087 of 365

2011-03-28T23:18:00.000-05:00

::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

086 of 365

2011-03-27T23:15:00.000-05:00

::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

085 of 365

2011-03-26T22:27:00.000-05:00

::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

084 of 365

2011-03-25T23:35:00.001-05:00

::Stick of Gum::

An intimate view of some of my favorites.

-L-
carlos

083 of 365

2011-03-24T23:25:00.001-05:00

::Close Up::

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

-L-
carlos

082 of 365

2011-03-23T23:16:00.000-05:00

::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

2011-03-23T00:03:00.000-05:00

::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

080 of 365

2011-03-21T22:17:00.001-05:00

::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

079 of 365

2011-03-20T23:38:00.000-05:00

::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

078 of 365

2011-03-19T23:18:00.000-05:00

::Potted Flower::

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

-L-
carlos

077 of 365

2011-03-18T22:14:00.000-05:00

::Frozen Blueberries::

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

-L-
carlos

076 of 365

2011-03-17T23:51:00.000-05:00

::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

075 of 365

2011-03-16T23:58:00.000-05:00

::Fire Spell::

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

-L-
carlos

074 of 365

2011-03-15T22:45:00.000-05:00

::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