Outdoor Speedlight Portraits

Old Biloxi Lighthouse

This is the Biloxi Lighthouse in Biloxi, Ms. I took this in October 2011 and if you look close you can  see a pumpkin on top of the steps of the new visitors center in the rear of the photo, Jeff

I got to shoot for parts of two days over in south Alabama before a horde of 11 great photographers descended for 3 full days and I got too busy to do much shooting of my own.  As a group, we photographed at least 38 plant species, 9 bugs, 20 reptiles & amphibians,  24 bird species, and 1 mammal species.

This is a shot of a leaf on a Tracy's thread-leaved sundew just beginning to uncoil (kind of like a fern fiddlehead).  Except these little hairs are covered with sticky sap trapping small invertebrates for the plant to digest.  This little guy was in a bog with lots of other carnivorous plants, 3 orchids, and all kinds of other neat stuff!

Nikon D300s, Dine 105 mm, f/5.6, 1/200th second, ISO 640, natural light, tripod, cropped slightly.

New Fire Station in Ocean Springs, Ms.

I took this one the other night while I was out shooting around town, Jeff

Mayfly

I've been looking at the neat night-time shots that Jeff & Mr. Mysterious are posting, and it sure makes me want to get out & about for some night-time shooting!  Unfortunately, it just hasn't worked out that way.  BUT, I did get out & about for about 15 minutes this evening with camera in hand to make sure the local mosquitoes had plenty of food.

There was a mayfly under our security light.  It wasn't much of a "hatch" as this was the only one I saw.  (And it sure put me in the mood for laying a chartreuse popping bug out by the bushes to try to catch a nice mess of bream!)

Anyway, I moved him over to a twig on the other side of the house for a short photo shoot...

Nikon D300s, Dine 105, f/8, 1/160th second, ISO 720, tripod, floodlight and supplemental off-camera diffused flash, cropped to about 90% of frame.

Sandhill Crane in flight

I spotted this by the airport on the way into town and had just a few seconds to get it, Jeff

Ocean Springs, Biloxi bridge

My shot of the Ocean Springs, Biloxi bridge when I was out with Mark the other night,Jeff

Gray Treefrog on a Magnolia

I was headed back inside the house on the banks of the beautimous Tchoutacabouffa River yesterday afternoon, and the "bark" on a southern magnolia moved & attracted my attention.  It was  gray treefrog.  The evening light was good, so I got a few shots of the little fellow, including this one where you can see the yellow of it's inner legs that it may flash to confuse or distract a potential predator as it leaps away.

Nikon D300s, Lester A. Dine 105 mm macro, f/5.6, 1/250th second, ISO 1000, handheld, natural light, cropped slightly for composition.

Isle Casino at night

Isle Casino in Biloxi, Ms. taken handheld at night, Jeff

Nikon D7000 with Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens

Edd's Drive In

Steep Climb

Mr. Mysterious hard at work

We went out last night and while we were shooting I captured a picture of Mr. Mysterious, Jeff

Beginner and Advanced Photography Classes

Photography: Beginner and Advanced Classes

Arts on the Avenue will be hosting a beginner photography class. This class will focus on how to get the best pictures with the camera that you own.  Leo Ridge of Ridge Image Photography will be the instructor of the series.  Classes will be held from 7 PM until 9 PM on Mondays in April to include the 2nd, 9th, and 16th.  Students should bring their own camera. Cost is only $60. An advanced photography class, taught by William Colgin, will be held on Thursday evenings from 7 PM until 9 PM beginning April 19th.  The cost is only $80 for three classes. Arts on the Avenue is located at 618 Delmas Avenue. Call 938-6789 for more information and to register.

2nd Saturdays in Pascagoula

Perhaps anyone interested in selling their photography, or whatever other hobbies, could take advantage of this.  Perhaps they'll consider it a "local specialty"?  Vendor spaces are $15.00.  From my understanding, this event happens every month.

Singing River Art Association hosting "Spring into Art"

For your information per GulfLive.com (source at bottom):

PASCAGOULA, Mississippi - The Singing River Art Association is calling all artists who are interested in participating in the annual spring art show.

The show, given the name "Spring into Art," will be accepting artwork from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28 at the Jolly McCarty Train Depot Gallery on Yone Avenue in downtown Pascagoula.

Entries may be in the following categories: paintings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, and mixed media); photograpy; pottery; and 3D.

Monetary prizes will be given for excellence in each medium as well as some special awards, including a People’s Choice Award

Awards will be presented at a reception, open to the public, from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 4.

To receive a prospectus and an entry form listing all requirements, contact Mona Amis at 228-938-6752.

Source:  Singing River Art Association's"Spring Into Art"

Some night shots from this week

Mark and I went out this week shooting and these are a couple of my images, Jeff

Palace Casino in Biloxi, Ms.




Train Depot in Pascagoula, Ms. taken about 8:00PM

New Wacom Intuos 5 Tablet

Lovelace Drugstore