Still a Sucker for a Silhouette

I took this shot this past December.  It was freezing cold out, just after sunrise, somewhere just above zero degrees.  Needless to say, the hands don't always operate so well in those conditions.  Just touching the button on the remote is like slamming one's fingers onto a metal railing, then smashing a book on top just to make sure it hurts enough.

Where am I now?  Well, it's raining outside... I'm inside... it is kind of chilly, but I am too cheap to have the heater on in late April... and all seems good with the photographic world as this picture looks good and the memories of the finger pain have long since subsided.

Just in case you're wondering, this was shot north of Mt Vernon, Iowa... and in the full light is far less interesting.

Try Something Different

Do you ever get into a rut? Well, I've been unusually busy with work and school, so yes I've been in a rut, just not a photography rut. I'd rather be in a photography rut. At least those can be fun.

Missy and I went out with some friends to watch some barrel racing. I've been to rodeos, but never barrel racing. I decided to take my camera along and see what I could get, and I am glad that I did. It was fun. It was challenging. It was... different. I would like to go back and do it again.

I found a spot, and using my 100mm macro f2.8L IS, was able to get shots like this. I was overall pleased with the outcome. I used the Tv setting so I could choose my shutter speed and freeze the action as much as possible.

It should be noted that I have absolutely no clue who this person is, btw.