Monthly Archives: December 2010

View 156: Christmas Party

A room full of people enjoying a family Christmas party reflected in an ornament. Nikon D700/50mm, 1/40s, f/4.5, ISO 640, EV 0, bounce flash at -1.0 power. It was a weekend of Christmas parties.  The last one I enjoyed was … Continue reading

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Christmastime in Syracuse

Now the snow really has a reason, it decorates the season The photo which leads off this post was taken on December 20, 2007 in Clinton Square showing the ice skating rink Syracuse (NY) Parks and Recreation runs each year.  … Continue reading

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Against the Grain

Earlier this year, Brenda Tharp wrote about Taking Risks as she took part in a creative assignment where you purposely took a photo out of focus.  I even commented on how tough I thought getting a good one would be.  … Continue reading

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View 155: Tis the Season…Hockey Season!

The Baldwinsville Bees Boys Varsity Ice Hockey team opened up the season with two wins and winning the Robert T. Conklin Memorial Tournament.  I was there for the championship game against the Clarance Red Devils which B’ville won 6 to … Continue reading

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Lake Effect Snow

It has been a week of shoveling and blowing snow as an early Lake Effect Snow event hit central New York this week. 100 hours later, I have four feet (121cm) of the white stuff in my yard.  It is … Continue reading

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