Experiments – Page 3

museum test… check

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Tim McMurdo

FaceBook friends and readers of the old Ephemeral Life may remember that about a year ago I took the old Oly to the Air Force Museum in Dayton… twice. After the first trip, I had to return the next day with a tripod. The old Oly just couldn't handle the low light conditions at all. As a result, I now consider the museum the definitive low light test for any camera.

Yesterday, with the new Sony a55 in hand, I decided to brave the museum once again and see how the camera faired. The a55 performed like a champ. Not a single problem at all. Good dynamic range and zero focus or blur issues.

Exposure	0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture	f/3.5
Focal Length	18 mm
ISO Speed	1000

evening reflections

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Tim McMurdo

I have a weakness for good silhouettes and good reflections. Combine them together and I am one happy photographer. In this image, I like the way the colors go from subtle pinks on the left to vivid blues on the right. However, never one to leave good enough alone, I also wondered if the image would make a good black and white. Is this an image about interesting colors or is this an image about light and luminance?

The good news is that the switch from color to B&W is something that can be done in moments. Better yet, the conversion does not have to be permanent and you can just as easily switch back. When faced by curiosity, let yourself go. Even if you prefer the previous image (as I do here), try it out. You have nothing to loose and you might find that your instincts were right.

blank sign

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Tim McMurdo

A blank sign is like a blank canvas or a blank sheet of paper. The choices are wide open and you can put anything you want on it. You could advertise a product or service. You could make a statement to guide and educate your fellow human beings. You could boast of your accomplishments or just post your opinion.

A blank sign is a powerful thing indeed. What would you put on this blank sign? Tell me what you would put on the sign by using the comments and I will create the sign for you and post it here. If you would like to give sign making a try on your own, click on the image above and download the sign from flikr. Add your own content and show us what you can do by posting your image in the comments for this blog post. Go ahead, this is your big opportunity to speak your mind and communicate with the world. What are you waiting for?

Here is sign number one:

Sign number two: