SOTD – Day 02

Wow – two days in a row! This is a my continuation of Clayton's original "challenge" of posting the best shot of every day in a 3 week period. Again, I didn't get my shoot in until the late afternoon/early evening as I was on my way home. This was taken at the very east end of McLellan Reservoir in Littleton/Highlands Ranch. Although very similar in style and tones as my day 1 shot, I picked this one for the contrast of the lit foreground (via flash) with the very distant orange'ing sunset sky over the front range foothills. If you look closely in the detail, you can see some of the fresh green growth from all the warm dry weather we've had. Reminder: it's early March… Already the trees, bushes, and some flowers are showing spring growth which is worrisome since we certainly (hopefully) are not done with the winter yet.

Specs
Time: 6:03pm
Shutter Speed: 1/197 sec
Aperture: F/9.9
Exposure Comp: -1 step
ISO: 800
Focal Length: 55mm
Flash
Auto White Balance

SOTD – Day 01

So my friend Clayton has essentially challenged himself to capturing and publishing a shot-of-the-day for 3 consecutive weeks. So I decided that, against my better judgment, I'd participate in this myself. Why is it against my better judgment, you ask? Well, it's highly unlikely that I'll be able to get myself to take a picture each and every day without it being of my kids or dog. That and it's already day 2 and I didn't get a shot off during day 1. But a challenge is a challenge, so I shall endeavour to succeed.

A few clarifications of what will hopefully follow for each of the next 21 days.

• My workday does not take me outside of the metro Denver area, so unless it's a weekend I'm likely shooting in/around residential or businesses.
  
• I don't typically manipulate my photos after downloading them from the camera. If I have made any adjustments, then something terrible has gone wrong to provide me with the time and/or patience to spend on that process.
  
• Unless stated otherwise, all shots are taken using a Canon Digital Rebel XSi, using either a Canon 18-55mm IS lens, or a Canon 75-300mm lens.
  
  

So, here is my first entry – my Day 1.

It was taken just after sunset in metro Denver, along one of my drives home (I follow several routes depending on traffic conditions). One nice thing about Denver is that despite the sprawling metropolitan environment, the city has abundant natural area that has been protected / sustained. Fortunately I was driving by one of these and the scene looked like something I could get a decent shot from. By no means am I claiming that this is my best work, but it's a start for this adventure.

Specs:

• Time: 6:05pm
  
• Shutter Speed:    1/80 sec
  
• Aperture: F10
  
• Exposure Comp: -1 2/3
  
• ISO: 800
  
• Focal Length: 50mm
  
• Flash
  
• Auto White Balance
  

 

 

Whew!

One down - Twenty to go!