Monthly Archives: October 2011

2 Guys Takes a Time Out

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Rey

Since January of this year, 2 Guys Photo has published 250 posts, received over 1,100 comments and been visited over 75,000 times. We’ve developed a loyal legion of followers here and on Twitter, been sponsored by B&H Photo in New … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix featuring LaRee Brownell

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Last week we introduced you to LaRee Brownell, whose abstract and very creative shot of the skyline on San Diego Bay taken from Coronado Island took first place in our Night Falls contest.  2 Guys Photo is pleased to share … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Autumn Colors, Seeming

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Rey

With a hat’s off to photographer, Michael Orton, I attempted to capture the autumn colors in an abstract fashion.  This involves a very slow shutter speed and a rapid up/down motion of my camera to blur and blend the colors. … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Autumn homestead

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Three image HDR composite taken at Borderlands State Park. All three images taken with Nikon D90 in aperture priority, f/8, and at shutter speeds of 1/640, 1/160 and 1/40 second (+/- 2 stops), 18mm (equiv) focal length.  Circular polarizer used … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Streaming

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Rey

Ed and I headed out to a local State Park for a photo walk (and 2 Guys Photo website talk) and happened upon this stream. It’s October in New England and there is supposed to be an explosion of yellows, … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: A touch of color

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Walking through Borderlands State Park with Rey last weekend, we searched for foliage and found it, but in rare glimpses only.  These leaves, caught between their summer green and autumn red, caught my eye.  Nikon D90, f/10, 1/4 second in … Continue reading →

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“Night Falls” Photo Challenge Winner Announced!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by 2guysphoto

2 Guys Photo recently launched its inaugural Photo Challenge, with the first place photographer winning a brand new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series. OK, we’re not giving away a car (this time), but kudos abound and bragging rights are hereby … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Fallen

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Rey

I love the color, tonality and focus contrast between this autumn leaf and the rock upon which it fell (ok, I placed it there).  Panasonic Lumix LX5, ISO 80, f 2.5, 1/100 second.  Contrast, saturation, sharpness, vibrance all adjusted in … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Are we there yet?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

It was a hotel corridor like so many others: sterile, impersonal, and it seemed to go on forever.  I had too much luggage, a camera bag, and I couldn’t locate my room key.  But I got the shot. Processed in … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Pistil

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Rey

The line of Panasonic Lumix cameras (LX5 here) possesses, in my view, the best close-focusing capabilities, bar none.  Ed has been demonstrating that of late with some of his posts. ISO 80, f 2.0, 1/60 second.  One of the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Seeing in Black and White

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Ever since I downloaded Topaz B&W Effects, I’ve had a renewed interest in making black and white images.  I’ve been reading a lot about, and experimenting with “seeing” in B&W. Most of us as photographers see in color: tones, saturation, … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Rodney Daly’s Chicago

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Rodney’s photos have graced our pages before, and we’re happy to have him back after a recent trip to Chicago.  What follows are three of his images from the trip, plus a bonus shot at the end! I really like … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Flower Line

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Rey

I’m continuing to take a break from the Western-themed photos I’ve been posting of late.  This was shot earlier this summer with an Olympus EPL2 and Panasonic 100-300 micro-4/3 lens.  Here’s the before shot: There’s not much that’s special about … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: “Money’s worth” by Mark James

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

The other morning, as I was getting ready for work, I noticed that the sunrise had a little extra oomph to it.  I decided to grab the camera and put my long lens on to see what I could get.  … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Daddy

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Rey

I was walking through a downtown Boston cemetery and taking note of the various distinguished markers, honoring those who passed a long, long time ago.  Most dates were in the late 1800s.  This particular one struck me for it’s simplicity … Continue reading →

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Prentis Drew’s vintage film camera collection

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Long-time friend and Featured Photog, Prentis Drew, recently contacted 2 Guys Photo to share his photos and research on a number of vintage film cameras that he owns.    Prentis writes: Dear 2 Guys, A rainy day indoor photography project of … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Season’s change

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own; and from morning to night, as from the cradle to the grave, it is but a succession of changes so gentle and easy that we can scarcely mark … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Desert Trail

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Rey

In keeping with my Western U.S. theme of late, I’m posting another image from my recent trip… this one from Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. I was enthralled by the wide open nature of many of the walking … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Near, middle, far

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

Last week, stopping by one of my favorite, on-the-way-to-work spots, Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA, I was struck by the stillness and serenity of this early morning scene. Wanting to capture as much of the scene as possible, I composed … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Steve. And thank you…

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Rey

At this point, now over a week later, what more can possibly be said?  I guess just the personal part… I was sitting in my hotel room just outside the Springdale, Utah entrance to Zion National Park.  I was reading … Continue reading →

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