181/365 All You Need...

181/365 All You Need..., originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

is LOVE!

Today’s Daily Shoot assignment is:
Make a photograph of something circular and crop it within a square frame.

180/361 Convenient Internet

180/361 Convenient Internet, originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

180/361 Convenient Internet - For quick and easy access nothing beats a netbook, light weight and full featured. It's a bit underpowered, but surely beats viewing on a blackberry!

Today’s Daily Shoot assignment is:
What's your favorite device to access the Internet? Make a photograph of it today.

179/365 Portrait of a Stormie

179/365 Portrait of a Stormie, originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

The Daily Shoot assignment for 2010/06/28:
Go high key today. Make a photograph that's all bright tones or dominated by white.

178/365 Remembering Softball

178/365 Remembering Softball, originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

The Daily Shoot assignment for 2010/06/27:
Sunday challenge: Make a photograph with a photograph. Find a cherished print and compose it in a larger scene.

This is one of my favorite portraits!

177/365 Louisana Bear

177/365 Louisana Bear, originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

We found some souvenirs stored away, and this one from a trip to New Orleans fit today's assignment.

The Daily Shoot assignment for 2010/06/26:
Today's color is yellow. Find something that's yellow in color and make a photograph of it.

176/365 Bad "Situation"

176/365 Bad "Situation", originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

"Sweetheart" Yotsuba was caught in all her fist-pumping glory watching the "The Jersey Shore". Guess it's time to put those parental controls to use!

Daily Shoot assignment for 2010/06/25: Weekend whimsy. Make a photograph of something that tickles your funny bone. Caption it accordingly. DS222

175/365 The Critic

175/365 The Critic, originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

Hmmm.... Dead Head maybe?

174/365 Handle

174/365 Handle, originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

Daily Shoot assignment for 2010/06/22:
Look for abstract shapes and designs today. Make a photo of a subject everyone has seen that's not easily recognizable. #DS219

173/365 Maddox Paws

173/365 Maddox Paws, originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

Maddox taking a nap!

172/365 Blackberry Mirror

172/365 Blackberry Mirror, originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

SugarPup fusses using the Blackberry screen as a mirror.

Day 171 Waiting Game

171/365 Waiting Game, originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

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SugarPup plays the puzzle game while we wait for Dinner. Cracker Barrel has become Hubby's Father's Day tradition. It's all good.

Day 170 When's My Turn?

170/365  originally uploaded by maggie_gem.

Yotsuba displays her desire to see Toy Story 3. 

Day 169 Toys are Back in Town

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Toy Story 3 - No Toy Left Behind
Great, fun movie. If you liked Toy Story you'll enjoy this one!

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.077 sec (1/13)
Aperture:     f/7.1
Focal Length:     35 mm
ISO Speed:     1600
Exposure Bias:     +4/3 EV
Flash:     No Flash

Day 168 Refreshment

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Shoot wide open today. Make a creative photo that uses a shallow depth of field to good effect.

This one definitely needs a redo at some point, there are some spectacular images in today's pool at  The Daily Shoot .

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture:     f/5.6
Focal Length:     55 mm
ISO Speed:     400
Exposure Bias:     +1/3 EV
Flash:     No Flash

Day 167 Posing for U

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Today’s Daily Shoot assignment is:
Find the shape of a letter in something around you-- architecture, nature, or anything not in print--and make a photo.

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture:     f/11.0
Focal Length:     46 mm
ISO Speed:     1600
Exposure Bias:     +1/3 EV
Flash:     No Flash

Day 166 Blow Away Dandelion

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Today’s Daily Shoot assignment: Constraints can unleash creativity. Walk 1 minute in any direction, stop, find a subject, and make a photo. Memories of the wishing game and the Stones!

Camera: Nikon D40

Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: -1/3 EV
Flash: No Flash

Day 165 Stars and Stripes

165/365

Make a photo of a flag today: national, state, or otherwise. Try to compose it in a unique way.

Learn more about Flag Day 

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture:     f/5.6
Focal Length:     55 mm
ISO Speed:     200
Exposure Bias:     -1/3 EV
Flash:     Auto, Fired, Return not detected

Monday with Maddox

Did someone say "Cookie"?

Day 164 Long Distance

164/365

Yotsuba let her curiosity get the best of today... she found the Blackberry to hard to resist. Good thing I caught her before the call to Japan went through!

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture:     f/5.0
Focal Length:     26 mm
ISO Speed:     200
Exposure Bias:     -1/3 EV
Flash:     Auto, Fired, Return not detected

Day 163 Surfer Saturday

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Yotsuba spent a lazy Saturday just channel surfing.

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture:     f/5.6
Focal Length:     52 mm
ISO Speed:     200
Exposure Bias:     -1 EV
Flash:     Auto, Fired, Return not detected

Day 162 Repurposed

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Reduce, reuse, recycle. Look for an object that has been repurposed to give it new life, and make a photo.
What better purpose for an old juice can?

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture:     f/5.3
Focal Length:     42 mm
ISO Speed:     200
Exposure Bias:     -1 EV
Flash:     No Flash

Day 161 The Short and Tall of it...

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Today's Daily Shoot: Contrast subjects of different size today. Be subtle or make it obvious, it's up to you!

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture:     f/6.3
Focal Length:     26 mm
ISO Speed:     200
Exposure Bias:     -1 EV
Flash:     Auto, Fired, Return not detected

Day 160 I'd Give Up Chocolate...

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I'd give up chocolate, but I'm no quitter!  ~Author Unknown

Cold and rainy tonight, SugarPup found a candy tin but was disappointed to find it empty!

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture:     f/5.6
Focal Length:     48 mm
ISO Speed:     1600
Exposure Bias:     0 EV
Flash:     No Flash

Day 159 Spiked

159/365

Iteration or repetition of a subject makes for good composition. Look for a repeating pattern today and make a photo.

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.067 sec (1/15)
Aperture:     f/5.6
Focal Length:     52 mm
ISO Speed:     1600
Exposure Bias:     0 EV
Flash:     No Flash

Day 158 Manhole

158/365

Manhole covers have character and quietly tell a story. Make a photo of a manhole cover in your neighborhood today.

This manhole hasn't been used in decades!

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture:     f/5.6
Focal Length:     40 mm
ISO Speed:     200
Exposure Bias:     0 EV
Flash:     No Flash

Monday with Maddox

From the archives... November 2009

Day 157 Jazz and Blues

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This weekend at Monmouth Park was the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival, formerly the Red Bank Jazz Festival. There were three stages going strong today.

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture:     f/5.3
Focal Length:     42 mm
ISO Speed:     200
Exposure Bias:     +2/3 EV

Day 156 More Celebrating!

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Birthweek continues... Saturday night dinner at The Tomato Factory in Milltown. Great food and fun time.

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.167 sec (1/6)
Aperture:     f/4.2
Focal Length:     30 mm
ISO Speed:     1600

Day 155 The Road to Hoboken

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The Main Event - Dinner with family and friends in Hoboken. We had a nice ride until we got caught in the Holland Tunnel mess!

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture:     f/5.6
Focal Length:     55 mm
ISO Speed:     400

Day 154 Pre-Day Celebration

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Apparently you can celebrate your birthweek these days!

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture:     f/5.0
Focal Length:     38 mm
ISO Speed:     400
Exposure Bias:     0 EV

Day 153 Up Close

153/365

Get down and get your knees dirty today. Find some plant life, get low to its level (close and wide), and make a photo. I was afraid if got lower I wouldn't get back up! :-)

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture:     f/3.5
Focal Length:     35 mm
ISO Speed:     360

Day 152 Premier

152/365

How do you get around: car, train, bicycle, plane, feet? Make a photo that represents your mode of transportation today.

My trusty Mountaineer gets me around most days, today was no exception.

Camera:      Nikon D40
Exposure:     0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture:     f/3.5
Focal Length:     35 mm
ISO Speed:     200
Exposure Bias:     0 EV

Monday with Maddox

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