Written by Continuing the In-House Shooting session, I got a kick out of the way these looked up close.
Yes, those are candy sprinkles. Who’da thunk it, right?
In-House Shooting
There’s no color outside: not on the trees, not on the ground, and very little in the sky at night. I’ve had nothing to shoot since Coventry, and my trigger finger was really itchy. I was left with no choice but to create my own. While I did HDR’s of the colorful things below, I shot over 300 pics Wednesday of quite a few household items, using the macro lens to get some detailed views. Those will be coming soon.
Daytripper: Coventry Village
Tagged as a “Daytripper” post, I also added the “Downtown” tag as this would more than fit the “Saving Downtown” series I’ve been doing. As you’ll see in the following pictures, well-kept buildings in an area that the merchants obviously take pride in, will reap rewards for the businesses as well as the city as a whole.
After going to eat at Pacific East with my cousins a number of times, and seeing the area but not having time to really check it out, Coventry has been on my ‘visit’ radar for some time.
So, after hitting the Japanese restaurant for some real sushi, Kristen, Michael, Cydnie and I set out to check out the area.
Our first stop was Attenson’s Antiques and Books, a store with a wide variety of glassware, jewelry, prints and collectibles.
Having been around for so many years, we carry much of what you might find in a traditional shop. We also like to follow the trends, and cater to our eclectic neighborhood. You never know what you will find at Attenson’s Antiques & Books. We are always buying, and our stock changes daily.
Up and down the street, there’s not one empty storefront. And for good reason. Business is steady in every shop we pass or stop into. Businesses draw customers. Period. Even if you’re coming to Coventry for a bite to eat (and there’s LOTS of restaurants and eateries), and you bring someone, they’re liable to see something they’re interested in and come back later with another friend.
city buddha
city buddha was a stop on Kristen’s list since we were there for Circlefest.
Take a moment to savor our fragrant Temple Spice and Bali Spirit incense as you explore our collection of handcrafted silver and beaded jewelry. Checkout our stunning array of jewel tone scarves, one of kind clothing and purses.
Visit our Buddha wall where you will find statues of Buddha, Kwan Yin, Ganesha and other deities both large and small. Looking for that perfect accent piece to make your house or apartment your home? We have everything from paintings, mirrors, table coverings, pillows and curtains in every color of the rainbow. (I was not permitted to take photos in the store, but they have some very unique and interesting merchandise.-mjt)
There was quite the selection of places to eat, too.
TreeCountryBistro offers a large variety of menu selections for you ranging from Japanese Course Dishes and Sushi to Korean such as Bi Bim Bab and Thai traditional curry.
and my favorite restaurant name:
The funnest store in Coventry was Big Fun Toys.
A cornucopia of delights, a cathedral of counter-culture, a warehouse of nerdabilia and nostalgia.
G.I. Joe nirvana for collectors
Star Wars heaven for fans
Candy to take you back to the old days
Remember how disgusting some of these were???
Gnip Gnop tournaments!!
Soft-back comics for the hardcore collectors!
Great day for all of us! Lots of places to browse, the only thing we really needed was more time. Like another week.
Is It REALLY So Difficult To Just ASK???
I’ve always known there are some less than desirable folks out there. Lack of morals, indifference to other people, et cetera and so on and all that jazz. Some individuals just wouldn’t think twice about taking something without asking or paying for it, just for the mere wanting of it. I’ve written before about not getting credit for something (never did hear again from Tim Alcorn, btw), suggesting that all you have to do is “ask”, but since these I’ve about had enough.
The “ask” post was in regards to a photo of Lorain High that I took:
Someone that I used to trade emails with and that I did some photo favors for is currently associated with Lorain Growth. This individual used the above photo for a LHS alumni event. When I called said person on the carpet about it, I never got another email or even the courtesy of a reply or apology. Way to burn THAT bridge.
I made the mistake a while ago of getting on Facebook. Ok, I’ve connected with some folks that I really enjoy being in touch with again. So, I’m on the Lorain Port Authority page, and I see the avatar/pics of other fans. And this one particular photo looks strangely familiar.
So I clicked on the link and was taken to the person’s page. And she has the above pic as her profile photo. So I wrote her and asked where she got the photo. Nothing. I sent the message again. Still nothing. Fine. I wrote Facebook and explained the situation and they removed the photo, notified her, thanked me, and asked me to let them know should something like this happen again.
Next thing I know, this person posts to her wall that she doesn’t know what happened, that Facebook “took” her picture and said she couldn’t use it anymore. She couldn’t understand because it was a “wallpaper” that “came with her new computer”.
The instance that pushed me over the edge just happened a few weeks ago. Someone on Facebook (told you I made a mistake) posted some pics, and this was one of them:
So there was some discussion about Mary’s, and I came back here to find some details about when it closed. I looked at the pic, and thought “Wow, what a coinky-dink.” And three seconds later thought, “Wait a friggin’…” I start flipping back and forth between the pics and Guess What?? It’s MINE.
So I ask where he got it, because the photo hasn’t had ANY hits in the last month, and the photo disappears. Wait, what photo? Did I share it? Was it in this folder? I finally gave up.
I recognize my pics like parents recognize their kid’s voice on a crowded playground. And I’m pretty generous with giving them out, especially when I’m asked. One person and one person only has access to any and everything I have for photos, and that person is Loraine Ritchey. She’s given me credit always, and sent some really interesting tips and photo ops my way, for which I am eternally grateful.
All of this has prompted me to start putting a watermark on my photos. Makes it difficult to dispute if my name is already on the product. But the bottom line is, I’m an easy guy to get along with, and very generous when it comes down to it.
All you really have to do is just ask.
Daytripper: West Side Market
From what I understand, I was one of seven people in Northern Ohio that had never been to the West Side Market in Cleveland. So, to remedy that, I took a trip there Wednesday. I was impressed with the prices, the food and the choices, and considering that it drew over a million people last year, the quality must be outstanding as well. That said, take a tour of the market with me and see some of the offerings.
Tons of fresh, fragrant produce.
Flavored cheeses with interesting names.
Prepared foods ready to cook for dinner.
Salads and relishes.
Cuts of pork.
Flavored pastas.
Chicken in different forms and tastes.
Candy in different shapes and sizes.
Beautifully marbled cuts of beef.
A variety of shellfish and fish.
Baked goods that look as good as they taste.
All of these foods and goods housed in a marketplace that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2012. Do yourself a favor and pay another visit.
Unless you’re one of the other six…
Long Exposure Zoom Out….
Or, what I’d like to call, “The Matt Dempsey Effect”. After Matt’s explanation of the technique, Kristen told me of some houses near Clearview on Broadway that I needed to see. A few nights before Christmas, we went for a drive and I broke out the tripod and tried The MD Effect. Not as slick as Matt’s but still kinda slick.
Merry Christmas
The Birth of Jesus
Luke 2:15-20
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Guest Blogger: Matt Dempsey
After seeing his photography over the course of the last two-and-a-half years, I had offered Matt the chance to post here. When I saw a recent batch of pics, I knew he had to share them. He sent me a set he took at Lakeview Park, of the light display there. He described what he did:
In order to get the effect for these pictures, this is what I did: Having a tripod is a must due to the fact that I used shutter speeds that ranged from 1 second until 20 seconds. The ISO was set at 200 and the apertures were from f/8 – f/32. I simply set the camera to the aperture to what I wanted, focused on the subject, and pushed the shutter. When the shutter is pressed, I then simply zoomed the lens from 18mm – 55mm and vice versa. Doing this causes a plain scene to come to life.
A Little Camera Fun
I’ve taken pics of the lights at Lakeview for “Light Up Lorain” over the years, and this season there’s a new addition to the display. A revolving wheel blinking different colors can be seen from West Erie Avenue. I drove through two mornings ago on the way home from work. I want to go back and play a little more with it, as it was quite cold and very wet that a.m.
The video itself is not particularly impressive. But what you can do with your camera is another story…
With the ISO at 3200 and an .8 second exposure, if you click on the photo for a larger view, you’ll see that the strand lights in the background are curlicues now.
With the exposure at 1.3, the lights get brighter, but a little messier, and not as crisp. A tripod will definitely make this a nicer shot at this setting.
Exposure is now set at 2.5, and with a little wiggle in the camera, you get this explosion of light and colored lines.
The same settings, but with a slight movement to the left, gives the illusion of movement to this wheel of light.
Not every shot you take has to be precise and neat and organized. Get out and have some fun!
Maybe I can get Matt Dempsey to share some of the fun he’s had with simply adjusting the lens during a long exposure…..
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