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Summer Fun!

It’s been a crazy summer, so I have not had a chance to update this blog. What have I been up to? I have photographed some weddings, some parties, some portraits, and a lot of family get-togethers. Here are some of my favorites – some not portfolio worthy, but some great memories. Here are some pics from when my cousin Christina visited after working at Busch Gardens for her summer break. Enjoy!

My cousin and her friends leaving for home after their summer break

Visiting the airport is always filled with lots of energy! There is a lot to do, and many tasks you need to get done. Additionally, there is the emotions of separating from friends or family. At this time, it was a happy sendoff. My cousin worked close by during her summer break. Now, she was returning to the Philippines with her friends. Obviously I was impressed with what she has accomplished. Being that she is coming halfway around the world to work, I am wondering if I could do something like that. Considering she had to work speaking a language that is not native to her, in a part of the world she is not familiar, that is impressive. Best of luck Christina, and I hope we get to see each other again in the future!

my uncle and mom watching my cousin check in for her flight after summer break

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More infrared

Here are some pics that look more like traditional infrared film – with all color removed. It has a neat glow to them that you don’t get from ‘regular’ capture. They are perfect for landscapes however, strange on portraits. At this time these were taken at Burke Lake park along it’s 4-mile hiking trail.

shoreline in infrared light around Burke Lake Park ©TimeLine Media

Along the shore line of the lake, the glow that the converted sensor seems to tame the highlights from direct sun reflecting from the water. Whereas usually I have to tone down highlights, these seems to be recovered nicely in post. Being that I am still new to infrared capture, this is one of the newest lessons I have to keep in my memory.

infrared photo of a grass field around Burke Lake Park ©TimeLine Media

Viewing vegetation is especially nice in the infrared spectrum. As can be seen, the grasses glow a nice lighter tone that what you see when standing in the field. This is also true compared to the green tones seen in color. While it may be true that you eye can distinguish the most different green tones, the infrared keeps the texture and blades rendered. It does this without getting confused in the color.,

small railroad track in infrared light around Burke Lake Park ©TimeLine Media

Finally there is this track of a mini train at the park. Somehow the contrast of the posts against the organic leaves makes the track pop more than in color. Again, I need to adjust my pre-visualization when shooting my infrared camera as this was an unexpected result.

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Homage to ‘Lost’

Just some recent captures that seem to be inspired by the TV series ‘ Lost ‘. I have watched every episode so far. The current season has been filled with unexpected plot twists and mysteries. In fact, it is probably the best since season 1.

Plane landing at Dulles from a Chantilly, Virginia park in infrared evoking the TV show Lost ©TimeLine Media
Plane landing at Dulles from a Chantilly, Virginia park in infrared ©TimeLine Media

At the beginning of the series, all of the characters start the story as passengers on an airliner. After crash landing on an island, the survivors band together to survive. When I converted the above image in my post processing software, I immediately thought of Lost. On account of its popularity among my circle of friends, and in pop culture discussions, I am sure I was influenced in the back of my mind. However, it was appropriate. There is a single airliner flying above a forest. There are no other reference points to civilization nearby, so this could be a view of their plane flying above their ultimate destination. The surreal infrared capture helps to tilt this towards a fictionalized version of reality.

Macro photography capture of the eye ©TimeLine Media

Yes, that is my eye. It felt like an eye exam until I finally got the shot I wanted. Lost uses close ups of eyeballs as a transition point in many episodes. It brings you in, and places you in the perspective of the character that opens their eyes to a new situation.

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