Best of July

There are two photos I took in July that I particularly like, so I am giving them their own post. The first was taken through a pane of glass in JFK airport, New York. On the train ride into the airport I saw that there was a great view of the city, but I wasn't able to get my camera out fast enough to take a picture. Luckily on the way to the terminal I got another chance, and the train track made for a great foreground.

The second picture is a self portrait I took for a photo contest. Ever since I got my flash I have enjoyed setting it off full power into the eyes of my unsuspecting friends. I though flashing myself might make for a fun self-portrait. It took around 60 shots before I got my facial expression and body position right. By the end I could barely see, but at least I got a good picture out of it! 

Flash Photography

     I recently got my first strobist setup: a Yongnuo YN-467 flash,  RF-602 triggers, a white umbrella,  and a light stand. Naturally, the first subject I shot was my dog JJ. As always, adorable photos ensued. 

I also tried mixing the flash in with some light graffiti (drawn with a flashlight). 

More fun strobist photos to come...