Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Landing


Landing, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

The dragonfly coming in for a landing. I decided today, that I would focus my camera on a single subject. As I walked through the wetlands I came across this beautiful subject. I pointed my camera and began clicking away.

Icebow


Icebow, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

An icebow is phenomenon similar to a rainbow except that it is formed by the refraction of sunlight through cloud suspended ice crystals as opposed to raindrops or other liquid water suspended in the air.

White Green and Yellow


White Green and Yellow, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Enough colors.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Safe


Safe, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Safe by a mile. This baseballer hustled to get back in time... and he had seconds to spare.

The Agony of Defeat


The Agony of Defeat, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

He pitched a great three innings, but a frustrated pitcher lets his emotions show.

Stealing


Stealing, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Stealing second base. This baseballer is giving it his all.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Reaching for the sky


Reaching for the sky, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Love the daisy, especially isolated like this.

Ballplayer


Ballplayer, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Be one with the ball... nunununununun.

The Pick Off


The Pick Off, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

The dedicated dive. He was safe in the end.

Heading Home


Heading Home, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Rounding third base on his way home.

Safe


Safe, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Safe by a mile. This baseballer hustled to get back in time... and he had seconds to spare.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Selective Coloring


Selective Coloring, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This was my first attempt at selective coloring. I liked it.... it wasn't complex to do, but it I liked the simplicity.

Strike 1


Strike 1, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A different perspective of a pitch.

First Base


First Base, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

The first stop to home.

Past Time


Past Time, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A glove in the green grass. Summer is here.

Reaching for the sky


Reaching for the sky, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Love the daisy, especially isolated like this.

Selective Color


Selective Color, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

My youngest on her scooter... I decided to try another selective color piece and this was all I could come up with.... Not sure I happy with the edges... but it will do.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

The Daisy


The Daisy, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

The natrual background allowed for complete isolation.

Future Fields of Gold


Future Fields of Gold, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Although this field didn't go on forever... it was quite a distance and a wonderful view.

Hidden Treasure


Hidden Treasure, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A duo-tone with 45% transparency was applied to soften the colors and tones of the old wrecked car.

The odd thing is that car was off of a walking path that does not have access wide enough for a car. It has been there for quite some time.

Fallen


Fallen, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A fallen tree and it's reflection.

Selective Coloring


Selective Coloring, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This was my first attempt at selective coloring. I liked it.... it wasn't complex to do, but it I liked the simplicity.

Welcoming the Rain


Welcoming the Rain, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A different framing and drops of fresh rain water.