Stark

Stark, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Testing out my new lenses and filters. Shot using my 5MP Kodak Z740 using a 2x Zoom Lens, Polarized and UV filters stacked.

365: Day 83: Oh, come on... Stop kidding around and give me some love

365: Day 83: Oh, come on... Stop kidding around and give me some love, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This big girl was an absolute love. She lived up to the breed's nickname... Gentle Giant.

Bridge

Bridge, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Tilt Shift Effect

Time Machine

Time Machine, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

My first real attempt at artsy black and white photography.

365: Day 80: Blah Blah Blah - 364 pictures today and this is the best I can come up with... I'm screwed!

365: Day 80: Blah Blah Blah - 364 pictures today and this is the best I can come up with... I'm screwed!, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

If this is all I can come up with, I am screwed. I need to get out and shoot something real... something interesting... something that doesn't make me want to puke in my mouth when I review later that evening.

I need to find some homeless people to photograph... they have character... charm... and true beauty... plus they are fairly cheap models.

I want to rip off my own fingernails with a pair of rusty pliers and rinse the bloody nail beds in rubbing alcohol right now... that is the frustration I am feeling over this canned tripe.

Eiffel Moon

Eiffel Moon, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Look close... you can see the moon high over Paris, Fra.... I mean Las Vegas.... in the middle of the day.

365 Day 77 - Free Hugs

365 Day 77 - Free Hugs, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

After the week I have had I sure could have used the hug... even from a complete stranger.... Instead I asked if I could take their photograph... and they said yes. They may look like hippies.... but they had heart of gold./// makes me wish I had taken that free hug from both of them.

Fire

Fire, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Fire during the Treasure Island show.

Explosion

Explosion, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

An exposion during the Treasure Island show.

The Strip

The Strip, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Commerce at its peak.

I will be attending the Cirque Du Soleil Love show on Wednesday night. I hear it is great.

Goose Eggs

Goose Eggs, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

An abandoned goose nest with three unhatched eggs. I felt bad for them when I shot this photo (not going to experience the joys of life), but then again maybe it's for the best... because life can be really unjust and mean... which is why they were abondoned in the first place.

Scotch Broom

Scotch Broom, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A new colorful addition to our wetlands.

Tilt Shift

Tilt Shift, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

After the Tilt Shift... looks like a model.

365: Day 73 - Blue

365: Day 73 - Blue, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A startling blue flower for the start of our spring... finally.