kundalini's 52 week project

[kundalini]

NEW PHOTOS ADDED 18 MAY 2009 BELOW
(post #31 below....)



I'm nicking this idea from another forum. Seems like I'm posting up more here, so it makes sense to bore you folks instead. :lol:

The premise is to post at least one photo each week in this thread that I shot within that week, however, there is no limit. I also will try to remember not to post a photo here that is posted elsewhere on The Beat. There is nothing wrong with a short story about the photos or a joke recently heard either. Critique is not a part of the equation.

So I'm kicking this off with shots of a Fun Fair that was in a nearby town. I stopped by Saturday night...... well I was nearly out of tequila and had to do a runner :). I did take my monopod. Some of these were shot at ISO800 and some at ISO3200. NO FLASH.


WEEK 1

The Rides

1
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-zipper.jpg


2
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-starship.jpg


3
(If I straightened the horizon, I lost the guy on the right and IMO, he adds to the shot)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-tornado.jpg


4
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-ROF1.jpg


5
(Really wish I had thought to focus on the guy, but he just kinda appeared)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-ROF2.jpg


6
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-cobra2.jpg


7
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-cobra1.jpg



8
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-hangglider.jpg

Thanks for looking and comments are welcomed.

[Antarctican]

What a great idea, to keep yourself shooting and posting. (I may have to nick the idea myself!) You're off to a great start, and I'm interested to see how this unfolds. :popcorn:

[invisible]

Wow, is that lens sharp or what? Can you tell us the setup you used for these images?

[kundalini]

What a great idea, to keep yourself shooting and posting. (I may have to nick the idea myself!) You're off to a great start, and I'm interested to see how this unfolds. :popcorn:
Thanks Anty. Yeah, that's kinda the idea....... to keep shooting something each week. I have no illusions of Carnegie Hall, but practice, practice, practice. :lol: I feel like it's a way to post photos without the stress of waiting for comments.

Please do have a go with it. The other place had a sub-forum in their Challenges forum.

Wow, is that lens sharp or what? Can you tell us the setup you used for these images?
Thanks Fredrico. I carried my 35mm f/2 and 85mm f/1.8 with the D700.

[kundalini]

WEEK 1 (cont'd)

The Crowd
1
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-entry.jpg


2
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-crowd9.jpg


3
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-crowd6.jpg


4
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-crowd5.jpg


5
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-crowd4.jpg


6
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-crowd3.jpg


7
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-crowd8.jpg


8
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-crowd2.jpg


9
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/FunFair-Knightdale-crowd1.jpg



Cheers.......

[MissMia]

Very cool K! Looks like you were very successful with your fun fair photos.

So it's cool if we start our own?

[kundalini]

So it's cool if we start our own?
It's not my place to say. But I think it's a pretty cool idea. Feel free to start your own thread and have fun with it. I expect/hope to be outside of the lines with mine..... eventually. There's no right and no wrong. It's yours, which, in my mind, means there's no wrong. Stuff 'em if you get agro, but most importantly...... have a laugh.

[kundalini]

WEEK 2

I had a pretty interesting day of shooting on Sunday. First, there was a Rock 4 Pets concert at one of the ampitheaters in town and the shelter that I volunteer for was a prominent vendor. (photos to follow... many images to go through)

Secondly, later that afternoon I went to a BBQ & Blues event at a local radio station that I help support financially. I thought it was going to be an outdoor event, but it was actually in the offices of the station. I was able to meet the two Blues DJ's that I listen to and another that does a pretty good Jazz show. There was a local duo that was in the studio and there were smoking. A fifteen year old kid joined them on the harmonica and wailed. Although this station is part of Shaw University, it was comforting to see that I was amongst my contemporaries. A buncg of old geezers. :lol: Here's a few from there.....



1
The kid in the middle was the harmonica player
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/WSHABBQBlues-5.jpg


2
Hard at work
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/WSHABBQBlues-7.jpg


3
In the studio
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/WSHABBQBlues-2.jpg


4
Stan the Bar-B-Que Man
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/WSHABBQBlues-13.jpg


5
The Duo (can't remember their names and Ken on the right)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/WSHABBQBlues-11.jpg


6
Me in the reflection
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/WSHABBQBlues-1.jpg



Like I said, I'll post some of the concert photos when I process them.

Thanks for looking.

[Chiller]

Excellent work so far man. Im getting the itch to start one of these. :biglaugh:

[kundalini]

Excellent work so far man. Im getting the itch to start one of these. :biglaugh:
Go on, my son..... :big grin:

[kundalini]

Okay, a few from the Rock 4 Pets outing......

WEEK 2 (cont'd)

Camera one (D700 w/ 24-70mm)

1
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/D700-704-Edit.jpg


2
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/D700-708-Edit.jpg


3
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/D700-739-Edit.jpg


4
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/D700-838-Edit.jpg


5
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/D700-865-Edit.jpg




Camera one (D300 w/ 70-200mm)

6
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/D300-310-Edit.jpg


7
Hey.... guy with big camera!!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/D300-329-Edit.jpg


8
Follow the leader
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/D300-334-Edit.jpg



Again, thanks for looking. Even more so if you comment.

[Fox Paw]

I'm amazed at what quality you get at those ISOs. Terrific idea.

[kundalini]

Well, this week hasn't produced many quality shots, even though I shot a bunch..... Working on something specific without any results.... :irked: So I lamely pass these off as my work for this week.

BTW, I do try to upload to this thread on Monday's.... just because........

WEEK 3

This is why I don't do flowers

1
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/Weigelia2.jpg


2
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/Weigelia1.jpg


3
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/Azalea2.jpg


4
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/Azalea1.jpg


5
Never figured out the WHY on this one
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/RoadClosed.jpg


6
This was intended for a Sunday competition deadline that I apparently missed
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/StandMyGround.jpg


7
I was at the right place, but at the wrong time.... didn't check my e-mails and the local photog group meetup had been cancelled. While waiting, I thought I'd try some panning.... I was about 150yds (137M) with my 70-200 all the way in. I didn't expect much and the results proved so....

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/JayceeParkZebulon-Panning1.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/JayceeParkZebulon-Panning2HD.jpg




Much more taken, but very few processed.... maybe later this week I will upload some, maybe not.....

[johngpt]

LOL, the "why" of #5 was obviously so you could compose a shot!

In #7, I like the woman's head turn toward the camera side.

[Chiller]

Ya got some rockin shots bro. Love the motion in those motorcycle images. The frisbee image is just calling for a caption contest. :biglaugh: Great clarity on the band images, and the colours on those flowers are brilliant. Great shooting sir.

[MissMia]

Nice motion in the panning shots K! I really like the colors in the second shot too.

[kundalini]

Thanks John, Chiller and MM, much appreciated.

The first two shots of the Weigelia shrub were taken early in the morning.... I mean, I was still on my first cuppa and the sun had only just risen above the tops of the trees. The shrub is about ten feet tall now and all over the end of the house. It's got to be pruned, but I and the pollen collector (mostly bees) love the flowers.


I forgot to post this one of Monty last night. It's the "will you get that camera outta my face" look he often gives me. :lol:


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/MontyLeavemealone.jpg



Again, thanks for your comments and looks.

On an aside..... I think I've got some "heavy" pictures loaded because it takes a while for this thread to load. I will investigate. Thanks for your patience.

[invisible]

Aah, this photo of Monty reminds me of my favourite photo of yours (the one with him laying on the floor looking out the door from a shed or barn). You should post it here one of these days...

[PhotoJet]

Ok... I've got to go back to the fair section. I just love #3 where it looks like the guy's stuffed animal is leaning on Nemo's head. That is a GREAT shot! :lol:

I like the closeup of the pink flower stamen.
AND... I love this shot of Monty! Nice project!

[kundalini]

Aah, this photo of Monty reminds me of my favourite photo of yours (the one with him laying on the floor looking out the door from a shed or barn). You should post it here one of these days...
Cheers Fredrico..... much appreciated

AND... I love this shot of Monty! Nice project!
Wait 'till you see the shot that Fredrico is talking about......... gotta find it now...:confused:

[kundalini]

I'm posting tonight because I'm unsure if I'll get a chance tomorrow......

I really didn't think I had much to offer up this week... and you may feel the same.. :lol: But, at the end of the week, there were a few worth posting, at least to this thread....


WEEK 4
Creepy Crawlies

1
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/leafeater.jpg


2
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/ladybug.jpg


3
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/flyonwisteria-1.jpg


Sensual Nature

4
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/SensualRose1.jpg


5
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/SensualRose2.jpg


6
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/1stRosevolunteer.jpg


7
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/SensualWisteria1.jpg


Waskily Wabbit
Saw this at my back door with three little bunnies. Went back inside to grab the camera and one is all that was left.

8
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/wabbit.jpg


Self Portrait
Didn't turn out how I envisioned, but guesses welcomed.

9
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/selfportraits-1multicameras.jpg


Thanks for looking and I do believe there are more to follow..... if I process them. :whip:

[Chiller]

Dude..great to see your new additions. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
really really digging this one.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/flyonwisteria-1.jpg

and the colour in this is beautiful.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/SensualRose2.jpg

Nice work bro.

[johngpt]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/flyonwisteria-1.jpg

Hey, isn't that Jeff Goldblum?

[MissMia]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/selfportraits-1multicameras.jpg


How many cameras were involved in this shot? It's very cool!

Very nice shots of the flowers too K!

[Tangerini]

What a very cool idea (even if you did nick it). I'm looking forward to watching as it progresses!

[kundalini]

I went to the park this weekend, but haven't processed them yet..... so in the meantime, here's some macros.


1
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/BroomBloom.jpg


2
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/Daisy.jpg


3
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/Wasp-1.jpg


4
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/sound.jpg


5
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/DandelioninRain.jpg


Cheers.....

[Antarctican]

Looks like you're having fun (and getting wonderful results) with the macro lens!

[Chiller]

Wow..another great series. That one drop of rain smashing into the seed is cool. I love the shot of the bee from beehind. Kinda looks like you are chasing him. :biglaugh:

[Antarctican]

So many interesting shots! Love the flower macros at the beginning of 'week 3', you always do interesting self ports, and your dog shots rawk. The panning shots of the motorcycles are really cool too. Great thread.

[kundalini]

Thanks Chiller and Anty.

I was chasing the bee. :lol:

[kundalini]

I shot quite a lot this past week, but haven't had time to process them..., 'ya know how it goes. I'm away for business later this week and I have so much on my plate, I don't know when I'll get around to them. BUT, my new lens arrived today and I had to grab a couple of snaps with it. They'll be pretty boring but I was looking for particulars about it, not great shots. Oh yeah, it was rather blustery out there too.

WEEK 6 (?)
Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D AF - All shot in Aperture Priority
f/2.8
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/daisy20mm-F28SS1250.jpg

f/2.8 @ 100% Crop
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/daisyF28SS1250100CROP.jpg


f/6.3
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/daisy20mm-F63SS400.jpg


f/6.3 @ 100% Crop
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/daisyF63SS400100CROP.jpg


f/8
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/daisy20mm-F8SS200.jpg


f/8 @ 100% Crop
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/daisyF8SS200100CROP.jpg

f/11
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/daisy20mm-F11SS100.jpg


f/16
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/daisy20mm-F16SS50.jpg


f/22
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/daisy20mm-F22SS25.jpg


First impressions are pleased with color, sharpness, DoF and bokeh. It will focus down to 9". It's relatively small and lightweight.

Thanks for looking... now I'm back to work for another few hours. :irked:

[johngpt]

kundalini, thank you for that link in your signature to the Floyd.

Takes me back, man.

[kundalini]

^^ :big grin: Glad to have helped.


This is a work colleague of mine in his new little aerobatic plane. I had just de-planed from a ride and his GF said "Here comes Eric!!!. I say "HHuh?... what?... where?" He was coming in low and f-a-s-t.


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/RedBaron3.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/RedBaron4.jpg


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/RedBaron5.jpg


:shock:

[kundalini]

WEEK 7


Damn..... is it Monday already? Since this is MY day to revisit the 52 Week project, I guess I'll throw a few up on a count of....... well, it's Monday.

I just got in today from a week out in Kansas City and downloaded ~1100 images from the trip. The first three days was business, a training session, if you will. I just hope that a dozen or so are decent.



As all out-of-town trips begin when the mutt can't be in attendance.... Monty to the boarders. (Umm, yeah, well that's a shower curtain he is laying on. I have black seats and he molts EVERWHERE, EVERY DAY)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/montytoboarder.jpg


The new terminal at RDU airport
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/rdu2.jpg


I was intrigued with the patterns on the floor and did this....
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/rdu1.jpg


I was laughing (as much as one can at 5:30am) at all the people queued up at the gate desk and then I began to wonder as the scheduled departure time has passed...
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/rdu3.jpg


The flight was delayed untill 12:00pm and I was to be at the training facility at 1:00. :shock: I had pre-selected my seats for the outbound flight well forward of the wings in hopes to catch some aerial photos......... This is what I saw out of my newly reassigned flight.....
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/leg1window1.jpg



However, everyonce in a while, some abstracts hit the engine.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/leg1window3ghost.jpg





I'll post a few of the keepers later on this week, but right now I am dog tired.

Thanks for looking.

[sleepingdragon]

What a sweet looking dog.

Nice shots at the airport.
Hope you had some time to relax and didn't work too hard.

[kundalini]

Hope you had some time to relax and didn't work too hard.
After a long arduous day of travel and training, what's a poor boy to do? Find the brewhouse across the way from my hotel..... :razz:


Touted as having 100 beers on tap......
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/100beersontap2.jpg



I meant 100 beers on tap....
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/100beersontap1.jpg


:lol:

[René]

Just caught up on this one, looks good so far... keep 'em coming!

[johngpt]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/100beersontap2.jpg

So how did the bartender take to your shooting these?

And this shot sure makes me thirsty. :mrgreen:

[kundalini]

Just caught up on this one, looks good so far... keep 'em coming!
Cheers...... :big grin:

So how did the bartender take to your shooting these?

And this shot sure makes me thirsty. :mrgreen:
I asked if he minded. :shock:

They had some damn fine tasting beers. I went through Lagers, I.P.A.'s, Stouts, Porters, Ambers.......


I was happy when I went down the elevator.....
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/moo.jpg



And pretty much $hi+ faced on my return.....
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/kundalini2737/happy.jpg


Thanks for looking guys....

[johngpt]

Glad you made it back across the street without serious mishap!
:cheers:

[MissMia]

Love the shots from inside the bar! Too bad about your seat on the plane. I'm looking forward to seeing more shots from your trip.

[kundalini]

Thanks John & MM for your comments.

Oh, I still haven't gone through all the shots of mu KC trip and I've taken a few for this week, but I'm afraid it will have to be delayed a day or two. I'm just not ready tonight. :blush: