Static Across the Lines http://www.mscottsmith.org >> Photos and Musings from Scott Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:06:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Second-Look Shot of the Day http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=877 http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=877#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:55:24 +0000 Scott http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=877 A couple days ago, I went for a walk through the Nature Preserve behind my house. In the wetlands, I noticed something in the water that looked like it might be a beaver, and snapped a picture. But as I walked around the water, I concluded it was just an uninteresting log.


Nikon D3S, ISO 200, f/6.3, 1/160s.

I was just looking through my photos, and noticed that it’s not a log. Zooming in, it appears to be (at least?) three turtles. I can’t tell what they’re climbing on — a tire, maybe? These turtles must have been pretty big. Feel free to make up your own caption for this photo.


Shot above, zoomed to 100%.

Some captions to get you started:

“I’m the king of the world!” said Clyde, as his two friends rolled their eyes.

“I hope we have flood insurance.”

“Wait, I called shotgun!”

“You idiots, paddle faster, I say!”

“Wait a second, aren’t we turtles? We’re supposed to be able to swim!”

Clyde always had the sense that he was being followed.

]]> http://www.mscottsmith.org/?feed=rss2&p=877 0 Shots of the Day http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=871 http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=871#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:53:50 +0000 Scott http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=871 The following shots were taken near my house on a mild, breezy September 4, 2010.


Nikon D3S, ISO 200, f/4.8, 1/1250s.


Nikon D3S, ISO 400, f/10, 1/400s.


Nikon D3S, ISO 200, f/10, 1/400s.


Nikon D3S, ISO 400, f/40, 1/25s.


Nikon D3S, ISO 200, f/9, 1/320s.

]]> http://www.mscottsmith.org/?feed=rss2&p=871 0 115-Degree Shots from Vegas http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=861 http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=861#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:33:26 +0000 Scott http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=861 The following photos were taken in a hot (but dry hot!) Las Vegas between July 11-15, 2010.


Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/4.5, 1/80s.


The Venetian. Nikon D3S, ISO 6400, f/5, 1/100s.


The Palazzo. Nikon D3S, ISO 1600, f/2.8, 1/40s.


The Aria. Nikon D3S, ISO 12800, f/2.8, 1/1600s.


The Tower Suites entrance at the Wynn. Nikon D3S, ISO 8000, f/3.2, 1/40s.


The Tower Suites entrance at the Wynn. Nikon D3S, ISO 5000, f/4.5, 1/80s.


Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 1600, f/4, 1/60s.


The Aria. Nikon D3S, ISO 12800, f/22, 1/20s.


Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/6.3, 1/160s.


Lightning on a Southwest Flight. Nikon D3S, ISO 8000, f/2.8, 1/10s.


White chocolate and bing cherry pancakes at The Tableau Restaurant in Tower Suites, Wynn. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/4.5, 1/125s.


Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/4.5, 1/80s.

The Wynn Tower Suites. Nikon D3S, ISO 2500, f/3.5, 1/50s.


Encore. iPhone 4, ISO 125, f/2.4, 1/15s.


The Wynn. Nikon D3S, ISO 4000, f/3.5, 1/50s.


Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/4, 1/50s.


The Aria. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/2.8, 1/25s.


Cirque du Soleil O at Bellagio, opening curtain. iPhone 4, ISO 640, f/2.4, 1/15s.


Fashion Show Mall bridge. Nikon D3S, ISO 2000, f/2.8, 1/30s.


Dessert at the Wazuzu at the Encore. iPhone 4, ISO 100, f/2.4, 1/15s.


Veer Tower at CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 6400, f/4, 1/60s.


Super Big Win on Super Jackpot Party slot machine, the Aria. iPhone 4, ISO 100, f/2.4, 1/15s.


Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/3.2, 1/40s.


Preparing for final descent to Baltimore. Nikon D3S, ISO 12800, f/2.8, 1/30s.

Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/3.2, 1/40s.


Finale of Sirens of TI show at Treasure Island. Nikon D3S, ISO 4000, f/4, 1/60s.


Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 4000, f/4.5, 1/80s.

]]> http://www.mscottsmith.org/?feed=rss2&p=861 0 Shot of the Day http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=858 http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=858#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:34:11 +0000 Scott http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=858 A dusk shot of the new Aria resort in Las Vegas. 1/1600 second exposure at 12,800 ISO, f/2.8.

]]> http://www.mscottsmith.org/?feed=rss2&p=858 0 Shot of the Day http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=854 http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=854#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:30:27 +0000 Scott http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=854 I captured this nighttime shot of nearby lightning as my flight was descending into Baltimore. The darkness outside was punctuated by periodic flashes of bright light, rippling through the clouds below us. This photo is a 1/10-second exposure shot with a Nikon D3S at ISO 8000.

]]> http://www.mscottsmith.org/?feed=rss2&p=854 0 Shots of the Day: Foxy! http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=847 http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=847#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:08:38 +0000 Scott http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=847 My house is surrounded by a nature preserve, which means my neighbors consist not only of people, but also trash-raiding raccoons, honking geese, belching toads, deer, rabbits, snakes, and foxes too.

Before my house was constructed, I remember walking the lot one evening and seeing a family of foxes appear from the woods. They walked towards me on the freshly-cleared soil, as if to let me know that the land was still theirs, even if I held a title to it. Years have gone by since then, and they have held true to their word; I frequently see foxes mingling about.

A new generation of foxes was born this spring, and with each generation, they have become progressively tamer. When I arrived home from work this evening, two newly-born foxes were sitting casually in the grass. One was right by the street, and unfazed by passing cars. The pup looks a bit scraggly.

Of course, no wild animal is really tame, and I worry that this litter of foxes does not possess any fear of humans. Between careless cars, domesticated dogs, and curious children, these pups could be at risk.

]]> http://www.mscottsmith.org/?feed=rss2&p=847 0 Shot of the Day: Blueberry Pancakes http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=833 http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=833#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:06:09 +0000 Scott http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=833

]]> http://www.mscottsmith.org/?feed=rss2&p=833 0 Shots of the Day: Banana Chocolate Muffins http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=827 http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=827#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:48:35 +0000 Scott http://www.mscottsmith.org/?p=827 I’ve been feeling under the weather the past couple days. I baked up some homemade banana chocolate muffins tonight, and they’re hitting the spot better than chicken soup would.

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Shenandoah National Park. Shot taken May 14, 2010.

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Shenandoah National Park. Shot taken May 14, 2010.

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Shenandoah National Park. Shot taken May 14, 2010.

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Shenandoah National Park. Shot taken May 14, 2010.

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Shenandoah National Park. Shot taken May 14, 2010.

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Shenandoah National Park. Shot taken May 14, 2010.

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Shenandoah National Park. Shot taken May 14, 2010.

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Shenandoah National Park. Shot taken May 14, 2010.

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Shenandoah National Park. Shot taken May 14, 2010.

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