New Lens for My Favorite Subjects

I picked up the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 today and had to try it out. My models for the shoot are always willing although they never sit still. My black and white has gotten a little rusty, so it was time to try it again.

Neighorhood Parade

I shot this weekend our neighborhood parade. The children decorate their bikes (or scooters, or their strollers and wagons) while breakfast is being served. The local fire department then comes over to lead the children's parade around the block. At the end of the parade the firemen spray the kids from the water cannon atop of the truck. The water reaches 70 to 80 feet in the air. There were quite a few good shots of the kids in the water so I had to post one.

Another stock photo sold

Here is a picture I call "Big Money". I thought it would sell better, but I will take what it has earned so far. That's my club, now only if the money was real. The money was a gag gift from my brother-in-law's annual golf tournament. The fake money actually photographs quite well.

Stock Photography

I though I would post my most recent stock submission and it got downloaded (sold) today!

Oregon - Sample Pictures

Here are some more pictures of the Oregon Qualifier. All the pictures can be seen on my website: http://www.haslamphotography.com/gallery2008spplor.html

Oregon Wrap-up

I got back from Portland Monday morning (6:00am flight out). What a weekend. We got about four hours of sleep each night as we spent some long days at the field. The video game pictures got done, mostly on Saturday. Record heat on Saturday was unbearable, some of the refs got sick as they did not drink enough water. Sunday was better, then right as the awards ceremony finished that evening the clouds burst wide open and we had a total down pour for 20 minutes. I didn't get any good shots of it as I was getting the equipment for the video game shoot put away. I did not get out on the field as much as I hoped, but still have good pictures I will get up on the web shortly.