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May 23, 2011

NEXTMAN
April 30, 2013 - 9:26pm
NEXT, MAN.


May 23, 2011

Tony
December 3, 2012 - 9:08am
Updates. Kids are no longer an excuse.


May 16, 2011

Zee
December 14, 2011 - 6:49pm
He is running toward the camera. Look at th feet


May 23, 2011

Amy
May 25, 2011 - 1:06am
So cute! He is so big..... I really think you capture "emotion" in this picture. Love it! (PS - it looks like he has Grandma's thumb, maybe that's just the angle....)


May 16, 2011

jeff
May 18, 2011 - 9:43pm
That's what I thought! When I lightened it, I realized he is actually running TOWARDS the camera. Crazy.


May 16, 2011

TK
May 18, 2011 - 2:10pm
I would say away.


May 16, 2011

jeff
May 17, 2011 - 8:55am
Thanks. For extra credit, is he running towards or away from the camera?


May 16, 2011

TK
May 17, 2011 - 8:50am
Nice! I love shots like this. I really like just a simple action shot that can sometimes capture so much more than a 'posed' shot.


September 1, 2010

TK
May 5, 2011 - 11:02pm
Next! I know you have fresh content.


September 1, 2010

Aaron
September 2, 2010 - 7:42pm
Wow...really great shot. I love the excellent light, composition and use of dof all at the right moment


September 1, 2010

Wesley's favorite Aunt
September 2, 2010 - 12:58pm
I see you! I love the candid emotion this picture captures. Good take!


July 3, 2010

Sam
August 27, 2010 - 1:41pm
Life could be glorious as an ant.


July 5, 2010

Jon Bonner
July 12, 2010 - 4:49pm
Been there and I love this place. I like how part of the falls fell off and they have a whole exhibit about it.


July 5, 2010

TK
July 7, 2010 - 9:36am
Nice capture man! I see new life in this blog and I love it!!!


July 5, 2010

aaron
July 5, 2010 - 11:50pm
nice work here Jeff. like the processing as well


May 10, 2010

jerindanger
June 25, 2010 - 9:48am
I like this picture, but I must say, your life is interfering with your photoblog. :) Looking forward to your next photo.


April 4, 2010

jeff
April 7, 2010 - 6:32pm
Thanks! Yeah, Heath., it is fisheye. I actually took some, but not all, of the curvature out on the computer. I left some in because I liked the effect.


April 4, 2010

Wesley's Favorite Aunt
April 5, 2010 - 10:35pm
That's really neat how it looks like the street has some curvature to it; is that a fisheye lens?? Love it!!!!!!!! The sky and lighting looks incredibly. This almost looks like a very well done painting.


April 4, 2010

Amy
April 5, 2010 - 10:18am
That is gorgeous! I love that my building made it in here too....


February 8, 2010

TK
February 10, 2010 - 10:11am
I'm diggin' the last few shots man- I like the urban vibe...


December 9, 2009

TK
December 11, 2009 - 12:14pm
I drank that one and it was delicious!!!


December 9, 2009

Heather
December 10, 2009 - 9:05pm
Wow... just as I was saying "omigod, I want one.." I read your caption. Amazing. Really cool picture!!!!!


November 21, 2009

TK
November 22, 2009 - 8:17pm
Nice grab man! You were right- the interspersed leaves really make the image.


October 6, 2009

JEA
October 28, 2009 - 12:36pm
Based on the arrangement of your wedding photos in STL, her precision pays off. I am pretty sure I will be flying her out to arrange my photos someday. :)


October 3, 2009

Heather
October 10, 2009 - 12:54am
I really like how his hand is in focus! The detail on such a tiny little hand is pretty awesome...


July 18, 2009

Heather
October 10, 2009 - 12:53am
Crawling's for babies!! Just ask Dubs


September 29, 2009

Heather
October 10, 2009 - 12:52am
Do you do free lance? Would really love to have you capture our view!!! This is outstanding!


October 6, 2009

TK
October 6, 2009 - 8:55pm
Great to see you back in the game my man!!! I like the pic of Wes pointing at the lens.


September 29, 2009

jeff
October 1, 2009 - 1:22pm
Thanks for the comments!

This is an HDR blend of three handheld exposures. For Brian, here are the originals: one, two, three.


September 29, 2009

Brian
October 1, 2009 - 9:13am
Great to see you posting again. Can we see the original of this one?


September 29, 2009

Aaron
September 30, 2009 - 4:06pm
nice shot and processing How are the trains?


September 29, 2009

David H-W
September 29, 2009 - 11:08am
Stunning shot sir! Love those strong colours!


September 29, 2009

Frank
September 29, 2009 - 10:56am
Wow, what a great shot. I like the lights and the great colours.


July 18, 2009

Jenn
July 28, 2009 - 11:48am
OMG. I would like this screenprinted onto a tshirt, it's fantastic.


July 18, 2009

Amy
July 24, 2009 - 1:32pm
This is my desktop background at work. Love it love it love it, Love him!


July 18, 2009

Sam
July 22, 2009 - 1:17pm
Holy personality! Awesome face.


July 18, 2009

TK
July 20, 2009 - 11:18am
I cannot wait to meet this guy!


June 27, 2009

TK
July 1, 2009 - 12:59pm
bring. it. on. Too many good shots in Philly to pass up. or D.C. for that matter.


April 23, 2009

Macro photography
May 12, 2009 - 12:21am
This is such a great photo.


April 23, 2009

Peg Littlefield
April 30, 2009 - 10:44am
Well Jeff ------------- you caught it perfectly. I can almost read your mom's thoughts.


April 23, 2009

Aunt Heather
April 27, 2009 - 8:19pm
P-r-e-c-i-o-u-s


January 28, 2009

Claude
February 10, 2009 - 12:04pm
Nice composition, and a mystery: Fresh tire tracks, but no footsteps. Still in the car? Better ceck, quick.


February 9, 2009

TK
February 10, 2009 - 8:33am
Ugh. That's a little graphic man- when Julie can, she might kick your ass for this one :)

I like the composition and the lighting though- good foreground/background. Challenge for next week: ZEITGEIST.


February 2, 2009

Aunt Heather
February 5, 2009 - 12:11am
Oh yay!! I love that I know exactly where you took that picture and I can also identify with it. Cool idea with preparation, especially since we both know that's the only thing that gets me to the gym. Love it , however , you must know that there is a high demand for WRD pics!!!!


February 2, 2009

TK
February 3, 2009 - 12:25pm
Nice grab! I like the way you framed people in the windows. I hear you on the creepy factor, it's a tough one to get around. I like my new telephoto because you can be far enough away to be a little more discreet about it.

You're up buddy, what's on tap for next Monday?


January 28, 2009

peg littlefield
February 2, 2009 - 2:12pm
Well - I'm impressed again. Always knew you were full of talent but......this is very enjoyable. Received you Thank You note today - thrilled you addressed it to "memere". Sam gave me your website so I'll be checking for new pictures of Mr. Wesley - you are VERY lucky. Peg - aka Mrs. Littlefield


January 27, 2009

Heather
January 28, 2009 - 1:44pm
Jeff, you're in his eye! That's so cool. I checked yesterday and was sad there was no post. Looking forward to "preparation"!


January 27, 2009

TK
January 28, 2009 - 7:49am
Nice grab! Wes' eye looks awesome- I love how much detail there is in his cornea. I can't wait to meet the little guy! I like how you can also tell how Julie is smiling in this pic- she smiles with her eyes.

Challenge for next week: 'preparation'.


January 19, 2009

Brian
January 20, 2009 - 10:08pm
Freakin' awesome post today.


January 19, 2009

Amy
January 20, 2009 - 2:54pm
Amazing. Really amazing, love it. If only this one was up there before I'd chosen a manhole. JK.


January 19, 2009

Tony
January 20, 2009 - 1:05pm
Nice job, Jeff. I really like it- I think these multiple images do a great job of showing the patience and attention that a newborn requires.

I think it's interesting that you again seem to worry about the 'purity' of the blog. This isn't the first time you've sort of hemmed and hawed about what is okay to do- it's your forum! If it feels like the right way to post, then it's the right way. I think that this image does a wonderful job of expanding on the theme, and I think photoshop is a powerful tool to be used to its' fullest potential. Nice job man, can't wait to continue this weekly challenge.


January 19, 2009

JimDrobish
January 20, 2009 - 9:44am
I love it! How did you do it? 3 separate shots stitched together??? Actually it doesn't seem like monotony, but frenzy (maybe titled: 3 demands/2 hands/1 father). Glad to see you're back on your blog (1 more demand)!


January 19, 2009

Heather
January 20, 2009 - 9:25am
Speechless!!!!!! That is *really* cool, Jeff.


December 16, 2008

Donna Kudner
January 4, 2009 - 3:39pm
This is not necessarily the end of the baby we want to see. C'mon, Jeff, let's see his handsome face and some family pics.


December 16, 2008

TK
December 25, 2008 - 12:46pm
No Drobish family pic? C'mon man, it's Christmas! The people demand more Wes!


December 16, 2008

Aunt Amy
December 17, 2008 - 10:13am
Thats my nephew!!! :) Yay Wesley, the people want more!


October 14, 2008

Aunt Heather
December 15, 2008 - 4:11pm
Wesley! Wesley!!


October 14, 2008

Sam
November 19, 2008 - 3:11pm
HDR baby pics with wild backgrounds and deep eye contrast FTW. Should have time to post between late night calls to the crib to suppress crying fits.


October 14, 2008

Working hard for the money
November 19, 2008 - 1:43am
Dude, where are new photos? It's like you're having to bill 9 hour days. Get your act together. And no, having a child is not an excuse.


October 14, 2008

TK
November 15, 2008 - 11:18pm
Are we in for a baby pic a day starting next month?


September 30, 2008

Heather
October 3, 2008 - 12:59pm
Sounds like we need to complain more, Tony! Jeff - great balloon shots... wish I could have been there with you!


October 1, 2008

JimDrobish
October 2, 2008 - 10:32am
This is a terrific shot. It's in the category of what I would call a "Street Portrait" i.e. people caught doing what they do. In that respect, it reminds me of another photo on your blog of a guy posting titles on a theater marque. I really like the coal black night contrasted by the flame. Very dramatic!


September 30, 2008

jeff
October 2, 2008 - 1:39am
thanks! didn't take as long as I thought to get a visitor ;-)


September 30, 2008

JimDrobish
October 1, 2008 - 2:34pm
Good to see you're back :o)


August 18, 2008

TK
September 12, 2008 - 1:23pm
I know, right?


August 18, 2008

Heather
September 11, 2008 - 8:24pm
The people want more photos.


August 18, 2008

Anonymous
September 11, 2008 - 6:58am
great picture, jeffrey! could you also show the pic of bert and ernie? can i give the website? www.springbrook-farm.org. love, mom


August 13, 2008

Heather
August 20, 2008 - 9:35am
Jeff, that's an amazing photo. Your perspective on it is perfect!


August 15, 2008

Heather
August 20, 2008 - 9:33am
Me likey


August 15, 2008

TK
August 17, 2008 - 4:33pm
Good to see you back in action buddy! Great post!


August 13, 2008

jeff
August 15, 2008 - 9:28pm
Thanks! I actually set the camera on one of the middle handrails of the moving walkway, which helped to keep it pretty steady. I spent a while lopping back and forth on the walkways doing this, experimenting with different exposure lengths between 5secs and 0.5secs. I was afraid security would think I was weird, so I stopped before I got a shot I loved. What I really wanted to get was someone frozen still (because not walking) with motion blur and color in the rest of the shot. But nobody stands on these things!! Everyone's in a hurry I guess. I chose this shot in part because of the guy on the right who stayed relatively still (at least for 1 second).


August 13, 2008

JimDrobish
August 15, 2008 - 8:03pm
Terrific photo! With a long, long exposure (1 sec)and a moving platform, I'm suprised there isn't more motion blur. I've seen this scene photographed by others (see URL) and I much prefer your result.


August 13, 2008

Brian
August 14, 2008 - 2:12pm
I'm glad to see you were doing something productive while on vacation and took this awesome picture. I love it.


July 1, 2008

Z
August 10, 2008 - 10:36pm
A month with no pics? Come on Jeffery! Get on it


July 1, 2008

Your loyal fan: JEA
August 1, 2008 - 10:47pm
The bar has been over for two days now, get back to it.


June 15, 2008

Heather
July 20, 2008 - 11:49am
Salivating.


June 29, 2008

Z
July 13, 2008 - 1:41am
That is just mean for the cat and you cause her unnecessary stress!!


July 1, 2008

Tony
July 3, 2008 - 10:34am
I'd like to see more from this series- I can't believe that the Mississippi has risen that high! Do you have any that you could compare to other 'pre-flood' pictures that you've taken?


June 29, 2008

Amy
July 2, 2008 - 4:00pm
First of all, that is HILARIOUS... Second of all, GREAT SHOT!


June 29, 2008

Tony
June 29, 2008 - 12:00pm
This is an awesome shot. I think this is one of the best fisheye shots you've taken jeff- plus it looks like some super cool ad for clothes or high end cat food.


June 29, 2008

Frank
June 29, 2008 - 7:27am
Great point of view!


June 27, 2008

Frank
June 28, 2008 - 5:01am
Interesting processing and very cool sky. I do like it.


June 27, 2008

jeff
June 27, 2008 - 11:00pm
btw, here is an interesting comparison


June 27, 2008

jeff
June 27, 2008 - 10:56pm
thanks. no, this was my wide-angle zoom.


June 27, 2008

Tony
June 27, 2008 - 10:18pm
Great clouds man! Is this a fisheye shot?


June 15, 2008

jeff
June 21, 2008 - 6:46pm
thanks! i will try to go find that tomorrow.


June 15, 2008

JerinDumb.
June 21, 2008 - 5:09pm
forgot to put the link in there.


June 15, 2008

JerinD
June 21, 2008 - 5:08pm
It's on a trail behind the art museum. If you walk behind the building (there's a parking lot back there), there is a path with a sign that will actually direct you to it. I did a little googling and found this for you. It actually gives good directions and background for why it is there.


June 15, 2008

jeff
June 18, 2008 - 6:16pm
cool! where eactly was this tree, now?


June 17, 2008

The Fan Club®
June 17, 2008 - 7:47pm
The MoBo Gardens are actually pretty good. The absolute best part is the "Boxwood Garden," which is far superior to any of the other gardens they have. I wouldn't mind seeing a photo of the noble Boxwood up in here.


June 15, 2008

JerinD
June 16, 2008 - 7:27pm
I was running through the forest in Forest Park today (don't worry, it was still light out) and there is little tree growing inside a hollow, tall tree trunk that might make for a neat picture. Also, though I said I was going to start making your photos my background, I'm skipping this one so I'm not hungry all day.


June 15, 2008

Tony
June 16, 2008 - 12:22pm
Well done Jeff! Nice shot! I really like the composition (the tongs and the charcoal bag are esp. nice touches...). But just like you, it's the content that gets me- I love me some barbecue!


June 14, 2008

aaron
June 16, 2008 - 11:07am
I like this one too. I think the artifacts add to this shot by enhancing the surreal/supernatural feel of the shot.


June 14, 2008

jeff
June 15, 2008 - 7:34pm
Thanks Uncle Jim. Well, the dark shadow and all around contrasty-ness is pretty much the result of editing. I think I am also responsible for blowing out the highlights. It's pretty tough with clouds, I think, to get the contrast and relief you need to show deatil without losing some of the high- and low-lights. Like I alluded to, I messed with this one for a while and never got completely happy with it, but Julie thought I should chuck it up here anyway. Thanks for the comments!


June 14, 2008

JimDrobish
June 14, 2008 - 11:49pm
Great photo! The dark shadows in the clouds make them ominous... very dramatic. Are the shadows the result of editing or is that the way they apppeared from the plane? Even with 3 photos you're still losing the highlights. The image might have benefitted from a wider range of exposures for the 3 photos. Does you're HDR software allow using more than 3 photos?


June 13, 2008

Z
June 14, 2008 - 7:00pm
I thought it was eastern Europe for some reason. Maybe the building!!


May 28, 2008

Kathryn
June 14, 2008 - 6:22pm
Jeff, My office building is just out of this picture on the left. Nice picture -- the river doesn't look hazardously polluted. - Kathryn


June 2, 2008

jrd
June 10, 2008 - 4:19pm
thanks tony! i really appreciate your comments. i guess changing isnt too bad. i just hope that i am adding something instead of just showing off my equipment (even you called me out once before for doing that with some of the macro shots).

by the way, sorry for the lack of updates. i had a busy week and for the last few days i have been in south carolina without the means to really download and update much. i havent been taking too many photos down here, actually, but hopefully i will have just a couple new ones to post when i get back.


June 2, 2008

Tony
June 9, 2008 - 11:39am
Sorry, I've been meaning to respond to this for a while but it's been a busy week for me. I think that your ruminations above are interesting to say the least. When you think about creativity and longevity, how many people come to mind? It's hard to be constantly inventive. That being said, I do think that your photography has changed significantly in content and style since you started this wild ride. Your photos used to deal much more with people, you're right. Since getting the new lenses for Christmas and your birthday your view has changed- these lenses lend themselves to a 'grander' style of photography (esp. the fisheye) that leans away from portraiture. Personally, I don't think this is bad at all. I love the results you're getting with the lenses and I still love checking the blog everyday.

Maybe I would phrase it a little differently Jeff- perhaps you're just trying to find your way. Any artistic endeavor is not a straight line- there's no final goal or ultimate aesthetic to be achieved. The fact that you're thinking about where your blog is going and trying to suss out what that means to you is part of the process of 'Focusing', if you will. I have no doubt that it will only go great places and I'm excited to be along for the ride.


June 2, 2008

Out of context is everything
June 5, 2008 - 6:12pm
"I love shooting kids, I don't know why. But it makes me feel creepy." But- just because you shoot them, doesn't mean you have to show it on the internet. Parents always like to see the results in any case. That, and informed written consent solves everything, even shooting your friend's kid. Of course, the day you ask for consent in writing before shooting a kid is the day we stage an intervention. -Brad


May 21, 2008

z
June 4, 2008 - 12:56am
Creepy bird..where my gun so I can shoot it.. wiat I do not have a gun..