Day 212 - Final Hour

Ok, so some may know this, but I am kinda a nerd and today is no exception. The final volume of the Scott Pilgrim saga was released today and I muts say Bryan lee O'malley finished the series off with an excellent final book. I have read it twice already today and I plan on reading it once again before tomorrow is over. Many of you might have heard the name Scott Pilgrim from the soon to be movie that will be released here in just a month or so. The books are awesome and really poke fun at comics, music, and video games while still telling a really catchy story. Off to bed, one more day of work befor eI leave for the Frio!

Day 212 - Final Hour, originally uploaded by griffithgreg.

Day 211 - Table Flower

Another day my siblings want to swim, which means another day of me photographing their house. In their living room they have a very nice coffee table, with a mailbox and this wonderful flower coming out of it. It is amazing how much closer the L lens I am using can focus than my own lens's. It really makes for some great shots.

Day 211 - Table Flower, originally uploaded by griffithgreg.

Day 210 - Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much

Since I have received the 7D for the next few weeks, I decided to not just include photo's of myself and to branch out to any photo that was taken that day.

Today's photo is from my grandparents house. My little brother and sister like to go over there almost every day so they can swim in her pool. They have this old sign just on the outside of their house that is all worn and beat up. I cranked the f-stop down to 2.8 so I could blur out as much of the sign as I could, while still keeping one segment in focus.

Day 210 - Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much, originally uploaded by griffithgreg.

Day 209 - Video Practice

Went out to the driving range today. Since the 7D has HD video capabilities, I brought it along to film Matt and myself swing so we could analyze it. We are planning on going out tomorrow morning to play, so we will see if the practice pays off.

Day 209 - Video Practice, originally uploaded by griffithgreg.

Day 208 - Movie in the Park

Went out to Centennial Park today with Jena to see The Blind Side. Quite a bit of fun and after a while the mosquitoes didn't seem to mind me being in their natural habitat either. If your in Friendswood and wanna see a movie they are showing at the park every Friday for the rest of the summer! Go check it out!

Day 208 - Movie in the Park, originally uploaded by griffithgreg.

Day 207 - Shoot from the Hip

You remember how I said my 40D was broken? Well, to help me ease the pain I rented a Canon 7D and an 18-35mm f/2.8 L from rentglass.com. The 7D is by far the best camera I have ever used and really have not been able to put it down since I received it earlier today. I will be sure to post some of the shots I have taken with it so far.

The 7D is so far superior to my 40D it is not even funny. Not only does it have an ISO that goes up to 6400, shoots up to 8 frames per second, 18 mega pixels, and it even has a level built into the camera! Oh, did I mention it shoots HD VIDEO!?!?! I know I have always said that video on a DSLR was something that never matters to me, but to be honest, it is pretty sweet to have on this camera. I might just have to get one for real...

I have also started to get really good with my 430EX II flash. It has really made me want to go out and start taking more and more portraits of anybody that will let me. So if your in the mood for a cheap photo shoot let me know and I will be more than happy to come shoot it.

Camera: Canon 30D | 17-85mm f/4 | 53mm @ f/5.6 | ISO 100 | 1/60 sec

Strobist Info: Canon 430EX II @ full power | mounted on camera | 3ft from subject

Day 207 - Shoot from the Hip, originally uploaded by griffithgreg.

Day 205 - Texas Weddings

Well, here it is. My very first public published magazine as a graphic artist. I was given a copy of it today while at work and thought I would let you know to keep a lookout for it if your planning on getting married. It should be hitting news stands soon! Other than that, I am planning on attempting a week long series either tomorrow or within the next month that is dedicated to replicating stills from the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series. I already have one shot planned out and if I can get six more very quickly it will be done.

Day 205 - Texas Weddings, originally uploaded by griffithgreg.