Archive for the ‘Photos’ Category

NC State Spring Game 2010

Saturday, April 17th, 2010


NC State Spring Game 2010, originally uploaded by Andy-Beal.

ESPN may have HD, but Photomatix has HDR! :-)

Burst of Black

Saturday, March 27th, 2010


Burst of Black, originally uploaded by Andy-Beal.

The next time you take a photo that looks just “ho-hum” play with it!

I didn’t initially care for the original version of this image, but with a few tweaks, I was able to turn it into something that stands out from the normal flower shot.

I hope you like it! :-)

Dis N’ Dat

Friday, February 5th, 2010


Dis N’ Dat, originally uploaded by Andy-Beal.

Wacky looking store? Check!
Vintage car? Check!
Cloudy sky? Check!

Time for HDR, baby! :-)

Rockpools of Color

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010


Rockpools of Color, originally uploaded by Andy-Beal.

Lights, Camera, Christmas!

Sunday, December 27th, 2009


Lights, Camera, Christmas!, originally uploaded by Andy-Beal.

Staying at my in-laws for Christmas and took advantage of their beautiful tree and landscape lights.

Frosty the “Bokeh” Snowman

Monday, November 30th, 2009


Frosty the "Bokeh" Snowman, originally uploaded by Andy-Beal.

Christmas is coming! :-)

Color-Fall

Monday, November 9th, 2009


Color-Fall, originally uploaded by Andy-Beal.

Such a beautiful Fall day in Raleigh. Walking around my favorite Lake Lynn, the setting sun lit up these trees wonderfully!

I stitched together some iPhone pics to make this panorama. It just goes to show that the best camera is the one that you have with you!

Tennessee Barn (HDR)

Monday, November 2nd, 2009


Tennessee Barn (HDR), originally uploaded by Andy-Beal.

My first real attempt at an HDR photo. I’m pretty pleased with the outcome.

Any HDR experts have any feedback or suggestions for improvement? Thanks!

My Best Studio Portrait Ever?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

My Best Studio Portrait Ever?, originally uploaded by Andy-Beal.

OK, so technically this is my first studio portrait shot and it was actually taken at Westcott’s lighting booth at Photo Plus Expo.

I couldn’t get too close to the model and didn’t have a zoom lens, so it’s not as sharp as I’d want, but I’m still pretty excited about it!

In fact, I’ve ordered some Westcott lights–so it was worth them exhibiting!

You can see the outtakes here: www.flickr.com/photos/sel/4050627478/

Did Someone Say “Funnel Cakes!”

Saturday, October 24th, 2009


Did Someone Say "Funnel Cakes!", originally uploaded by Andy-Beal.

Does the NC State Fair have anything other than fried food? :-)