Perry Park Barn

Perry Park Barn, originally uploaded by Big Mike's Photography.

The is an old barn on Perry Park road near Castle Rock, Colorado.

SOLD!

I finally sold my first Stock Photo "River Hay Field"! The first of many to come, I hope.

Old Building Near Tarryall

Old Building Near Tarryall, originally uploaded by Big Mike's Photography.

I think I finding something I enjoy shooting! I'm really intrigued with old abandoned buildings. This one has a lot of character!

John Deere Wagon

John Deere Wagon, originally uploaded by Big Mike's Photography.

This is an old John Deere wagon sitting near the entrance of a ranch nearby. The paint had such great texture. I wanted to capture that in the photo.

My Favorite New Product

I really love my new ExpoDisc for setting in camera custom white balance. If your serious about photography, you should really get one.

Jocelynn

Jocelynn, originally uploaded by Big Mike's Photography.

Great location for a portrait near Tarryall Reservoir.

Day 4

Day 4, originally uploaded by Big Mike's Photography.

Love this old building we spotted while out taking pictures in Elbert county this morning.

Plan to spend the afternoon shooting in the Pike National Forrest.

Day 3

Day 3, originally uploaded by Big Mike's Photography.

Spotted these birds out in the tree in front our house. Photo opportunity!

Sunrise Pond HDR

Sunrise Pond HDR, originally uploaded by Big Mike's Photography.

Another attempt at HDR. Getting Better. Need more practice.

Moonshine

Moonshine, originally uploaded by Big Mike's Photography.

This is my shot of the day for Sept 3rd. Two things I learned here:
1 - When you're on a tripod use a lower iso. (duh- should have known that!) Translation - Take time to set up your shot!
2- How to repair high iso noise in Photoshop.

Saved by Photoshop again!

Improving my photography 300% in one year - Day 1

I am joining an effort to try to improve my photography by 300% as suggested by Scott Bourne. The steps he recommends are listed below:

• Take at least 1 photo every day.
• Read at least 1 page in my camera manual every day.
• View other professional images every day.

1. I will post my photo later today.
2. Learned about my "creative zones" in my camera. Looking forward to trying my Manual Exposure mode today since I mainly shoot Av.
3. For my photo to study I selected:Landscape photos from a local Colorado Photographer George Lepp
   

Smokey Sunrise

Smokey Sunrise, originally uploaded by Big Mike's Photography.

The fires in California have made for some dramatic sunrises in Colorado Springs.