Tom Woll Photography

I have been getting into infrared photography lately and recently took this shot.  I had been to this spot before and went back to get an infrared shot.  So far I have been using an IR filter but I have tossed around the idea of getting an older camera and converting it to an infrared camera.  In any case I hope you enjoy this image. Click for a larger view

Click For A Larger View St. Joseph's church in LeMars Iowa is being torn down and a new one is in the process of being built just north of the current structure.  This building has stood for over 125 years but was built to be a 50 year building.

Tonight after the parades, barbecues, watermelon,  and various celebrations of the independence of our country; there will be spectacular fireworks displays everywhere.  Capturing fireworks isn't nearly as difficult as some would think when you remember a few simple tricks.   Turn off the flash, remember you are taking a photo of light so there is no need to add extra light. Use a tripod or get your camera on a stable surface.  If you don't have a tripod a large bean bag actually works really well. Set your focus to infinity in manual focus, or on a distant light in auto focus, then switch to manual focus for the rest of the fireworks show. Start on Manual with the ISO 100, F10 at 3 seconds.   You will need to adjust your settings as the fireworks begin to really lock int the perfect settings.  The first ones are usually the least interesting so you have time to get things ...

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I was looking for a particular photo and ran across this one from a while back.   Once again paired it with song lyrics that you might not expect. Click for a larger view Do I sit here in my window box  And watch you pass on by  Do I ease my way onto the ledge  And see if I can fly?  'Cause I've been trapped inside this room But I think that you built me a window  And the sunlight you let in  Is blinding and beautiful  I see through my window  ~~Raven Quinn

This puts things in perspective, Venus travels in front of the Sun June 5th 2012. Click to see a larger picture, Venus is the small dark spot.  Sort of makes you realize the size of the solar system doesn't it?

Click for a larger view Never let the wonder of childhood pass.  If you begin to lose it, take a few moments and get down on your knees and view the world as a child.  There is an adventure and wonder everywhere you look.  Things are new and full of wonder. Even things that most people pass by without a second glance have something wonderful and amazing to be seen.