F/4.5, 1/1000, ISO 250.
The perfect moment of my friend and his daughter frozen in time.
Interesting Fact: When someone is having a bad day, pay them a compliment with a smile. The double-duty mood boosting effect will turn their day around for sure. ( http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/11-facts-about-smiling.html )
F/5.6, 1/250, ISO 100.
It’s always fun to find and pick a perfect pumpkin for this season. But it’s not fun if someone steals your pumpkin as you are taking a photo of it. 🙂
Interesting Fact: The name pumpkin comes from the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’. ( http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/food/pumpkins.html )
F/5.6, 1/125, ISO 200, Adobe Photoshop CS6.
This actually caught my eye as I was leaving down town Jersey City. People always say keep looking ahead, well I say look all around you, because you never know what you will see.
Interesting Fact: With its 18-piece spire, 1WTC stands at 1,776 feet, a direct reference to the year the Declaration of Independence was signed. ( http://www.rd.com/slideshows/fascinating-trivia-about-one-world-trade-center/ )
Hispaniolan Woodpecker
f/5.6, 1/125, ISO 900.
Caught this pecker, pecking away, pecking so hard that the palm tree kept swaying. Don’t peck so hard my little friend because you may go limp at the end.
I came across Hispaniolan Woodpecker in Dominican Republic, its very similar to Red-Bellied Woodpecker of my very first post.
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
F/8.0, 1/1000, ISO 800.
Interesting Fact: Their habitat, which is restricted to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, extends from the coasts, over the deserts to the mountains of the island. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispaniolan_woodpecker )
F/6.3, 1/125, ISO 400.
I am not ready for the summer to end, but since this butterfly is not giving up on the season changing, I shall do the same.
Interesting Fact: One of the visible signs of fall is the changing color of the leaves. This happens because photosynthesis stops during this period so leaves do not stay green. ( http://www.parkrideflyusa.com/blog/2012/09/21/12-fun-facts-about-fall/ )
F/9.0, 1/320, ISO 100, Flash.
Maybe this sunflower lost all its pedals, but the sun in this photo made it in to the real sun flower.
Interesting Fact: A well-known sunflower characteristic is that the flowering heads track the sun’s movement, a phenomenon known as heliotropism. ( http://www.amazingandweird.com/facts/26-interesting-facts-sunflower-never-knew/ )
F/11.0, 1/125, ISO 140.
Visiting Upstate New York our friends showed us around the area, and when we came across this tree was screaming for a photo.  When I saw this unique opportunity, I could not help myself to sing in my head Aerosmith song “Livin’ On The Edge”.
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Interesting Fact: A single tree produces approximately 260 pounds of oxygen per year. That means two mature trees can supply enough oxygen annually to support a family of four! (
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“It’s a beautiful night, I am looking for something crazy to do. Hey Joanna, I think I wanna marry you.” ( 8:00 PM June 21, 2014 )
F/5.6, 1/125, ISO125
Interesting Fact: Countries such as England, United states, France, and Canada traditionally wear the engagement ring on the left hand. Where as Germany, Russia and India wear the ring on the right hand. ( http://www.jewellerymonthly.com/facts_engagement_rings/ )
F/6.3, 1/60, ISO 100, Light Box.
Jack Daniels Single Barrel is my favorite drink while I am going over my photos. So this inspired me to create this image. Although I have not been shooting with film for quite some time, this is the way I pictured it if I would.
Interesting Fact:  Just one out of every 100 barrels are set aside to mature in the highest reaches of barrelhouses, where dramatic temperature changes cause the color and taste to deepen further. Each barrel is hand-selected for its one-of-a-kind flavor, robust taste, and notes of toasted oak, vanilla, and caramel. ( http://www.jackdaniels.com/whiskey/jack-daniels-single-barrel )
F/22.0, 1/6 , ISO 100.
In today’s busy life we are always on the move. So, take a minute, enjoy extra time to yourself and appreciate the little things in life every day.
F/25.0 , 1/6 , ISO 100.
Interesting Fact: The world population is the total number of living humans on Earth. As of March 26, 2014, it is estimated to by 7.159 billion by the United States Census Bureau (USCB). ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_of_eart )
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