The world at 50mm

Blogged by jtmorales as rantings — jtmorales Thu 20 Nov 2008 12:39 pm

So recently my 24-60 lens decided to not work with my newly acquired 5D and as a result it got sent in for service. I really shouldn’t say recently as it’s been a little over a month and quite frankly I miss that lens. Anyway, it has forced me to start using my trusty nifty-fifty or 50 f1.8 again. I really haven’t touched this lens in quite some time, but being forced to over the last month has made me realize how much I really do love this lens. Probably the best 65 bucks I’ve spent in photography. While I do miss being able to zoom and miss the wider end of things, you really can shoot almost everything with just a 50mm lens.

Ok, so moving forward. I got the opportunity to shoot some photos of my lovely wife recently and this is one of the ones that came from that event. I just like the way it looks. I know I kinda blew highlights on the one side, but I like how it all works together. Just thought I’d share.

Swing

Blogged by jtmorales as rantings — jtmorales Thu 9 Oct 2008 10:24 am

Not sure why, but I dig this video…

What to do…

Blogged by jtmorales as rantings — jtmorales Tue 2 Sep 2008 11:08 am

So I’ve recently come to an impass. I basically don’t have time to do anything with this site, but I don’t want to lose it either. I have been recently comtemplating a complete redesign and making it all much simpler. The Photoblog will probably go away and the blog itself will change in a major way. There is a very real chance this place will just become a placeholder for random crap and some pics here and there. Anyway, just wanted to let it out. It’ll all hapen eventually I guess, whatever it is…

Amen to this!

Blogged by jtmorales as rantings — jtmorales Fri 18 Jul 2008 8:09 am

NEW
PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION

The following has been
attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from GA. This guy should
run for President one day..

“We the
sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get
along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation
safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free
liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-


ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or
any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them,
but no one is guaranteeing anything.


ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is
based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone — not just you! You
may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but
the world is full of idiots, and probably always will
be.

ARTICLE III: You do not have the right
to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be
more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your
relatives independently wealthy.

ARTICLE
IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the
most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but
we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of
professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of
another generation of professional couch potatoes. Get an education and go
to work. …don’t expect everyone else to take care of
you!

ARTICLE V: You do not have the right
to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public
housing, we’re just not interested in public health
care.

ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right
to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or
kill someone, don’t be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in
the electric chair.

ARTICLE VII: You do not
have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce
away the goods or services of other citizens, don’t be surprised if the rest
of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won’t have
the right to a big screen color TV or a life of
leisure.

A RTICLE VIII: You do not have the
right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help
you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the
opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make
yourself useful. (AMEN!)

ARTICLE IX: You do
not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the
right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are
unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you
who were confused by the Bill of Rights.


ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don’t care where you are
from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came
from! (Lastly….)

ARTICLE XI: You do not
have the right to change our country’s history or heritage. This country was
founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedo m
to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of
persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history,
and if you are uncomfortable with it,
TOUGH!

Been awhile…

Blogged by jtmorales as photo stuff, stuffnthings — jtmorales Wed 4 Jun 2008 10:08 am

Not much to update. Just been super busy with school and work and photography. I hope to get the chance to update something more substantial here soon.

I do however have 2 things to say. First, Red vs. Blue is back in action so go check it out! RVB Reconstruction

Also I am looking to start a new personal photo project based on some new stuff I’ve learned, so I’ll be needing some volunteers. It’s gonna be pretty simple. I am looking to do a white T/tank series on white. I’ll be needing individuals, couples and groups. Nothing real formal, all shots will be white t’s or tanks and jeans and very casual. Let me know if you may be interested in volunteering.

Anyway, that’s it for now.

Lazy Ass

Blogged by jtmorales as photo stuff, rantings — jtmorales Tue 13 May 2008 11:02 am

Yeah, I’ve been about as lazy as I can be and haven’t updated this in forever. I just haven’t felt the motivation to get it done. Plus, I start school soon so I’ve been preparing for that, my photo stuff is picking up so that’s taken some time and honestly I’ve just been enjoying time with family and friends.

Anyway, if anyone comes across a good deal on a Canon 5D let me know cause I’m looking to buy.

Mondays…

Blogged by jtmorales as rantings — jtmorales Wed 16 Apr 2008 2:23 pm

It’s been a week of Monday’s and it’s only Wedsnday. Blah!!!

UFC Fight Night

Blogged by jtmorales as good times — jtmorales Thu 3 Apr 2008 11:11 am

So we attended the UFC Fight Night in Broomfield with the Costains, which was the first UFC event in like 12 years or something. Great times were had by all, although some of the fighters I was pulling for didn’t win. Overall though, we had a good time. My lovely wife realized that she likes the UFC as long as it’s live, so that’s better than her previous general dislike for the sport. She also went a bit nuts and got pics with a bunch of the fighters and UFC staff, including one of my faves, Rampage Jackson! I’ll have the pics up in the gallery this evening.

On another good note, I will walk in my graduation ceremony tomorrow night, the 4th of April. This is a pretty big deal for me as I have been working for this for about 10 years or so. The other cool thing is it lands on a very special day in my life, the birth of my oldest son. His birthday continues to mark very special events in my life and continues to prove to me that he is a large part of the reason I’ve made it as far as I have in life.

Anyway, that’s all I got for now. I should have plenty of pics from graduation and the ensuing madness of the weekend up in the coming days.

MadRup!

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Teeeeee’s

Blogged by jtmorales as good times, stuffnthings — jtmorales Wed 12 Mar 2008 8:10 am

Ok so I ordered some T-shirts from Spreadshirt and I have to say, I’m not all that happy with them. So, I think I’ll be trying to go through a local shop for the next attempt.

Anyway, here is the first design, modeled by my lovely wife.

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Broken

Blogged by jtmorales as photo stuff — jtmorales Mon 10 Mar 2008 3:07 pm

So, my 70-200 f4 L broke over the weekend. With this loss, I come to an impass. Do I attempt to sell my remaining Canon gear and switch to Nikon? Or, do I upgrade to a 70-200 f2.8? Gotta say, I’m a bit torn.

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