Longwood Gardens vs. D200

So today we as a family took a trip up to longwood gardens to shoot some of the coolest looking flowers from all around the world. Most of my shots were taken with one of the cheapest lens that nikon makes. The 18-55 lens was given to you when you buy a lower grade nikon and it may be the best lens I have. Now a days people seem to be hung up on going out and getting the best stuff to shoot with but at the end of the day its all in the eye and brain. Now dont get me wrong a 1000 dollar lens would be great but in reality thats not going to happen any time soon so until then................................Brian Gillis

Capital Classics

The best martial artists gather once a year to compete and display their skill at the U.S Capital Classic held by Master Dennis Brown. In one weekend you will find some of the top fights in the world representing their school from all over the world. The event is hold around the last weekend in august and if you have the time you should check it out. enjoy the pictures, one of the funnest shoots I ever went on, I wanted to watch almost more then take pictures............................Brian Gillis

Winter Bloom

My husband is growing  this plant in His room, low light yet it still blooms,Nikon D90 camera, 50mm l.8G lens ISO 400, F/16 Valerie

Monsters from the Id

Well not exactly a monster more like my pet chameleon Colonel Bleep, who likes to hang out in a tree. Depth of field is always a concern when trying shots like this. I just took the easy way out and used auto program and the pop up flash, iso 400, 1/60 sec./f-6.3....It's always nice to have a captive subject to photograph...Gary

 Usumbara giant three-horned chameleon....

Red Glory

Had fun with some red Gerber Daisies, used a black velvet background and the light from a window, tripod and patience. ISO 250 1.6 seconds F16, some were 2 seconds.Nikon90 camera 50 mm lens. Valerie