Whoosh

Rocks on sand on beach on Cape Cod.
(Details: 55mm lens, 1/60s, f/14, 100 ISO)

How weird is this?!?

As seen in a storefront in Milan. The truth is, of course, that I'm totally jealous that I didn't come up with this.

Skyline AND reflections

This was taken the same day as the earlier Philly cloudscape picture. The reflection is off the new Comcast Center, which has a plain flat surface. The building is pretty boring architecturally, but makes for a good mirror. It reminds me of the opening shot in the movie North By Northwest.
Details: 22mm lens, 1/20s, f/6.3, 100 ISO.

Venice II

This picture is best seen at a larger size, so be sure to click on it to see a more detailed image. This shot is a good example of a time when I didn't think much of a picture when I took it, but after I got home, saw how much was going on. Normally, I can feel a bit uncomfortable taking candid shots of people I don't know, but in Venice, you stand out if you're not a gawking tourist photographer.
Details: 49mm lens, 1/125s, f/8, 100 ISO.

Venice I

I found Venice to be a very difficult place to photograph, the reason being that it's just too easy. It would be beautiful enough with just the buildings, and interesting enough with just the canals. So, I got off the train knowing that I wouldn't be the first ever person to photograph the city. I've had some experience photographing the over-photographed, such as my shots of the Peggy's Cove Lighthouse in Nova Scotia, possibly the most photographed site in Canada. For me, I put my own spin on it by capturing a reflection in a tidal pool. Reflections are a good way to put your creative mark on a picture, which is what I tried to do in with this picture. The colors and the lights look better on camera than they did in real life. The silky-smooth water effect is achieved by a long exposure, which is necessary at night. I was with my family, walking home from dinner. The main challenge I faced in taking this was dealing with them complaining every time I'd stop to set up my tripod for another 30-second exposure.
Details: 28mm lens, 30s, f/8.0, 100 ISO.