Side by side

Mother and son, creating dinner fit for a king.  Alas, all they had was me!

Lens	Minolta MD 50mm f/1.4
F Number	Unrecorded
Focal Length	50.0 mm
Exposure Time	1/200
Exposure Program	Manual
ISO	1600
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

Albany 2nd Regiment

This is a photo of part of the encampment of the Albany 2nd Regiment at the 1812 Muster held at the Mabee Farm.  The Albany 2nd are a group of re-creators who show what it's like to live as an 18th century soldier.  I had the camera set on the wrong white balance.  The photo out of the camera was hideous, so I touched it up with the Gimp.  My wife says it looks more period-like.  I agree, but the effect is wholly accidental!

If you are a City Daily Photo visitor, the October theme will be Silhouettes.  Thanks, Julie!

Lens	Minolta MD 50mm f/1.4
F Number	unrecorded
Focal Length	50.0 mm
Exposure Time	1/500
Exposure Program	Manual
ISO	100
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

Mudsicles

We spent a little while at the Mabee Farm this past weekend.  They were host to a historic re-enactment group, the Albany 2nd Regiment.  The Albany 2nd was an American Revolutionary War unit, but they  assembled for a War of 1812 Muster.  Very interesting people, to say the least!  Anyway, being who we are, we ended up down at the river, where the little one found this remnant of last year's Hurricane Irene.  This is mud, washed up in a thick layer during the height of the storm, and it is so heavy that even a year later it hasn't all washed away.  The photo is rotated 90 degrees but I sort of like it this way!

Lens	Minolta MD 50mm f/1.4
F Number	unrecorded
Focal Length	50.0 mm
Exposure Time	1/25
Exposure Program	Manual
ISO	100
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

Peppers!

Peppers at the Greenmarket.  I couldn't resist these wonderful colours.

F Number	5.6
Lens ID	-45mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length	45.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 90.0 mm)
Exposure Time	1/500
Exposure Program	Manual
ISO	100
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

Skywatch Friday

This was taken a few weeks ago atop Mt Greylock, MA.  I was up there for the September VHF radio contest.  I'm usually very busy up there, but I try to make time to walk around and see the sights.  Greylock is such a beautiful place!  On this day, the fog and clouds were just gorgeous- I had to go back for the camera.  I passed two people doing tai chi exercises and thought the morning sun and the quiet clouds below were a perfect accompaniment.

A group of photobloggers post a photo of their skies each Friday - it's called Skywatch Friday. Click the link to see photos from round the world.

 

F Number	14.0
Lens ID	LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length	14.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28.0 mm)
Exposure Time	1/500
Exposure Program	Manual
ISO	125
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

Walking under the new moon

I saw the lovely crescent moon and thought I'd get a photo.  Hooked up the old Minolta lens, dug out the tripod and out I scurried.  It wasn't until I saw the enlargement on the computer that I noticed the family walking toward me.  Somehow, that made the so-so photo of the moon worth it.  The 'star' under the moon is an internal reflection.

Lens	Minolta MD 50mm f1.4
F Number	1.4
Focal Length	50.0 mm
Exposure Time	3.2
Exposure Program	Manual
ISO	100
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

New outfits

We went to the Capital District Scottish Games yesterday, and on the spur of the moment bought kilts.  Neither is a traditional kilt.  His is a special design called a 'Sportkilt' and mine is a Utilikilt.  It's a US-made, informal kilt designed to be an informal, all-around garment.  It's cotton/polyester, so it can go in the washing machine and it has pockets!  Can't go wrong with something this practical.

F Number	4.5
Lens ID	-45mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length	21.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 42.0 mm)
Exposure Time	1/30
Exposure Program	Program AE
ISO	800
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire

September theme day - People Watching

On the first of the month, the City Daily Photo community chooses a theme that we each try to interpret.  This month, the theme is People Watching.  The much-loved portal is still unavailable, but there is an alternate site where many of us have linked in.

I'm not really a photographer of people.  About the only place I seem to have people in my photographs is when I am at the downtown Greenmarket.  Every Sunday, local farmers and crafters gather downtown to sell their wares.  It's a lot of fun to try all the goodies.  I personally like supporting all these local farmers. This particular day was quite warm, and I'd sat myself down on the curb and was fiddling with the old 35mm film lens I have on the digital camera.  It turns out to be a serendipitous photo.  As I was watching the Mu Mu Muesli lady, she was watching customers.  People watching squared!

Lens	Minolta MD 50mm f1.4
F Number	unrecorded, probably f/4
Focal Length	50.0 mm
Exposure Time	1/1000
Exposure Program	Aperture-priority AE
ISO	100
Exposure Compensation	0
Flash	Off, Did not fire