No new posts for a while

There will not be many (if any) photos posted for at least a week because I'm an idiot. You see, I have auto bill pay set on my phone bill, but I forgot to update my account with my new ATM card. So my phone, which is only used for my DSL line, was disconnected and my DSL won't be back up for a while. I know, I know ... I'm an idiot. Maybe I'll just work on updating this site in the time being.

Anonymous Rider

Anonymous Rider
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

This falls under the catagory "you never know unless you try." I took a few frames of this man, who was riding in a 50-mile endurance race in Northern Santa Cruz County, but the sun was slightly behind him, so to get his face exposed, the rest of the image was too bright. I decided to expose for his hat and see what happened.

What I like is the fact that you see a few lines and instantly know what the photo is. What I wish is that his face was turned the other way so I could get a few highlights on it.

I did post process this, adjusting the curve to deepen the shadows, but I also PhotoShopped it. His T-shirt said "Falcons" on it that stood out a lot. It didn't really seem "cowboy" too me, so I cloned it out.

Forget Me Not

Forget Me Not
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

I didn't know it when I took the shot, but this is one of my girlfriend's favorite wildflowers.

A Feeling Evoked

The amazing thing about this shot is the time it was taken. 7:48 a.m. What's more amazing is that I had been up for 2.5 hours already.

End of the Wharf BW

End of the Wharf BW
Originally uploaded by Anthony L. Solis.

I really like this photo in color, but I think it lends itself to a duotone as well.