I took this one in secretsquire  and seanoconner 's back yard. Their house is a very convenient color for a background. This particular one is the jpg straight from my K10D. The image tone is set to bright and +1 brightness. I actually like it better than the RAW image I developed after I printed the two side by side. For inquiring minds it was shot at 1/90 of a second, ISO100, F11 using a Tamron 70-300mm Macro set to 240mm.

 

Tags: lily
Current Location: home office
Current Mood: chipper
Current Music: window fans.

I took this one on the ferry ride from Bainbridge to Seattle on Saturday afternoon.

Here is one from today.

The rest are viewable on flickr, just click "simonfencer" above.

Tags: flowers, macro
Current Location: home office
Current Mood: calm
Current Music: none

Hope it is a great day. And that the cats didn't disturb you too much before I got up and fed them. ;)

D and I went to Woodland Park Zoo today. The weather started a little dicey, but it turned into a pretty nice day.

Here's one shot:



 Here are the rest: www.flickr.com/photos/simonfencer/sets/72157616320201280/

Each time I go I wish for a 400-500mm lens or something a bit shorter in F2.8

it was interesting...

Tags: battlestar galactica

We're getting Verizon's FIOS package hooked up today (Speed Channel in HD!!!) so I took the day off work. Woke up sans alarm at my usual time though.

Oh well, I guess I won't miss any of my day off that way.

Here are a couple of shots from Vik & Inga's Coronation for those that couldn't make it down:






I put a bunch more in a Flickr Album here:

http://flickr.com/photos/simonfencer/sets/72157612372232625/

Back to court now, Iain just got offered a Laurel!!!!!

Flying not Driving. And for some reason that makes everything feel more exciting...I love seeing all my friends from far away at events but they are all people I would hang out with if the SCA didn't exist, and lately I haven't really gotten a whole lot from the "SCA" side of the coin. This weekend feels different though. I actually know Vik & Inga, and while they will likely be busier than long tailed cats in a room full of rocking chairs, seeing them crowned makes the event more significant. Plus this QRC is the first that I'm not worried about where I will find the strength or energy to warm up and fight in it. Physically, I haven't been fitter or stronger in probably 20 years. I know physically Sunday will not be an issue, September Crown proved that, a solid hour of fighting there left me hungry (well, starving) but not tired or sore. (Sunday I will get up at 6 and have a solid 1000 Calories for breakfast so running out of gas will not be even the tiniest of concerns).
My SKB rolling bag (essentially a golf bag) is 14 lbs under the weight limit, I thought it was going to be really tight, but 36lbs is all it weighs. Amazing what a difference removing a mask tester and leatherman will do (that was 3.5 lbs right there). I even managed to get my big boots in.

I'm just off to pack the other suitcase now, but I should be fine there too, I'm even bring running shoes and workout clothes.

Hopefully I see lots of people from the North end there this weekend, but be safe getting there.

Tags: 12th night
Current Location: home office
Current Mood: busy
Current Music: nothing...

Got our tickets...

Now to figure out what I actually need to bring...my fencing bag will definitely need emptying, I am sure there is a bunch of stuff in it I won't need to bring.

I guess i won't be bringing the usual case of wine, but I am pretty sure they sell alcohol in Oregon.