Project Athena - Day 216 (Abstract)

I'm a Fan

The blog must go on! Thanks to my generous partner Lara, I have a camera with which to shoot and it just happens to be the same exact type of camera as the one that decided to kick the bucket yesterday.

Speaking of fans....(like that segue?) I am considering a prize at the end of Project Athena to reward the biggest fan! That would be the person who likes the most facebook posts, makes the most comments, sends the most emails, gives the most feedback, donates the most money (just kidding), etc. The grand prize would be a mounted and framed print of your favorite picture from the blog.

I have had some very loyal followers from day 1 so for those of you just coming on board, you might have to skip some TV and go to the actual blog page to catch up plus remember to subscribe when you are there  so you don't miss another post.

Colored Paper Fan

Nikon D3200 • Nikon 18-55mm lens • 55mm • F/5.6 • 1/6s • ISO 100

Project Athena - Day 215 (Abstract)

Her Final Words

Today's lesson...never let your camera hear you talk or even think about wanting a different camera. She will start to feel unwanted, unworthy and then start to have body issues. She will function just a little bit slower, with less enthusiasm for your blazing creative fire. Her SD slot will become frosty and you will have to reassure her at every outing that she's still desired. You will find yourself ever so gently inserting your SanDisk into her fastidious opening and then tenderly closing the door that you have thoughtfully padded to ensure there is some connection and even then, you pray she will remember what you shot. Unfortunately, if your DSLR hears you say you want to go with a mirrorless system, she'll try to give you what you want to avoid the heartache of a break up. She might even spit out her mirror in the middle of a picture and declare herself "mirrorless" right in front of your subjects and all. Such is the day I had with my mistress. I managed to get a couple of shots off before she stormed out of the room and told me to "go google myself." I think she meant I could find some self help videos on how to repair this mess. I personally just want to sleep on the matter and then see what tomorrow brings. I'm open to all possibilities.

Primordial Brew

Nikon D3200 • Nikon 18-55mm lens • 35mm • F/5.6 • 1/25s • ISO 400

Project Athena - Day 212 (Abstract)

String and Glitter Collide

I am generally not a fan of glitter just because it obtrusively finds its way into places that it just does not belong, but every once in awhile, I let my bling out to play. Today was one of those days. This is actually two images, merged into one utilizing my bff, Photoshop. The first picture is strands of different colored string sandwiched between two pieces of thin plexiglass and then shot against an abstract acrylic painting of mine. The second photo is my imitation of Jackson Pollack's creation process only i used glitter for paint and abstained from the alcohol. Ha- Ha. I "dripped and splattered" glitter onto the plexiglass, then placed the another piece of plexiglass on top and shot against a black background using my cell phone's flashlight to backlight it.

Hope you enjoy while I am off dealing with the fairy dust.

Sting and Glitter Collide

Nikon D3200 • Merged Images