The streets of NYC

On the HawkWalk back in December Thomas himself snapped a pic of me that I like a lot.  You can see it -here-

Locust Point Road Fire

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Originally uploaded by Kadath

Full set -here-

Ryan's Communion Ceremony

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Originally uploaded by Kadath

Today was the big day, after all of Ryan's studying he got to receive his first Communion. Congrats Scooby #1!

More pics to follow.

A Visit to the Kipnis Studio Standard

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Originally uploaded by Kadath

As I posted a few days ago, a few of us from HomeTheaterForum.com got to tour Jeremy Kipnis's Studio Standard a few weeks back. Video and text resulting from the trip can be found here:
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My full Flickr set for the day is here:
Flickr

Wireless Strobist, here I come

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Originally uploaded by Kadath

Few websites are having as transformational effect on photography as Strobist is right now. I have finally moved to having a number of Nikon Speedlights which are wirelessly controlled by the built in lighting computer in the D300, using the Creative Lighting System. This is my first attempt, a bit hot on the specular highlings but exactly the kind of coole bacground effect I was going for. Total set up time under 10 minutes and the background is the speaker grille off a boombox!

Cat and Caddy

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Originally uploaded by Kadath

Surreal shot I got over the weekend. Nothing like a little 4 footed friend to make you worry about scratches to a beautiful toy. Ron took it really well!

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Originally uploaded by Kadath

In case you are wondering how you go about building a 6 Million Dollar Home Theater, this is how you start.

Full set of pictures from Jeremy Kipnis' Studio Standard

Self portrait with home theater

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Originally uploaded by Kadath

Self Portrait using wireless SB 800 speedlight, Cleon trigger, and the D300 on a Bogen Manfrotto tripod. Note to self, next time shave before doing a self portrait!

Now that I have a second wireless speedlight and an idea of how to get the camera to focus wirelessly instead of just triggering the next run should be a lot easier and pleasing without the deep contrast. I can't promise I'll be any prettier but I will shave! =)

New RCRDLBL songs I dig

Been a while since I added any songs. Was a great week from these guys, check these out.