Spent two days squeezing myself into this culvert to try and get the shot I wanted for my class project. And ultimately, once I finally got the shot, it didn't live up to my expectations and probably won't be included in my project. But hey, I got this odd self portrait out of it.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Tamron 28-75mm 2.8

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As I head off to get the final three shots of my photo project--the follow-up to the one my prof dismissed with "didn't look like you put much effort into it"--I take some degree of satisfaction in knowing he won't be able to even think about saying that this time around. Also, one particular song is serving as my theme music for the evening, so it's only apropos I share Lily Allen with you folks on this fine evening.

Previously on Friday Night Videos... Falco.

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This somewhat cryptic note showed up unexpectedly in my photo lab locker at the university. Not sure what to think. On one level, it's kinda cool. On another, it's kinda creepy. Or, most likely, whoever put it in there got the wrong locker...

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm 1.8 mark I

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Went camping with Bug's Cub Scout troop over the weekend at Canyon of the Eagles Park on Lake Buchanan. The lake was so low all we could see were dried mud flats from the park. And a cold front blew in around 3 a.m. that made sleeping impossible and/or miserable. The observatory was closed and our campsite was tree-bound, so we couldn't do any star gazing. All in all, a very frustrating weekend. But Bug had fun, roasted hot dogs and made smores over the campfire and did all those silly Cub Scout things that make camping trips fun despite the hassles. And I got this nifty shot of an old cicada shell in a tree next to our tent, so I consider that win/win.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Nikon 50mm AI-S w/ reversing ring and Vivitar 2x teleconverter

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As part of my 35mm film photography class, I'm experimenting a lot with various macro setups and subjects. This is a germinating coriander seed. I'd thought to do an entire series of germinating seeds, but my experience with this one was... challenging to say the least. I'll need to refine my technique as well as studio setup (such as it is) before I try this again.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Canon 100mm 2.8 macro

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Sixth in a series featuring the venerable and beloved Landa Park Railroad in New Braunfels.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Tamron 28-75mm 2.8

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Sixth in a series featuring the venerable and beloved Landa Park Railroad in New Braunfels.

Camera: Canon 7D
Lens: Tamron 28-75mm 2.8

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