Macro Fun!

I hardly ever use my 50mm (f1.8)lens-- turns out prime just isn't my thing, but adding a Canon 250D close up lens to it might make me sing a different tune. Turns out that it makes a fabulous macro lens-- of all the lenses I have macro attachments for, this one wins by a long shot!

Happy Halloween

This year holds Little Bo Peep, a homemade Lego Minifigure, & a ballerina kitty-cat. This picture was taken at a family event a few days before Halloween. Hope everyone has a good one!

It's that time of year again...

Time for the "Capture Cincinnati" book project! Back in 2007 I had the honor of being pulblished in this book thanks to the help of everyone who voted on my "Perfect Framing" image. Once again, I'm asking for your votes with this year's submitted photos. Every vote, comment & "love" counts in this race, so please help by voting & spreading the word to others you know who like to look at pictures &/ or take an interest in the Cincinnati area.

This year I selected a few pictures from my engagement session I had with my brother & future sister-in-law, as well as a favorite must-do every time we're in town... Please click on each image to cast your vote (registration is required, but only takes a second, I promise!). Thank you!!!

My Little Hawaiian Girl

This isn't the best shot by any means, but I just love the expression on her face & the colors. This was taken with my rented Canon 24-70L lens which I am now madly in love with. Someday I hope to own one myself... Someday.

Hanauma Bay, Ohau

Hanauma Bay, Ohau
Originally uploaded by Jan Herbert

I wasn't very good with the camera in the ocean. I had a hard time trying to point it while being blown around in the waves. Here's a little clip I took in Hanauma Bay State Park on Ohau, Hawaii. An absolutely gorgeous place to visit & by far the best snorkeling I've found in Hawaii. I think Moorea & Bora Bora spoiled me a bit when it comes to amazing snorkeling. One of these days I'll make it back there.

Greetings from Paradise

On vacation this week & rented a Canon d10 to try out. So fun!!! Snorkeling wasn't so good today-- too much sand blowing around. Hope to get a few good shots in the next week. We'll see...

A Summer Evening

Took this shot of the kids tonight in the backyard. It's getting tougher & tougher to get a good shot of the three of them together anymore. I'm happy with how this turned out.