BlogHide Resteemszorro (63)in thoughts • 5 years agoPotatoIf it is mashed, is it still a photato?zorro (63)in photography • 5 years agoSome Doggie Action ShotsA simple one today, Steemians. Went to the park with a friend's hound and got a couple nice shots of him playing and running in the snow. (Click to Enlarge) Camera: Fuji XT-2 Lens: 35mm…zorro (63)in photography • 6 years agoWho Goes to the Grand Canyon in the Winter?I do! It was a cold 28 degrees Fahrenheit with a wicked wind blowing through the canyon. That doesn't stop a die hard like me from taking off my gloves and trying to operate my camera with nearly…zorro (63)in photography • 6 years agoSandHave you ever really looked at sand? I mean, really really looked up close? I took this photo on the beach using my new Macro lens and it's really amazing. The sand looks like small precious…zorro (63)in photography • 6 years agoMorning CatchHere is a shot I took recently at the beach of a seagull out in search of his morning meal. I think the lighthouse and paddler in the background really add to the maritime feel and atmosphere of…zorro (63)in photography • 6 years agoTent RocksHere are some photos I took of so-called tent rocks near Santa Fe, NM. The tent rocks were formed by pyroclastic flows that that deposited soft volcanic ash and rocks during an eruption around 7…zorro (63)in photography • 6 years agoCharredHere are a couple macros of some charred remains I came across on the beach. It was from someone's bonfire and I love the patterning and different textures. It's cool how the grain and structure…zorro (63)in photography • 6 years agoIce FeatherDuring a recent trip to the beach, I came across a seagull feather resting nicely on some rocks. Itching to try more macro photography, I slapped on my 80mm lens and took a couple shots. There was…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoMy Mind's EyeIn my mind's eye, I always imagine what a perfect image of a flower might look like. I have now captured it... with my cell phone! Upon closer inspection, we can see that even a 'perfect' flower…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoHidden WaterfallNestled within the bustling metropolis of Minneapolis, MN, the Minnehaha Waterfall sits tucked away for local residents to cherish. I managed to snap this photo during a day trip to the park and…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoThe ShedHere is a photo I snapped inside a small shed located on an apple orchard. Although the orchard was fully operational, this little shed had the look of disuse. I think the lighting really adds an…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoArenalHere is the majestic Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. I snapped this photo from from the road on my way to a rainforest tour. The rainforest was really cool, but being in the shadow of…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoFree ThinkerHere is a shot of my good friend silhouetted against a dramatic sunset. The wisps of smoke from his cigar seem to mingle and then vanish into the clouds. As he puffed away, we regaled over…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoGolden Leaves and Pixie DustIn this shot, I was able to capture some beautiful golden leaves and quite honestly captured some dust or otherwise unknown specs that bokeh'd gorgeously. They lead the eye from the leaves into…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoPainted ForestHere is a shot I took of some woodlands from a riverbank during the fall season. I was lucky enough to catch these leaves right at the peak of their color-change and capture every hue of green to…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoSake for Enshrined DeitiesAt shrines in Japan, sake is offered to the deities who reside therein. At the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, I took these photos of barrels of sake offered to the passed ancestors. Long seen as a bridge…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoWaves in PeaceHere is a shot I captured on the side of the road driving from Whakatane to Whitianga, New Zealand. It was a gloomy day, but something about this view was so peaceful. I always feel peaceful when…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoChampagne PoolHere is the Champagne Pool at the Waiotapu thermal area (New Zealand). Over 62m deep, the Champagne Pool is 165 degrees Fahrenheit on the surface and was formed by ancient hydrothermal eruptions.…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoFireworks!I tried my hand at fireworks photography and this is one of my very first attempts. At a show in Minnesota, over the capital city of St. Paul, I captured these fireworks from a bridge over the…zorro (63)in photography • 7 years agoHappines.sI had the lucky opportunity to shoot this beautiful BMW in a local industrial area. Here are a few shots that I think really do the car justice. It's nice to branch out from the normal landscape…