It is fun to learn new words and try to work the in to you vocabulary... the word I present to you is "adroit.' However, I am going to leave the definition up to you. Look it up and let me know what you think. =)
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Day 77 - Jack
Come on, seriously, who doesn’t like Jack! He is so cool man, but I will admit I used to be scared of him when I was little. Today I went to the Calourada de Jornalismo which is pretty much a welcoming party for the entering freshmen. It was great, the party started at two, I was already wasted before the sun went down. That was an awkward felling, but I liked it.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Day 75 - Remake
Today at Quinta Lei Gusinho and End did a remake of an earlier picture I had taken. This one came out more hip and “spirit-fingery”. This Qinta Lei was a smash, a lot of people went, and we drank, we sang, and we even got robbed... we not necessarily robbed per se but someone did make off with Gabriel’s bike right under our noses. Good times and many more to come, no doubt!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Day 63 - Vans Graffiti
Device: Nikon D3100
Lens: 18-55mm
Focal Length: 32mm
Aperture: f/4.8
Shutter Speed: 1/40 sec
ISO Sensitivity: 3200
SW: LR3
Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Friday, March 2, 2012
Day 62 - A Calçada
Device: Nikon D3100
Lens: 18-55mm
Focal Length: 50mm
Aperture: f/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/1250
ISO Sensitivity: 100
SW: LR3
Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil
You know how sometimes you just stare a something and start to think, you zone out. Well i was at the praça today and was just thinking about life and no matter how good it may seem right now, all good things must come to an end. I need to find the ball and get back on it. (get your minds out of the gutter... cochinos!)
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Day 60 - Camera Shy
Device: Nikon D3100
Lens: 18-50mm
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: f/4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/15 sec
ISO Sensitivity: 3200
SW: LR3
Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil
=) some people just don't like coming out in pictures... that doesn't that still don't take good pictures.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Day 51 - Encontro de Carnaval
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Day 46 - Charming Little Devil
This charming young sexy thing is my friend Jordana, yesterday was o bloco de fantasia. everyone was dressed up as if it were Halloween. I had so much fun and got so drunk. Carnaval has not even started yet and I am already having a blast!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Day 38 - Vinyl
Device: Nikon D3100
Lens: 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length: 50mm
Aperture: f/2.0
Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec
ISO Sensitivity: 1600
SW: LR3
Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil
I really have to get into the habit of going to sleep early. I have been sleeping late and waking up even later. Today I was at home and cooked dinner (breakfast for us) for Jessica and me. It was great; I made some boiled potato squares with a very tasty garlic sauce, some lentils, and a beet salad with lemon and salt. I am really anxious because pre-Carnaval starts this weekend… I do believe my liver is going to hate me after this. =) Any who, about the picture, I did not venture out too far today nor did I have the desire to go hunting for an image, so I took one at home. There is a wall with three vinyl records on it that was so classic, it was just shouting to be photographed.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Day 36 - Smile
Device: Nikon D3100
Lens: 50mm f1.8
Focal Length: 50mm
Aperture: f/2
Shutter Speed: 1/40 sec
ISO Sensitivity: 1600
SW: LR3
Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Guacamole night was great we stayed up drink and conversing all night, I went to bed about 6am, then did not wake up until like 2pm. Today I spent the remainder of my day with Jéssica, we had a great time, we went to the movies, went out for some açai and then for some drinks. We watched Journey 2 it was a good movie and funny but it was in dubbed in Portuguese so seeing the actors with different voices in itself was a hoot. But there were times I felt left out because everyone in the theater was laughing except me, I hate when humor gets lost in translation. And to make matters worse, I was too proud to ask her what was so funny, so after that I just pretended to laugh. I took this picture of her as when we were out for drinks. Oh! And not only is the girl charming and beautiful, she has a heavenly voice… I will try to get her singing and share. =)
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Day 33 - Ego
Device: Nikon D3100
Lens: 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length: 50mm
Aperture: 2.5
Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
ISO Sensitivity: 6400
SW: LR3
Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Today is Thursday and we are restarting a tradition called Quinta Lei, it is where we all meet up at the praça at night and socialize. It is so much fun though; we all take alcoholic beverages –from cheap wine, vodka, beer, cachaça, rum… the perfect mixture for a next day hangover. We take musical instruments and play in the praça until the wee hours of the morn. And THAT is why I decided to post today’s picture early, because I will not be around a computer after now and because I will more than likely be too drunk to remember anything. I chose to post a picture of me because I had yet to post a picture of myself. The life of a photographer is a sad one, in an effort to capture the moments and the wonders we do we consequently miss out on being in the pictures ourselves. I named today’s picture Ego not because of my ego but because, as some of you already know, I love Latin, and “ego” is Latin for “I.” I give you Ego, your photographer and pseudo-artist – I do strive one day to truly turn my hobby into an art form.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Day 23 - The Original Reality TV
Device: Nikon D3100
Lens: 50mm f;1.8
Focal Length: 50mm
Aperture: f/18
Shutter Speed: 1/13 sec
ISO Sensitivity:1600
SW: LR3
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
As I sat there at the Charlotte International Airport I could not help but smile at the elderly couple looking out the window. I smiled because this to me made me think of how in the good ole days people would sit outside on the rocking chairs and just gaze the day away. I thought it would be appropriate for the image to be in black and white.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Day 20 - Good Morning Tree
Device: Nikon D3100
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/500
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200
SW: CS5
Location: Austin, Texas
As my departure date draws closer and closer I really feel it is not just a dream anymore, I am really leaving. I wake up earlier, and dream of being there already. I have two days remaining. And today I woke up and saw this beautiful sight – I call it “God Morning Tree” because it truly felt like a good morning.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Day 16 - Three Wise Monkeys
Device: Nikon D3100
Lens: 50mm F/1.8D
Focal Length: 50mm
Aperture: F/2.2
Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100
SW: Lightroom (B&W effect)
Location: Austin, Texas
Today was a madhouse; we had all these little people running around the house. They are a rambunctious little bunch and it is unbelievable how much ruckus they can make. Nevertheless, I must be honest; I rather have a house full of disharmonious children than not because with them they bring a happiness and alegria that would brighten even the gloomiest of souls. These are my niece and nephews.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Day 14 - Midnight Stroll
Device: Nikon D3100
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G (
Focal Length: 55mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/6 sec
ISO Sensitivity: ISO HI 2 (2 EV over 3200)
Location: Burnett, Texas
Today was the second part of my trip back to Austin. That being said I had fully intended to wake up early and hit the road, needless to say, that did not happen. By the time I got on the road, it had already begun to get dark and the sunset was truly beautiful. However, since I had already taken a picture of a sunset I was waiting for something else. The last few nights I noticed that the moon came out a few hours after it got dark; there is also a bridge that I was to cross about the same time. I was imagining how the picture was going to look, how I was going to setup the camera, and how I was going to frame it. Sadly, when I got to the bridge the yellow moon was nowhere in sight. I was so upset. And so, I continued driving to Austin and as I passed the Burnett I spotted a smaller bridge with ducks and quaint little lights.
P.S.
The stupid moon came out 40 minutes after passing the spot where I wanted it.
(I took a picture of it but it did not make it on to the blog. It will be on Facebook in an album labeled “Runner-ups”.)
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