Kruger's Jewelers, Congress Avenue - Austin, Texas

Shot in downtown Austin with a preproduction Olympus E-M1 camera that I was testing. I compared my manual HDR processing to the built on HDR modes in the camera. Read the story behind the photograph at Olympus OM-D E-M1: In Camera HDR Processing.

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Ceiling Detail #2, Reagan Washington National Airport - Washington DC

I love the ceiling detail at the Reagan National Airport. Read the story behind the photograph at A modern day cathedral, wide angles and the E-PM2.

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Ceiling Detail #1, Reagan Washington National Airport - Washington DC

I love the ceiling detail at the Reagan National Airport. Read the story behind the photograph at A modern day cathedral, wide angles and the E-PM2.

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Old Glory in wide-angle, Reagan Washington National Airport - Washington DC

A wide-angle shot and from the opposite direction from yesterday's post. I love the soaring architecture and the light at Reagan National Airport in Washington DC. The U.S. Flag makes a dramatic statement and adds a pop of color. Read the story behind the photograph at A modern day cathedral, wide angles and the E-PM2.

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Old Glory, Reagan Washington National Airport - Washington DC

I love the soaring architecture and the light at Reagan National Airport in Washington DC. The U.S. Flag makes a dramatic statement and adds a pop of color. Read the story behind the photograph at When the Canon G15 works well, Old Glory at DCA.

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The Skyscrapers of Market Street - San Francisco, California

Perhaps because of history and tradition, I tend like street photographs in black and white. The modern lines of skyscrapers works nicely too in monochrome, simplifying the composition and emphasizing texture. These series of photographs were all taken in San Francisco, in and around Market Street. I was testing out the new E-P5 that was on loan to me from Olympus. Read the story behind the photograph at San Francisco Monochromes with the Olympus E-P5.

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Buildings in the Periphery - San Francisco, California

Perhaps because of history and tradition, I tend like street photographs in black and white. The modern lines of skyscrapers works nicely too in monochrome, simplifying the composition and emphasizing texture. These series of photographs were all taken in San Francisco, in and around Market Street. I was testing out the new E-P5 that was on loan to me from Olympus. Read the story behind the photograph at San Francisco Monochromes with the Olympus E-P5.

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Contrasting Architectural Textures - San Francisco, California

Perhaps because of history and tradition, I tend like street photographs in black and white. The modern lines of skyscrapers works nicely too in monochrome, simplifying the composition and emphasizing texture. These series of photographs were all taken in San Francisco, in and around Market Street. I was testing out the new E-P5 that was on loan to me from Olympus. Read the story behind the photograph at San Francisco Monochromes with the Olympus E-P5.

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Stone Pillars, Chichen Itza - Yucatan, Mexico

There are more than just Pyramids at Chichen Itza, this famous Mayan site in Mexico. These stone pillars are the remnants of an old temple. Read the story behind the photograph at The Great Pyramid and Ruins at Chichen Itza.

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El Castillo, Chichen Itza - Yucatan, Mexico

On the backside of El Castillo in Chichen Itza you can see a combination of the original and modified stonework. The image is a toned black and white which, I believe, gives a timeless look. Read the story behind the photograph at The Great Pyramid and Ruins at Chichen Itza.

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Tourists at the Observatory, Chichen Itza - Yucatan, Mexico

As seen at the Observatory at Chichen Itza, Indian tourists posing in front of the historic site. Read the story behind the photograph at The Great Pyramid and Ruins at Chichen Itza.

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Interlocking Stonework, Chichen Itza - Yucatan, Mexico

The stonework at El Castillo, the giant pyramid at Chichen Itza, is exquisite. However, this is not original. Over time, the structure has been repaired to look more like the original design. Read the story behind the photograph at The Great Pyramid and Ruins at Chichen Itza.

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The Pools of the Hard Rock Hotel - Cancun, Mexico

The Cancun Palace was converted to the Hard Rock Hotel in late 2012. My family and I recently stayed there during our first trip to Cancun. We had a great time -- great service and a fantastic beach. Read the story behind the photograph at Back from Cancun, what I learned equipment wise.

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First Citizens Bank at Night - Austin, Texas

Although I walk down Congress Avenue numerous times, I never noticed this well proportioned building. In yesterday's post, I shot a black and white during the day. Here is the same building, at night, at the tail end of blue hour. Read the story behind the photograph at My first real test of the Canon 6D.

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First Citizens Bank - Austin, Texas

Although I walk down Congress Avenue numerous times, I never noticed this well proportioned building. The black and white nicely enhanced the architectural details. Read the story behind the photograph at My first real test of the Canon 6D.

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Generic Strip Mall - Austin, Texas

I find it challenging to find anything interesting to photograph in the vast suburbs that surrounds the urban core. Here is a generic, low-end strip mall that can be anywhere. The repeating pillars and arches made it more visually interesting.

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Jasper's Interior - Austin, Texas

The interior of Jasper's shot on the way to the restroom during Happy Hour. I placed the camera on a ledge to stabilize during the 1/4 second exposure.

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Acute Angle, Austin-Bergstrom Airport - Austin, Texas

Airports are typically a good source of modern architecture and Austin's airport is no exception. Since I'm traveling more these days, I use airports to train my eye for interesting compositions.

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Museum of the Weird, 6th Street - Austin, Texas

Shot during the SXSW Photowalk lead by Trey Ratcliff. The Museum of the Weird and another Roppolo's (there are at least 2 on this street) in the 6th Street Entertainment district. Read the story behind the photograph at SXSW Photowalk: A black and white exploration.

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Bars of 6th Street - Austin, Texas

Shot during the SXSW Photowalk lead by Trey Ratcliff. The Chuggin Monkey and the Soho Lounge are just two of many bar and restaurants located in he 6th Street entertainment district. Read the story behind the photograph at SXSW Photowalk: A black and white exploration.

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