Ruby's Cafe

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A quiet afternoon in Ruby's Cafe on the Malibu Pier. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX AT-X Pro lens

Singer's Silhouette

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Alan Rhody introduces a song during a recent concert at Chukkar Farms in Alpharetta, GA. My D90 has experienced a short, hard life. I sent it to Nikon for repair and had to break out my film gear for this concert. This photo is from the very first session I've shot this year with film. I think it's fair to say that I've officially transitioned to digital. Shot with a Nikon N80 and a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8D ED lens on Fuji Superia Xtra 400 film.

Zen Moment

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A little girl appears to metitate while others play in the fountain in Waterfront Park in Charleston SC. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX AT-X Pro lens.

Starbucks in Costa Mesa

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A row of chairs in the afternoon sun at a Starbucks in Costa Mesa, California. This is a pretty pedestrian subject, but I like this photo. I like the colors and I also like the composition. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX AT-X Pro lens.

The Grace Ann

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The Grace Ann, a fishing boat in the Santa Barbara Harbor. I met the crew as they were cleaning up the boat after five days at sea. The crew was comprised of the owner, his son and two dogs.

A Moment of Success

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Emily Brna, a Canine Assistants dog teacher shares a moment of success with one of her dogs. Emily is one of several dog teachers (not trainers) with the Canine Assistants program in Alpharetta, GA. This amazing organization trains and provides service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities or other special needs. Shot with a Nikon D90, a Nikon SB600 flash bounced off the ceiling and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 AT-X Pro lens.

Old Wagon

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A wagon in a barn in Cades Cove, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shot with a tripod-mounted Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX AT-X Pro lens.

Cabin Window

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Cabin Window. A partially restored log cabin in Red Top Mountain State Park, Ackworth, GA. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 AT-X Pro lens.

Suspicion

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Should somebody investigate? Tourists outside the White House gate in Washington DC. They've obviously spent some time at the Spy Museum. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-55mm f3.5G lens.

Sleeping Lion

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A lion sleeps on a hot summer afternoon at the Atlanta Zoo. Shot with a Nikon N80 and a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8D ED lens on Kodak Ektar 100 film.

WWII Memorial Washington DC

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Tourists at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington DC. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 28-70mm F3.5D lens.

Iran Election Protest in Washington DC

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The image of Neda Agha-Solton becomes a rallying symbol during a protest against the recent Iranian election in Washington DC. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 28-70mm F3.5D lens.

Presenting the Colors

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A Navy honor guard presents the colors at the beginning of a Navy Band concert in Washington DC. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-55mm F3.5G lens.

Department of Justice at Night

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The Department of Justice building at night, along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-55 F3.5G lens.

Faces of Graduation

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Students and faculty celebrate at the conclusion of the Northview High School graduation on May 24, 2009. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 AF ED lens.

Chinese Dance Troupe

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Dancers from the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company perform during the Duluth Arts Festival. Look closely and you'll find a guy standing behind the dancers in a white tee shirt, apparently smoking a cigar. Such are the risks of shooting a live event. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-55mm f3.5 DX lens.

Junk Food

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Funnel Cakes at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-35mm f3.5D lens.

Senior Prom

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Senior Prom is a much more elaborate affair than I remember. Shot with a Nikon N80, a Nikon 28-70mm f3.5D lens and Fuji Superia Reala 100 film.

Rusting Cars

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Two old cars rust away in a field near Dahlonega, GA. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-35 f3.5D lens.

Abandoned Farm

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The Plainview Farm outside of Hattiesburg MS. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-35 f3.5D lens.