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.

Graduation Fashion

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Graduation Fashion at the 2010 UGA School of Public and International Affairs commencement.

Surf Casting in Malibu

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Surf casting on the beach along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8D ED lens.

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.

Our 2009 Christmas Card Photo Shoot

Every year we aspire to send out Christmas cards. We've done a good job over the past couple of years and it's my responsibility to shoot the required family photo. Too many schedule conflicts conspired against us this past Christmas. We attempted to shoot the family photo over Thanksgiving weekend when everyone was home for a single evening.

This is the story of our Christmas Card photo shoot.

This is my first experience with putting together a video. The photos were shot with a Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8mm AT-X Pro lens. The lighting is mostly homemade; a collection of workshop lights and a single Nikon SB600 flash, off camera.

Victory

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Victory. Girls practice their cheer leading on the top of a hill. Shot during the 2009 Head of The South Regatta in Augusta, GA. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX AT-X Pro lens.

Women with an Umbrella

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Women with an Umbrella. A women walks across a square between two buildings on Duke Street in Alexandria, VA. Shot with an iPhone 3GS.

I was in Alexandria for meeting and it was one of those scenes that make you wish you had brought a camera. I just got an iPhone and thought I'd take the opportunity to experiment with the camera. I made some adjustments for contrast, highlight recovery, color vibrancy and sharpening to the iPhone image. I'm pretty pleased with the results. I think it's kind of neat.

The Big Moment

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The incoming class of midshipmen prepare to take the oath of office marking their entry into the Navy and Marine Corps at the Auburn University ROTC program. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-55mm f3.5G lens.

Shadows at the Washington Monument

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The silhouettes of tourists during a night-time visit to the Washington Monument in Washington DC. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 50mm F1.8D 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.

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.

Whitewater Rafting

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Onlookers watch from shore as a raft navigates the rapids at the Ocoee National Whitewater Park in the Cherokee National Forest near Ducktown, TN. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8D 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.

Making Iron

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Artisans and hobbyists pour molton iron from a cupola, a small iron furnace still in operation at the Sloss Furnaces National Historical Site.   The Sloss Furnaces produced iron in downtown Birmingham, Alabama from 1881 until the 1970's.  The mill was preserved as a national historical site in the early 1980's.  A small portion of the mill is still operated by hobbyists and enthusiasts.  Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-35mm F3.5D lens.

Bloodied Competitor

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A high school wrestler's nose is packed and taped to control bleeding during a tournament match. Shot with a Nikon D50, a Nikon Sb-600 Speedlight and a Nikon 80-200 f2.8D ED lens.

Camel Rides for Tourists

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Two westerners get taken for a ride at Khor Al Udeid, the northen edge of Qatar's Inland Sea area (DSC_9711e). Shot with a Nikon D50 and a Nikon 80-200 f2.8D ED lens.

The Newseum's Journalist Memorial

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A couple share a quiet moment in the Journalists Memorial, within the Newseum in Washington DC. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 18-55 f3.5 DX lens.