PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERTO

Hickory Creek Trail Sunset

2011-04-11T12:29:00.001-04:00

Hickory Creek Trail Sunset, a photo by Photographyco on Flickr.

Hope you enjoy

My Review of Lowepro Pro Trekker 300 AW Hydration-Ready, Expedition Camera Backpack - Mica/Black

2011-01-12T22:14:00.001-05:00

Originally submitted at Adorama

Lowepro Pro Trekker 300 AW Hydration-Ready, Expedition Camera Backpack - Mica/Black

Awesome Backpack

By Photographyco from Denton, TX on 1/12/2011

Pros: Adjustable Harness, Strong Construction, Comfortable, Roomy

Cons: Zipper is a little tight, Laptop bag to small, Heavy

Best Uses: Long Hikes, Storing Gear, Transporting Gear, Protecting Gear

Describe Yourself: Semi-pro Photographer

Was this a gift?: No

I love the looks of this product. I am a super fan of Lowepro bags. I've had several and their customer service when I had issues with one of the was excellent. The bag is well made, zipper is kind of tight to open, but secure. The space to store your laptop is very tight and it is hard to get the 15" laptop in and out of the case.

(legalese)

Howdy From the Texas State Fair

2010-11-05T10:20:00.001-04:00

Howdy
Originally uploaded by Photographyco

This is for RC - HDR from Single Image Contest Versions 1

2010-02-05T09:58:00.006-05:00

Hello RC, I went ahead and processed this Single image mainly using the tools Adobe Camera Raw then I did Hue and Saturation Adjustment layer and also some sharpening and some dodge and burn. I hope you like them. I did 3 version a full color, a Black and White (I think HDR in BW just looks awesome with the contrast) and then a B&W with Blue sky.

Here is Version 1

Here is a 2nd Version of the same photo this one is full color. I did not use textures on my version as you did on yours but I might post one later like that.

This is the 3rd Version a Black and White Version of the same image. I decided to practice as much as I could with the technique. I hope you like them.

Washington Redskins Vs. Raven 2008

2009-02-25T09:43:00.006-05:00

Hello all, I had a couple of pictures from the Redskins vs. Ravens last year that I had not posted anywhere. Now that it is getting cold I am taking the time to go through my images. Hope you like them.

El Salvador Vs. Bolivia Friendly in October 2008

2009-02-18T17:56:00.006-05:00

These are some of the pictures from the friendly match
between the Salvadoran Soccer National Team and the
Bolivian Soccer National Team.

Terrapin Soccer

2009-02-17T15:32:00.009-05:00

This are pictures from the Terps Soccer Match against California in the Late Fall last Season.

Terps Vs. Morgan State

2009-02-17T15:20:00.002-05:00

This are pictures from the January 7, 2009 Game of the Terps vs. Morgan State

Maryland DNR PHOTO Contest 2008

2008-10-27T17:54:00.005-04:00

This was a good week for my photographic confidence.
I won second place in the Birds category for the Maryland
Department of Natural Resources 2008 Photo contest. It was
nice to find out about it. You can see the picture under
their website:

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/photocontest/2008winhm.html#B

My First Published Photos on a Newspaper

2008-10-27T17:48:00.004-04:00

I submitted 3 pictures to El Diario de Hoy, one of the 2 main newspapers in El Salvador. They got published last Friday, October 24, 2008. The pictures were for the friendly Soccer match between El Salvador and Bolivia at RFK Stadium in Washington DC last Wednesday October 22. El Salvador won the match 2-0. I submitted the pictures and small description of the event and it got posted on their homepage. It was a good feeling to see them on their main page. Hopefully there is more of this. You can view it by visiting the following webpage:

http://www.elsalvador.com/periodista/nota_base.asp?ida=2205

Fall Colors

2008-10-22T13:56:00.001-04:00

Fall Colors
Originally uploaded by Photographyco

My first Strobist Experiment. A lot of people have been talking about the Strobist Website for a while now and I decided to start learning new lighting techniques to broaden my photographic experience. I am trilled. The results are great. This was my first shot using the SB800 off-camera. I am using my D300 flash as a commander to trigger other Nikon CLS strobes/flashes. I guess I should have read all the manual a long time ago, Very excited about it. Visit the Strobist website at www.strobist.blogspot.com.

If you want to learn cool lighting techniques I strongly recommend them.

Tai Shan at the National Zoo

2008-08-25T22:35:00.002-04:00

Tai Shan Possing for us
Originally uploaded by Photographyco

This photo was taken a few days after his 3rd birthday celebration.
Pandas are really cool animals and Tai Shan is no exception.
To learn more about them you can visit the National Zoo website at:

Giant Pandas at the National Zoo

Pre-Wedding Pictures

2008-08-18T14:44:00.003-04:00

Hello just wanted to share a picture from my latest photoshoot prior to a wedding I did on August 2nd. The picture was taken at the Montpellier Mansion in Laurel, Maryland. Very nice place to shoot pictures. Nice Scenary.

New Good Eat in Fredericksburg, VA

2008-08-17T23:19:00.006-04:00

Hello just wanted to share info about a good place to eat some good food in Fredericksburg, VA. The place is called Soup and Taco and it is located in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg on Caroline Street South of Lafayette. They sell a variety of Tacos (Shirmp, Beef, Chorizo and Chicken), and the Corn Tamales are Excellent. I didn't try the soup, but people next to me were raving about it. The place is under new management and it has been redone. It is very clean and the service is awesome. Check it out. Here are some pictures of the outside of the place.

Capital Columns at the National Arboretum

2008-06-13T15:09:00.001-04:00

Capital Columns at the National Arboretum
Originally uploaded by Photographyco

These used to be located at the US Capitol and transferred to the National Arboretum in Washington DC in the early 1980's.

This is not and HDR. I bumped the saturation and clarity in Camara RAW.

Hope you enjoy. This place if beautiful. It has nice trails. I am planing on going again. It was really hot last Sunday afternoon when I went. I am also going to check out the Kenilworth Water Gardents and Anacostia River Marsh.

Chincoteague Bridge View

2008-05-28T17:20:00.001-04:00

Chincoteague Bridge View
Originally uploaded by Photographyco

Here is another Single-Image HDR

Beaver Dam Pseudo HDR

2008-05-23T17:58:00.001-04:00

Beaver Dam Pseudo HDR
Originally uploaded by Photographyco

Hello everyone, I just started testing some HDR software and taking bracketed images to play around with this type of technique.

There are a good number of software packages to create HDR images and do Tone Mapping, but so far I've tried using Photomatix and I also tried Dynamic-PhotoHDR.

I personally like teh Dynamic PhotoHDR software better. It is easier to use and it has allowed me to create Pseudo HDR photos. From Single images that had been sitting on my computer for sometime. It allows you to use a single Raw image or JPG.

I had been curious about this technique for some time, but last Monday I meet Ferrell McCollough. He has been doing HDR photography for quite some time and has recently published a really good book called the Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography. It is an an awesome book and you can also check out his website at Before the Coffee

I certainly enjoy this technique and hope you like it also.

Cheetah Portrait at the National Zoo

2008-05-07T14:33:00.001-04:00

Cheetah Portrait at the National Zoo
Originally uploaded by Photographyco

This is one of the last shot I took with my Nikon D50 before switching to the upgrade D300.

It has received a lot of good comments; therefore I decided to post it the blog, enjoy.

Testing the Nikon D300

2008-04-23T00:08:00.005-04:00

This picture was taken at the Greenbelt Lake in Maryland. I was testing the D300. I got it last Saturday, but the weather has been rainy and I have not had a chance to play with this awesome new toy.

Hope you like the picture.

My New D300

2008-04-22T14:54:00.000-04:00

For a long time I've been waiting to get my Nikon D300, but that time is not and this camera is a huge step from my D50.

If you want more information abot visit http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond300/

Present

Lovely Past

These two cameras are definetely not on the same league, but I sure learned a lot with the D50 and it is time for me to move to the next level.

The D300 is a great camera by Nikon only surpassed by what I call the Big Daddy "Nikon D3" This is a $5000 camera