The Grounds of Monticello

Finally, here are some images I shot around the grounds of Monticello away from the mansion.

f/4, 1/400 sec, ISO 100

f/3.5, 1/250 sec, ISO 100

The gray dome in the middle of the next image is the rotunda at the University of Virginia — Jefferson’s pet project — as seen from a porch at Monticello.  My 55-200mm lens got a workout!

f/5.6, 1/100 sec, ISO 100

The Jefferson family burial ground is still being used today.

f/3.5, 1/100 sec, ISO 100

f/3.5, 1/250 sec, ISO 100

f/6.3, 1/80 sec, ISO 100

f/6.3, 1/60 sec, ISO 100

And with that I’ll conclude this drawn-out visit.  Thanks for having us over, Tom!

f/3.5, 1/160 sec, ISO 100

Photo 101 by Nicole’s Classes: Day in the Life Project

The last part of Week One’s homework assignment for Photo 101 was to shoot a Day in the Life series about anything.  I was foiled (again) by the lack of small living things in my care (read: no pets, no kids), so I needed to think a little outside the box on my main subject.  After a few suggestions offered by my husband (day in the life of a bottle of wine, anyone?), I eventually settled on a little blue owl figurine that lives around my desk at home.

Even owls need a little boost in the morning sometimes.

f/2.2, 1/30 sec, ISO 400

What to wear . . . ?

f/5, 1/6 sec, ISO 400

Time to walk his pet dino.

f/8, 1/40 sec, ISO 100

Going for a hike.

f/5, 1/100 sec, ISO 100

Taking in the view from the top.

f/13, 1/25 sec, ISO 400

Visiting an art museum.

f/2.2, 1/400 sec, ISO 100

Dinner time!

f/3.5, 1/20 sec, ISO 400

Cheering on the U.S.A. while watching the Olympics.

f/8, 1/60 sec, ISO 400

Russia sounds cold . . .

f/5, 1/100 sec, ISO 100

Dreaming of warmer climes.  Good night!

f/1.8, 1/50 sec, ISO 800

Eh, I tried to “tell a story” with the series, but I still don’t feel very creative.  Does anyone have any suggestions on what to photograph around the house when it’s too cold to go outside?