This is just one of the many photographs of fireworks made this weekend. More photos can be seen on my flickr

Manual: page 121 “Manual”

Inspiration: Amy Cantrell

While having lunch with friends to celebrate Independence Day, these two were waiting for table scraps to celebrate with as well.

Manual: page 119 “Aperture-Priority Auto”

Inspiration: Mark Cafiero

Sand flowing in a timer as we played a game today.

Manual: page 118 “Shutter-Priority Auto”

Inspiration: Drake Busath

I enjoy God’s work.

Manual: page 116 “Programmed Auto”

Inspiration: Michael Ayers

One part of getting a new used car is giving it a tune up.

Manual: page 114 “Exposure Mode”

Inspiration: Penney Adams

Manual: page 112 “Metering”

Inspiration: Dennis Zerwas

A black widow spider waiting for  her next meal.

Manual: page 111 “Exposure”

Inspiration: Frank Frost

Part of Tasra’s Twitter Tuesday

I’m not sure the cell tower tree is blending very well with its surroundings. It might work if you are looking at it from the space station.

Manual: page 108 “Auto ISO Sensitivity Control”

Inspiration: Austin Mann

I have a feeling that I did something strange.

I was testing Sofortbild, a software that allows tethered shooting. It works great. It allows control of the camera from the computer. I know there is other software that will do this, but this one is free. I don’t shoot like this very much but it is nice to have the option. Sorry, it only works with Mac OS.

Manual: page 106 “Choosing ISO Sensitivity Manually”

Inspiration: Jim Davis Hicks

I enjoy coffee and would love to find it for this price. This is a vintage sign we have in our kitchen.

Manual: page 105 “ISO Sensitivity”

Inspiration: Kelly Lane