Author Archive for Lee
I am an painter/photographer living in Monument, Colorado and the founder of A Day Not Wasted. As the primary contributor to A Day Not Wasted, I love being surrounded by creative and talented people! Thanks for visiting and comments are always appreciated!
Oregon Part 2: What I Learned about Making Pictures of Eagles
Canon 5D Mark II with Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II lens ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/800 sec, 420mm (with 1.4x II teleconverter) For parts two and three of my series on Oregon, I will highlight my time in Klamath Falls, Oregon and what I learned about making pictures of eagles in the wild. To prepare [...]
February 2012 ADNW Painting Challenge
For February’s challenge photo, I chose my favorite bridge of all time. Of course it’s the Ponte Vecchio in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. I took this photo when Donna and I visited Italy in 2009. Florence was our first stop. We also visited Siena and San Gimignano in Tuscany, the Cinque Terre, Vicenza [...]
February 2012 Painting Challenge Gallery
You have arrived upon the gallery submissions for the February 2012 ADNW painting challenge. Past challenges and associated galleries can be found by clicking the “Painting Challenge” tab at the top of the home page. Thanks to all that submit their work! Click here to submit a painting. Please take the time to click on the artist’s name [...]
Oregon Part 1: Packing and Prep with the F-Stop Tilopa Back Country Backpack
This post is part one of a multi-part series on my most recent trip to Oregon. Trust me, a few eagle pictures are coming soon! When I think about it, I have mostly been a fair weather photographer. Honestly, who doesn’t want to make pictures in the south of France in September? There is, however, [...]
Bringing Beauty Home with Panoramas
Please click here to see the full size panorama Sometimes you need to bring home a panorama to fully express what you saw in life. Today’s photo is one of those occasions. A vast expanse of pristine valley gives rise to towering 13,000 plus foot peaks while unbefitting sand dunes lay bathed in the day’s [...]
Induro CM34 Monopod with Really Right Stuff MH-01 Head
This post covers how well the Really Right Stuff MH-01 monopod head mounts to an induro CM-34 carbon fiber monopod. Sure, I could have purchased the Really Right Stuff monopod for infallible design, quality and compatibility but I have heard good things about induro and decided to give one a try. At about $150, the [...]
Handholding in Manhattan – A Camera That Is
OK, I will admit that this is not as romantic as it sounds. Plus, Donna may not like the idea considering she was not with me on this trip. My schedule was very busy during my trip to New York this week but I did find a couple of late night opportunities to walk the [...]
2012 Travel Preview – Oregon, Ireland and…Iceland?
Well here we are. Another year and another year of travel! In typical fashion, I thought I would provide a quick preview of my upcoming trips. Have I mentioned before that I love having something on the calendar to look forward to? My big trip this year with Donna will be to Ireland for two [...]
January 2012 Painting Challenge Gallery
You have arrived upon the gallery submissions for the January 2012 ADNW painting challenge. Past challenges and associated galleries can be found by clicking the “Painting Challenge” tab at the top of the home page. Thanks to all that submit their work! Click here to submit a painting. Please take the time to click on the artist’s name [...]
January 2012 ADNW Painting Challenge
Here he is, our Grand Central reader. I took this photo a year ago last November while visiting New York on business. I loved his gesture and thought at the time how he would make a good challenge photo. You will have until January 31st to submit your work and, as always, I look forward [...]