Author Archive: 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!
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Bellagio Alley
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This image was taken in the town of Bellagio, Italy on Lake Como. The rustic Italian architecture on a sun-drenched September day made for a perfect scene in this charming alleyway. This image presents with a distressed texture to complement the spirit of the scene. Please see the catalog for traditional black and white and sepia versions of this piece.
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Hong Kong Junk
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This photographs show one of the few remaining junk boats left in Hong Kong Harbor. This one is used for tourist rides. The thick, humid atmosphere separates the modern Hong Kong skyline from the traditional design of the junk. I feel that this image looks especially nice in the floating frame options but feel free to choose the full frame options if you prefer.
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Venice Canal
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A quiet canal in Venice, Italy illuminated by beautiful Italian sunlight and thick atmosphere. This photograph brings any room to life with its classic Italian feel and old world charm. I feel that this photograph looks very nice in the black or wood frame options.
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Oregon Part 4: Taming Cape Arago
After making photographs of eagles in Klamath Falls, we made a four and a half hour trek by car to the beautiful Oregon coast. We had originally planned to drive to Crater Lake but found out that the area was already inundated with snow, which made access to the lake impractical without proper planning. So, [...]
Paint or Draw a House Finch
I am honing my birding skills by making pictures of birds feeding on our back deck. Eventually I will introduce some natural surroundings to capture these little guys on tree branches. In the mean time, I thought some of the painters out there would like to take a crack at painting this beautiful little House [...]
Oregon Part 3: AI Servo Mode for Photographing Eagles in Flight
For the third installment on my trip to Oregon, I will discuss my attempt to capture eagles in flight. The shot above, which was the best action shot of the trip, took some practice including visiting a local high school basketball game to hone some skills. It becomes a little mind numbing when you consider [...]
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 and what I learned about making pictures of eagles in the wild. To prepare for [...]
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 [...]
I travel the world in search of beauty and bring home what I see through my lens.
By sharing what I learn along the way, I hope to inspire others to pursue their passions daily.