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Pride Parade

Copyright Jeff Ball 2008

As spring approaches I’m starting to think about all the things I love about the warm weather. Gardening, Hiking, and of course Pride always top my list.

This image was taken at the 2008 Pride Parade on Colfax Ave. right across from the Capitol Building. This photo always brings a smile to my face.  They both look ready for a festive day!

Little Hippo

Copyright Jeff Ball 2008

This photo was taken for my partner, Remy’s Blog. His middle name is Hipolito and he named his blog, “Little Hippo.” At the time, Remy still smoked and we thought this was the perfect image for it. He has since stopped smoking so we’re thinking about a new image for his website. If you’d like to check out some of his work go to his blog: http://littlehippo.wordpress.com/

Smooth Waters

Copyright Jeff Ball 2010

Yesterday, I received a neutral density filter that I ordered earlier in the week. I went for a walk along the Platte river with my dog, Kahlo to get this shot. I scouted this spot on a walk with my partner Remy last weekend and I knew it would be the perfect place to try out this new filter. A neutral density filter just filters out a certain percentage of light passing through the lens. This allows me to either reduce my depth of field in bright situations by opening up the lens or, as in this case, leave my shutter open for longer periods of time in brighter situations. This is a 3 second exposure at f-stop 29. I love the smooth feeling of the water going over the rocks.