Possible New Logo AND More...

Ok, So first and foremost. I have received the first draft for my new logo. It looks good, but none of the 4 are completely done for me. I don't care for versions 1 and 3, but I like parts of 2 and 4, but I just don't like either of them completely. So, where to go from here. Maybe some color changes on 2 or maybe a change for the "lens" of 2... How about a different camera for #4 or a different font. Not sure just yet.

I was also thinking about a square shape rather than a round one. Maybe the camera should look more "L" shaped... Hmmm... well, what do you think?


Meanwhile, I have been working on building a few tables in the basement. While I have been working, I have set up my camera and have tried out my timed interval setting. This is ratehr fun, and I will certainly try it out another time. It is very cool to flip through. I highly encourage you all to try to speed the slideshow up and watch it like a movie...

It is an interesting concept, maybe an overflowing waterfall... maybe birds at a bird feeder, who knows. Birds are certainly a fun subject. I plan on working with them more regularly.

Yesterday I stopped down at Macrae's in Colchester, and watched some snow geese, and took a few photos of a Robin. The robin took a lot of patience and I plan on pursuing more. I want to take my waders out with me next time. I want to be able to meander wherever I want, without the restrictions of the damn puddles limiting me to the"dry" land.

A cool place to check out. I recommend anyone out to view a few birds, deer or any other wildlife to go check it out.

Have fun and Take a Lot of photos!!!

Not so do it myself anymore...

Ok, so I have been the king of do it myself, but I have way too many things to focus on now. How do I keep up with it all??? So, I am in an attempt to re-brand myself. I would like to think of it as giving my business a well needed facelift. So, what does this mean? This means that I will be spending money to have someone design my look so that it spells DAN LOVELL...

Yeah, say it if you are thinking it too... Why would I go and spend money somewhere I don't need it. Well, I need to turn my 1% success rate of visitors to my website into something more economical to my wallet, and maybe jump to a 2% return, or even a 3% return. Would I be dreaming if I were to assume I might be able to get a 10% rate of new clients out of my monthly visitors?

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to have 20 people per month book me for their photography needs? I would certainly like it. That is what 10% would be from my current standing. Go figure. Wouldn't it be nice to increase my visibility in the process, to say we could get 500 visitor per month at a 10% rate of growth. Well, there is soon the possibility. So any of you that enjoy my wonderful rantings, follow along with me as I shoot for the stars. Let's become successfull together!!!

From Ringlight to Woodworking and more...

Well, I have gotten off task, and have not managed to add any of my thoughts here in a a while. So, I have a lot to catch you all up on. Well, the first here is the fact that I have been building furniture in the basement. My shanty was blown over... and I finally managed to catch a few fish icefishing...

Well, I have been very busy lately, trying to get things done for the wedding and everything else. So I haven't really had much time for my journal. Anyway, I have built a table, a lamp, a ring light attachment for my flash, and started on a table for our wedding.

I have been out photographing many found subjects from landscape to people, and have enjoyed every moment.

I have even been photographing myself while I am unaware of it using a timed interval setting on my D300... Well, enjoy my photos.

A summary of my week

This has been a great week for photography! I have seen some great light, and this morning is just incredible, but I slept in. So, I figured I would add what I have done this week, before I forget I had it. Anyway,Last sunday, I saw some beautiful shadows in the back yard. It was wonderful.

From shadows on snow to shadows on my work bench, I have seen some great lighting this week. I have been working in the basement a lot. I have been building furniture and other articles for sale and gift. While in the basement, I get the wood stove going and watch the smoke that seeps out of the stove when I stoke it. The smoke creates it's own forms and bodies.

I have also started working as a Math Teacher on Wednesday and will continue until March 23rd. I have to say, Trig is not as nice as I remember it, or maybe I don't remember it... I have the kids helping me understand, then when I do understand, I have to explain to them how to do it. So maybe I do remember after a little refresher. After coming home from school, I have been compelled to create at least one composition. They are getting more interesting, and I will post more as they turn out.
The sunflowers are all from this After school composition time. Take a peek at all of these, and stay tuned for more. I will most certainly have them.

Mardi Gras

Okay, so on Saturday I was down at the Mardi Gras parade in B-Town, for the first time ever. I was surprised t see as many people as there were, but even more surprised at how uninspirational it was for me. Yes, I still managed to hear my shutter clicking as fast as it could go(not very fast in the cold), but I wasn't happy with many images. I think I produced 3 images that I found to really sum up my pleasurable experience.

The most likeable image was of someone's dog. I really enjoyed this image. It came out well. Nothing more than a portrait of a dog though, but none the less interesting.

Next, I found playing with the lens flare to be a bit fun with the Dealer.Com bus. It was in a good position, and I found the fence to be rather more attractive than most of the floats. Anyway, this image looks great. (My opinion may vary from yours)

My last and final image that was presentable is the image looking up church street at the crowd. It was packed and the parade was about to begin. This image sums up the total crowd, and how warm it must have been to be huddle together hoping to catch a piece of something from the parade route. There are a few more images that would be worthy of mention, but I am limiting myself to 3.

You are all welcome to explore more at my Flickr site or in the following slideshow.