tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526181497232461192024-03-14T01:55:44.690-04:00The Yellow BeltIt's where I live, play, and work. It also circles the city I call home. Pittsburgh.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880455128271682339noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052618149723246119.post-65444824123547003452017-02-08T13:01:00.000-05:002017-02-08T13:01:33.530-05:00Review: Modern Map Art - Pittsburgh EditionDisclaimer: Posts on this blog may contain reviews and/or affiliate links for a product or service that I was asked to review in exchange for compensation and/or free products. However, all opinions are 100% my own. The product review for <a href="https://www.modernmapart.com/" target="_blank"><b>Modern Map Art</b></a> would fall into this category.<br />
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My wife and I have lived in our home for over 15 years, and we both struggle to decorate the walls. This seems a bit ironic since I make many images each year that I would consider appropriate to print, frame, and hang. However, my subjects don't always jive with my wife's style. As such, we have several large spaces that are just screaming for something to be displayed on the wall.<br />
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Recently, I was contacted by Modern Map Art to see if I was interested in providing feedback on their product. I reviewed their website (<a href="https://www.modernmapart.com/"><b>https://www.modernmapart.com</b></a>) to get a better understanding of the company and their offerings. To say I was excited was an understatement. I immediately showed Sue the prints of Pittsburgh, and we both agreed that this would look great in our home. This is exactly the unique piece that we have been searching for to display in the dining room. Needless to say I agreed to review their product.<br />
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I let Jennifer know that we would like the 24"x36" black and white print of Pittsburgh. A few days later the print showed up well packaged in a shipping tube. I am sure the smaller sizes and other items ship in appropriate packaging for their size. The timeliness and sturdiness of the shipping process meets my expectations for this type of item.<br />
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Obviously we chose Pittsburgh, it is where my family lives, works, and plays. There were numerous size options, color options, and even a couple other product options. I noticed there is even a Custom Order option. You can send them a note on your particulars and work through the rest with their team. As I mentioned above we selected black and white, and upon unrolling the print I was not disappointed. The paper is of an extremely high quality, the quality of the printing was excellent, and is perfect for displaying.<br />
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Since we would be displaying this in our dining room, I took the extra step and had this piece professionally matted and framed. Due to space constraints on the wall, we decided to make this two pictures instead of one. I feel the print of the city streets can stand on its own. Therefore, the frame shop cut the word Pittsburgh off the bottom and framed this separately, which will hang separately in our game room. This added a little bit more cost for framing both pieces, but the overall objective of finding the unique piece for our home was the main goal. I would give the quality of the product the highest marks in terms of paper quality, printing quality, and options available and customization options.<br />
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The art has been hanging in our dining room for about a week now. Each time I pass, my eye is drawn to it. Which leads me to my next point. Ever since I brought this home, my wife and I keep discussing all the different people, the hard to buy for people in our life, that would enjoy a similar piece for their home or office. Regardless of where you call home, where you have lived, or visited my bet is that Modern Map Art has your city already available. If not, I bet they can assist through the custom ordering option.<br />
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Overall, the product is a winner and the uniqueness is unmatched in my opinion. I look forward to ordering my next piece.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880455128271682339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052618149723246119.post-48128415347814523522017-01-05T14:27:00.000-05:002017-01-05T14:27:08.541-05:00Lulu is 2!!!Lulu turned 2 over the holidays and this is one of my favorite images I have created over her. This was taken over the holiday break and it truly speaks to her personality. She is one chill pup.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880455128271682339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052618149723246119.post-66473227394368713302016-09-01T15:01:00.000-04:002016-09-01T15:01:00.312-04:00Lake Erie SunsetOne of my favorite places on earth. The beach at Sheldon Calvary Camp on the shores of Lake Erie.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880455128271682339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052618149723246119.post-27321003982410968942015-11-14T11:09:00.001-05:002015-11-14T11:13:41.226-05:00LuluLulu finally got "fixed" and is on some medication, a mild sedative, that calms her down a bit and also makes her look sad.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880455128271682339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052618149723246119.post-25661475840142741642015-01-11T14:00:00.001-05:002015-01-11T14:00:46.371-05:0052 Project (Week 52) - Aunt AnneMy last entry in my weekly series will be Aunt Anne. I was able to snag an image of Aunt Anne who is extremely camera shy during the after dinner conversation she was having with her niece.<br />
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Danni and Jason had the honor of being the first couple to be married at Churchview Farms. Their wedding was by design intimate and non-traditional in nature. Surrounded by their family and friends Danni and Jason were married, toasted with champagne, and enjoyed a delicious meal and tasty beers.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880455128271682339noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052618149723246119.post-75960079543764904842014-12-29T14:02:00.000-05:002014-12-29T14:02:38.977-05:0052 Project (Week 51) - ZachWhile at my mom's house for the holidays I was lucky enough to see my younger brother Zach. I was able to grab a portrait of him while we were chatting.<br />
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One of the best features about the X100T and the other X100 cameras is the ability to take images without making any noise. I took many photos and finally my little sister caught on. She said, "I thought you were just focusing or something." Well it was something, it was taking very candid memories since everyone pays not attention to me and my "toy" camera.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880455128271682339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052618149723246119.post-72868661876899393362014-12-09T20:30:00.000-05:002014-12-09T20:30:29.998-05:0052 Project (Week 47) - Pittsburgh's Dirty DozenSeveral years ago, probably about five, my dad successfully completed the Dirty Dozen. By successfully I mean he made it to the end and completed every hill except for Canton Ave. The following year I joined the fun and completed 9 out of the 13 hills, and at that point I knew I would much rather photograph the event than suffer as a participant.<br />
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To stay true to my 52 Week Project the image below was taken with a Fujifilm camera. This is Canton Ave., which is located in the Dormont neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The grade of this particular hill is 37% and has to be cobbled because the asphalt would slide off during application. Every year there is carnage on this hill. If your momentum stalls or stops the rider either collapses to the side or in some rare cases fall over backwards. It is difficult to walk down the hill, forget riding up it!</div>
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To be honest it was a mental struggle. I loved the styling, the size, and overall capabilities of the X100s. My primary concern was the fixed lens and being committed to a 35mm focal length. Don't get me wrong, I love prime lenses and have several, but on my DSLR I have the luxury to change them around whenever I wish. Day after day I would play different scenarios over and over in my head and how the X100s would fall short because of the fixed focal length. I read every review, every blog, every piece of internet content I could find, and after close to a month of internal struggle I made the purchase and my very own X100s arrived on my doorstep sometime in late April.<br />
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Since that day in April my X100s goes almost every where with me, constantly by my side, in my pocket, or in my bag. It has been the perfect companion, slowing me down and forcing me to think about composition and lighting, making me a better photographer. We traveled to places like Canada, New York, and Kiawah Island. Countless bicycle rides and hiking trips. <br />
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Never once did the fixed focal length become an issue, and truth be told it liberated me to some extent. It allowed me ot just leave the house with nothing but a camera, a spare battery, and some memory cards. Before that I would spends hours contemplating what lenses to take on a trip. This new setup allowed me to focus on the shot not the gear. It allowed me to be super stealth working in "silent mode" or on occassion strike up a conversation with a stranger about the cool film camera I was using. The camera and I blended in to the background....it has been awesome.<br />
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When I read about the announcement about the new version of the X100s, which would be the X100t, I knew I would be getting one. I pre-ordered and it finally arrived. The main issues I had with the X100s have been resolved on the X100t, through software and some hardware enhancements. Things like more customizable menus, higher shutter speeds, better rear buttons, wireless functions, and consistency amoung the X-Series line.<br />
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So now I say goodbye to my X100s and a big HELLO to the X100t. I am sure my X100s will find itself a nice new home, and it should be listed on eBay in the next several days.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880455128271682339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052618149723246119.post-6904845829248524252014-11-23T20:19:00.000-05:002014-11-23T20:19:32.393-05:0052 Project (Week 44) - Time for a HaircutSue often reminds me to schedule a haircut for Jonah and I often forget. I snapped this photo on the deck and instantly realized an appointment needed scheduled. The mop on his head has been trimmed to an acceptable level.<br />
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It was also I did an entire shoot without my Canon gear, and I am extremely please with the results. I did the entire session with the Fujifilm X-E2 and the 56mm f/1.2. With the exception of sports photography the Canon 5D Mk II sits on the shelf these days. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880455128271682339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052618149723246119.post-17709810915169198612014-10-25T21:10:00.002-04:002014-10-25T21:10:51.670-04:0052 Project (Week 41) - Birthday BraceletsAfter Jonah's birthday party he was running around handing out some bracelets to his guests before they left. I think Dylan liked his based on his reaction.<br />
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Well, this weekend we were at a friends house and they just added a puppy to the family. This is significant because their daughter Alice was also afraid of dogs. I stress the word "was" since Alice and her new puppy are the best of friends now. It took about a week of exposure to get over the fear and it has been smooth sailing since.<br />
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I think we are getting a dog, I just don't know when.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13880455128271682339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052618149723246119.post-81758322602303658462014-09-17T08:20:00.000-04:002014-09-17T08:20:32.051-04:00A Bike Ride with My X100SDuring this summer I had a day off during the week, and I was able to escape the normal day to day. With me I had my bicycle and my Fujifilm X100S. I headed to the the start of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail) in downtown Pittsburgh and started my journey. In this case my journey was a short 50 mile round trip. After taking this short trip and stopping from time to time to make an image or two, I realized that I need to plan a trip for the entire trail from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C.<br />
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The X100S is truly the perfect camera for many situations and this is definitely true for bicycle trips. Below are a few of my favorite images from my day trip in July, and I am already mentally planning my trip for the entire trail. I am sure the X100S will make the trip or possibly the X100T.<br />
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