Memorial Hike by Daniel

Posted on 2022-09-08

We finally got around to spreading Baba's (https://steveinjapan.aminus3.com/image/2021-11-12.html) ashes along the Naches Peak Trail near Mount Rainier National Park. It was one of his favorite hikes due to the abundant wildflowers and spectacular mountain views. Mama thought she couldn't make the 3.5 miles or so loop, but as this photo proves, she made it with her smile intact!

So if you happen to trek that trail, take some photos for him!

Just Before My Battery Died by John

Posted on 2022-05-17

I knew it was weak, but t hadi rained all day and was forecast to be cloudy over night, so I didn't recharge it earlier in the day. As I was ready for bed, I looked out the window and beheld a full moon. Setting up the camera for some test shots of the full moon (I had researched camera setting several days before), I prepared for a long wait...until clouds rolled in, obscuring the moon once again. So I packed up the camera and went inside...only to behold out my window the moon, already partially in shadow, Out I went to set up once again, as the sky got hazy and ground fog began to develop. This time I waited it out and while the sky was not as clear as I would have liked, I did get to watch the eclipse, snapping multiple exposures. Just as the moon was emerging from the earth's umbra, and things looked like they were peaking...the battery died.

Photo from Henry County, Florida USA United States by Dart Humeston

Posted on 2022-03-13

Driving a lonely one lane road in South Central Florida a Ferruginous Tiger Crane Fly flopped onto the exterior of my windshield and hiked a ride with me for ten miles.

A Walk As Dawn Begins by Andy

Posted on 2021-09-27

It was an early morning as the sun begins to crest the horizon. I was struck by the bond between the dog and its owner.
When the walk begins the dog intently looks up to its owner, eagerly waiting for the ball to be thrown.

Photo from Concord United States by Sarah Maria

Posted on 2021-10-27

Taken on a fall day

Beach Polo by Andy

Posted on 2021-07-17

Beach polo at Newport Winter Festival in Rhode Island.
It was a fairly warm February day and a slight fog was blowing onto the beach.

Air conditioning, anyone? by Jeffrey

Posted on 2021-05-25

Air conditioning, anyone?

I've no idea what's inside this building that it needs so much a/c capacity to stay cool, but the windows are covered with plywood and there is a tall antenna located directly behind it, so my guess is that it has something to do with computers or cell phones or both...

From a Friend by Anita

Posted on 2021-05-12

A friend gave me this little plant--Epimedium--some years ago. It blooms in my garden quietly each spring.

Kilauea's Fissure 8, Lower Puna, Hawaii by Don Smith

Posted on 2021-03-31

Back in early June 2018, my youngest son Aaron and I took the first doors-off helicopter allowed up at sunrise over Kilauea's famed Fissure 8 on the Big Island of Hawaii. It just so happened, the venting lava hit its peak of 273 feet that morning! I'll never forget the pilot asking me, "how close do you want to get?" I responded, "can you put us right over the top of it!" This is a memory that will last both of us a lifetime!

Hollywood Holly by AF Shutter

Posted on 2021-03-21

Hollywood Holly, originally from Florida strums away on the streets of Hollywood California. Very difficult way to be notice. Good luck!

Texas Winter Storm Like Never Before by B. Thomas

Posted on 2021-02-19

On Sunday I finally got my wish for snow. However, it came with a dangerous winter storm with below zero temps. Texas is NEVER this cold. Early morning our electricity went off in our all-electric house. It quickly got very cold. We huddled by the fireplace in a dark house with all the curtains and blinds closed, the cats were freezing too.

After a cold miserable night, on Mon we were running out of firewood and none to be had anywhere because hundreds of thousands in North Texas were without power, and more all across the state. We packed up cats, snacks, & warmest clothes and took our chances on the frozen roads to go to Cat Dad’s office where the power was still on. It was warm, but no beds. We slept on sleeping bags on the floor and in a recliner.

Finally on Wed eve after over 61 hours without power it came back so we returned to a very cold house (39F). We are happy to be home, but now a problem with the city water & we must boil water + many grocery shelves are empty.

Brockton Massachusetts. by Shaun

Posted on 2021-01-13

Whilst walking my dogs one evening in a local park, I decided to have a look at the lake where I do not usually take the dog's. I arrived at the lake and noticed the great sky color and the reflections on the calm water but the problem was my camera was in my car about half a mile away from the lake. I rushed back to the car put my dogs into the car and ran back to the lake. After arriving back at the lake the sky color was just superb and I was really pleased to capture this great scene.

What? by Steve Rice

Posted on 2020-03-25

A guard tower in the Eastern Sierra? What is this about? The answer gives us a look into one of the darker chapters of American history. This is Manzanar National Historic Site located between Lone Pine and Independence, California, USA. During World War II, Americans of Japanese ancestry and Japanese who were denied citizenship by federal law were interned here and in nine other camps across the country. This was facilitated by President Franklin D Roosevelt signing Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942. The order authorized the US military to exclude and detain US citizens and resident aliens. In practice this applied to individual German and Italian aliens and all persons of Japanese ancestry living on the West Coast.

I've known about this violation of Constitutional rights for decades but only recently learned of this historic site. I had to see it and see if it has any relevance to current events. I think it's important that we learn from our past instead of repeating it.

On the Lookout by Denny Jump

Posted on 2020-10-29

Favourite spot of mine, The Boardwalk at Sammamish Lake in beautiful Marymoor Park, Redmond, Washington.
This spot is a wonderful respite for anyone who just wants to be alone With ones own thoughts and dreams... ( most of the time anyway

Los Osos Fog at Sunset, Central California by Don Smith

Posted on 2022-08-28

I went out yesterday evening to position myself along the edge of the incoming fog bank near sunset. As if on cue, this large hawk hovered above the landscape just long enough for me to grab one frame! A little divine help from above one could say :-)

The man in a helmet by Harry

Posted on 2022-07-24

Walking along the rocky beach, I saw this face staring up at me. I see a very stern, determined face staring back from under a tall helmet, probably with a chin guard. I darkened the outside to draw attention to the face, but have not modified any of the features.

Fun from the past! by Tim

Posted on 2022-02-11

Guess who was my favorite. Yep, Led Zeppelin! Where were you on 28 February 1977? It is a trick question: I wasn’t at The Summit (in Houston) either. Robert Plant got sick and postponed the concert until May. Ticket price:$9.85. I paid $50. And it was worth every penny!
Other favs: Black Sabbath and ZZ Top.
Fav venue? This Texas boy didn’t have many choices, haha. But best place ever was Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin in the 70s! Broken Spoke Tavern, too.
What’re your fav concerts? Nowadays, I like anything “live” from rap to opera!
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Super Lunar Eclipse, Central California by Don Smith

Posted on 2021-11-21

I was hoping to get a chance to photograph the eclipse a couple nights back but low clouds and a thick marine layer made it impossible. Nonetheless, here is an image I captured last May of the super moon eclipse in the Gabilan Mountain Range above San Juan Bautista, California. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

New Antlers by Andy

Posted on 2021-08-12

A young buck has a new pair of antlers growing. I've seen this deer a few times as a fawn with its mother. Nice to see it grow up.

Portal by Steve Carey

Posted on 2015-03-04

Pilings of an old pier along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay on a very foggy morning appear as a portal to a different place and time.

Yosemite NP Valley Under Moonlight by Don Smith

Posted on 2021-05-06

Had a great day out of the office yesterday with Beri! Here is an image I captured from Tunnel View in Yosemite NP of the full moonlit Valley captured with the new Sony Alpha 1. I captured this at 10pm with the moon just a tad below the monoliths camera-right. That is El Capitan (left and lit by the moon) and Cathedral Rocks and Bridalveil Fall on the right. Down the middle is Sentinel Dome, Half Dome and Cloud's Rest. I processed this purposely to lighten the overall scene - my creative decision, and yes, that is a portion of the lunar moon-dog (ice crystals lit by moonlight) in the upper right-hand corner of the frame.

Sony Alpha 1, Sony 12-24mm G Master, f/2.8, 30 seconds, 200 ISO

Swan Mating Ritual by Andy

Posted on 2021-03-26

Mute swans in part of the mating ritual.

Looking Out by AF Shutter

Posted on 2021-03-13

A young boy peers out the window as I take the image. It was a cool day in downtown San Diego Ca. The streets were not busy with tourist, so I would imagine this is one way to view it all, at once. I focus the lighting to be sure he is seen, as it shows his wonderment. Not seen is his Mother with another younger child on the tour bus. Thx. AF~

Mary D. Hume by Steve Rice

Posted on 2021-02-05

The Mary D. Hume was an old cedar freighter and whaling vessel from the late 19th century. She once went on a legendary 29 month Arctic voyage in the Beaufort Sea which netted more than $400,000 worth of Baleen whales. And then another 6 year whaling voyage before being refitted as a tug boat in Alaska. After a brief stint as a halibut fishing boat which resulted in a financial loss, the Hume sailed back to Gold Beach Oregon, not far from the place she was originally built. All told, this ship holds the record as the longest active service commercial vessel on the Pacific coast.

BTS "Dummyhead" by From the Gitgo

Posted on 2020-12-29

This is a behind-the-scenes shot from "Dummyhead," an indie film we recently shot in South Portland, Maine this past November, during COVID. We followed strict safety protocols for actors and crew and kept it short and sweet (well, sweet if you like 5-minute horror films:) We shot the film on a Black Magic camera and this is the cinematographer setting up the camera while one of the actors and the director have a chat about the upcoming action.

Crecent Moon Rising in Yosemite National Park by Don Smith

Posted on 2020-11-11

I have always been a huge fan of using long glass when needed for landscape. This was a 800mm lens used to capture this rising crescent moon in Yosemite at twilight. Hope all of you are having a fantastic day! Please continue to stay safe!

Trinity Church by Andy

Posted on 2022-08-18

I went back to Trinity Church, on Queen Anne Square in Newport, Rhode Island a few hours after sunrise.
As the sun was positioned right in the bell tower, I also noticed the light shining through the lampposts, as if they were still aglow from the night.
It is interesting that within a few minutes, lighting changes and this instance is gone.

Droplets... by Ramesh

Posted on 2022-07-12

Was shot through my car window. When it suddenly started raining, a group of ppl doing wedding shoot were waiting near my car. Took that opportunity to shoot a picture.

The Structure of Winter by Chris

Posted on 2022-03-15

Taking a walk through the historical Roger Williams Park in Providence, Rhode Island. One of the attractions there is the Temple to Music. Constructed in 1924 by William T. Aldrich. The location is used for many concerts, organized fundraisers, wedding, and photography.

Falcon 9 - Inspiration4 by Per

Posted on 2021-09-16

My backyard has been my studio for many of my photographs during the last couple of years due to COVID-19. Even before that though I've been hooked on making long exposure photographs of rocket launches from the backyard. This happens to be one of the more interesting ones due to the clouds and colors.

This launch, dubbed Inspiration4, was the world’s first all-civilian mission to orbit. Launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center SLC-39A. the 2 days, 23 hours, 3 minutes long "mission" was also the first crewed splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean since Apollo 9 in 1969.

Western Monarch Butterflies, Pismo Beach, CA by Don Smith

Posted on 2021-12-05

Beri and I headed over to the Pismo Beach Western Monarch Butterfly Grove yesterday morning. These delicate creatures were nearly non-existent last year but have come back strong this year and have scientists a bit baffled. I'm just glad they are back! A shaft of sunlight broke through the marine layer and painted them as the were cloistered for warmth. What a beautiful sight!

Moro Sphinx. by Shaun

Posted on 2021-08-10

I always like to see the Moro Sphinx in the garden. Just like the Hummingbird the Moro Sphinx is always in flight even when feeding.

Windmill Near Pinnacles National Park, California by Don Smith

Posted on 2021-07-14

Amazing what we can accomplish when we feel instead of thinking. Yeah I had an idea of what I wanted to capture and that was the easy part, but I allowed myself to linger for two hours last night with this image trying a barrage of ideas. I'd make a move, step back and ask "what if?" Trashed more layers in PS than I kept but I finally arrived at that "Aha" moment that we are all seeking. It felt balanced and complete so there were no more steps to take.

Windmill and Old Farm Gear, Near Entrance to Pinnacles National Park, California

Captured this past Saturday afternoon with my IR converted Sony III. The outside temperature was 110 degrees - the red was seared into my memory.
So many steps and missteps that I could never remember or explain the process - I just kept taking that next step.

Praying Rabbit by Andy

Posted on 2021-05-24

The rabbit gives the appearance of praying before eating the grass. In reality, it was grooming ;)

Milky Way at House of Refuge by Fran

Posted on 2021-04-14

Milky Way over the ocean by the House of Refuge, Florida. There was haze or fog over the water and the stars were mostly obscured except for those high in the sky. At this time of year when the Milky Way rises around 1 AM, it is low in the sky with an elevation of only about 10 degrees.This is why I wanted to shoot it over the ocean.Great concept. Not so great result.

The T-Rex Breakout - 2 by Sugata

Posted on 2021-03-28

Due to the pandemic and the stay-at-home orders over the last year, I have often resorted to photographing toys at home. Here are two shots (this and the previous post) from a recent project that I did. I lit the scene with some LED flashlights (pretending to be another car's headlights here), and posed the dinosaur and car like a scene from Jurassic Park. The "street" is an old dusty laptop and the "fog" is a piece of white tissue I moved around the frame during the long exposures.

A Surprise Many Years Later by Steven

Posted on 2021-04-01

Being in semi-isolation due to the pandemic, I've been doing A LOT of digging into my archived photos. I decided to tackle photos taken in Sedona, Arizona back in May of 2013, almost eight years ago. I thought of trying many photos in B&W as I haven't posted many of my site. We had taken a tour with Pink Jeep during the late afternoon/early evening hours one day. During our descent from our high point when overlooking the Mogollon Rim, I took literally hundreds of bracketed photos with multiple exposures knowing that there may be moments when we would be looking toward the sun.

Before processing these 3 bracketed photos, I didn't have any high hopes for what would materialize. But the sunburst really materialized nicely without dominating the image. And I believe the sunburst being off-center works well.

Falcon 9 - Starlink V1.0-L19 by Per

Posted on 2021-02-19

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the 19th batch of approximately 60 satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink broadband network on February 15, 2021. The mission is designated Starlink V1.0-L19. Note that Starlink 17 is still scheduled for later this week.

I just felt like a B/W version. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Photo from Los Angeles United States by Amir Baharimehr

Posted on 2021-01-07

Ending 2020 and chilling in Bonelli park in LA

Walking In The Fog by Andy

Posted on 2020-12-13

This photo is from the trail named the Alfred J Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail. (I call it the "Q-Trail")
The trail is on the bed of former railroad tracks along the Quequechan River. The river name is a Native American word for "Falling Water" or "Leaping Waters" in Wampanoag, the tribe that once settled in the region.
In its original form, the river once had eight waterfalls as it traveled to Mount Hope Bay. But during the 1800s the river was dammed for the textile industry which, sadly, is now piped underground to the bay.
The waterfalls are gone but the slow moving river along the trail is one of my favorite places to walk and bicycle. If one looks closely, there is an abundant of wildlife during different seasons - which you probably have seen at Aminus3.

In 2018 the Q-Trail was selected as one of five finalists for the Urban Land Institute’s Urban Open Space Award!