Author Archives: Michael

Panoramic image of Florida Polytechnic University

Had to capture another image of this very cool building, as the sun went down, when I passed by near sunset 6 weeks ago. Had to try some new gear, a new carbon fiber travelling tripod, and finally got around … Continue reading

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Hillsborough River by Canoe

Sunday last, I took my nephew Mikey on a 4 hour canoe trip down the Hillsborough River. We put in at Sargeant park, and detoured up Flint creek to find some alligators. Having found some fat ones of up to … Continue reading

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Found objects

I was in Tallahassee last weekend at my daughter Aisling’s volleyball tournament (finished 2nd place overall) but took the time between games to explore the neighborhood with my GPS and camera.  I have been seeking and finding Geocaches for many … Continue reading

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Gallopsville Cars, Model Shoot

I completed another model shoot with the Tampa Bay Modeling Meetup Group last Sunday and had the opportunity to shoot some cool images with some great models, both automotive and human! Shot with one Alien B 800 in a softbox, … Continue reading

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Florida Polytechnic University

I have passed this amazing building just past Lakeland on 1-4 many times and had been fascinated by its construction. This IST (Innovation, Science and Technology) Building, designed by renowned Spanish architect Dr. Santiago Calatrava, is an oval 160,000-square-foot white … Continue reading

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Aisling: Tampa Bay Volleyball player of the Year

My daughter Aisling has just been named Tampa Bay Times, Volleyball Player of the year. As their Outside hitter, she captained her Carrollwood Day School High School team to the Finals of the State Championship a few weeks back. She … Continue reading

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Equine Rescue and models

Had a great time with my models and photo buddies from the Tampa Modeling Photography Association last week at the Equine rescue in Carrolwood in Tampa.

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Motor Bike Model Shoot

Had a wonderful time Sunday evening with my meetup buddies trying to capture some Biking photos for Girl Riders a local women’s bike club. Took the opportunity to try out my AlienBee 800s and softbox outside for the first time. … Continue reading

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Carrollwood High School Graduation Cap Throw

My second son Hugo graduated from this excellent high school Sunday thanks to his teachers and advisors there. He is accepted to the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida to study Computer science this fall. He is 6’4″ at … Continue reading

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Lavi and Krori Cosplay

  Another cool image from Megacon 2014 in Orlando recently. Lavi (with eyepatch) and Krori (with white forelock) are exorcists from D.Gray-Man series.

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