Fernando Matias Photography - Ottawa Ontario - Ottawa Wedding Photographer

Lost and Found

2012-02-16T19:38:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Lost and Found

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.0
Exposure: 1/3200
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 125
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Orange Rose

2012-02-15T20:46:00.002-05:00

Two shots today for the "Photo a Day" project, and they are called Orange Rose. I think I like the first shot the best, but the second one is also quite nice so I decided to post them both.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3 & 7.1
Exposure: 1/80 & 1/60
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 20mm & 32mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640 & 800
Rotolight on tripod with 1/2 CTO gel
Post processing included conversion from RAW

Heart Flower

2012-02-14T21:10:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Heart Flower

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Powershot G7
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/60
Focal Length: 35mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Post processing included cropped, rounded corners, healing tool, and S-Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM

2012-02-13T21:35:00.004-05:00

Today's shots for the "Photo a Day" project are called Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM. As an added bonus, I've also included a mini review of the lens after the photos.

This is the latest addition to my lens lineup, and I have to say it is one fantastic lens. It is extremely sharp wide open, and gets beyond tack sharp at around f/2.0, but of course one doesn't buy this kind of lens and use it at anything other then wide open. At f/1.2 and with a relatively low ISO value you can get quite usable shots in very low light situations, where you would probably not be able to even get a shot with a slower aperture lens. This lens however is most suited for portrait photography, and was my main reason in purchasing it. Wide open, this lens produces a fantastic background blur (bokeh) which really makes the subject pop out of the shot. I find that the 85mm is the perfect focal length for anything from a 3/4 length to a tight headshot portrait on the full frame Canon 5D mkII camera.

This is the mark I version of this lens, so it does have a pretty slow focusing speed, however I have not had any major issues with this since I do not plan on using it to try and shoot any fast action sports anyway. That's just not what it was designed for. Shooting fast moving children can be a bit trickier with this lens, since it's focus speed is a tad slow for that, but I still have obtained some decent results even in situations like that. Although, for that particular situation I would rather use one of my other lenses which is better suited to the task anyway.

Interestingly, this is the only lens I have ever used that requires it to be on a camera and powered on in order to be able to manually focus. Yes, it has full time manual focus, even when in autofocus mode, however the motor inside which moves the focusing elements requires power to do so, even manually! Although this is not a big issue, it does take some getting used to and remembering to focus to infinity before shutting off the camera. This is because the front barrel does extend a bit during focusing (but does not rotate), and I like to keep it all the way in before packing it away.

It's quite heavy, coming in at 2 lbs, but I find that I actually really like heavier lenses. The lens hood is a clip on type, which rotates freely, but it's completely round anyway so that really does not matter. It also comes with canon's usual leather lens bag.

In any job, it's all about the right tool for the trade. If you are looking for the right tool for semi-stationary subjects and portraits, and want a dreamy silky smooth bokeh, look no further than the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM lens.

Portugal Part 2

2012-02-12T23:59:00.005-05:00

Still sick, so here are a few more shots from that trip to Portugal.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Powershot G7

Portugal

2012-02-11T19:28:00.004-05:00

I have been sick the past few days, so it has been hard to get out and take shots recently. Today was by far the worst day of my cold, and as such I did not get a chance to shoot anything. So instead I bring you a few shots from a trip I had taken to Portugal a few years ago. It was a fantastic trip, and I hope to go back soon!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Powershot G7

Baked Golden Brown

2012-02-10T20:45:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Baked Golden Brown

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.2
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and levels adjustment

Engineered For Power

2012-02-09T22:23:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Engineered For Power

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.2
Exposure: 1/125
Focal Length: 85mm
Extension Tube: 12mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 3200
Post processing included conversion from RAW

Weathered

2012-02-08T21:12:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Weathered

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: 170mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, contrast adjustment, healing/cloning tools, and unsharp-mask

What Are You Looking At

2012-02-07T21:28:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called What Are You Looking At

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/9.0
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1000
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Candles In The Night

2012-02-06T22:05:00.001-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Candles In The Night

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 110mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 250
Post processing included conversion from RAW

Electrohome Stereo

2012-02-05T22:01:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Electrohome Stereo

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.0
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 250
Post processing included conversion from RAW

Abstract Macro #4

2012-02-04T21:39:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Abstract Macro #4

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 85mm
Extension Tube: 36mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 500
Tripod
Flash Cord
Post processing included

Lonely Tree

2012-02-03T21:54:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Lonely Tree

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.0
Exposure: 1/640
Focal Length: 50mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and cropped 16x9

Random Find

2012-02-02T20:01:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Random Find. I saw this hanging in a bush while on a walk the other day. I have no idea what it is or what it's doing there, but I guess someone must have put it there for some reason.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: 78mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Fabulous Blur

2012-02-01T21:10:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Fabulous Blur. I was playing with my new lens, and of course I had to use my favourite subject! The Canon EF 85mm f1.2 L USM lens is absolutely fantastic in low light, and creates such a wonderful background blur (AKA: bokeh)! To me, this shot is fabulous in so many ways!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.2
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 85mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and colour adjustment

Park Bench Icicles

2012-01-31T22:11:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Park Bench Icicles

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/800
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, contrast adjustment, converted to black and white, and unsharp-mask

Ottawa Skyline Panorama

2012-01-30T22:35:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Ottawa Skyline Panorama

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
20 Exposures!
Circular Polarizer
Post processing included conversion from RAW, photomerge, cropped, cloning/healing tools, levels adjustment, colour correction, border creation and text

Sunset By The Frozen River - HDR

2012-01-29T21:15:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Sunset By The Frozen River - HDR

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposures: 1/200, 1/160, 1/125, 1/100, 1/60, 1/50, 1/40, 1/30, 1/25
Focal Length: 10mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, merge to HDR, tonemapping, colour adjustment and contrast adjustment

White Sculptures... White Snow - HDR

2012-01-28T14:27:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called White Sculptures... White Snow - HDR

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/16.0
Exposures: 1/100, 1/200, 1/400
Focal Length: 28mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Post processing included conversion from RAW, align images, merge to HDR, tonemapped, cropped 16x9, dust removal, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Fence In The Snow

2012-01-27T21:40:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Fence In The Snow

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/16.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 81mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Post processing included conversion from RAW, rotation correction, levels adjustment, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Abstract Ice

2012-01-26T21:39:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Abstract Ice

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 160
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, dodge/burn tools, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Between Bridges HDR

2012-01-25T20:59:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Between Bridges HDR

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposures: 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40
Focal Length: 10.0mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, merge to HDR, tonemapped, levels adjustment, colour correction, cropped, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Frosty

2012-01-24T21:08:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Frosty

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/25
Focal Length: 17mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, cropped, and unsharp-mask

Snowshoeing

2012-01-23T20:59:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Snowshoeing

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/3.5
Exposure: 1/2000
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and levels adjustment

Self Portrait - Editing At Night

2012-01-22T22:21:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Editing At Night

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/6
Focal Length: 58mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, dodge tool, and healing tool

Ice Cream

2012-01-21T22:54:00.005-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Ice Cream

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/18.0
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 105mm
Multiple Flashes: Fired E-TTL (Ratio 1:8)
ISO: 500
Tripod
Umbrella
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped 16x9, and levels adjustment

Winter Path

2012-01-20T21:30:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Winter Path

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/13.0
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 24mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, convert to black and white, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

My Top 11 of 2011

2012-01-20T16:54:00.000-05:00

I know my top 11 of 2011 list is coming pretty late considering 2012 is already in full swing, but it was really hard for me to decide on only 11 of the shots posted last year. In order to break it down and make it a little easier, I had to force myself to omit choosing any of the photos I posted from work gigs and also any of the ones of my own family (or else all 11 shots would probably be from those!). So don't get me wrong, I think my family and paid gig shots are probably some of my best work, but I wanted to only showcase here what I thought were the top 11 random shots I took last year for my photo a day project. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Blossoms
Clownfish At Home
Droste Clock
Goodbye Fall... Hello Winter
Just A Rose
Lighthouse HDR
O Canada
Ottawa River At Night Panorama
Sail Away
Stairway Of My Dreams
Sunset After Irene

Icicles In The Sun

2012-01-19T20:51:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Icicles In The Sun

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/5000
Focal Length: 75mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and unsharp-mask

Cold Chickadee's

2012-01-18T20:51:00.003-05:00

Two shots for the "Photo a Day" project again today, they are called Cold Chickadee's

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/9.0 & f/8.0
Exposure: 1/500 & 1/200
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1000
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Female Downy Woodpecker

2012-01-17T19:46:00.004-05:00

There are two shots for the "Photo a Day" project today, and they are called Female Downy Woodpecker

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/9.0
Exposure: 1/400 & 1/500
Focal Length: 192.5mm & 152.5 with 2X TC (385mm & 305mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1000
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and levels adjustment

Pomeranian

2012-01-16T21:02:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Pomeranian

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/20
Focal Length: 90mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 5000
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, high pass filter, and noise reduction

200 Gallon Salt Water Reef Tank in HD - Video

2012-01-16T12:23:00.003-05:00

I took a few videos of this very nice 200 gallon salt water reef tank a little while ago, and I finally got around to editing them together to create a montage. Video quality is quite decent this time around since I used a tripod most of the time. What did not help is that my daughter liked to shake the tripod now and then while I was filming! I should also really invest in a nice fluid movement head for the tripod when shooting video, since the head I was using is somewhat jerky when panning. Lighting was pretty good because he has an equivalent of 800W of metal halide lights pumping out of his 120 mixed LED light source. The only issue with lighting is the blue (night) lights cast a very strange purple colour on reflective/luminescent objects. Nevertheless, the video still looks great, to me. Make sure to watch it in full 1080p HD glory for the best image quality.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Lenses: Canon 24-105 f4 IS L USM, Canon 50 f1.8

Water Drop

2012-01-15T20:07:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Water Drop. This shot was taken with my great friend and fellow professional, Jeffrey Meyer Photography, while we were testing out the new Canon EF 100mm f2.8 L IS USM macro lens. It is definitely a fabulous lens!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/20.0
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 100mm
Multiple Flashes: Fired
ISO: 100
Post processing included lightroom adjustments done by Jeff

Ice And Snow

2012-01-14T14:32:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Ice And Snow

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/800
Focal Length: 175mm with 2X TC (350mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, High Pass Filter, unsharp-mask, and converted to black and white

Female Cardinal

2012-01-13T23:59:00.001-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Female Cardinal

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and High Pass Filter

PS3 Move vs. Golf Balls

2012-01-12T22:13:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called PS3 Move vs. Golf Balls

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/30
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 1000
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and cropped 16x9

Blobs

2012-01-11T21:50:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Blobs

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 185mm
Extension Tube: 20mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, High Pass Filter, Hue/Saturation, and cloning/healing tools

Today's Sunset HDR

2012-01-10T21:14:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Today's Sunset HDR

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposures: 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8
Focal Length: 10mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 200
Post processing included conversion from RAW, merge to HDR, tonemapped, cropped, contrast adjustment, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Chandeliers

2012-01-09T22:33:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Chandeliers

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/20
Focal Length: 28mm
Flash: Fired E-TTL
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped 16x9, levels adjustment, perspective, and conversion to black and white

Chips Nostalgia

2012-01-08T21:00:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Chips Nostalgia

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/22.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and unsharp-mask

Tulips

2012-01-07T21:38:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Tulips

Exif Data
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Fired E-TTL
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Chow Mein with Butter Chicken and Vegetables

2012-01-06T22:09:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Chow Mein with Butter Chicken and Vegetables. A FANTASTIC combination!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 28mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
Flash Exposure Compensation: +2/3EV
ISO: 160
Tripod
Flash Cord
Shoot Through Reflector
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, liquify, and unsharp-mask

Have A Seat

2012-01-05T21:51:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Have A Seat

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure: 1/2000
Focal Length: 24mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 250
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment and unsharp-mask

Snow Drifts

2012-01-04T21:05:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Snow Drifts

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure: 1/4000
Focal Length: 55mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, contrast adjustment, dodge/burn tools, and converted to black and white

Snow Road

2012-01-03T16:01:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Snow Road

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure: 1/500
Focal Length: 80mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped 16x9, conversion to black and white, contrast adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Winter Rose

2012-01-02T20:30:00.001-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Winter Rose

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure: 1/400
Focal Length: 105mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW

A Bright Path For 2012 HDR

2012-01-01T21:47:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called A Bright Path For 2012 HDR

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/32.0
Exposures: 3.2 sec, 6 sec, 13 sec
Focal Length: 70mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, merge to HDR, tonemapped, converted to black and white, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Starfish

2011-12-31T22:18:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Starfish. Happy New Year Everyone!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure: 1/60
Focal Length: 148mm
Extension Tubes: 68mm
Flash: Fired E-TTL
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, rotated -90°, levels adjustment and healing tool

National Gallery of Canada HDR

2011-12-30T22:49:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called National Gallery of Canada HDR

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/18.0
Exposures: 8 sec, 15 sec, 30 sec
Focal Length: 24mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 800
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, merge to HDR, tonemapped, levels adjustment, perspective correction, rotation correction, healing/cloning tools, and unsharp-mask

Lights In The Snow HDR

2011-12-29T23:59:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Lights In The Snow HDR

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/13.0
Exposures: 1.3 sec, 2.5 sec, 5.0 sec
Focal Length: 45 mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, merge to HDR, tonemapped, convert to black and white, contrast adjustment, cropped, healing/cloning tool, and unsharp-mask

Clownfish At Home

2011-12-28T16:42:00.004-05:00

There are two photos for today's "Photo a Day" project because I liked both of them and could not decide which to choose. They are called Clownfish At Home

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure: 1/60
Focal Length: 200mm & 155mm
Extension Tubes: 68mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 500
Flash Cord
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW

In The Service of Peace HDR

2011-12-28T00:09:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called In The Service of Peace HDR

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/32.0
Exposures: 3.2 sec, 6 sec, 13 sec
Focal Length: 135mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, merge to HDR, tonemapped, unsharp-mask, convert to black and white, sepia tone, and selective colouring

Nissan Skyline vs Blvd. Bruiser

2011-12-26T23:05:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Nissan Skyline vs Blvd. Bruiser

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 0.4 sec
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tube: 12mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (1/128th)
ISO: 1000
Flash Cord
Post processing included conversion from RAW, radial blur, motion blur, and muted tones

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T15:37:00.004-05:00

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a prosperous and wonderful New Year to everyone from us at Fernando Matias Photography!
Cheers!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.2
Exposure: 1/30
Focal Length: 50mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 640
Umbrella
Flash Cord

Candlelight Bokeh

2011-12-24T22:46:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Candlelight Bokeh

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/50
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 640
Tripod
Snoot
Post processing included conversion from RAW

Snow Bridge

2011-12-23T22:54:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Snow Bridge

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/500
Focal Length: 200mm
Extension Tubes: 68mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Ice Formations

2011-12-22T22:55:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Ice Formations

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/22.0
Exposure: 1.6 sec
Focal Length: 120mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 50
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

The Joy of Freezing Rain

2011-12-21T21:03:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called The Joy of Freezing Rain..... well, maybe not so much.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/15
Focal Length: 50mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 2000
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and levels adjustment

Blue December Afternoon

2011-12-20T21:05:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Blue December Afternoon. One thing winter is good for is that the dry cold air really makes the blue sky pop when the sun is out!

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/16.0
Exposure: 1/320
Focal Length: 32mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Circular Polarizer
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Freezing Over

2011-12-19T19:53:00.001-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Freezing Over

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/3.5
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 135mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Let's Play

2011-12-18T20:52:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Let's Play

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/80
Focal Length: 50mm
Flash: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and cropped

Mommy, Daddy, Baby

2011-12-17T22:59:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Mommy, Daddy, Baby

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/80
Focal Length: 70mm
Multiple Flashes: Fired Off Camera (E-TTL, Ratio 2:1)
ISO: 500
Flash Cord
Post processing included conversion from RAW, quick wand tool, lasso tool, and unsharp-mask

On The Trail

2011-12-16T21:17:00.001-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called On The Trail

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/60
Focal Length: 35mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, contrast adjustment, and healing tool

Over and Under

2011-12-15T23:59:00.000-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Over and Under

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/9.0
Exposure: 1/125
Focal Length: 60mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, high key contrast, converted to black and white, and unsharp-mask

Buddha

2011-12-14T18:24:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Buddha

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 105mm
Multiple Flashes: Fired off camera (E-TTL)
ISO: 500
Lightbox
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

All My Circuits

2011-12-13T19:59:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called All My Circuits

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/80
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 68mm
Flash: Fired E-TTL
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

Steps

2011-12-12T19:31:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Steps

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/14.0
Exposure: 6 sec
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, healing tool, and convert to black and white

Family Portrait At The Museum

2011-12-11T23:29:00.005-05:00

A sneak peek at a family portrait taken at the museum for today's "Photo a Day" project.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure: 1/50
Focal Length: 32mm
Flash: Fired E-TTL
ISO: 1600
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, cloning/healing tools, and unsharp-mask

Lensbaby Baby

2011-12-10T22:39:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Lensbaby Baby

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/20
Focal Length: ~50mm Lensbaby
Flash: Fired E-TTL
ISO: 1000
Post processing included conversion from RAW

The Log HDR

2011-12-09T23:59:00.001-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called The Log HDR

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposures: 1/20, 1/30, 1/50
Focal Length: 47mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, alignment, merge to HDR, tonemapped, contrast adjustment, and unsharp-mask

After The Sunset

2011-12-08T21:43:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called After The Sunset

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/125
Focal Length: 40mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and rotation correction

Pileated Woodpecker in HD - Video

2011-12-08T13:14:00.005-05:00

I ran into this pileated woodpecker again yesterday, so I thought I would take a few videos of him pecking away at some trees. Unfortunately, I did not have my tripod with me at the time, so the video is a little shaky. It didn't help that it was -1ºC out and I was trying to hand hold a 5D mkII with battery grip and a 70-200 f2.8 IS with 2X TC attached as steady as possible! I also did not have my external mic with me, so the audio is not the greatest, but that's not a big deal anyway since I was in an area between a busy parkway and a school with kids playing outside for recess!
I still think it's a pretty decent video of this woodpecker at work. Make sure to watch it in HD for the best quality.

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/30
Focal Length: mostly 400mm
ISO: 640

S-Curve

2011-12-07T21:30:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called S-Curve

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 60mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, cloning/healing tools, dodge/burn tools, S-Curve pop, and unsharp-mask

Foggy

2011-12-06T21:18:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Foggy

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and convert to black and white

Barrows Goldeneye

2011-12-05T20:22:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Barrows Goldeneye

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Henry of Pelham Ice Wine

2011-12-04T22:45:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Henry of Pelham Ice Wine

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/80
Focal Length: 106mm
Multiple Flashes: Fired E-TTL
ISO: 400
Rotolight
Flash Cord
Lightbox
Tripods
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustments on different layers, dodge tool, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Moose Snowglobe

2011-12-03T23:59:00.000-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Moose Snowglobe

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/1.8
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tube: 12mm
Flash: Fired E-TTL
ISO: 640
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and levels adjustment

Pileated Woodpecker 2

2011-12-02T21:20:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Pileated Woodpecker 2

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/125
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and unsharp-mask

Icicles Over The Water

2011-12-01T20:40:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Icicles Over The Water

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Circular Polarizer
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and cropped

Colourful Slime Mold

2011-11-30T19:40:00.001-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Colourful Slime Mold

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure: 1/60
Focal Length: 200mm with 2X TC (400mm)
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 1600
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and unsharp-mask

A Mother's Love

2011-11-29T21:43:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called A Mother's Love

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure: 1/60
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Rotolight
Reflector
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

Ottawa Convention Centre At Night

2011-11-28T21:22:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Ottawa Convention Centre At Night

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure: 3.2 sec
Focal Length: 32mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

Dock

2011-11-27T21:57:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Dock

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/13.0
Exposure: 1.3 sec
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 3200
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, healing/cloning tools, and noise reduction

Spiral

2011-11-26T21:40:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Spiral

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/10
Focal Length: 70mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 2000
Post processing included conversion from RAW, rotation correction, converted to black and white, and unsharp-mask

Hexagon Lights

2011-11-25T17:38:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Hexagon Lights

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 1/5
Focal Length: 28mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 3200
Post processing included conversion from RAW, rotation correction, contrast adjustment, 25% black and white layer (mute the tone a bit), and unsharp-mask

Minimalist Rock

2011-11-24T22:01:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Minimalist Rock

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/400
Focal Length: ~50mm Lensbaby
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 250
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

First Snowfall

2011-11-23T21:16:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called First Snowfall

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/250
Focal Length: ~50mm Lensbaby
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 250
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and levels adjustment

Goodbye Fall... Hello Winter

2011-11-22T19:32:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Goodbye Fall... Hello Winter

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/9.0
Exposure: 1/400
Focal Length: 65mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 250
Post processing included conversion from RAW, levels adjustment, and unsharp-mask

550

2011-11-21T17:59:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called 550

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 2 sec
Focal Length: 150mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 500
Post processing included conversion from RAW, croped, rotation correction, converted to black and white with tone, and unsharp-mask

Lights

2011-11-20T19:43:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Lights

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/6.3
Exposure: 3.2 sec
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 400
Tripod
Post processing included conversion from RAW, Black and White layer, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Sunset

2011-11-19T20:01:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Sunset

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/14.0
Exposure: 1/6
Focal Length: 24mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Tripod
Post processing included contrast adjustment, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Last Few

2011-11-18T21:28:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Last Few

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 120mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and unsharp-mask

Enter

2011-11-17T20:56:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Enter

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/1000
Focal Length: 80mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW, and unsharp-mask

Texture

2011-11-16T21:47:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Texture

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/14.0
Exposure: 1/100
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 68mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Flash Cord
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and converted to black and white

Pileated Woodpecker

2011-11-15T20:23:00.002-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Pileated Woodpecker

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/400
Focal Length: 200mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 320
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

Self Portrait

2011-11-14T23:11:00.005-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Self Portrait

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/5.0
Exposure: 1/200
Focal Length: 50mm
Multiple Flashes: Fired off camera (E-TTL Ratio 1:5.6)
ISO: 100
Flash Cord
Flash Umbrella
Wired Shutter Release
Tripods
Post processing included conversion from RAW, cropped, and healing tool

The setup used for this shot:

Abstract Macro #3

2011-11-13T21:54:00.004-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called Abstract Macro #3

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/10.0
Exposure: 1/160
Focal Length: 50mm
Extension Tubes: 32mm
Flash: Fired off camera E-TTL
ISO: 320
Flash Cord
Post processing included conversion from RAW, rotation correction, converted to black and white, healing tool, and unsharp-mask

15 Seconds

2011-11-12T21:10:00.003-05:00

Today's shot for the "Photo a Day" project is called 15 Seconds

Exif Data
Camera: Canon 5D mkII
Aperture: f/20.0
Exposure: 15 sec
Focal Length: 58mm
Flash: Not-Fired
ISO: 100
Post processing included conversion from RAW