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rise and shine

...and a glorious morning to you! Find the shine in you today!

Saint Paul, Minnesota USA

rise & shine | Matthew Blum...
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...and a glorious morning to you! Find the shine in you today!

Saint Paul, Minnesota USA

rise & shine | Matthew Blum
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NIKON D5000

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 200 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 900/10

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Aug, 2016

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Outstanding Creativity

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Superior Skill

All Star

Genius

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Saint Paul, Minnesota USA

argumentum ad modestiam | Matthew Blum

5 minutes from now
i love you
Whether as slow as a tortoise or fast as a hare
5 minutes from now
i love you
Though, at times, I cannot see you
5 min

Madison, South Dakota USA

push through | Matthew Blum

i am here for you
come...sit...relax your mind
i will protect you from all that approaches

Madison, South Dakota USA

solace | Matthew Blum

Lake Mille Lacs, Minnesota USA

time favors the young | Matthew Blum

Duluth Harbor South Breakwater Outer Lighthouse

Duluth, Minnesota USA

danger | Matthew Blum

My family frames the beautiful sky that I gaze upon.
The wind caresses me gently.
I have found my resting place.

Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

restin

Taken on the pier.

Saint Petersburg, Florida USA

the stare down | Matthew Blum

Hold on to an extreme passion for LIFE! You're alive! You've got another day! Use it!

Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

the good cry | Matthew Bl

a calm state of mind

Madison, South Dakota USA

subconscious equilibrium | Matthew Blum

I had just visited the surreal realm of the Dali Museum...dreams were soaring and I was close behind...and so it goes...the fervent chase.

Saint Pete

Dissecting industry. The wheel section of a tank car.

Saint Paul, Minnesota USA

have oil will travel | Matthew Blum

Chicago, Illinois USA

goodbye my love | Matthew Blum

where the buffalo roam.

Saint Paul, Minnesota USA

roam | Matthew Blum

though I do not know you, I love you.
your steps, echo my beating heart.
as you trudge on, my legs get stronger.
while you embrace life, my compassion

The Duluth South Breakwater Outer Light was first lit in 1874.

Duluth, Minnesota USA

1874 | Matthew Blum

Behold.
Let us march on fervently
Into the depths of the dragons' chamber,
find them and slay them.
Put them to eternal rest.
Are we not stronge

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in my backyard in Saint Paul.

Time

It was a beautiful morning right before I was going to get in my car for a photowalk in Minneapolis.

Lighting

The early morning summer sunlight was perfect.

Equipment

This was shot using my Nikon D5000 with a Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 lens. Handheld. No flash.

Inspiration

I am always drawn to beautiful nature and Morning Glories do not disappoint. Getting in my car, I looked over in the yard and saw this gorgeous flower. I had to get my gear out and capture it.

Editing

I did edit this shot a bit as you can see. I did not want a regular flower photograph and when I zoomed in all I could see was a "figure" rising from slumber with these beautiful blue curtains behind. I darkened the edges, sharpened the focused elements, adjusted contrast and gave that deep blue a pop.

In my camera bag

It depends, but I try to have macro, zoom and wide available to me when I go out...you never know what you'll come across. If it's in the morning or evening, I'll always have my tripod attached.

Feedback

In this case, if you are doing a double or triple-take...the universe might be trying to tell you something...stop what you are doing...you are not too busy...get your gear out and take that shot. So many times I've seen something spectacular and didn't take the time to snap it. It's a horrible feeling.

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