A little bit of Red fever

All images Nikon D3S, using Nikon 400 2.8 AFS, 70-200 AFS VR II & 16mm Fisheye on Lexar UDMA Media

The sold out Verizon Center went crazy last night when the Washington Capitals came back from behind and beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2. Fun shooting from above, and from ice level, trying to capture the action. First time out at an indoor event with the Nikon D3S, & 70-200 2.8 AFS VR II lens, both of which performed flawlessly. All of these images were shot at ISO 5000 or 6400, at 25o0-3200th at f4. I was really there helping out Mitchell, checking the "NetCam" between periods, which you can see in one of the images above, in the white box mounted in the net. And yes, I did have to go out onto the ice to do this once the Zamboni passed by, and no, I didn't fall on my ass.

Woodpecker at work

Woodpecker at work from Jeffrey Snyder on Vimeo.

This is my 1st video with the Nikon D3S & 200-400 AFS/VR lens. Shot through my office window on a very cold January morning.

As my friend Moose would say, "The Office"

As my friend Moose would say, this was shot from my office...literally. My home office looks out the backyard, at a large oak tree, with one dead branch. Set in available light, with my Nikon D3S, Nikon 200-400 AFS Lens on a tripod aimed out the window and waited, and waited, and finally in the sunshine he appeared. Now waiting to see if there's eggs in there ready to hatch..

Happy Hanukkah & Merry Christmas to all

Nikon D3S, 50 f1.4 AFS, iso 12500

Nikon Coolpix 640

Happy Holidays to all and a very Happy 2010 New Year --
We wish you all the best....Jeffrey, Margi, David & Samantha

A few images from the past week....In Washington, DC, the National Christmas Tree, and National Menorah, on the Elipse across from the White House.

Nickelodeon's TEENICK HALO Awards

Image: Nikon D3, 24-70 AFS, SB900 Speedlight, Lexar UDMA Media

Haven't watched the Nickelodeon network since David & Samantha were much younger, and used to watch the show where people got "slimed"..
But, last night there was a screenng of Nick's upcoming TEENICK HALO awards here in DC at the Newseum. Big kudo's out to Nick Cannon, who conceived, hosted & exec produced this event! The HALO "Helping & Leading Others" awards were given to four very impressive teenagers from across the country who are making a significant difference in our world. Great group of kids, and I applaud them all for the hard work they are doing in their communities to help others.
Of course, having his wife Mariah Carey on his arm didn't hurt...

DLWS - NYC

All Images, Nikon D3/D700, 24-70 AFS, 70-200 AFS on Lexar UDMA Media

Moose Peterson's DLWS came to NYC this week, with Joe McNally being the tour guide in his hometown. Along with Moose & Joe, instructors for the 30+ participants also included Laurie Excell & Kevin Dobler.....Quite the cast of characters to say the least. With 5am departures from the host hotel in Tarrytown, shooting sunrises in Central Park to Liberty Park, NJ, and sunsets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Weehawken, NJ and then back for more classroom time till 10:30pm, the days were long, tiring, but so very exciting too. I spoke to a former DLWS attendee on my way home, and he said, "Oh, you survived another Moose Peterson Sleep Deprevation Workshop eh?" That's it in a nutshell...little sleep, less rest, but an opportunity for so many fantastic images.

Joe arranged for us to see so many sights & views of NYC that only a native would know of. Dues to Joe's relationship with the FDNY's Engine 9, Ladder 6 house in Chinatown, we were able to visit these hero's of 9/11. The firefighters were awesome, and opened the house to us, posed for photos, and explained to us the difficulties & hazards of protecting Chinatown's population. Hats off to these guys & gals....

Hope you enjoy the images as much as I did making them...

Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

All Images, Nikon D3 &D700, Nikon 24-70 AFS, Nikon 70-200 f2.8 AFS/VR II on Lexar UDMA Media

Adorama's workshop with my friend Moose Peterson ventured across the Brooklyn Bridge from the Chamber St Station to the D.U.M.B.O area in Brooklyn. DUMBO is a very cool, newly renovated area just below the bridge, filled with galleries & restaurants. It was a very breezy day, with a chill in the air, but thankfully only a few drops rain. Great group of people who joined us for the day, and some of their images will be posted on Adorama's site very soon....Here's a few of mine. The last image of the bridge was dropped into Nikon NX2 software, which made that gray sky blue...And, BTW, the new Nikon 70-200 VRII lens is amazingly sharp. Look at the image with the Empire State bldg through the bridge...You can clearly see the bricks through the hazy day.

Bella at the Park and then to shoot some wildlife

Bella had a busy day...we hit the new Dog Park this afternoon for a while, and there had to be 35-50 dogs out there running around like crazy...Then late this afternoon, the light was gorgeous, so Bella & I ran out to McKee-Beshers Wildlife Mgmt Area for sunset. Bella is such a great dog...She parked herself between my tripod legs and surveyed the situation. Needless to say, we'll be back there very soon! And, btw, Bella's images were shot w/ Nikon D700, 50 f1.4 AFS/G on Lexar UDMA Media...Bird image, Nikon D700, Nikon 200-400 AFS/VR on Lexar UDMA Media

Photoshop World - Photo Safari

All Images Nikon D3, 24-70 AFS, 14-24 AFS, Lexar UDMA Media

Here at Photoshop World in Las Vegas...Went on the Photo Safari with my buds, Joe McNally & Moose Peterson (and 50 others) today, out to Nelson, NV, to an old mining town. Lots of great pics to be had...Here's a few that I processed with Nik Filters, using the Polaroid Transfer option. Thought they looked cool, and kind of old school...Enjoy.

DLWS - Bar Harbor, ME - Day 2

Bass Harbor Head Light

Bar Harbor

All Images-Nikon D3/D700, 50 1.4 AFS, 24-70 2.8AFS, Lexar UDMA Media

Here's a few images from today...Very little sleep & long days, awarded by great dinners with great friends...Started at sunrise today in Bar Harbor, in town by the marina. Lobsterman going in & out all morning, as well as the cruise ship people being shuttled into town. Ended the day at sunset at the Bass Harbor Head Light, then climbed down the rocks to make the picture.
Tired-
Enjoy

DLWS - Bar Harbor, ME - Day 1

The view from Cadillac Mountain at sunrise 09.21.09

Lots-O Photographers

Joe McNally holding court on Cadillac Mountain
All Images, Nikon D3/D700 14-24/24-70/70-300 VR on Lexar UDMA Media

Here we are at yet another of Moose Peterson's DLWS (Digital Landscape Workshop Series) events, this time in Bar Harbor, ME...Besides Moose as instructors are Joe McNally, Laurie Excell and Kevin Dobler. I'm here, representing Adorama, as we're sponsors, plus I too enjoy getting out & shooting with some of the worlds finest photographers, my friends.
Today is Day One...The group (bout 38), plus myself & Margi assembled at 5:20am, to drive to Cadillac Mountain for sunrise. Cadillac Mountain is the 1st place in the US that the sun rises, and it was packed with people from all around the world. Needless to say it was a gorgeous sunrise...
Off to Bass Harbor for our sunset shoot shortly, more images to follow...after an another amazing Lobstahhh dinner!

2009 MTV Video Music Awards

All images, Nikon D3, Nikon 400 2.8 AFS, TC14 , on Lexar UDMA Media

Spent the entire day yesterday (2pm Rehersals then 9pm-11:30 Show) inside the famed Radio City Music Hall in NYC. Last nights MTV VMA was quite the spectacle....From Kanye West grabbing the mic from VMA winner Taylor Swift to announce to the world the HE felt Beyonce's video was in his opinion the winner, not Taylor's. How obnoxious is this guy? What a jerk....enough ink for him...
The Michael Jackson tribute with Janet Jackson was great. Lady Gaga, I don't get it (am I that old) and we could do without the blood all over you. Pink, she is just plain cool, and a great performer. Beyonce, a true lady of the arts, she was just fantastic. Green Day are you finished yet? Jay-Z with Alicia Keyes, two moguls of the industry whose duet was so-so at best...Enjoy

Nikon D300S & The Birds at McKee-Beshers WMA

All images
Nikon D300S, Nikon 200-400 AFS VR, Lexar Media

Got a chance to shoot the new Nikon D300S yesterday, and was VERY impressed. At up to 7fps, I couldn't miss, plus new dual SD/CF card slots for plenty of storage...I went out to my new favorite spot to catch some wildlife, McKee-Beshers WMA. I always see some great birds here, and knew it'd be a great place to try it out. With the 200-400 f4 VR Zoom on the D300S, I had 1.5x more reach as its a DX body, which in this case was great to have in order to really capture the birds over the swampy waters.
With 720p HD Video incorporated in the camera too, its quite a package! I'll post a short video soon too! Enjoy

From Julia Child to GI Joe

Well its been one of those crazy weeks...On top of my daily Adorama responsibilities, I had two assignments to shoot...

Thursday evening at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History where Writer/Director Nora Ephron donated costumes, a signed script, and props from her new film, "Julie & Julia", about Julia Child and a Bloger/Writer, starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, both of whom did a fantastic job. Go see this film as soon as it hits the screens, it was great!

Friday afternoon/evening I was at Andrews AFB for Paramount's Premiere of "GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra". The stars of the movie were there too (though REALLY late due to storms & air traffic control re-routing their jet from BWI to Dulles). It was a star studded event for the base with Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Rachel Nichols and Marlon Wayans in attendance who greeted all of the wounded warriors & families.
It was a very humbling experience to see so many wounded & recovering soldiers with their wives/husbands and children. The cast donated toys and signed autographs and spent many hours with anyone & everyone who wanted to have their photo taken or just shake hands. Paramount Pictures, their cast & crew deserve some kudos for this event.