Garrett Ross Photography
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Flashback to 2003…
In doing some computer and file clean up (yes, I have a few firewire drives that have been sitting in the closet that I am cleaning off finally) I came across this photo of me back in 2003. I was getting ready to be flown onto the Carl Vinson Carrier (CVN70) just off the coast of Australia. I was at the time working for a Navy contractor and my job was to go and take a bunch of photos and video as the carrier went from Australia to Hong Kong. Two thoughts occur to me now…
1. That was a pretty cool experience.
2. I’m glad I asked somebody to snap my photo.
So here’s to taking more pictures and the value of documenting life.
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Carousel by Mobelux Recognized as a Top 20 App of 2011
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Best of 2011
Just wanted to note a few “best of” items for me for 2011:
Favorite Book: Unbroken - Hillenbrand
Favorite Book Series: Mitch Rapp series by Vince Flynn - great mental escape and I’m into my 5th of the series.
Favorite Learning Book: Sketching Light - Joe McNally
Most Inspirational Book: Steve Jobs - Isaacson - his life was just too impactful for what I currently do even though the book could have been a lot better.
Favorite Movie: Crazy Stupid Love. I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t see a lot of great movies in 2011 - or really a lot of movies in general. It was a busy year. But this one was a pleasant surprise.
Favorite Kid Movie: Kung Fu Panda 2- I have to include this now as I see way too many of them, or at least parts of them. And this one blew Cars 2 away.
Favorite Song: Secrets - One Republic
Favorite New Group: Angus and Julia Stone
Favorite Camera: Nikon D3S. Hands down still the most incredible camera I have had a chance to use.
Favorite lens: 70-200 2.8 (Notice I didn’t say favorite lens to carry around. A close 2nd and 3rd is the 24-70 2.8 and 85 1.4).
Favorite Editing software - NIK filters - Had to include these into the editing arsenal this year and I use a lot of them now along with Lightroom and Photoshop.
Biggest Editing Failure - Wacom tablet. I need to sell this thing as I still have not fallen in love with it. I just don’t get the passion that so many editors have for this thing.
Favorite New Technique - It’s close between HDR and Light Painting, but I’m going to have to go with HDR as it is more practical and it made me buy more gear (another tripod).
Favorite trip: Nags Head Beach trip with the fam
Favorite work trip: New York - there were a lot of good ones up there but the best was when I had half a day to explore.
Favorite photo shoot: Sunrise shoot on the beach. Hey, I’m just proud that I got myself up that early - and oh yeah, I was on the beach.
Favorite date with Ellen: Anniversary date - I have to admit that I need to do more dates, major failure from this past year. But on this date we got to think back and laugh a bit on the past 11 years of marriage while we walked along the water in Yorktown.
Favorite memory of Will: There are plenty to choose from but going to the beach at Nag’s Head and boogie boarding with him had to be the best. He could not stop laughing and he did not want to get out of the water.
Overall, 2011 was a good, growing, and exciting year. At some point I’ll try to post 2-3 of my favorite photos from the year. Hope everybody had a nice 2011. I’ll also try to post a few goals for the new year soon. -
What should I wish for this year…
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Dec. 21st - the shortest day of the year just happens to also be my birthday. Although birthdays seem to mean less and less the older you get, it was nice to pause and spend some time with family and friends. This past year was another good growing year and I am grateful for many people in my life. Thanks to all who helped make this past year such a good one.
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Mobelux: Carousel 1.2 Now Available
Christmas just came early for Carousel and Instagram fans. This release is a big update that focuses on efficiency, brings multiple window support and our new favorite feature, single photo view.
Here’s what else is new:
New
- Multiple windows. Keep windows open for all the views you want…
(via cynicalidealists)
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The Christmas Lights. Maybe next trip I’ll get to enjoy you more NY.
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I decided for the NC game that I would lug the camera. The reason was to primarily get a shot like this.
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For some reason Santa still scared Will this year. But he pulled it together at the last minute to get his special requests in. It is pretty much all car related items, and a bike. Can’t forget the bike. Actually, they are all very specific cars, mainly all from the Cars 2 movie. Now I know that most adults, myself included, didn’t really care too much for the latest Pixar movie. But try convincing a 4 year old car freak that it isn’t the best thing ever. Just try. The only thing that has come close in the last 6 months is Polar Express. Please Pixar, hurry up with the next one, please. For Santa’s sake:)
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It only took a year but I forgive you Joe. The images and stories alone make this one worth the wait.
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Was going through some photos tonight and came across this one. I don’t remember taking this photo but I’m glad I did.
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