tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37465840788276949592024-02-20T14:07:05.483-06:00Carl J Licari photographyCarl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-70596360739982844212017-09-24T18:44:00.001-05:002017-09-24T18:44:25.486-05:00The Ruins of Pompei, Italy<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-1337988859240610252017-09-20T17:24:00.002-05:002017-09-20T17:24:45.681-05:00The Beautiful Village of Taormina, Sicily<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-60749198168945984622017-06-22T14:25:00.000-05:002017-06-22T14:25:00.444-05:00Tall Ships in BostonWe weren't able to see the entire contingent of Tall Ships while in Boston but we did see the Coast Guard Tall Ship, Eagle, at dock from across the harbor. There were a few others but we were unable to identify them due to the distance being viewed from.<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-61732314769188641602017-04-24T00:06:00.001-05:002017-04-24T00:06:08.918-05:00Skagit Valley Tulip FestivalThe Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is in full swing in the pacific Northwest through the end of April. The colors were spectacular and we were lucky to have a beautiful sunny day.<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-62953455371132581372017-03-28T11:07:00.002-05:002017-03-28T11:09:17.046-05:00Spring Storms in North Texas It's that time of year again and the storms are upon us. We were lucky enough to avoid the heavy hail, but not by much. Less than a mile from our home baseball size hail crushed cars and homes. Lowering cloud bases with well defined rotation was observed over the house at one point but developed no further. It's truly a scary time of the seasons...<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-71702597982079844842017-02-04T21:08:00.003-06:002017-02-04T21:08:52.061-06:00Women's Corporate Headshots Corporate headshots have evolved over the years from using muslins predominantly to more and more use of environmental backgrounds. Getting out of the studio and using landscapes as well as workplace environments lend to a more interesting photo without distraction.<br />
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Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-50792149802781581042016-12-17T19:13:00.000-06:002016-12-17T19:13:12.792-06:00Nikon D4 Focus IssuesI was shooting a graduation ceremony last night and at the worst possible time, while the diploma was being awarded, the auto focus on the Nikon D4 went awry. There is no obvious reason that can explain why the subject would be out of focus while using Single-servo, Single-point AF, square on his face. This is the first time the D4 auto-focus system has failed me. All other photos, both before and after, were in focus. If anyone has any theories, please share them with me.<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-40501371857698158552016-10-30T10:33:00.000-05:002016-10-30T10:33:47.124-05:00Last Chance, Pure Country MusicDoug Rose and his band Last Chance, knocking out some good country music....<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-30054774912145407762016-09-27T23:05:00.002-05:002016-09-27T23:05:50.466-05:00Soccer or Volleyball? Surprising Answer. Volleyball is quickly becoming one of the most popular school sports these day. If you have any doubts go to a weekend tournament in Texas and see for yourself. After attending one to shoot a friend's kids competing, I was shocked to see the numbers.<br />
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Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-14528308048899915892016-09-11T08:13:00.002-05:002016-09-11T08:13:47.265-05:00What are the odds???One of the sweetest couples I know just celebrated his 90th birthday....and she is 94! Congrats to the Churchwells!!!<br />
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Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-37624877710432780302016-08-24T23:09:00.000-05:002016-08-24T23:09:15.771-05:00Nikon D500 and Girls High School Volleyball in Texas I had the opportunity to shoot with the new Nikon D500 at a girls high school volleyball game in Texas this week. Using an AF-S 70-700mm f/2.8 VRII with the D500 in shutter priority and manual mode with Auto ISO. This combo provided some amazingly clean files with ISO peaking at 12800. These photos have only minor (1/2 stop) exposure adjustments and no noise reduction. Even with some significant cropping the files are impressive.<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-61834071990735286772016-08-10T23:39:00.000-05:002016-08-10T23:39:30.941-05:00Family Pool PhtographyThere is really only one way to get great family pool portraits......get in the water. Well that's exactly what I did, but with a little anxiety I might add. With $8500 worth of camera and lens in hand, one slip, well you get the point. Luckily, there was no drama and the client loves the photos. Enough said!<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-12603990071401329822016-07-25T09:11:00.000-05:002016-07-25T09:11:21.955-05:00First Time Water SkiingLittle Josh getting up on water skis for the first time...<br />
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Successs!!!Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-65414186862410431122016-07-22T07:25:00.001-05:002016-07-22T07:25:53.511-05:00Corvette Club Autocross in Dallas AreaA few photos from an autocross held by one of the Corvette clubs in the Dallas, TX area......<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-69372149307532922672015-12-05T20:45:00.000-06:002015-12-05T20:45:08.222-06:00Candid Kid Photography Of all the types of photography I've done over the years the one that always gives me the most satisfaction is candid shots of children. Family photography can be tough. Trying to get everyone at their best at the same time, especially young ones, is truly a challenge. If you're a family photographer you know exactly what I'm talking about. Now, give me a group of kids having fun in almost any type of activity, and let me shoot candids and I'm a happy photographer. Here are a few photos from a birthday party at an indoor trampoline business.<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-21618797897860675132015-09-12T15:44:00.004-05:002015-09-12T15:50:13.961-05:00Goodguys Spring Nationals it Wasn't But.... There were a variety of beautiful cars at the Denton, Texas auto show in "The Square" on Saturday September 12th. It was "bring what you've got" and it's obvious that the muscle cars of the fifties, sixties and seventies still command lots of attention...<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-29306250758001018422015-08-03T10:49:00.002-05:002015-08-03T10:50:21.956-05:00Puppie left for dead in a ditch now 9 mo old! Brodie, the puppy left in a ditch inside a bag, is now nine months old and doing great!<br />
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Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-64618240616820275422015-06-16T10:32:00.000-05:002015-06-16T10:32:13.828-05:00Trek Domane 5.9 Di2 After spending the last four years on a 2011 Trek Madone 5.2 Ultegra I test rode two new bikes. The first was a Trek Domane 5.2 Ultegra. It was the 2015 Domane frame that I wanted to experience. Hearing many of the raves of a more compliant ride, thanks to the ISOspeed coupler and redesigned front fork, I can confirm that both components of the frame work. The ISOspeed coupler is extremely effective. Along with the longer wheelbase and the new fork, this bike is a joy to take on extended rides. The best part is that it feels no less responsive or stiff when out of the saddle than the Madone, at least to me.<br />
Next up was a Specialized Robiax Expert with Shimano Ultegra Di2. It was the Di2 that I wanted to test. So much has been written about how well this second (or is it third) generation of Di2 performs. After a short thirty minute test ride I was amazed at how well this stuff works. With just default settings (customizable with software) shifts were fast and crisp. No missed shifts, NONE! It does take a little getting used to as it's easy to forget you're just pressing buttons, not throwing levers.<br />
At the end of the day I knew it would be a 2015 Domane 5.9 but the big decision would be Dura-Ace or Ultegra Di2, both costing the same dollars. The guys at the bike shop talked me into the Di2 stuff due to shifting performance and no cable replacing. I took their advice and after 400 miles I am so glad I did!<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-27936008902948506982015-04-12T08:53:00.000-05:002015-04-12T08:53:12.869-05:00Spring Has Arrived!Spring has arrived in Texas. The Knockout Rose bushes have exploded!<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-16762665623488492232015-03-08T09:02:00.000-05:002015-03-08T09:02:09.192-05:00Lottery Winner Getting Bigger by the Day! If you have been following the progress of our puppy Brodie, you can see from these new photos how big she is getting. Now in her fourth month of life she really developing into a fine young dog. It's been quite a journey from a three week old abandoned pup to her present state for both she and myself. Nurturing a pup that young was extremely time consuming and tedious. To see her today is both rewarding and comforting in that she was raised to a healthy young dog and that she has a good home.<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-32482652104950276192015-02-05T15:51:00.001-06:002015-02-05T15:51:50.845-06:00Just Hours From Death to Lottery Winner! Well, that might seem like a stretch, unless your name is Brodie. Just ten weeks ago Brodie was in a bag on the side of a country road, thrown out like trash by the likes of someone who really IS trash. Less than four weeks old at the time, she was certain to never see the light of the next day if not for my wife and a friend who were out for some exercise on that road. Agast that someone could dump an animal like a beer can out the window, she brought the infant pup home. She is doing quite well, thanks to my wife and I, enjoying life, as she should.<br />
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<br />Carl J Licarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04414095222214081960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746584078827694959.post-53127659525015204432015-01-10T08:39:00.003-06:002015-01-10T08:39:46.763-06:00Amateur Radio EquipmentA photo of some of the latest in amateur radio gear.....<br />
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