Ordinary to extraordinary is a collection of freelance photography and a veritable cornucopia of random musings, made by Larry Wyatt.

04 February 2009

Abstract Alaska













Here are some shots of Alaska from a more abstract viewpoint.

Bald Eagle





The Bald Eagle is not only my favorite bird, but it is a majestic symbol of America and the freedoms that we enjoy on a daily basis. One of the reasons that I wanted to visit Alaska was to photograph this incredible creature. I was blessed to be able to see two of them, and with a Canon 300mm F4 L prime lens, I was able to capture these images.

03 February 2009

More photos of Alaska







The Wonders of Alaska

I went to Alaska on a business trip in October and had some time to do some shooting. This is one majestic place, as I hope the photos below depict.















09 August 2008

Fauna









Testing out my new Canon 300mm f4L IS USM lens at a local nature center.

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All Images Copyright 2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

08 August 2008

Go Fly a Kite!







Copyright 2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

29 July 2008

Cheesy??





Here's a shot of the moon from my front yard on a beautiful clear night.

Image © 2007 Lawrence H. Wyatt

Rainy Day




Taken on a rainy spring say in Houston, Texas.

Image © 2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

God Bless America!




Taken this morning with the sun backlighting the flag outside our home.

Image © 2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

19 May 2008

Silhouette




My son just crossed over from being a Tiger Scout to a Wolf Scout. This is a photo from that ceremony as the boys and the den leader wait in line.

© 2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

25 March 2008

Drive by Shooting



A hair salon.



A Purple Heart collection truck.



A building in a strip center.



More from the strip center.



A very large yacht.

I gave myself an assignment today. The assignment was to make photographs while driving around. The rules were that I could only take pictures from inside the vehicle. I could stop to take pictures, which for the protection of others is probably the best way to do this, so that's what I did. I did sneak in a couple of moving shots, but they were....well.....BAD! So they were quickly deleted.

© 2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

24 March 2008

The Next Male Supermodel?




No, just my son being a ham.

Canon 40D, Canon 50mm f1.8. ISO 640, 1/250, f 8.0

Strobist: background- white sheet ~ 5 feet behind model(my son) lit with two SBs on 1/16 power. subject-Canon 430EX in brolly @ 1/16 high above camera, large white reflector under subject(clamshell set-up). Triggered with skyports.

© 2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

Egret Portrait



Canon 40D, Canon 17-85mm IS lens.

© 2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

14 March 2008

Self-portrait



Yours truly.

Canon 40D, Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens. ISO 200 f4 1/250, 12" snooted strobe camera left at 90 degrees, 1/32 power, triggered by Skyports.

©2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

08 March 2008

Faith







These are my first attmepts at candlelight photography with strobes. Straight out of the camera except for a mild crop.

Strobist information: Nikon SB25, 1/64 power, snooted(12"), camera left high

Canon 40D, Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens

F11, 1/6, ISO 200

As always, comments are greatly appreciated!

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©2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

07 March 2008

The Next Tony Hawk?



Shot with dappled available light through tree branches. On-board flash dialed way down for eye catchlights only. Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens. Canon 40D.

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©2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

02 March 2008

Days of Yore





Available light only(no flash allowed). Canon Rebel XT. Canon 50mm f1.8 lens.

Photographs ©2007 Lawrence H. Wyatt

Song of Songs



"All beautiful you are, my darling; there is no flaw in you."

Shot with off-camera flash set on manual(1/64)angled to show hearts. Triggered with Skyport remote. Canon 40D. Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens.

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©2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

24 February 2008

High Key



Nikon SB25 flash, manual, 1/2 power through umbrellas, camera right, 45 degrees in front of subject. Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens. Canon 40D. High key done in post-processing.

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©2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

23 February 2008

My First Engagement Shoot







Justin and Amanda.

Canon 40D. Available light. Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens.

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©2008 Lawrence H. Wyatt

My First Corporate Assignment



Shot taken for a calender for a industrial services company in Houston, Texas.

Canon Rebel XT. Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens. Nikon SB24 flash on light stand on manual(1/16 power) above subjects on 24mm zoom for light spread. Flash triggered with Gadget Infinity remote.

©2007 Lawrence H. Wyatt