Daily Photo 2022: Jan. 01-15
2022 January 01
In 2020 I managed to take a photo (nearly) every day, and I figured I would resurrect that resolution for 2022. I rang in the new year while visiting my brother and his family. I spent most of the Christmas holiday in isolation so we could safely turn the year together.
Olympus E-PL9, 12-200mm telephoto lens
f3.5, 1/125 sec, ISO 6400
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 02
I enjoyed spending time with my brother, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew, as well as my parents. Still, we missed seeing my sister and her family. Though the calendar had recently switched from autumn to winter, the weather was more rainy than snowy. We got in a few walks, but spent most of our time playing inside.
Olympus E-PL9, 12-200mm telephoto lens
f6.3, 1/160 sec, ISO 6400
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 03
My first cousin (once removed) Germaine is an expert quilter. This Christmas she gave me a beautiful quilt. It's very warm and has some fascinating fabrics, including a few bright yellow squares which unexpectedly feature spiders.
Olympus E-PL9, 12-200mm telephoto lens
f3.5, 1/250 sec, ISO 4000
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 07
I'm presenting this photo out of order. It's the Halifax Central Library, which is marked with a big, bright "L". I snapped this photo while on my way to work. Spring Garden Road has reopened after its streetscaping work. I applaud the idea to widen the sidewalks, given that it's one of the busiest pedestrian streets in the city. I shake my head in frustration, though, that instead of using that width for walkable area, they filled it with giant concrete planters. Alas, it feels only barely wider than it was before.
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f2.8, 1/500 sec, ISO 3200
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
Near the end of 2021 I bought a new lens. It was the equivalent of a film camera's "nifty fifty" - a size format highly regarded by many photographers. I give it a run, but it didn't float my boat, so I returned it. Maybe a week or two later my Mom mentioned that I should do more close-up photography. Since I was already keen to expand my horizons, I waited for a Boxing Day sale and scored a new macro lens. I think it's a great compliment to my big wide-angle telephoto; between those two I can cover landscapes, long-distance shots, and now very close-up "macro" photography. I've leapt with gusto at exploring the tiny worlds all around me.
That got me thinking of Owl Magazine, an outdoor and wildlife rag to which my brother subscribed as a kid. My favourite part of it was a regular feature located on the back page which showed close-up or cropped shots of everyday objects that the reader had to figure out. I figured I'd riff on that theme. Here are ten photos for you to identify:
2022 January 04
You can rely on me to hold things together,
I'm good in the rain, but not in cold weather.
Put me on clothing and it becomes hipper.
Have you already guessed that I am a _ _ _ _ _ _?
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f22, 1/50 sec, ISO 800
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 05
Much laud is due to the Scottish grain,
At breakfast-time I begin my reign.
My milk beats a cow's, you can have no doubt,
I make great cakes too! I'm the un-humble _ _ _!
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f22, 1/60 sec, ISO 800
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 06
Cinching me can be a New Year's resolution
(Eating more veggies is oft the solution).
With this tactile pattern, my style can be felt,
But a D-ring is more commonly found on a _ _ _ _.
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f4, 1/40 sec, ISO 5000
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 08
You may want to keep me within easy reach
If people might ask you, "where is the beach?"
Use me on your back to lift each jar well...
Your muscles will grow, for I'm a _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f4, 1/80 sec, ISO 800
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 09
If you had four legs and thicker hair
You too could be a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
But since you don't, admit defeat,
I'll hold up my end, just take a seat.
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f22, 6 secs, ISO 800
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 10
To test your blood's glucose, one drop is ample.
You could use a knife to extract a sample,
But that is unsafe, so please don't chance it!
Use me instead; I am a _ _ _ _ _ _.
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f22, 20 secs, ISO 800
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 11
If you're too weak to hold your dishes at length,
It's time to develop your forearm strength.
If you can't pinch wet plates onto the drip drainer,
Work out on me, a handy _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f22, 6 secs, ISO 800
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 12
I'm milked from a lifeform fiercer than a cow,
Producing me requires genetic know-how.
I am insulin, that is no lie,
But what bacteria makes me?
Would you believe _. _ _ _ _!
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f22, 6 secs, ISO 800
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 13
Have I caught your eye with my anodised screw?
Are you mesmerised by its pretty blue hue?
You can set me loose with just your knuckle,
That's the primary use for a camera-strap _ _ _ _ _ _.
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f22, 10 secs, ISO 800
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 14
As a pun, we are a place where only optimists can live,
But to be realistic, an average shake is what we give.
Our cubic kin may find that just six sides suffice,
We two are icosahedral, though still a _ _ _ _ of _ _ _ _.
Olympus E-PL9, 60mm macro lens
f22, 13 secs, ISO 800
IrfanView: Crop, Colour
2022 January 15
Congratulations! This is the last round.
In the palm of your hand is where I am found.
During Covid I connect each dour shut-in,
Before you can call, hit the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
