March 20 is the Spring (Vernal) Equinox--that day in the spring where the North and South Hemispheres receive an equal amount of sunlight. In celebration of this event, Zone-10 presents this photograph.

 Vienna Equinox, Minolta A1

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Prairie Remnant and Road - Kellogg, Iowa

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 Prairie Remnant and Road, Olympus E-1, Digital Zuiko 14-54 Zoom at 14mm

The couch. (click on title for rest of article)

 The Couch, Olympus E-1, Zuiko 24/2.8, Gutted out Vivitar 2X teleconverter

Sun Pillar and ice filled field.

 Olympus E-1, Digital Zuiko 14-54 Zoom. Converted in Raw Therapee

This photo was taken a week ago Saturday just across the Iowa River from Tama, Iowa. The sunset sky was reflecting in the ice covered field. You can just see the sun pillar--sun reflecting off of plate-shaped ice crystals in the atmosphere. The wind was blowing 25 MPH with justs of 35-40 MPH when I took this picture from inside the Jeep. Exposure was F8 at 1/20 second, handheld.

Auto Racing is something that requires the latest in cameras and lenses with ultrafast auto-focus and image-stabilization. Or does it? Over the next couple of weeks I will be writing a series of articles addressing this concern as well as suggesting practical ways to achieve excellent results with equipment of any type.

Hard Cornering, Olympus E-1, Zuiko 200/4

Loose Bison. Northern Oklahoma. The vignetting is done through variable development of the film.

 Olympus OM-4, Zuiko 100/2.8, Ilford Delta 100

This week, we're not doing just one photo, but a collection of photos taken Saturday here in central Iowa.

Eagle in Flight, Olympus E-1, Zuiko 300/4.5

Last time I discussed how Passion for your camera can tie in to the passion of a photographer. In part 2 I am going to discuss your photographic passions and putting them to work.

How does a photographer use their passion to make money?