February 22, 2008 at 12:02 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Lunar eclipse Feb. 20, 2008
Originally uploaded by kycz
One of my most exciting experience in photography is taking this Lunar eclipse. The moon was hiding behind the thick clouds over here in our area. There were only a few glances of the moon in which you can see the eclipse, an average of 10secs between 10:00pm to 10:30pm. I did not stay longer than 10:30 because I know the clouds are forming around it and it is impossible for me to see the exit.
I did more mistakes in taking pictures than getting good focus of the moon. I did not turn the auto power off right away that’s why even with the remote, I find myself touching the camera and mess around with the tripod to turn it ON thus moving it out of focus. Then the AUTO FOCUS was ON and it keeps refocusing ofcourse. What I did was.. I let the lens do AF as soon as I saw it then locked it, switch to MF, used the remote and start taking shots in RAW+JPG.
I like RAW because I can really adjust the clarity of the image and have my own white balance. Although here there’s no white to work on.
Camera: Canon Rebel XTi (75-300mm EF-S)
February 17, 2008 at 12:11 am · Filed under bowling, sports
I bowl at Triad Lanes on Thursday nights, All-American Classic League and last Thurs. was my best game, yet. I did 280 on first game, 246 on 2nd and 258 on 3rd. I felt really great on my first game. That 280 was my closest game to 300. I have not gone this far, not even on my practices. I had all strikes but 2nd frame which was a 9-spare. On my 2nd game, I was a little shook up after that 280 especially having all these other bowlers tapping my shoulders and praising the big game I just did. I thought for a second I was a rockstar, I wonder what more if I did 300? So I grabbed me a bottle of Miller Lite to relax a little even though I told myself not to drink that night. With the money I won from high game and card pot, I paid cash. My last game, I was hoping for a 300. That journey to “three-O-O” went down on the 8th frame [a 9-spare again]. But then I had the chance to 800 series. I managed to strike the 9th frame and kinda nervous on the 10th. I messed it up big time when I missed my mark and went left side leaving 3 pins behind. I spared it and 9 pins on the last frame. I ended up with 784 series which is my second 700 series and first on a league. It’s a big step for me and really for me still not something to brag about. My buddy, though, is telling everybody that I am a damn good bowler. Proud of it.
The next night, Friday, I did not do well. I did not even make it to 600. Everybody found out and is glad that a young rookie bowler like me who just started bowling 2 years ago would be closer and closer to getting a perfect game, but sucks that very next night. Too early for a break.
Saturday, the tournament at Gate City Lanes for Men’s City Greater Greensboro Tournament is up. I had a 9am and 3pm. The morning game was not any good at all. A low 563 series. Shameful score. After that game, I went home, took a nap and got back for another 3 games.
My score on the first game was 125! Freaking 125. I think the hooters card deck screwed my game up. Second game was a decent 185. Last game was 143. Ended with 453 series. Lowest game so far and it’s on a tourny! I hate that game and not to mention I lost all my money to Bill. I was getting most pocket for splits and not picking up single pins. I need to step up a notch to for the Singles and Doubles match tomorrow. I can’t believe how I suck on this game today. What would you call a bowler who shot 784 and couple days later went to 453?
