Self-portrait...

...at the scope.

Photo details: Tamron SP 11-18mm 4.5 on a Canon EOS 50D

ISO 800, f4.5, 1/50 sec

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Alex do you always work in the dark.

By Jack Jumper (not verified) on 24 Feb 2010 #permalink

Very cool shirt! Nice mood lighting.

By Henry W. Robison (not verified) on 01 Mar 2010 #permalink