Today was one of those days. Just a horrid Monday.

And the fact that the only color outside my window at work is grey. Lots and lots of grey.

So just a quick post today to remind everyone what a sky with some color looks like...

I did get some good news today, though. I got an email from Adorama saying that my new Sigma 150-500 is shipping. So hopefully before the end of the week I'll have a new toy to play with, and some photos to share from it.

One of these days I'll get back to a normal routine. Till then, enjoy the sky with something other than grey in it.

- Bill

Yet another style of post to try out today...

Sometimes, I try multiple settings for a photograph and then when I get home I either forget to delete the lesser quality shots or as is more often the case, debate which version is better. Sometimes I'll have multiple versions of a photo that I like each version for various reasons.

That's where you come in - from time to time, I'll post those multiple versions and leave it open to a vote as to which version is the best.

Today's photo set was done as easily as using the flash for one shot and not using the flash for the other.

Flash Version Technical Data: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II at 89mm, 1/60 sec at f/4.5. ISO 400. Flash Auto. No Post Production. Near Frisco Pier, Cape Hatteras, NC.

No Flash Version Technical Data: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II at 89mm, 1/13 sec at f/4.5. ISO 400. Flash Off. No Post Production. Near Frisco Pier, Cape Hatteras, NC.

Honestly, I'm torn! I can't decide which version I like better. What about you?

Cast your vote, leave some comments to back up your vote!

- Bill