Fireworks Without Focus

Blurry Fireworks

I took a zillion photos of last night’s Independence Day fireworks display, but this one stood out for an odd reason: The camera didn’t focus properly. I’m not sure why “fireworks mode” doesn’t automatically set focus to infinity, but it made for a really interesting effect.

Here are ten more highlights from the evening.

At last, it’s the highlights from the photo challenge!

At last, it’s the highlights from the photo challenge! Thanks to everyone who participated by showing off your favorite Flash memorabilia.  You have a great mix of toys, customs, comics, original art, and even fan art! Starting from upper left, we have @asowrey1158, @flash_jlanm, @i_am_flash, @royalflood, @shaerileth, @flash_jlanm again, and @bigragzz

At last, it’s the highlights from the #speedforce5th photo challenge! Thanks to everyone who participated by showing off your favorite Flash memorabilia. You have a great mix of toys, customs, comics, original art, and even fan art! Starting from upper left, we have @asowrey1158, @flash_jlanm, @i_am_flash, @royalflood, @shaerileth, @flash_jlanm again, and @bigragzz. #theflash #speedforce #dccomics

The challenge is still open!

The challenge is still open! Post your favorite flash memorabilia with that tag. As for this pic, I love the expression on the doomed construction worker that the Flashes of two worlds are racing to rescue. I couldn’t use this for the announcement, but wanted to put it somewhere

The #speedforce5th challenge is still open! Post your favorite flash memorabilia with that tag. As for this pic, I love the expression on the doomed construction worker that the Flashes of two worlds are racing to rescue. I couldn’t use this for the announcement, but wanted to put it somewhere.
#theflash #comics #collectibles #doomed

Curves of Morro Bay

Morro Bay From Afar

Morro Bay lies along the central California Coast near San Luis Obispo, and is known for two major landmarks: Morro Rock, a large volcanic dome right near the shoreline, and a power plant with three very tall smokestacks.

Some miles north, Highway 46 cuts through the coastal mountains from Cambria to Paso Robles, revealing cattle ranches, wineries, and empty hills. There’s one spot along the road where the hills part, revealing a perfect view of the bay and the rock. Better yet, there’s a turnout, making it easy to stop and look.

The first time I drove this way, it was gray and overcast, and might actually have been raining. A year later I took the same drive again on an sunny day, unable to remember how far along the turnout was but watching for it the whole way. The result: this shot.

The curves of the dome, the bay, the rolling hills and the patch of heavier vegetation all fit in with this week’s photo challenge theme.

Speed Force is running a photo challenge for our fifth anniversary!

Speed Force is running a photo challenge for our fifth anniversary! To participate, follow @SpeedForceOrg on Instagram and post a photo of/with your favorite piece of Flash memorabilia tagged. It can be a comic book, a toy, a statue, a costume, a poster, a piece of original art, a DVD, a shirt or towel, a game piece, anything. It can be official or custom-made. It can be something you own, or something you’ve seen. We’ll post the highlights next Friday. (Please post your own photos only.)

Speed Force is running a photo challenge for our fifth anniversary! To participate, follow @SpeedForceOrg on Instagram and post a photo of/with your favorite piece of Flash memorabilia tagged #speedforce5th. It can be a comic book, a toy, a statue, a costume, a poster, a piece of original art, a DVD, a shirt or towel, a game piece, anything. It can be official or custom-made. It can be something you own, or something you’ve seen. We’ll post the highlights next Friday. (Please post your own photos only.)