Javier Echaiz Photography

Cold

2009-11-01T21:53:00.006-03:00

EXIF. ISO: 200, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: 8, Focal Length: 50mm, Flash Used: No.

I have a cold. Headache, fatigue and sore throat are killing me, so I think this shot is pretty appropriate, besides I know you don't want to see an image of me right now!

Maite: 6 months old (old style)

2009-10-27T17:17:00.007-03:00

EXIF. ISO: 400, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: 4.5, Focal Length: 100mm, Flash Used: No.

EXIF. ISO: 800, Exposure: 1/200 sec, Aperture: 4, Focal Length: 100mm, Flash Used: No.

Time to post more images of Maite. This time I wanted to share them using "old style photography" (if you allow this terminology :).
First image is sooooo Maite, with a typical playful face. I simply love her!
Second shot, low key, shows my daughter with a pensive face expression.

Small Waterfall @ Bolson

2009-10-15T20:24:00.005-03:00

EXIF. ISO: 100, Exposure: 6 sec, Aperture: 11, Focal Length: 28mm, Flash Used: No.

I love waterfalls, no matter their size! Hope you like it.

Are you in dire straits?

2009-10-13T17:26:00.005-03:00

go get some help!

Road to ...

2009-10-12T18:49:00.006-03:00

EXIF. ISO: 100, Exposure: 1/250 sec, Aperture: 8, Focal Length: 50mm, Flash Used: No.

... wherever you want to go.

Peruvian Lady (II)

2009-10-10T16:25:00.003-03:00

EXIF. ISO: 100, Exposure: 1/160 sec, Aperture: 4.5, Focal Length: 77mm, Flash Used: No.

Some time ago I've uploaded a portrait of an old peruvian saleswoman, today I wanted a moody shot... so here I present to you another (anonymous) old lady @ Cuzco.

Stairway to Heaven

2009-10-08T17:04:00.003-03:00

EXIF. ISO: 100, Exposure: 15 sec, Aperture: 14, Focal Length: 50mm, Flash Used: No.

Long exposition... once again! Played with colors a bit (gimp).

“Life is a series of steps. Things are done gradually. Once in a while there is a giant step, but most of the time we are taking small, seemingly insignificant steps on the stairway of life.”
~Ralph Ransom

Half...

2009-10-06T23:44:00.004-03:00

...of me.

HOPE

2009-10-05T22:44:00.005-03:00

This one is for Emi, speaking of light...

“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.”
~Aaron Rose

Back to Landscapes

2009-10-03T10:45:00.005-03:00

EXIF. ISO: 200, Exposure: 1/400 sec, Aperture: 10, Focal Length: 11mm, Flash Used: No.

Today I wanted to return to landscape photography with this reflection... For some reason I need to post a reflection from time to time. Any psychologist want to explain it? :)

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”
Confucius

Maite: 5 months old (big laugh)

2009-09-29T15:59:00.004-03:00

EXIF. ISO: 800, Exposure: 1/80 sec, Aperture: 8, Focal Length: 100mm, Flash Used: No.

Ok, this shot will be the last one from her for a while... What can I say: I just love her! :)

BTW: how to make this frame? Gimp predefined frames (Filters, Decor, Round Corners).

Maite: 5 months old (High Key)

2009-09-25T18:21:00.004-03:00

EXIF. ISO: 800, Exposure: 1/40 sec, Aperture: 4.0, Focal Length: 100mm, Flash Used: No.

As I promised yesterday I give you my daughter in High Key (Color & BW (copper) version).
These are dedicated to my beloved wife.

Maite: 5 months old [Flickr]

2009-09-24T13:04:57-07:00

JaviZ posted a photo:

Once again my little girl... Sorry about not uploading often. I've moved to je-photography.blogspot.com/

Maite: 5 months old (Part I)

2009-09-24T12:45:00.004-03:00

EXIF. ISO: 800, Exposure: 1/50 sec, Aperture: 7.1, Focal Length: 100mm, Flash Used: No.

A good friend of mine love shots of hands and even when I do have JustHands shots I wanted to dedicate this one to Laura. I hope you like it!

PS: Tomorrow I'm gonna post a High Key shot of Maite... get ready! :)

Windy

2009-09-16T23:13:00.006-03:00

Red Flowers (HDR)

2009-09-15T23:48:00.001-03:00

Too much? Probably! :)

Steam

2009-09-08T19:32:00.003-03:00

Power of nature in action. This steam is used to produce heat that will be delivered to Copahue (about 10 km from here) using big pipes. It is weird to see hot steam and snow at the same time, but of course this is part of the magic of Nature.

Close Scrutiny of a Leaf

2009-09-06T17:40:00.004-03:00

I know, I know... I'm not uploading much lately. My apologies, too busy in real life, but don't worry I'm still here! :)

It's a Hard Life, but...

2009-08-31T19:06:00.006-03:00

...but, we should face our lives with a knowing smile, saying something like "Go ahead, throw me another challenge, I think I can take it".

Fading Away

2009-08-26T23:54:00.002-03:00

A race where we’re falling behind.

Maite: 4 months old

2009-08-25T17:25:00.003-03:00

I needed to return to a happy life, time to upload a new photo of my daughter! Of course this one is dedicated to my wife (you can see her hands on the right) and everyone needing a true smile.

EXIF. ISO: 800, Exposure: 1/60 sec, Aperture: 4.0, Focal Length: 41mm, Flash Used: No!!!.

Perla

2009-08-19T18:27:00.003-03:00

I'm too sad today to post in English since we lost a co-worker and (more important) a friend, so I will post in Spanish. If you want you can use the buttons on the right of this post to try an automatic translate.

Esta mañana el día lucía como un día cualquiera, clásica rutina en el horizonte. De repente la inesperada noticia: "falleció Perla!", dijo entre lágrimas mi gran amiga Barby. Terrible!!! Baldazo de agua fría que con agua virtual te hiela hasta lo más profundo del alma. Tantos momentos compartidos, tantos recuerdos... tanto que es tan difícil escribir al respecto! Sólo 57 años y sin previo aviso, tanto para dar todavía. No puedo siquiera imaginar el dolor de su familia si a nosotros, sus compañeros de trabajo y amigos nos dolió tanto!

Pucha, gracias por esas charlas y por haber formado parte de mi vida, Perlita! Hasta pronto,

GRACIAS!!!!!

Gladiator

2009-08-17T23:57:00.005-03:00

This one is a tribute to our (Argentine) independence hero: José de San Martín (25 February 1778 – 17 August 1850). Why this shot? This scene is inspired by Maximus, the powerful Roman general (Gladiator).... errr... too crazy? Probably! :)

Colorful Souls

2009-08-13T23:38:00.001-03:00

“In order to have friendship you must look past the color to the soul, because within the soul lies a rainbow of many colors.”
~Lyman Frank Baum

There is Light

2009-08-12T23:27:00.007-03:00

Sometimes we can't see clearly, we can't see the light... but it is always there!
This photo is dedicated to my friend Laura.

“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.”
~Maori Proverb

Just Add Water

2009-08-11T00:11:00.004-03:00

My wife wanted a waterfall photo... ok, this is not a real/big waterfall... but I hope this shot works anyway!
Hope you like it, love!

Maite: soft low-key B&W [Flickr]

2009-05-24T15:35:44-07:00

JaviZ posted a photo:

Here you have my daughter again, this time in a B&W soft low key photo.

sunset @ Rivadavia river [Flickr]

2009-05-08T15:08:39-07:00

JaviZ posted a photo:

Sunset @ Rivadavia river, Chubut - Patagonia Argentina. This is an old shot (2008:01:05 20:19:10), but loved the atmosphere so I wanted to share it with all of you.

Peruvian flea market [Flickr]

2009-05-07T19:31:02-07:00

JaviZ posted a photo:

Sadly I don't remember the name of this small town (Chinchero?) which is part of the Sacred Valley of Cusco... But I remember that even when it was a bit rainy the light was great.
At the bottom of the image you can see some persons escaping from the rain while others get ready to sell raincoats to the tourists! :)

Weird [Flickr]

2009-05-02T13:40:05-07:00

JaviZ posted a photo:

And you can see this in Cusco, Perú: a very old church (XVI century or so), a pretty old Volkswagen Beetle (1950?) and the modern businessman with a mobile phone.