Transworld Haunted Attraction Show 2014

A few props, masks and animatronics that were shown at the Transworld Haunted Attraction Show in March 2014.

This event showcases merchandise for the Halloween and haunt industry.

Nikon D600 Time Lapse

A quick video to test the Time Lapse feature in the Nikon D600 (not the intervalometer) that will automatically combine the images in camera and output a video file (. MOV). Used with the Nikon 18-35mm lens.

This was shot through a hotel window in Denver so image quality is slightly degraded.

Kauai Lighthouse

Kauai Lighthouse by Michael Klee

This was from an sunrise hike I took on the island of Kauai.

Honolulu Hawaii

Honolulu skyline at night.

Kick!

Our normal holiday gatherings always include and action shot or two!

Bright Stars

Here’s a starry landscape photo that I shot in Eastern Washington in May of 2012. I had forgotten I had even taken this pic until I came across it today.

Bright stars by Michael Klee

Halloween props and decorations…

Halloween is almost upon us! Each year we spend a great deal of time creating props and building scenes for our annual party.

Here is a quick video to display some of the props and effects we set up last year.

Gangnam Style – West Point

My alma mater (West Point) has made an entertaining tribute to Psy’s Gangnam Style.

Well done Cadets! Beat Navy!!!

Exploding pumpkin!

What better way to kick off the Halloween season than to blow up a pumpkin? The 3rd shot evaporated the unlucky gourd!

5D Mark III Slow-Mo video test…

This was really just a opportunity to watch my nephews throw things at each other’s head!

I actually did want to test the 5D Mark III using the 60fps setting for video. I used Final Cut X to slow down the video. I played with the optical flow option but that gives the video a strange look. I’d still like to try out Twixtor to see how much I can slow this down without significant distortion.

Cold water!

Water is still too cold in Seattle but he got soaked anyway.

Cold water! by Michael Klee

5D Mark III – Studio shot

I recently took a few shot’s of a friend who is a musician. It was a great chance to test out the new 5D Mark III in a studio setting.

In the limited testing I have enjoyed using the camera. Small features have impressed me, like having the autofocus point switch to a different spot based on how you are holding it (normal or portrait). So far I really like using the new body and look forward to putting it through its paces.

Guitarist by Michael Klee

Actor/Comedian Faizon Love…

Here are a couple shots from an impromptu photo session with actor and comedian Faizon Love last week. He was in town for some comedy shows at the Parlor Live in Bellevue, WA.

Actor/Comedian Faizon Love by Michael Klee

Actor/Comedian Faizon Love by Michael Klee

Beach at night

This was a shot taken on a recent roadtrip down the Oregon Coast. The weather cooperated for 3 solid days and we had unseasonably warm and sunny weather. There was snow on the ground when we left and it rained when we got home, but for 3 days we were able to take advantage of the clear skies.

Beach at night by Michael Klee

Oregon dunes…

A clear night full of stars on the dunes down in Winchester, Oregon.

Dunes and stars at night by Michael Klee