Well, I'm off to the lake for a much needed week off. We have a trip to Cold Lake planned where there are lots of sail boats at the marina for me to photograph. Also, the boy and I are doing a road trip between Smokey Lake and Rich Lake to take photos of old abandonded farms. I love those. Watch for photos/videos the following week if I can get them done in time.
Enjoy the week.
Chris.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Photo Of The Day Mosaic - July 2009.
Just wanted to get this out before we head off to the lake tonight for a week of much needed down time.
Photo Of The Day - 211 Of 365 - Spanky.
Friday July 31 2009.
I thought I'd quickly put up this photo of my mom's bird that we are babysitting. We've had him with us for 2 1/2 weeks now and he has fit in very well with our kids. He's noisy and doesn't do what he is told either. LOL.
Today is his last day with us so I thought I'd take a shot of him before he goes back to Mom's.
I thought I'd quickly put up this photo of my mom's bird that we are babysitting. We've had him with us for 2 1/2 weeks now and he has fit in very well with our kids. He's noisy and doesn't do what he is told either. LOL.
Today is his last day with us so I thought I'd take a shot of him before he goes back to Mom's.
208mm, ISO 800, f/8 for 1/60 sec.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 210 of 365. Up To No Good.
Thursday July 30 2009.
I caught her running on the couch like she knows not to do. LOL.
I caught her running on the couch like she knows not to do. LOL.
154mm, ISO 1600, f/5.6 for 1/125 sec.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 208 of 365. New Monitor!
Tuesday July 28 2009.
Finally a monitor worth editing photos on. LG 23" 16x9 wide screen. Now if I can just get a computer that works fast!
Finally a monitor worth editing photos on. LG 23" 16x9 wide screen. Now if I can just get a computer that works fast!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 208 of 365. The Girl. Window Light With A Reflector.
Monday July 27 2009.
Simply The Girl, Window Light With A Reflector.
Simply The Girl, Window Light With A Reflector.
85mm, ISO 800, F/8 for 1/60 sec. NoiseNinja to clean up a bit.
Photo Of The Day - 207 of 365. Beat The Heat.
Sunday July 26 2009.
Nothing beats the heat like a sprinkler in the back yard.
Nothing beats the heat like a sprinkler in the back yard.
55mm, ISO 100, f/5.6 for 1/200 sec.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 206 of 365. Alberta Railway Museum.
Saturday July 25 2009.
We spent a couple of hours at the Alberta Railway Museum today. What a neat place. Jacob was in his glory with all the real trains around.
Most of the cars have been restored and there are plenty of historical plaques and explinations of each car.
We spent a couple of hours at the Alberta Railway Museum today. What a neat place. Jacob was in his glory with all the real trains around.
Most of the cars have been restored and there are plenty of historical plaques and explinations of each car.
28mm, ISO 100, f/8 for 1/160 sec.
Chris.
Photo Of The Day - 205 of 365. Finger Painting.
Friday July 24 2009.
Kids and finger paint. They just seem to go together.
Kids and finger paint. They just seem to go together.
78mm, ISO 800, f/5.6 for 1/13 sec.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 204 of 365. Grass Hopper.
Thursday July 23 2009.
I just about stepped on this little guy. If he hadn't jumped away, I would not even have noticed him. So well camoflaged.
250mm, ISO 100, f/11 for 1/125 sec.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 202 of 365. Johnny.
Tuesday July 21 2009.
Beginning the whole portrait phase. I'm drawn to environmental portraits. I like how a person's surroundings tells a story about them.
John is one of our mechanics. Happy no matter what he is doing.
Beginning the whole portrait phase. I'm drawn to environmental portraits. I like how a person's surroundings tells a story about them.
John is one of our mechanics. Happy no matter what he is doing.
41mm, ISO 100, f/5 for 1/250 sec.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 201 of 365. Weeds.
Monday July 20 2009.
Here is what 7 years of lawn neglect leads to. Weeds, weeds, weeds. This is the only thing about the new house that I dislike. It will take me a whole summer of work just to get rid of these. Good thing I like to do that.
Here is what 7 years of lawn neglect leads to. Weeds, weeds, weeds. This is the only thing about the new house that I dislike. It will take me a whole summer of work just to get rid of these. Good thing I like to do that.
20mm, ISO 100, f/4 for 1/125 sec.
Monday, July 20, 2009
I've Been Featured On Flickr's Explore Page!!!
I can't believe it. I come home from the lake today and I've been congratulated on this photo being on Flickr's Explore!
How can I do that again? Wait, I better go check my lotto tickets! LOL
Chris.
How can I do that again? Wait, I better go check my lotto tickets! LOL
Chris.
Photo Of The Day - 199 of 365. In The Pool.
Saturday July 18 2009.
What do you do when you have had enough of the lake and the waves? You relax and kick back in the kiddie pool of course.
What do you do when you have had enough of the lake and the waves? You relax and kick back in the kiddie pool of course.
171mm, ISO 100, f/5.6 for 1/125 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 198 of 365. Plug & Chain.
Friday July 17 2009.
I seem to be on a little industrial kick this week. Here is a plug and tie chain on a holding tank drain line that was catching the light nicely.
I seem to be on a little industrial kick this week. Here is a plug and tie chain on a holding tank drain line that was catching the light nicely.
79mm, ISO 100, f/8 for 1/125 sec.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 197 of 365. Dig That Sky.
Thursday July 16 2009.
Sorry about the cheesy title. I'm feeling a little cheesy today.
Sorry about the cheesy title. I'm feeling a little cheesy today.
70mm, ISO 100, f/8 for 1/500 sec.
Stuck In A Rut.
Well, here I am, stuck in a rut. I'm photographically frozen. I'm having trouble getting motivated with my camera. I'm half way through my NYIP course, been there since February. February! What's that all about?! How am I to get motivated? I work all day then by the time I get home, I just don't feel like setting up a great shot. Sure, I'm still taking family snaps and such but nothing really creative. I'm disappointed with my computer in my home office that was supposed to take over for my laptop. The color is awful. It is low on RAM so it is very slow to respond to my editing. Argh.....what to do, what to do.
I need to boost my self up. It seems that just writing this down is helping me to solve the problems. Perhaps this weekend with a much needed break out at the lake, I could get my assignment done. It's just a bunch of portraits after all. Hmm. I'll see.
Well I feel a bit better now.
Thanks.
Chris.
I need to boost my self up. It seems that just writing this down is helping me to solve the problems. Perhaps this weekend with a much needed break out at the lake, I could get my assignment done. It's just a bunch of portraits after all. Hmm. I'll see.
Well I feel a bit better now.
Thanks.
Chris.
Photo Of The Day - 196 of 365. Reflected Evening Sun.
Wednesday July 15 2009.
I just love how the sun reflects off the house in the evening.
I just love how the sun reflects off the house in the evening.
44mm, ISO 200, f/8 for 1/200 sec.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 195 of 365. Brother And Sister.
Tuesday July 14 2009.
Trying out the fireplace for photos again. I don't like the reflections off the glass but what do you do. :)
Trying out the fireplace for photos again. I don't like the reflections off the glass but what do you do. :)
50mm, ISO 400, f/2.8 for 1/125 sec.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 194 of 365. Saying Good-Bye.
Monday July 13 2009.
One last look at the old house. I dropped the keys off today. This was the last day I'll step into that house. I must say, I will miss the house.
One last look at the old house. I dropped the keys off today. This was the last day I'll step into that house. I must say, I will miss the house.
26mm, ISO 100, f/8 for 1/400 sec.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 193 of 365. Great Horned Owl Lifts Off.
Sunday July 12 2009.
We went to the Valley Zoo today for a much needed family outing. All this unpacking is getting to us. We watched the Raptor/Bird of Prey Flight Demonstration. This is the official bird of Alberta. I love this bird.
We went to the Valley Zoo today for a much needed family outing. All this unpacking is getting to us. We watched the Raptor/Bird of Prey Flight Demonstration. This is the official bird of Alberta. I love this bird.
250mm, ISO 100, f/8 for 1/200 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 192 of 365. Bedtime Snacks.
Saturday July 11 2009.
Freshly bathed. Time for some juice, blueberries and raspberries before bed.
Freshly bathed. Time for some juice, blueberries and raspberries before bed.
68mm, ISO 400, f/5.6 for 1/6 sec.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 190 of 365. Wii Goin' Fishin'.
Thursday July 9 2009.
Don't even have to get wet. Or stuck with a hook!
Don't even have to get wet. Or stuck with a hook!
61mm, ISO 400, f/8 for 1/15 sec.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 189 of 365. Milk Crate.
Wednesday July 8 2009.
The pattern on the bottom of this milk crate really caught my eye.
The pattern on the bottom of this milk crate really caught my eye.
50mm, ISO 400, f/1.8 for 1/800 sec.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 188 of 365. Lonesome Rock.
Tuesday July 7 2009.
It's been raining for 12 hours or so now. This rock is on our BBQ deck at work just across from my office. We use it to hold the door open. LOL.
I liked how the rain drops were spreading rings all about the deck and how the rain streaked glass of the door added to the gloomy feel of the photo.
It's been raining for 12 hours or so now. This rock is on our BBQ deck at work just across from my office. We use it to hold the door open. LOL.
I liked how the rain drops were spreading rings all about the deck and how the rain streaked glass of the door added to the gloomy feel of the photo.
53mm, ISO 400, f/8 for 1/40 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 187 of 365. Testing For Portrait Location.
Monday July 6 2009.
I'm really wanting to take some portraits of the kids in front of the fireplace in our new house. It's going to take some off camera flash. The lights above the fireplace look terrible but the spot will be alright.
I'm really wanting to take some portraits of the kids in front of the fireplace in our new house. It's going to take some off camera flash. The lights above the fireplace look terrible but the spot will be alright.
NA
Monday, July 6, 2009
Photo Of The Day - 186 of 385. New Shed.
Sunday July 5 2009.
Today's project, a new shed for the garden stuff and all the kids outside toys. This beast took me 2.5 hours to put together. It's nice and sturdy though. Should last a while.
Today's project, a new shed for the garden stuff and all the kids outside toys. This beast took me 2.5 hours to put together. It's nice and sturdy though. Should last a while.
26mm, ISO 100, f/8 for 1/250 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 185 of 365. WTD.
Saturday July 4 2009.
WTD in his new home on the mantel. I love this duck. LOL.
WTD in his new home on the mantel. I love this duck. LOL.
85mm, ISO 400, f/5.6 for 1/8 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 184 of 365. Lillies.
Friday July 3 2009.
One of the Lillies we have planted in our new flower garden. I sure like these flowers.
One of the Lillies we have planted in our new flower garden. I sure like these flowers.
55mm, ISO 100, f/4 for 1/800 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 183 of 365. Posed Climb.
Thursday July 2 2009.
He is learning how to pose. Notice the not so natural smile. That's ok, he's still my cute little man.
He is learning how to pose. Notice the not so natural smile. That's ok, he's still my cute little man.
64mm, ISO 100, f/5.6 for 1/100 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 182 of 365. Canada Day Laundry.
Wednesday July 1 2009.
Still unpacking. We have tons of laundry to do.
Still unpacking. We have tons of laundry to do.
35mm, ISO 400, f/8 for 1/15 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 181 of 365. Snack Time.
Tuesday June 30 2009.
We have found some time to have a snack today.
We have found some time to have a snack today.
55mm, ISO 100, f/4 for 1/640 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 180 of 365. Tower In The Hood.
Monday June 29 2009.
We have this huge tower just a few doors down from us. Not sure what it is for but it's a tall one.
We have this huge tower just a few doors down from us. Not sure what it is for but it's a tall one.
55mm, ISO 100, f/8 for 1/400 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 179 of 365. Flower Bed.
Sunday June 28 2009.
Getting some flowers into the new flowerbed.
Getting some flowers into the new flowerbed.
24mm, ISO 100, f/8 for 1/80 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 178 of 365. Moving Day!
Saturday June 27 2009.
Well, the start of moving day anyway. It's going to take way more than a day.
Well, the start of moving day anyway. It's going to take way more than a day.
Photo Of The Day - 177 of 365. New Fire Place.
Friday June 26 2009.
Haven't had a fireplace in a long time. We'll have to try it out this winter.
Haven't had a fireplace in a long time. We'll have to try it out this winter.
26mm, ISO 400, f/5.6 for 1/60 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 176 of 365. Pretty Girl.
Thursday June 25 2009.
Getting ready to go get our keys to the new house. Such a pretty girl.
Getting ready to go get our keys to the new house. Such a pretty girl.
35mm, ISO 400, f/5 for 1/13 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 175 of 365. Goof.
Wednesday June 24 2009.
She can be such a goof. Just like her dad. LOL.
She can be such a goof. Just like her dad. LOL.
35mm, ISO 400, f/5 for 1/15 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 174 of 365. Bubble Girl.
Tuesday June 23 2009.
The kids love the bubbles. The more the better.
The kids love the bubbles. The more the better.
44mm, ISO 100, f/5 for 1/400 sec.
Photo Of The Day - 173 of 365. Wind Chimes.
Monday June 22 2009.
This wind chime has a very nice sound to it. It makes me look forward to windy days.
This wind chime has a very nice sound to it. It makes me look forward to windy days.
28mm, ISO 400, f/8 for 1/15 sec.
Mostly Moved In, Back To Work.
Wow! That was a crazy week and a bit. Still not completely moved out of the old house. Just a little bit of stuff left in the garage. The house is empty and cleaned ( thanks Mom ) but still a bit of garage to go. I just had no place to put it at the new house. Good thing we have a couple more weeks before we have to be out.
Here are my helpers hoofing boxes.
Here are my helpers hoofing boxes.
What a crazy day this one was.
For now the house is full of boxes, the garage is full of boxes and we never new we had so much stuff. Can you say garage sale? Well I'll try to keep up with posting now that I am back at work.
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