Ah, lovely detour signs. Due to a large, ongoing construction project near my house, we've been seeing a lot of these. (A lot of traffic cones, too. Which also happen to be orange. However, I did not fancy a stroll through a major road today.)
Thursday, March 31, 2011
31 March, 2011
Make a photograph dominated by the color orange today.
Ah, lovely detour signs. Due to a large, ongoing construction project near my house, we've been seeing a lot of these. (A lot of traffic cones, too. Which also happen to be orange. However, I did not fancy a stroll through a major road today.)
Ah, lovely detour signs. Due to a large, ongoing construction project near my house, we've been seeing a lot of these. (A lot of traffic cones, too. Which also happen to be orange. However, I did not fancy a stroll through a major road today.)
30 March, 2011
Make a photograph that features metal or a metallic surface today.
A highly uneventful, unproductive day. I did, however, manage to meet the Daily Shoot challenge.
A highly uneventful, unproductive day. I did, however, manage to meet the Daily Shoot challenge.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
29 March, 2011
Since the very beginning of my blog, I have never found myself rushing in the last hour of the day to get a photo. Never. I've been rather proud of my discipline--never missed a day, never had to rush a photo... Right up until yesterday, the twenty-ninth of March.
My sisters and I spent the majority of the evening watching the third season of Doctor Who together and, before I knew it, the night was over and I was changing into PJs. That's when it hit me--I hadn't taken a daily photo! Oh joy. So, in a flurry of motion, I grabbed my camera, glanced around the room for a picture, spotted one of my digital clocks, turned the light off and snapped several shots. As none of them were particularly impressive in the raw, I decided to put some time and effort into this photo by editing it. Hooray for not missing a day!
My sisters and I spent the majority of the evening watching the third season of Doctor Who together and, before I knew it, the night was over and I was changing into PJs. That's when it hit me--I hadn't taken a daily photo! Oh joy. So, in a flurry of motion, I grabbed my camera, glanced around the room for a picture, spotted one of my digital clocks, turned the light off and snapped several shots. As none of them were particularly impressive in the raw, I decided to put some time and effort into this photo by editing it. Hooray for not missing a day!
Monday, March 28, 2011
28 March, 2011
Make a black and white photograph and go monochrome today.
I can't deny it--when I saw this assignment, I momentarily felt bad for you all. After three days of black and white and sepia photographs, the assignment was to use black and white. Of course, that was quickly washed away by my delight at being given permission to use the setting again.
I actually have spent my day indoors, without many photography opportunities. However, when I stepped outside with my dog earlier, I decided to play with photographing the screws and worn paint on our deck. The paint itself is actually a deep red color, so I was interested to see how it turned out in black and white. Unfortunately, when loaded on the computer, the colors from this shot bleached a little bit (I really don't know why that happens, I just know it does) making it so that I had to touch this shot up with GIMP to make it worthwhile.
I can't deny it--when I saw this assignment, I momentarily felt bad for you all. After three days of black and white and sepia photographs, the assignment was to use black and white. Of course, that was quickly washed away by my delight at being given permission to use the setting again.
I actually have spent my day indoors, without many photography opportunities. However, when I stepped outside with my dog earlier, I decided to play with photographing the screws and worn paint on our deck. The paint itself is actually a deep red color, so I was interested to see how it turned out in black and white. Unfortunately, when loaded on the computer, the colors from this shot bleached a little bit (I really don't know why that happens, I just know it does) making it so that I had to touch this shot up with GIMP to make it worthwhile.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
27 March, 2011
Sunday being the end of Spring Break and the day she had to move back into her dorm, LH decided to drive up to see my family and I before going back to school. She happened to have some really awesome lyrics written on her arm (and also happens to be really tolerant of crazy photographers like myself), so I decided to make her my photo of the day.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
26 March, 2011
Today was an amazingly productive day... at least, in the way of graphics. I had a couple outstanding commissions that have been awaiting some free time to start and finish them. Almost as soon as I got up, I pulled good ole GIMP up and proceeded to pull some graphics together. I am currently putting the finishing touches on the final request, but have already received approval from the first "client", so I'm feeling satisfied.
And since most of the day was spent working on graphics, I didn't really have time to indulge my inner photographer. I did manage to remember to make it to my sisters' room to snap a few shots of their new dart board. Chances are pretty good that I'm going to have fun playing around with angles and this new subject.
(Interesting fact, due to the holographic quality of the darts' fletching, they always looked blurred in the photos. That is something I've not experienced with a stationary object until now, but it's good to know.)
And since most of the day was spent working on graphics, I didn't really have time to indulge my inner photographer. I did manage to remember to make it to my sisters' room to snap a few shots of their new dart board. Chances are pretty good that I'm going to have fun playing around with angles and this new subject.
(Interesting fact, due to the holographic quality of the darts' fletching, they always looked blurred in the photos. That is something I've not experienced with a stationary object until now, but it's good to know.)
Friday, March 25, 2011
25 March, 2011
As I sat waiting for the rest of my family to finish up their workouts, I chilled in one of the big ole comfy armchairs that the gym has in their main hallway and listened to some music. I caught a glimpse of my iPod looking rather photogenic, so I decided to snap a few shots.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
22 March, 2011
We took a spontaneous trip to the park near our gym today. The wind drove us back to the car pretty fast, but all of us managed to get some photos before heading home.
Also, you have surely noticed my brand new blog skin. LH, being the awesome friend and sister that she is, was kind enough to put it together for me. My two previous themes were also her handiwork, but I think this one really takes the cake. Many thanks to her for my beautiful new background!
Also, you have surely noticed my brand new blog skin. LH, being the awesome friend and sister that she is, was kind enough to put it together for me. My two previous themes were also her handiwork, but I think this one really takes the cake. Many thanks to her for my beautiful new background!
Monday, March 21, 2011
21 March, 2011
What reminds you of home? Make a photograph of it today.
I'm not one that likes to go incredibly deep with my daily posts. Partially because I know some of the folks that follow my blog have many Project 365 blogs to keep up with. However, this particular challenge coincides with a theme that has cropped up in my life recently, so I felt like taking this to a deeper level.
To me, home isn't a place or the things I'm surrounded with; home is the beings surrounding me. My sisters. My dog. My family. But, more than that, home is something that isn't earthly or purchasable.
1 Peter 2:11 refers to Christians as "aliens and strangers in the world". Though I was born here and will live here my entire life, the planet Earth is not my home. My eternal home rests in heaven with Jesus Christ, my Savior and God, my Father.
So here it is: a little piece of home.
I'm not one that likes to go incredibly deep with my daily posts. Partially because I know some of the folks that follow my blog have many Project 365 blogs to keep up with. However, this particular challenge coincides with a theme that has cropped up in my life recently, so I felt like taking this to a deeper level.
To me, home isn't a place or the things I'm surrounded with; home is the beings surrounding me. My sisters. My dog. My family. But, more than that, home is something that isn't earthly or purchasable.
1 Peter 2:11 refers to Christians as "aliens and strangers in the world". Though I was born here and will live here my entire life, the planet Earth is not my home. My eternal home rests in heaven with Jesus Christ, my Savior and God, my Father.
So here it is: a little piece of home.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
20 March, 2011
Make a photograph that incorporates a circle.
With so many genres and bands to explore, it's hard to not have an eclectic music collection. Even though I haven't turned on a radio for two or three years now, I frequently discover new music through friends, my sisters, and bands and singers themselves. Though the majority of my music is now stored and enjoyed digitally, I'm still a believer in having hard copies of albums; I just don't trust technology to be reliable.
With so many genres and bands to explore, it's hard to not have an eclectic music collection. Even though I haven't turned on a radio for two or three years now, I frequently discover new music through friends, my sisters, and bands and singers themselves. Though the majority of my music is now stored and enjoyed digitally, I'm still a believer in having hard copies of albums; I just don't trust technology to be reliable.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
19 March, 2011
Today being my "day off" and a chance to stay home and chill, I didn't really feel like working with today's assignment. However, that did not give me an excuse to forgo my daily photograph all together and thus, after some deliberation, I decided on my compass as my subject. I took both colored and black and white photos and found that I couldn't decide between the two; the red needle really stood out and looked nice in the colored shots, but the black and white helped fade the background out and brought the focus to the compass itself. So, deciding I wanted the best of both worlds, I pulled good ole GIMP out again. It seems Saturday is becoming my day for processed photographs.
Friday, March 18, 2011
18 March, 2011
Convey warmth in a photograph today.
Not only is this blanket warm and comfortable, but it was crocheted for me by LH. Made with a patchwork of textures and colors, it has made a wonderful addition to my bed and never gets tiring to look at. The mass produced blankets from stores can't hold a candle to the beauty of a handmade gift from a friend.
Not only is this blanket warm and comfortable, but it was crocheted for me by LH. Made with a patchwork of textures and colors, it has made a wonderful addition to my bed and never gets tiring to look at. The mass produced blankets from stores can't hold a candle to the beauty of a handmade gift from a friend.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
16 March, 2011
My mother, sister and I felt like we hit the gym jackpot this afternoon: for the last bit of our workout on the track, we had it all to ourselves! There wasn't even anyone in the basketball court! Perhaps other folks won't consider this something to get excited about, but we were pretty dang happy.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
15 March, 2011
Today's color is green. Make a photograph dominated by green today.
Since last month, my dog has been sporting this St. Patrick's Day themed bandanna daily. I didn't actually get it with her in mind, but soon discovered that she looked so darn cute with a bandanna 'round her neck that I decided to call it hers. So, despite the fact that I used her as my photo yesterday, I just had to get some shots of her and her new fashion statement for today's assignment. (The green blanket was merely a way to keep the photo "dominated by green".)
Since last month, my dog has been sporting this St. Patrick's Day themed bandanna daily. I didn't actually get it with her in mind, but soon discovered that she looked so darn cute with a bandanna 'round her neck that I decided to call it hers. So, despite the fact that I used her as my photo yesterday, I just had to get some shots of her and her new fashion statement for today's assignment. (The green blanket was merely a way to keep the photo "dominated by green".)
Monday, March 14, 2011
14 March, 2011
After working out, my mom treated my sisters and I to a very tasty meal at our favorite bagel/sandwich joint. Whenever we go there, we pick up some of the doggy bagels that they sell. The dogs greatly enjoy the bagels, but we don't tend to find the large, hard crumbs particularly amusing. Since the weather was so fair today, we had the pups chew on their treats out back.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
13 March, 2011
When church ended, the family of one of our friends spontaneously invited us to lunch at their place. We were all glad of the chance to chat and hang out; a variation in the typical routine is often a nice thing.
Our friend played the piano a bit for us at one point. I find that subjects (particularly young men) are easier to photograph when they're completely unaware of your attempts to catch their antics. So, while he wasn't looking, I managed to snap some shots of him.
Our friend played the piano a bit for us at one point. I find that subjects (particularly young men) are easier to photograph when they're completely unaware of your attempts to catch their antics. So, while he wasn't looking, I managed to snap some shots of him.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
12 March, 2011
Make a photograph that illustrates a role of technology in your life.
When I later thought about it, I'm not sure that this technically qualifies as an illustration of the role of technology in my life; it merely represents a piece of technology. However, it appears that several other folks interpreted the challenge like I did, so this shall do.
Basically, I didn't want to photograph a cell phone, or laptop, or iPod, or GPS, or any other mainstream piece of technology. The definition of technology being "The study of applied sciences, engineering, etc", I figured I could get relatively creative. So here we have a squirt bottle. Old technology, but technology nonetheless.
I actually heavily edited this shot using GIMP and Picnik. I used the latter merely because I haven't played with it in a while and figured I might as well see what I could make this photo look like with a few effects.
When I later thought about it, I'm not sure that this technically qualifies as an illustration of the role of technology in my life; it merely represents a piece of technology. However, it appears that several other folks interpreted the challenge like I did, so this shall do.
Basically, I didn't want to photograph a cell phone, or laptop, or iPod, or GPS, or any other mainstream piece of technology. The definition of technology being "The study of applied sciences, engineering, etc", I figured I could get relatively creative. So here we have a squirt bottle. Old technology, but technology nonetheless.
I actually heavily edited this shot using GIMP and Picnik. I used the latter merely because I haven't played with it in a while and figured I might as well see what I could make this photo look like with a few effects.
11 March, 2011
Make a photograph that illustrates randomness in some way today.
Without the glare, this probably would have been a better shot, but there was nothing I could do to get it glare-free. (I even tried two different image editing programs.) So I'm relenting and posting this photo, despite the fact that it's less than perfect.
Without the glare, this probably would have been a better shot, but there was nothing I could do to get it glare-free. (I even tried two different image editing programs.) So I'm relenting and posting this photo, despite the fact that it's less than perfect.
10 March, 2011
Make a photograph of a beautiful simple shape, such as an egg, today. Utilize lighting and focus to make it sing.
My Claddagh ring. I photographed this baby last year, but I never was fully satisfied with the photos, as the focus wasn't particularly impressive. Upon seeing this assignment, I thought, "You know, now that I've been working with my camera daily for over a year, I bet I could do a better job of photographing this ring." So I grabbed myself some of the green felt that I've used on one other occasion and set up on the deck. Not only was I more experienced, but I was working with natural lighting--my camera's preference. Surely this would be no problem.
Looking back, I can't help laughing at myself. Without a proper macro lens, something as small as a ring is incredibly hard to photograph. This was literally the only shot that turned out and it has even been cropped to bring the frame closer to the subject.
And yet, edited or not, I am very happy with this shot. So at least the one good result was worth it.
On a slightly related note, I have a question for my fellow photographers: what fabrics and colors do you prefer to use as backdrops for subjects that require a blank, non-intrusive background?
My Claddagh ring. I photographed this baby last year, but I never was fully satisfied with the photos, as the focus wasn't particularly impressive. Upon seeing this assignment, I thought, "You know, now that I've been working with my camera daily for over a year, I bet I could do a better job of photographing this ring." So I grabbed myself some of the green felt that I've used on one other occasion and set up on the deck. Not only was I more experienced, but I was working with natural lighting--my camera's preference. Surely this would be no problem.
Looking back, I can't help laughing at myself. Without a proper macro lens, something as small as a ring is incredibly hard to photograph. This was literally the only shot that turned out and it has even been cropped to bring the frame closer to the subject.
And yet, edited or not, I am very happy with this shot. So at least the one good result was worth it.
On a slightly related note, I have a question for my fellow photographers: what fabrics and colors do you prefer to use as backdrops for subjects that require a blank, non-intrusive background?
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
9 March, 2011
Make a photograph that features water in one way or another today.
We got a really late start today, which led to forgetfulness on all of our parts. As we were pulling out of the drive, we realized that none of us had remembered our customary water bottles. Instead of pulling back in and going into the house to fix four bottles, though, we agreed to just purchase some out of vending machine at the gym. Thank goodness they have those machines available--we definitely wouldn't want to work out without hydration!
We got a really late start today, which led to forgetfulness on all of our parts. As we were pulling out of the drive, we realized that none of us had remembered our customary water bottles. Instead of pulling back in and going into the house to fix four bottles, though, we agreed to just purchase some out of vending machine at the gym. Thank goodness they have those machines available--we definitely wouldn't want to work out without hydration!
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
8 March, 2011
Make a [photo] that conveys a sense of being outdoors today.
Took a trip to one of our local duck ponds today, where we encountered a gaggle of very hungry geese. (At least, that was their story. They were quite disappointed when all we had on us were cameras.) When we didn't produce any food, they set about foraging through the grass. I spent a bit of time kneeling in the grass with my camera, letting them come near at their own pace. Two and a half feet was about the closest they came to me, but that was good enough to get a few closeups. Through observation and experimentation, I learned a few things about photographing fowl. I think I'm going to have to try this again in the near future.
Took a trip to one of our local duck ponds today, where we encountered a gaggle of very hungry geese. (At least, that was their story. They were quite disappointed when all we had on us were cameras.) When we didn't produce any food, they set about foraging through the grass. I spent a bit of time kneeling in the grass with my camera, letting them come near at their own pace. Two and a half feet was about the closest they came to me, but that was good enough to get a few closeups. Through observation and experimentation, I learned a few things about photographing fowl. I think I'm going to have to try this again in the near future.
7 March, 2011
Today's theme is red. Red hot? Red paint? Or something else? You decide.
No, you're not just imagining it--we have done this assignment before. Fortunately, this is a pretty easy challenge to repeat, so I can't complain.
Remarkably enough, I discovered that there isn't quite as much red in my life as I thought there would be. However, it still wasn't particularly complicated to settle on a photo.
No, you're not just imagining it--we have done this assignment before. Fortunately, this is a pretty easy challenge to repeat, so I can't complain.
Remarkably enough, I discovered that there isn't quite as much red in my life as I thought there would be. However, it still wasn't particularly complicated to settle on a photo.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
6 March, 2011
Make a photograph of a smile today.
Contemplating this challenge gave me the extreme desire to use good ole GIMP on my shot of the day. The idea of a high-contrast photo appealed to me. Thus I pulled out my mom's Winnie the Pooh statue. This shot has nothing to do with my day, but I like the way it looks with the editing, so here you have it.
Contemplating this challenge gave me the extreme desire to use good ole GIMP on my shot of the day. The idea of a high-contrast photo appealed to me. Thus I pulled out my mom's Winnie the Pooh statue. This shot has nothing to do with my day, but I like the way it looks with the editing, so here you have it.
Saturday, March 05, 2011
4 March, 2011
Make a photograph of something that you find amusing today.
Despite the color and conformation difference, it constantly amuses me that Joy-Ful and Wisdom are very obviously sisters. Their facial expressions... Their antics... The way they curl up together and take a nap and then get nasty with one another fifteen minutes later... Such silly girls.
(This one was kinda a half-hearted attempt at meeting the challenge, I fear. All the same, I took a photo and I think that's what matters.)
Despite the color and conformation difference, it constantly amuses me that Joy-Ful and Wisdom are very obviously sisters. Their facial expressions... Their antics... The way they curl up together and take a nap and then get nasty with one another fifteen minutes later... Such silly girls.
(This one was kinda a half-hearted attempt at meeting the challenge, I fear. All the same, I took a photo and I think that's what matters.)
Thursday, March 03, 2011
3 March, 2010
Make a photograph that features a shadow as your subject today.
I was a little hesitant to do this assignment, since I've so recently used a shadow in one of my daily photos, but found I couldn't resist the temptation to play with shadows once more. Since I've worked with both humans and dogs in the past, I decided to give model horses a try (mostly because I don't have any real horses to work with). This particular model actually belongs to my mother, but I liked the idea of playing with this particular pose, so I borrowed it for a short while.
As I was unable to settle on just one photo, I'm giving you two for today.
I was a little hesitant to do this assignment, since I've so recently used a shadow in one of my daily photos, but found I couldn't resist the temptation to play with shadows once more. Since I've worked with both humans and dogs in the past, I decided to give model horses a try (mostly because I don't have any real horses to work with). This particular model actually belongs to my mother, but I liked the idea of playing with this particular pose, so I borrowed it for a short while.
As I was unable to settle on just one photo, I'm giving you two for today.
2 March, 2011
What kind of other art do you appreciate? Make a photograph that celebrates it today.
As a contact juggler and the sister of a dancer, I have an appreciation for the performing arts that I did not have in the past. Some of the greatest, most devoted athletes I've ever known have been dancers.
As a contact juggler and the sister of a dancer, I have an appreciation for the performing arts that I did not have in the past. Some of the greatest, most devoted athletes I've ever known have been dancers.
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
1 March, 2011
Find a repeating pattern today and make a photograph of it.
Today was a beautiful day. Great way to start March. (Though, if the old saying holds true, March coming in like a lamb means it's gonna go out like a lion.)
I found this basket while at Wal-Mart. The lighting in that store always trips my camera up a bit, but it works well enough if I'm not too worried about color accuracy.
Today was a beautiful day. Great way to start March. (Though, if the old saying holds true, March coming in like a lamb means it's gonna go out like a lion.)
I found this basket while at Wal-Mart. The lighting in that store always trips my camera up a bit, but it works well enough if I'm not too worried about color accuracy.
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