Day 13--Climatron

I went to the Botanical Gardens with Anne and her brother to check out the orchid show. It was pretty cool, and I had a shot I really liked. I had another shot from the climatron of a bird I really liked. So if anyone asks, the hard choice between the three is why I'm late getting this post up. It has nothing to do with flat-out forgetting until 15 minutes ago.

Anyways.

So there was something about this that stood out just a little more than the other two. Something about the leaves reaching majestically towards the roof, and the curvature of the building itself. The slightly blown-out sky is a nice touch, too.

I'll be back on time tomorrow, or today, or whatever, unless the time change throws me off.

Dave

Day 12--The World Needs Heroes

So I highly doubt guitar heroes will save the world, but that's as may be. Another work program. We're trying to attract the teenage types nowadays, and I think a night featuring GH, DDR, and the Wii is a good way of at least getting them in the building. Now getting them to check out books and stuff is another story. I don't know if they come just for the program and then leave, or not.

But I suppose that's for another blog, since this is a picture blog, after all.

For those of you in the know, this is, of course, the classic "star power" pose. What's nice about these new games is that they make for more interesting pictures. Interactiveness, it seems, ain't all bad.

Dave

Day 11-Assassins

So the Brother needed me to come take some shots of his lighting for a production of Assassins which opens this weekend at the Ivory Theatre. Um, you should probably go see it, since it's pretty good (and the show's pretty good, too).

This is from a scene towards the end, when Lee Harvey Oswald is shooting at JFK.

I don't know much about the show, so I can't say much. I will say that it's very well lit. And darkly funny. There were a number of promo photos out in the lobby done by a professional theatre type. They were really good. And featured a fish-eye lens.

It almost makes me consider seeing if anyone in town would need an assistant for such things. Hmm.

Dave

p.s. The Brother would like you to visit his site(s).
http://www.stephenjmoore.com
http://sjm-design.blogspot.com

Day 10--Snow Day

Much to my surprise, the weather-folk called it right: we got all sorts of snow around here today. Probably around 8-10 inches. True, it took me 90 minutes to get home, but I got off early, so it meant I had plenty of time to clear the driveway and then get out for some pictures.

I was out taking "arsty" pictures, when I realized that snow around here means one thing" sledders at Killer Hill. So I hopped in the car, and sure enough, there was plenty to shoot at the hill.

It was a tough call between this and another arty shot, but I think this captures more feeling than the other shot. Surely, for youngster, a day off school and the thrill of boarding down a hill and getting some air is hard to top. I had another shot where he has more air, but you can't see as much of his face, and I think that really sells this one.

So the snow was nice, in its way, but I think I'm ready for spring now. Hopefully this was winter's last huzzah for awhile.

By the by, commenting should be open to anyone, no gmail account needed. You know, if you feel like saying anything.

Dave

Day 9--An axe to grind

Sometimes musician. I've been playing guitar for almost 10 years, and have written close to 50 songs, and yet I don't really consider myself a musician. I guess it's because I don't do it for a living. But it is fun, and very satisfying, especially after a few weeks of song writing pays off with something I'm proud of.

And, really, when it comes to photography, I don't think any instrument has the appeal of a guitar. Guitar players as well.

This is my acoustic, which I bought about a year ago. It desperately needs new strings, but still has a good sound.

I'm in the mood to write, but have suffered from an injured finger the past few days. It's nearly healed, so writing should commence soon.

Winter storm tomorrow, maybe, which might make for good pictures. We'll see!

Dave

Day 8--Self Portrait

I'm not sure why, but I really enjoy reflections in curved surfaces. Lamps, convex (I think) mirrors, and anything else that reflects and distorts is right up my alley. So I was excited to catch myself in this lamp hood today. It's always a little tricky to position the camera just right so it doesn't block my face. As these things go, I kinda like it. It'll be interesting to see how I use the fish-eye lens when I get that in a month or two.

Dave

p.s. Alton Brown appears as himself.

Day 7--For the Glory of the Game

Today, for me, was the official start of the baseball season. Or, more accurately, the base ball season. Yep, vintage base ball is back, and I'm very excited to get back out there and start playing games again.

It was nice enough today to have a practice after our meeting, so I got some shots in before we started. Pictured is 'On the Fly.' His real name escapes me at the moment. But that's as may be. I like the pose and the look on his face. The baseball flying in the air behind him is a nice touch as well.

Expect more pictures from games once the season gets going in earnest.

Dave