This was one of those days where it got to be 10 PM and I realize I had yet to take a picture. As the April Entropy challenge wanes, I decided to try to capture the entropic connection to my receiver.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Surrounded
Day 118
This was one of those days where it got to be 10 PM and I realize I had yet to take a picture. As the April Entropy challenge wanes, I decided to try to capture the entropic connection to my receiver.
This was one of those days where it got to be 10 PM and I realize I had yet to take a picture. As the April Entropy challenge wanes, I decided to try to capture the entropic connection to my receiver.
And So It Goes
Day 117
We discovered this cool fountain in the Sculpture Garden in The Mall in D.C. I like this picture because I think it accurately conveys each kids respective personality. Shelley got a nice shot from this same spot:
We discovered this cool fountain in the Sculpture Garden in The Mall in D.C. I like this picture because I think it accurately conveys each kids respective personality. Shelley got a nice shot from this same spot:
Butterfly Tickle Nose
Day 116
This may or may not be the same butterfly from Day 106. All three were set free, but this one returned a few minutes later and was captured. At this point this shot was taken, it could no longer fly, which made it a much more manageable plaything.
This may or may not be the same butterfly from Day 106. All three were set free, but this one returned a few minutes later and was captured. At this point this shot was taken, it could no longer fly, which made it a much more manageable plaything.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Praying Babies of The Future
Day 115
This may contain 12-400 Praying Mantis babies. There were more than a few of these on various plants in the yard. We put another one into the nearly vacated butterfly habitat, so we have that to look forward to.
This may contain 12-400 Praying Mantis babies. There were more than a few of these on various plants in the yard. We put another one into the nearly vacated butterfly habitat, so we have that to look forward to.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Armed and Dangerous
Day 114
I guess it says something about my priorities that when I saw this beauty in my backyard, my first reaction was excitement for the photography potential. Also, when I was done shooting it, I left it there to spread its seed across my lawn.
I guess it says something about my priorities that when I saw this beauty in my backyard, my first reaction was excitement for the photography potential. Also, when I was done shooting it, I left it there to spread its seed across my lawn.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Spring Fall
Day 113
The blossoms from our backyard peach tree did not survive two days of rain. Now they are just mulch.
The blossoms from our backyard peach tree did not survive two days of rain. Now they are just mulch.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Frayed So
Day 112
Back to the entropy for day 112, courtesy of my tertiary jeans. I lit this shot using a wireless flash in the bottom of the pant leg, which let the light come out through the giant hole in the knee. Don't worry, I was wearing other pants at the time, as far as you know.
Back to the entropy for day 112, courtesy of my tertiary jeans. I lit this shot using a wireless flash in the bottom of the pant leg, which let the light come out through the giant hole in the knee. Don't worry, I was wearing other pants at the time, as far as you know.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Puddle Jumper
Day 111
Puddles are near the top of the list of Things My Kids Can't Walk Past. Other things on the list include carousels, cotton candy vendors, and sliding boards.
Puddles are near the top of the list of Things My Kids Can't Walk Past. Other things on the list include carousels, cotton candy vendors, and sliding boards.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Melting
Day 110
The kids and I were left to our own devices (or is that just vices?) tonight, so that meant burgers, fries, and Ben & Jerry's. Not one of us can eat an ice cream cone without a bit of mess ensuing, so the kids got their cones, then this happened.
The kids and I were left to our own devices (or is that just vices?) tonight, so that meant burgers, fries, and Ben & Jerry's. Not one of us can eat an ice cream cone without a bit of mess ensuing, so the kids got their cones, then this happened.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Flame
Day 109
The weather was perfect for the first backyard campfire of the season. Under the moon and the constellations, the air was cool, the beer was cooler, and the fire was warm.
The weather was perfect for the first backyard campfire of the season. Under the moon and the constellations, the air was cool, the beer was cooler, and the fire was warm.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Fred City Steeple
Day 108
We were in town to attend my daughter's art show and have a celebratory dinner. This was shot on the way back to the car after dinner.
We were in town to attend my daughter's art show and have a celebratory dinner. This was shot on the way back to the car after dinner.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Heading West
Day 107
This is an old barn across the street from our neighborhood. Since it is falling part, it was perfect for the April Entropy challenge. I was able to time my visit so that I could shoot during the magic hour, and got this shot just as the sun was going behind the mountain. Click through to the photostream to see other shots from this photo-ride.
This is an old barn across the street from our neighborhood. Since it is falling part, it was perfect for the April Entropy challenge. I was able to time my visit so that I could shoot during the magic hour, and got this shot just as the sun was going behind the mountain. Click through to the photostream to see other shots from this photo-ride.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Very Hungry Butterfly
Day 106
This Painted Lady Butterfly just hatched in my daughter's butterfly habitat. There are a couple of more chrysalises that may also soon hatch. This one has been named Cindy Brady Roth. Cindy is best viewed large.
This Painted Lady Butterfly just hatched in my daughter's butterfly habitat. There are a couple of more chrysalises that may also soon hatch. This one has been named Cindy Brady Roth. Cindy is best viewed large.
My Soggy Life
Day 105
Your Life will fall apart. It will if you leave it in the milk too long. Even Cinamon Life, as shown here. The moral of this story is, make the most of your life before it gets soggy.
Your Life will fall apart. It will if you leave it in the milk too long. Even Cinamon Life, as shown here. The moral of this story is, make the most of your life before it gets soggy.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Death By Chocolate
Day 104
As he returned to the liquid state from which he was born, he thought "At least my ears were not eaten first."
As he returned to the liquid state from which he was born, he thought "At least my ears were not eaten first."
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Aqueduct 08
Day 103
It is always so much fun to take pictures of the kids, especially when they'd rather be doing something else (which is to say, anytime I try to take their picture). This shot is the third in a so far three year tradition of shots from this same location. You can click through to the previous shots here:
It is always so much fun to take pictures of the kids, especially when they'd rather be doing something else (which is to say, anytime I try to take their picture). This shot is the third in a so far three year tradition of shots from this same location. You can click through to the previous shots here:
Walk Away Tomorrow
Day 102
Shelley tells me that this is a clematis. I'm not sure how well it is doing, but like this it is a little ball of chaos, perfect for the April Challenge.
Shelley tells me that this is a clematis. I'm not sure how well it is doing, but like this it is a little ball of chaos, perfect for the April Challenge.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Out Of Place
Day 101
These seem to be blossoms, but they were growing on the trunk of a tree, so I have idea what is going on.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Stir Fry
Day 100
I was hoping to be inspired to do something extra special for Day 100. Instead, I made dinner.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Not Your Time
Day 99
A country church along a meandering country road has a small cemetery with very old stones that remind us that people have been living and dying here for a very long time.
A country church along a meandering country road has a small cemetery with very old stones that remind us that people have been living and dying here for a very long time.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Nothing Lasts
Day 98
This 3-D puzzle really wants to come apart, despite all my efforts to keep it together. Now that my daughter has seen it, I suspect she will help entropy run its course, since that is what kids do best.
This 3-D puzzle really wants to come apart, despite all my efforts to keep it together. Now that my daughter has seen it, I suspect she will help entropy run its course, since that is what kids do best.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
All This Time
Day 97
I went on a photo-riding expedition back to the truck graveyard from Day 19. This time I actually got permission from the proprietor, who was quite an interesting guy, as you might expect from someone who collects old rusty Ford trucks.
I went on a photo-riding expedition back to the truck graveyard from Day 19. This time I actually got permission from the proprietor, who was quite an interesting guy, as you might expect from someone who collects old rusty Ford trucks.
Brokeback Bunny
Day 96
You may be surprised that a fortnight after Easter, and still there remains a (nearly) intact chocolate bunny. It had a little entropy in its hindquarters (not to be confused with junk in the trunk), and there was nothing better, so this hare is here.
You may be surprised that a fortnight after Easter, and still there remains a (nearly) intact chocolate bunny. It had a little entropy in its hindquarters (not to be confused with junk in the trunk), and there was nothing better, so this hare is here.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Ka Chow!
Day 95
Welcome to Day 95. Is it any surprise that today's shot features the world famous race car Lightning McQueen, decked out in his Radiator Spring finest?
Welcome to Day 95. Is it any surprise that today's shot features the world famous race car Lightning McQueen, decked out in his Radiator Spring finest?
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Turn a Square
Day 94
Continuing the entropy theme for April, I took this shot at a seemingly unused barn that I pass by all the time.
Continuing the entropy theme for April, I took this shot at a seemingly unused barn that I pass by all the time.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Dismantle
Day 92
For the month of April, there is a new challenge from PhotoChallenge.org . This time it is not colors, but rather it is "entropy". So, as best as I can keep up with it, look for shots this month that show disorder, randomness, and devolution. Today's shot is of our mantle, which is over 150 years old. It is rough and split, with random bits of metal that it acquired from its time as part of a barn.
For the month of April, there is a new challenge from PhotoChallenge.org . This time it is not colors, but rather it is "entropy". So, as best as I can keep up with it, look for shots this month that show disorder, randomness, and devolution. Today's shot is of our mantle, which is over 150 years old. It is rough and split, with random bits of metal that it acquired from its time as part of a barn.
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