Over Wrought

Over Wrought by Andy Roth on 500px

Photo #68

There are many unnecessary things done in this world. Take this railing - whoever created it could have done a much simpler version that would be just as functional and much more pragmatic. Instead, they did this. Why? Was in case someday, somebody like me was walking by looking for interesting things to photograph? Probably not. But, thanks anyway.

(Week 10 - Photo 2)

Day 54 - Year of the Rabbit - 3 Feb 2011

Happy New Year! The Year of the Rabbit caused me to scurry through the house on a hunt for a suitable subject. Too bad it was not they Year of the Kitten or the Year of the Lego Minifig, because I could cover those in my sleep.

But, Year of the Rabbit it was, so the search was on. I then remembered the Bunny Tray. This was a wedding gift from childhood friend Dave Barclay, aka Rockin' Davy B. I remember when we opened it, I thought, "Ah...it's a bunny tray." It soon became a favorite and something we use for pretty much every cake worthy occasion. Thanks, Dave! Rock on!

Day 33 - Shape of My Heart - 13 Jan 2011

I'll admit that I have a handful of photo ideas that I keep in my back pocket for days when I can't think of anything else. This was one of those ideas. It is some wrought iron thing that I gave to Shelley a few years back when she was in her wrought metal phase. I'd like to say it was a romantic gift because of the various heart shapes within it, but I actually did not notice those until I took the picture.

The Light Ahead

My grandparents owned a dry cleaning plant and always had vans that they used for, I'm not sure what (delivering the clean clothes? Did dry cleaners used to do that? Do they still? Maybe I would know this if my work clothes were not jeans and t-shirts on a good day). Point is, they had vans. So, when I saw this antique van, it brought back some memories, which I guess is the whole point of antiques.

Come Fly With Me

There was a time long ago when chrome wasn't just a browser - it was also a metal. They used to put it on cars in all kinds of crazy and creative ways, including hood mounted origami birds like this one. A real motor-head could tell you what kind of car this is based on this bird, but all I can tell you is that it was a greenish/blueish car.

Five Ways Out

Another stop on the Mebane Photowalk was a laundromat. In a bit of a crazy random happenstance, inside was a slightly awkward new couple enjoying what looked to be frozen yogurt.

When You Thought It Was Safe

Ah, chrome. Before it was a web browser, it was a fun shiny part of many a car. Now you need to go to a museum to see it. At least I did. The Smithsonian American History Museum. This picture was taken before Ben Stiller showed up and everything came to life, btw.

Turtlely Sweet

A long, long time ago when Shelley and I were dating, we spent a very pleasant afternoon canoeing around some lake in Chapel Hill, NC. In and around the lake, we saw many, many turtles. Since we were all romantic and schmoopey and stuff, turtles sort of became our thing. Shorty thereafter, I had to go to France for work, so of course when I saw these pewter turtles for sale, I had to buy them for soon to be fiance.

Leatherman

Day 324



I'll bet if MacGuyver was made a decade later, old Mac would have carried a Leatherman instead of his trusty Swiss Army Knife. I'd have to think that if you were going to build a hang-glider out of duct tape, dental floss, and last week's laundry, the multiple tools of the Leatherman would be oh so handy.

Zippity Day

Day 317



I've always been a big fan of the hooded sweatshirt - be they pull-over or zip-up. That is why I was so surprised when I realized that everyone else in the world now calls them "hoodies". When did this happen, and why did no one tell me?

In Tune

Day 282



It's a real shame that I use this guitar more as a photo subject than as a musical instrument. Well, it is a shame until you actually hear me play it.

Sky Frog

Day 278



For lack of anything better, I found myself once again in the backyard in search of the photo of the day. I was tired of the same old same old, so decided to change my perspective and shoot things from the ground up. Besides this frog, I also got a shot of the wind chimes, the oak tree, a pepper plant, Alex, and Ella.

Talk About Sax

Day 276



I've been meaning to revisit this old saxophone since I first shot it for Day 20. Either that, or maybe I am just running out of original ideas. This time I cut most of the external lighting, and shined a flashlight down the body where the neck piece would be. I don't why I did it that way, I just did, OK?

Chain Gang

Day 273



The TWiP photo challenge was "Gear" so I took this on-the-nose shot as my entry. I didn't win, but just because no one voted for me. The one slightly clever thing about this shot is that I rested the camera on the pedal to help stabilize it. I tried another shot where I moved the pedal around while taking the shot, but it did not work out.

Shiny Happy People

Day 269




A lot has changed for this guy since Day 11. Sure he still gets rained on, but he is no longer alone. Along with his lady friend, he now loves the night life. He loves to boogy.

(Technical aside: This was a thirty second exposure taken it near total darkness, but for a bit of light painting.)

Sing for the Wind

Day 252



This shot took me a while to get because as I was trying to get the correct angle, I bumped into these wind chimes and it took forever for them to stop moving. Once past the initial cacophony, the sound was quite melodic.

Cold and Composed

Day 241



Yes, this is the same subject as yesterday. As I was processing that I shot, I thought of another angle I wanted to try for, and since I'm smart about not putting stuff away, it was an easy thing to do to shoot them again. This is also my entry the TWiP circle challenge, which you can see on Photrade.

Fill Her Up

Day 240



If there were any long time readers of this blog, they might remember these pewter mugs from way back on Day 15. I guess I am just running out of original ideas. I wonder how long it will be until they show up again.

A Marvelous Thing!

Day 232



When it is not walking down stairs or making a slinkity sound, this Slinky enjoys posing in the setting sun and reflecting. At least it is not a flower shot.

Back West

Day 178



This guy usually sits on my desk and reminds that there is a world outside my office that is waiting to be explored. This evening he went into the outside and felt the sun on his back. Or he would have felt it if he were not made of an old railroad spike.