Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Portraits of Love
There was a great news story about Portraits of Love, a program I volunteered for leading up to the holidays. I met such amazing people. It was heartbreaking to know these families would be separated for such long periods. And, of course, there's always this underlying dread that someone might not come home at all. It was an honor to be of some small service to those who serve us all to selflessly.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Today's Newsings
See? They're like musings, but about things in the news. Yeah, still working on a name for these.
Nigerian held in act of terror on airliner. He promises that if officials assist in transfer of $47 million to U.S. account, they keep 70%.
Nations mark 2004 tsunami tragedy. Survivors urge legislators to ban insensitive use of the "wave" at sporting events.
Charlie Sheen charged with assault. As well as for having all the acting range of an end table.
Medicaid system leaks millions. Tee-hee, they said "leaks."
Schools' wage war on chocolate milk. So much more productive than wasting time on things like "educating."
Small plane lands on golf course. Confirmed: There are actual stories involving the word "golf" that don't include the word "Tiger."
Pilgrims killed in Baghdad bombing. You'd have thought those giant belt buckles would have provided some degree of protection.
Six million dollar payday for mortgage execs. In us terms, that's 500,000 tubes of Preparation H.
Nicholas Cage faces $36.7 million lawsuit. Moviegoing public apparently finally fed up with horrific toupees.
Pennsylvania pastor shoots son during fight. Apparently thought he could make him more holy.
Nigerian held in act of terror on airliner. He promises that if officials assist in transfer of $47 million to U.S. account, they keep 70%.
Nations mark 2004 tsunami tragedy. Survivors urge legislators to ban insensitive use of the "wave" at sporting events.
Charlie Sheen charged with assault. As well as for having all the acting range of an end table.
Medicaid system leaks millions. Tee-hee, they said "leaks."
Schools' wage war on chocolate milk. So much more productive than wasting time on things like "educating."
Small plane lands on golf course. Confirmed: There are actual stories involving the word "golf" that don't include the word "Tiger."
Pilgrims killed in Baghdad bombing. You'd have thought those giant belt buckles would have provided some degree of protection.
Six million dollar payday for mortgage execs. In us terms, that's 500,000 tubes of Preparation H.
Nicholas Cage faces $36.7 million lawsuit. Moviegoing public apparently finally fed up with horrific toupees.
Pennsylvania pastor shoots son during fight. Apparently thought he could make him more holy.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Today's Yanked-from-the-Headlines Musings
Dizzy Madoff treated for hypertension. Also suffering from associated ailment: Hyperdouchery.
Sportscaster George Michael dead at 70. Singer George Michael's career? Ditto.
Disabled gunman held after standoff. Oh, sure. Able-bodied criminals would get no mercy. This guy gets a hug.
Donkeys escape from live nativity scene in Colorado. Some kind of political statement about church and state, no doubt.
Man dies after skiing into tree at Colorado resort. "Life and limb" takes on a whole new meaning.
$500 million in sunken treasure returning to Spain. GNP increases by, oh, 500%.
Oldest captive gorilla turns 53 at Ohio zoo. Younger mate planned, but no flashy sportscar because, well, he's a gorilla.
Obamas arrive in Hawaii for vacation. Counting down minutes until poi is socialized.
Kiss frontman Gene Simmons accused of threats. New threats. The gonorrhea thing is old news.
Woman knocks down pope at mass. Funny, Catholic opposition to birth control usually results in people being knocked up.
Sportscaster George Michael dead at 70. Singer George Michael's career? Ditto.
Disabled gunman held after standoff. Oh, sure. Able-bodied criminals would get no mercy. This guy gets a hug.
Donkeys escape from live nativity scene in Colorado. Some kind of political statement about church and state, no doubt.
Man dies after skiing into tree at Colorado resort. "Life and limb" takes on a whole new meaning.
$500 million in sunken treasure returning to Spain. GNP increases by, oh, 500%.
Oldest captive gorilla turns 53 at Ohio zoo. Younger mate planned, but no flashy sportscar because, well, he's a gorilla.
Obamas arrive in Hawaii for vacation. Counting down minutes until poi is socialized.
Kiss frontman Gene Simmons accused of threats. New threats. The gonorrhea thing is old news.
Woman knocks down pope at mass. Funny, Catholic opposition to birth control usually results in people being knocked up.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
News: Yanked From the Headlines
Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins split. You might say Andy Dufresne finally got paroled.
Poll spells trouble for Lieberman. Spells it d-i-p-s-h-i-t.
Otters delay plane, get into bags. Customs dogs are federal employees, so they slept through the whole thing.
Lawmaker targets loud TV ads. Set to propose new legislation on SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY!
Pranksters gift-wrap apartment. Grandmother of pranksters insists on saving bow.
Nestle shuts Zimbabwe factory. Charlie and Uncle Joe forced to get real jobs.
iPhone is 2009's top seller. Given spotty coverage, will be renamed "oyPhone" in 2010.
Nursing crisis about to get worse. Almost out of milk.
Winehouse charged with assault. And in other shocking news, moon not cheese.
Steven Tyler enters rehab. And in other shocking news, Winehouse charged with assault.
Hostages held in post office. Authorities later realize they're just in line. Same difference.
Three tigers escape from Mexican circus. Immediately proceed to Vegas to cheat on their wives.
Fugitive updates Facebook page while on run. Would have tweeted, but over capacity.
Embroiled Jackson doctor lands TV role. In a remake of "Gunsmoke" called "Smoking Gun."
"Sesame Street" star Alaina Reed-Amini dead at 63. Guests baffled by missing cookies at wake.
Study: Haitan children work as slaves. Apparently, children also serve as proofreaders at CNN.com.
Poll spells trouble for Lieberman. Spells it d-i-p-s-h-i-t.
Otters delay plane, get into bags. Customs dogs are federal employees, so they slept through the whole thing.
Lawmaker targets loud TV ads. Set to propose new legislation on SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY!
Pranksters gift-wrap apartment. Grandmother of pranksters insists on saving bow.
Nestle shuts Zimbabwe factory. Charlie and Uncle Joe forced to get real jobs.
iPhone is 2009's top seller. Given spotty coverage, will be renamed "oyPhone" in 2010.
Nursing crisis about to get worse. Almost out of milk.
Winehouse charged with assault. And in other shocking news, moon not cheese.
Steven Tyler enters rehab. And in other shocking news, Winehouse charged with assault.
Hostages held in post office. Authorities later realize they're just in line. Same difference.
Three tigers escape from Mexican circus. Immediately proceed to Vegas to cheat on their wives.
Fugitive updates Facebook page while on run. Would have tweeted, but over capacity.
Embroiled Jackson doctor lands TV role. In a remake of "Gunsmoke" called "Smoking Gun."
"Sesame Street" star Alaina Reed-Amini dead at 63. Guests baffled by missing cookies at wake.
Study: Haitan children work as slaves. Apparently, children also serve as proofreaders at CNN.com.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
My New Year's Resolutions for 2010
1. Get a career. Everyone else seems to have one.
2. Stop nagging people about how offensive the word "retard" is. They have bigger problems.
3. Get better at pretending to enjoy time with my nephews.
4. Spend less time on the computer. Oh, who am I kidding?
5. Help the homeless. And remind people how lucky they are not to be.
6. Judge less. Unless someone really deserves it. Which includes just about everybody, so nevermind.
7. Help my grandmother kick the bucket. It's what she wants more than anything.
8. Tell the truth. It seems so simple when it's on a list like this.
9. Eat vegetables. Or something equally unrealistic.
10. Less Tiger, more world peace.
2. Stop nagging people about how offensive the word "retard" is. They have bigger problems.
3. Get better at pretending to enjoy time with my nephews.
4. Spend less time on the computer. Oh, who am I kidding?
5. Help the homeless. And remind people how lucky they are not to be.
6. Judge less. Unless someone really deserves it. Which includes just about everybody, so nevermind.
7. Help my grandmother kick the bucket. It's what she wants more than anything.
8. Tell the truth. It seems so simple when it's on a list like this.
9. Eat vegetables. Or something equally unrealistic.
10. Less Tiger, more world peace.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Now, This is Cool
I have a lot of fun shooting portraits of kids. Snapping shots that makes parents kind of cry a little, I love that.
My portrait sessions really picked up this holiday season. That word-of-mouth thing can be awesome. During the last week, my mailbox was overflowing with holiday cards, almost all of them from parents who used my photos on their cards this year.
It's an amazing feeling to be a part of people's lives, their holidays, in some way. Hopefully, they have a memory to last a lifetime.
It's pretty slick seeing all the ways my clients use their photos. Some do traditional cards, featuring one image or a collage of many images. Some get prints and insert them into their cards. Some print cards that are more like postcards. Some of these pieces are fairly elaborate.
No matter what format people use, I'm endlessly appreciative that they like my work enough to use my photos in their holiday mailings.
Happy holidays, by the way. I hope yours is picture perfect.
My portrait sessions really picked up this holiday season. That word-of-mouth thing can be awesome. During the last week, my mailbox was overflowing with holiday cards, almost all of them from parents who used my photos on their cards this year.
It's an amazing feeling to be a part of people's lives, their holidays, in some way. Hopefully, they have a memory to last a lifetime.
It's pretty slick seeing all the ways my clients use their photos. Some do traditional cards, featuring one image or a collage of many images. Some get prints and insert them into their cards. Some print cards that are more like postcards. Some of these pieces are fairly elaborate.
No matter what format people use, I'm endlessly appreciative that they like my work enough to use my photos in their holiday mailings.
Happy holidays, by the way. I hope yours is picture perfect.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Pilfered From the Headlines
Karzai announces new Afghan cabinet. His mother announces plan to stick to traditional blankets from now on.
Pot found on Lil Wayne's tour bus. In other shocking news, water found in ocean.
Baby without a brain turns 1. Man without a brain turns 59 on Jan. 12, plans to thank "dittoheads" for his success.
700,000 Dayquil units recalled. NyQuil users comment, "Glaaaaugh, mavver narf!"
Navy finds bodies after ship sinks. One of whom is Raven, up on the main stage.
Train passengers stranded in Chunnel. Brits grit what's left of their teeth and bear it.
U.S. prosecution links drugs to terrorism. No, wait, that's Doritos. Links drugs to Doritos, sorry.
Obama hosts community banks at White House. Emplores reps to help pens to cast off their chains.
Poland leads search for stolen Auschwitz sign. After hearing it sat atop two poles, they figured they had a head start.
U.S. says nuclear agreement is near. Bush comes out of seclusion to add, "Lotta good that does. What about nucular weapons?"
Pot found on Lil Wayne's tour bus. In other shocking news, water found in ocean.
Baby without a brain turns 1. Man without a brain turns 59 on Jan. 12, plans to thank "dittoheads" for his success.
700,000 Dayquil units recalled. NyQuil users comment, "Glaaaaugh, mavver narf!"
Navy finds bodies after ship sinks. One of whom is Raven, up on the main stage.
Train passengers stranded in Chunnel. Brits grit what's left of their teeth and bear it.
U.S. prosecution links drugs to terrorism. No, wait, that's Doritos. Links drugs to Doritos, sorry.
Obama hosts community banks at White House. Emplores reps to help pens to cast off their chains.
Poland leads search for stolen Auschwitz sign. After hearing it sat atop two poles, they figured they had a head start.
U.S. says nuclear agreement is near. Bush comes out of seclusion to add, "Lotta good that does. What about nucular weapons?"
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Fifty Portraits and a Revelation
Tonight, I shot 50 portraits of 50 kids. They and their moms are all residents of a local women's shelter, catering to abused and homeless women and their children.
There are a lot of emotions swirling around after this adventure. Maybe the most powerful is that of gratitude. Feeling deeply thankful for the amazingly charmed life most of us lead.
I'm also feeling such a sense of bliss because of what I suspect is the power of contribution. I have no doubt that contribution is the single most important key to happiness and contentment in life. In 10 or 20 years, you will have no recollection of what you did at work today. But the emotions resulting from contribution, I suspect, we remember.
I'm also feeling appreciation for friendship. I had two photographer friends, Kim and Mark, show up to help in whatever way they could. Their friendship made me keenly aware of all my friendships. I am so lucky to have accumulated so many wonderful friends in my life.
I am feeling a sense of hope. Because while I can't imagine what these families have been through, I got a real sense of dignity and resilience from them. All of them.
I think I'm also feeling immense pride. Mostly because of this photo.
When this guy came into the room, it was obvious he was different. I learned he's autistic. I can't say I know much about autism, but the boy was a little distant. He didn't make eye contact, and didn't really respond at first. His mother mentioned that he'd never had a photo taken where he was smiling. Well, I had to put an end to that little streak.
There was such radiance in the smiles of those children, even in the face of adversity, some of which we can't even imagine.
Their mothers often couldn't hide traces of their personal pain. But the kids? They were just kids. Getting on with life.
I have another emotion I'm not entirely sure I can articulate. In volunteering to help these people tonight, strangers, I feel overcome with a euphoria that's hard to describe. While I feel utter exhaustion physically (50 portraits!), I also feel like I could run a marathon or climb a mountain.
In volunteering to help, to give these families keepsakes that will create a sense of place and pride and love, I happened upon a completely unexpected emotion. A sense of something I kind of thought was made up.
There's a very good chance I'm feeling the holiday spirit. A profound feeling of connection and joy and abundance I'm honestly not sure I thought was possible. And the question that comes to mind is why, on earth, wouldn't we want to feel this every single day of our lives?
So, yes, if this is the holiday spirit, I have it.
Just don't tell anyone. I have a reputation to maintain.
There are a lot of emotions swirling around after this adventure. Maybe the most powerful is that of gratitude. Feeling deeply thankful for the amazingly charmed life most of us lead.
I'm also feeling such a sense of bliss because of what I suspect is the power of contribution. I have no doubt that contribution is the single most important key to happiness and contentment in life. In 10 or 20 years, you will have no recollection of what you did at work today. But the emotions resulting from contribution, I suspect, we remember.
I'm also feeling appreciation for friendship. I had two photographer friends, Kim and Mark, show up to help in whatever way they could. Their friendship made me keenly aware of all my friendships. I am so lucky to have accumulated so many wonderful friends in my life.
I am feeling a sense of hope. Because while I can't imagine what these families have been through, I got a real sense of dignity and resilience from them. All of them.
I think I'm also feeling immense pride. Mostly because of this photo.
When this guy came into the room, it was obvious he was different. I learned he's autistic. I can't say I know much about autism, but the boy was a little distant. He didn't make eye contact, and didn't really respond at first. His mother mentioned that he'd never had a photo taken where he was smiling. Well, I had to put an end to that little streak.
There was such radiance in the smiles of those children, even in the face of adversity, some of which we can't even imagine.
Their mothers often couldn't hide traces of their personal pain. But the kids? They were just kids. Getting on with life.
I have another emotion I'm not entirely sure I can articulate. In volunteering to help these people tonight, strangers, I feel overcome with a euphoria that's hard to describe. While I feel utter exhaustion physically (50 portraits!), I also feel like I could run a marathon or climb a mountain.
In volunteering to help, to give these families keepsakes that will create a sense of place and pride and love, I happened upon a completely unexpected emotion. A sense of something I kind of thought was made up.
There's a very good chance I'm feeling the holiday spirit. A profound feeling of connection and joy and abundance I'm honestly not sure I thought was possible. And the question that comes to mind is why, on earth, wouldn't we want to feel this every single day of our lives?
So, yes, if this is the holiday spirit, I have it.
Just don't tell anyone. I have a reputation to maintain.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wrested From the Headlines
Today's torn-from-the-headlines musings. I'm not entirely sure what some of them mean, so don't say I didn't warn you.
Obama: On "precipice" of health overhaul. Me: Mr. President, 28% of the people who voted for you think "precipice" involves urine.
Student sent home from school for drawing a crucifix. The principal was cross.
Oral Roberts passed away. Tee-hee. They said, "Oral."
Tiger's sponsors feel his popularity sink. Stocks of bandwagon manufacturing companies at all-time highs.
Jennifer Garner's alleged stalker arrested. Her alleged acting ability rumored to be in hiding to avoid extradition.
H1N1 vaccine doses for kids recalled. Conspiracy theorists simultaneously throw out hips from mass jig dancing.
Iowa mom gets life for murdering son. Seems like it should be the other way around.
Chris Brown deletes his Twitter account. What will we all do with the extra brain cells we're likely to get back?
Five indicted in fatal beating of Latino man. All were blindfolded and holding sticks at the time of the crime.
Philippines volcano eruption imminent. Phillipines relevancy unlikely.
20,000 exotic animals seized. Two words: Viscosity breakdown.
Illinois to get Gitmo detainees. Thought they were being tortured before? Now they'll be bored to death.
Few banks serve Muslim needs. First it was outrageous overdraft fees. Now, a refusal to offer knife sharpening for beheadings.
Courtney Love loses custody. Of her mind.
One in six teens engage in "sexting." Three in six engage in praying desperately to last just 30 more seconds.
Comcast introduces a streaming TV service. Which is great, because the current options are more steaming than streaming.
Lil Wayne's delayed album released by accident. Dog blamed.
Obama: On "precipice" of health overhaul. Me: Mr. President, 28% of the people who voted for you think "precipice" involves urine.
Student sent home from school for drawing a crucifix. The principal was cross.
Oral Roberts passed away. Tee-hee. They said, "Oral."
Tiger's sponsors feel his popularity sink. Stocks of bandwagon manufacturing companies at all-time highs.
Jennifer Garner's alleged stalker arrested. Her alleged acting ability rumored to be in hiding to avoid extradition.
H1N1 vaccine doses for kids recalled. Conspiracy theorists simultaneously throw out hips from mass jig dancing.
Iowa mom gets life for murdering son. Seems like it should be the other way around.
Chris Brown deletes his Twitter account. What will we all do with the extra brain cells we're likely to get back?
Five indicted in fatal beating of Latino man. All were blindfolded and holding sticks at the time of the crime.
Philippines volcano eruption imminent. Phillipines relevancy unlikely.
20,000 exotic animals seized. Two words: Viscosity breakdown.
Illinois to get Gitmo detainees. Thought they were being tortured before? Now they'll be bored to death.
Few banks serve Muslim needs. First it was outrageous overdraft fees. Now, a refusal to offer knife sharpening for beheadings.
Courtney Love loses custody. Of her mind.
One in six teens engage in "sexting." Three in six engage in praying desperately to last just 30 more seconds.
Comcast introduces a streaming TV service. Which is great, because the current options are more steaming than streaming.
Lil Wayne's delayed album released by accident. Dog blamed.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Facts about Dribbleglass.com Visitors
I don't really track how many people visit Dribbleglass.com anymore. I used to watch religiously, but I just can't muster the interest these days.
However, today, I came across a site that claims to say how many unique visitors a site gets. According to that site, Dribbleglass.com gets 2,695 unique visitors per day.
Then they give some interesting stats about what those visitors equate to. I thought these were fun:
What does 2,695 unique visitors per day mean to you?
1. They can fit in 10,780 sq ft. room.
2. Their weight of feces is 6,738 pounds per day (2,398,550 pounds per year).
3. They are waiting in a long line. The line distance is 1.53 miles.
4. They need to drink 1,348 gallons per day.
How far the Interwebs has come when it can tell you how many pounds of feces your site visitors generate. Yay, Interwebs!
However, today, I came across a site that claims to say how many unique visitors a site gets. According to that site, Dribbleglass.com gets 2,695 unique visitors per day.
Then they give some interesting stats about what those visitors equate to. I thought these were fun:
What does 2,695 unique visitors per day mean to you?
1. They can fit in 10,780 sq ft. room.
2. Their weight of feces is 6,738 pounds per day (2,398,550 pounds per year).
3. They are waiting in a long line. The line distance is 1.53 miles.
4. They need to drink 1,348 gallons per day.
How far the Interwebs has come when it can tell you how many pounds of feces your site visitors generate. Yay, Interwebs!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
If It's Torn From the Headlines...
If it's torn from the headlines, it only has to be 34% as funny!
Glaciologist spots huge iceberg off Australia. Apparently, Nicole Kidman lost her GPS.
Petraeus says Afghan war will be harder before it gets easier. Wars. Why do they have to be so hard, anyway?
Some concerned about how atheists cope with Xmas. Xmas is as much about religion as Tiger Woods coverage is about golf.
Pay hike fosters uptick in Afghan army recruits. Being Afghani just fosters ticks.
Smoking kills five million every year. Even worse, it annoys me.
Mounting research suggests germs may be good for you. Tee-hee. They said "mounting."
Historic EPA finding: Greenhouse gases harm humans. Other breaking news: Israelis, Palestinians not real fond of each other.
Poor nations angry over climate papers. Oh, yeah, and the starvation thing.
U.S. offers to pay Native Americans for lost funds. Response, "We'd prefer an apology for Costner's 'Dances With Wolves' acting."
College degrees more expensive, worth less in job market. Beer pong and casual sex apparently no longer in-demand skills.
Average American consumes 34GB worth of content a day. Just 4KB if you exclude the porn.
Glaciologist spots huge iceberg off Australia. Apparently, Nicole Kidman lost her GPS.
Petraeus says Afghan war will be harder before it gets easier. Wars. Why do they have to be so hard, anyway?
Some concerned about how atheists cope with Xmas. Xmas is as much about religion as Tiger Woods coverage is about golf.
Pay hike fosters uptick in Afghan army recruits. Being Afghani just fosters ticks.
Smoking kills five million every year. Even worse, it annoys me.
Mounting research suggests germs may be good for you. Tee-hee. They said "mounting."
Historic EPA finding: Greenhouse gases harm humans. Other breaking news: Israelis, Palestinians not real fond of each other.
Poor nations angry over climate papers. Oh, yeah, and the starvation thing.
U.S. offers to pay Native Americans for lost funds. Response, "We'd prefer an apology for Costner's 'Dances With Wolves' acting."
College degrees more expensive, worth less in job market. Beer pong and casual sex apparently no longer in-demand skills.
Average American consumes 34GB worth of content a day. Just 4KB if you exclude the porn.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Another Outburst of Headline Malfeasance
Soy foods could help breast cancer survivors. Most surveyed prefer the cancer.
"Senate rejects tougher abortion rules." Couldn't we all just vote to retroactively abort Senators?
MSN reports, "Must get bin Laden to kill al-Qaida." I say we ask Waldo where he is.
Dow falls 104 on global worries. Just me, or does it take a rise or dip of 300 to get my attention these days?
Pair charged with extortion of Stamos. Isn't that a little like blackmailing a vagrant? Let's talk ROI.
Tiger Woods' mother-in-law hospitalized. First victim of SAS (Scandal Apathy Syndrome).
Pollution fears taint Sudan oil promise. Tee-hee. They said "taint."
Bryant Gumbel has lung cancer. Worst part: Even when you think it's gone, it comes back. Again and again.
Major storm moving toward Rocky Mountains. Adrian breaks out plastic bra. (That joke would have killed in 1976.)
CBS axes "As the World Turns" after 50 years on-air. Both viewers begin grieving process.
Internal TSA info. found on the Web. Loafers and keys deemed the next big threat to national security.
Religious groups active in climate debate. Because their whole "babies come from storks" insights have proved invaluable.
"Senate rejects tougher abortion rules." Couldn't we all just vote to retroactively abort Senators?
MSN reports, "Must get bin Laden to kill al-Qaida." I say we ask Waldo where he is.
Dow falls 104 on global worries. Just me, or does it take a rise or dip of 300 to get my attention these days?
Pair charged with extortion of Stamos. Isn't that a little like blackmailing a vagrant? Let's talk ROI.
Tiger Woods' mother-in-law hospitalized. First victim of SAS (Scandal Apathy Syndrome).
Pollution fears taint Sudan oil promise. Tee-hee. They said "taint."
Bryant Gumbel has lung cancer. Worst part: Even when you think it's gone, it comes back. Again and again.
Major storm moving toward Rocky Mountains. Adrian breaks out plastic bra. (That joke would have killed in 1976.)
CBS axes "As the World Turns" after 50 years on-air. Both viewers begin grieving process.
Internal TSA info. found on the Web. Loafers and keys deemed the next big threat to national security.
Religious groups active in climate debate. Because their whole "babies come from storks" insights have proved invaluable.
Friday, December 4, 2009
A Sudden Explosion
Out of nowhere, spurred on by the re-discovery of a long-lost comedic inspiration (Andy Borowitz), I had a sudden urge to write topical, Twitter-length jokes, torn from the headlines...
American Amanda Knox found guilty of murdering British roommate. Horrifying details included victim's dental records.
Scores killed in blast at Russian nightclub. Related story: Russian dancers blasted for killer lap dance prices at Scores.
Chris Brown says, "I've never had problems with anger." "Great, put it all on us," say knuckles.
Nicolas Cage wins U.N. award for humanitarian work. Apparently, keeping bill collectors busy is now "humanitarian work."
George Washington letter to nephew Bushrod Washington sells for $32 million. It begins, "Dear Bushrod. BUSH. ROD. Tee-hee."
Police were called to Brad and Angelina's L.A. home. Tasers, tactical shotguns ineffective at subduing Brad's beard.
White House OKs expanding CIA drones. Employee dining room at Langley converts to Vegas-style buffet.
Former WWE star Umaga, "The Samoan Bulldozer," dead at 36. First case of a tongue going IN upon someone's death.
New Delhi launches campaign to discourage public urination. Call to ask about it answered by articulate guy in Maine.
Apple reportedly buys Lala music service. Bid for Pee-Pee rebuffed.
American Amanda Knox found guilty of murdering British roommate. Horrifying details included victim's dental records.
Scores killed in blast at Russian nightclub. Related story: Russian dancers blasted for killer lap dance prices at Scores.
Chris Brown says, "I've never had problems with anger." "Great, put it all on us," say knuckles.
Nicolas Cage wins U.N. award for humanitarian work. Apparently, keeping bill collectors busy is now "humanitarian work."
George Washington letter to nephew Bushrod Washington sells for $32 million. It begins, "Dear Bushrod. BUSH. ROD. Tee-hee."
Police were called to Brad and Angelina's L.A. home. Tasers, tactical shotguns ineffective at subduing Brad's beard.
White House OKs expanding CIA drones. Employee dining room at Langley converts to Vegas-style buffet.
Former WWE star Umaga, "The Samoan Bulldozer," dead at 36. First case of a tongue going IN upon someone's death.
New Delhi launches campaign to discourage public urination. Call to ask about it answered by articulate guy in Maine.
Apple reportedly buys Lala music service. Bid for Pee-Pee rebuffed.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
A Loud Letter to Costco
Costco, stop making me wait to have my receipt checked on the way out. Stop this practice immediately. Don't make me get all defiant on you. You won't like me when I'm defiant. Read this, Costco, and get busy changing that policy.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Kevin Does Photography Good
Or he does it well. Either way, he's great. My friend Kevin McCollister has a new book of photography out, and I suspect you would like it.
See more of his great photographs of L.A. here. And then get the book if you know what's good for you.
See more of his great photographs of L.A. here. And then get the book if you know what's good for you.
No Pressure
Seriously, you've seen my photos, so there's no pressure to come to my first photo exhibit ever.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Today's Engagement Object
"Engagement object" is a search engine optimization term that means you get better search results if you put a video (or whatever) in your blog post.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Birthday Girl
I love just going to birthday parties and hanging out and shooting stuff. And the food's usually pretty good, too.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Today's $2 Portrait
It's Larry. Homeless, but charming and lucid. These trips to Fremont Street are so bittersweet. So much fun amidst so much struggle.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Sean's $2 Portrait
Here's another street portrait taken on Fremont Street. Thanks for the photo, Sean. A great bargain for me, to say the least.
Richard on the Street
Richard has no home. Nor does he have any ability to successfully perform a card trick. He gave me a penny.
What an odd hobby I have.
What an odd hobby I have.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
My Latest Effort: Best. Las Vegas. Blog. Ever.
I've been spending quite a bit of time and energy lately on my latest endeavor, doing a Las Vegas blog for Harrah's Entertainment.
It's been a blast. Originally, I was just supposed to do a few "sample" blog posts. Oh, hell-to-the-no! That is not how I roll!
I've been pondering doing a Las Vegas-focused blog for some time, and while this one has a slightly narrower focus than what I would have done as a Las Vegas blog (this has a focus on our Harrah's destinations for the most part), I have really enjoyed diving into this new challenge.
I think doing a blog taps into several of what I believe are my strengths, should I actually possess any. Of course, there's writing, which I enjoy. And I have kind of veered into a sassy, snarky (hopefully amusing) tone, which I think is critical to any blog about Las Vegas.
I have also taken it upon myself to take photos for the blog. I think the images liven up the blog quite a bit, and it's a definite chance to learn and add some things to my photographic toolbox.
Another benefit, one that's been supremely stimulating, is that I get to put on my editor's cap and generate story ideas. It's re-energized me, and has helped unleash some creativity in a job I'd gotten a bit comfortable in.
In the first month of its existence, I've managed to create more than 200 posts. Yep, I have kind of exceeded expectations in that regard.
I think I've found a happy medium between my pretty-much-unbridled type of content (think Dribbleglass.com) and content that is suitable coming from the largest gaming company in the world. I've been pleasantly surprised by how much freedom I've been given. I'm not confident about a lot of things, but in my ability to build a readership and/or community and/or following online, well, I got this.
I hope you'll check that blog from time to time, and please send me feedback or ideas you might have.
What could be more fun than doing a blog about a city I love? Well, other than doing this blog, about a PERSON I love. But you know what I mean.
Visit my Las Vegas blog at Harrah's. Yes, it's mine. Until I screw up and they want to fire me, then I have very little to do with it, thanks.
P.S. I feel obligated to mention that my always-insightful girlfriend has pointed out, quite correctly, that I just blogged about blogging in another blog. Yeah, and?
It's been a blast. Originally, I was just supposed to do a few "sample" blog posts. Oh, hell-to-the-no! That is not how I roll!
I've been pondering doing a Las Vegas-focused blog for some time, and while this one has a slightly narrower focus than what I would have done as a Las Vegas blog (this has a focus on our Harrah's destinations for the most part), I have really enjoyed diving into this new challenge.
I think doing a blog taps into several of what I believe are my strengths, should I actually possess any. Of course, there's writing, which I enjoy. And I have kind of veered into a sassy, snarky (hopefully amusing) tone, which I think is critical to any blog about Las Vegas.
I have also taken it upon myself to take photos for the blog. I think the images liven up the blog quite a bit, and it's a definite chance to learn and add some things to my photographic toolbox.
Another benefit, one that's been supremely stimulating, is that I get to put on my editor's cap and generate story ideas. It's re-energized me, and has helped unleash some creativity in a job I'd gotten a bit comfortable in.
In the first month of its existence, I've managed to create more than 200 posts. Yep, I have kind of exceeded expectations in that regard.
I think I've found a happy medium between my pretty-much-unbridled type of content (think Dribbleglass.com) and content that is suitable coming from the largest gaming company in the world. I've been pleasantly surprised by how much freedom I've been given. I'm not confident about a lot of things, but in my ability to build a readership and/or community and/or following online, well, I got this.
I hope you'll check that blog from time to time, and please send me feedback or ideas you might have.
What could be more fun than doing a blog about a city I love? Well, other than doing this blog, about a PERSON I love. But you know what I mean.
Visit my Las Vegas blog at Harrah's. Yes, it's mine. Until I screw up and they want to fire me, then I have very little to do with it, thanks.
P.S. I feel obligated to mention that my always-insightful girlfriend has pointed out, quite correctly, that I just blogged about blogging in another blog. Yeah, and?
Photography Tips for Parents
I was happy to be asked to be a guest blogger on my friend's site, The Succulent Wife.
I decided to write an article for parents about how to improve their children's portraits. I talk to so many parents frustrated by the fact that they can't seem to get good shots of their kids, even after investing in a good camera or other equipment.
Hey, I hear ya. It's hard, no matter what equipment you have! Hopefully, this will give folks some how-to items to think about when they have that next birthday or holiday or bris. Mostly those first two things.
Read my tips for better kid photos.
I decided to write an article for parents about how to improve their children's portraits. I talk to so many parents frustrated by the fact that they can't seem to get good shots of their kids, even after investing in a good camera or other equipment.
Hey, I hear ya. It's hard, no matter what equipment you have! Hopefully, this will give folks some how-to items to think about when they have that next birthday or holiday or bris. Mostly those first two things.
Read my tips for better kid photos.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Ten Composition Elements for Photographers
I and some friends recently took a photography workshop from Michael Andrew, a most splendid human being and awesomeful guru. He has 10 compositions he likes to have at his disposal when he's shooting portraits. They're great, and tend to spark one's imagination when doing photography, so here they are. I think these very much apply to Michael's specialty, wedding photography, but could apply to any number of situations.
1. Single (simple portrait).
2. Paintballer Pro (Lightroom presents Michael created...in essence, that "style" of shot).
3. Motion.
4. Framing shot (something in the background frames the subject).
5. Faceless.
6. Yin and yang. (Contrasts...tall/short, high/low, big/small.)
7. Sense of depth.
8. Shapes.
9. Flash.
10. Silhouette.
These can be used individually, or in combinations, and pretty much all are great to ensure variety in one's work.
Thanks, Michael!
1. Single (simple portrait).
2. Paintballer Pro (Lightroom presents Michael created...in essence, that "style" of shot).
3. Motion.
4. Framing shot (something in the background frames the subject).
5. Faceless.
6. Yin and yang. (Contrasts...tall/short, high/low, big/small.)
7. Sense of depth.
8. Shapes.
9. Flash.
10. Silhouette.
These can be used individually, or in combinations, and pretty much all are great to ensure variety in one's work.
Thanks, Michael!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
I Love This Look
I love the look of these smokers at RUB BBQ at Rio Las Vegas. The colors and texture are pretty much what every man would like their home decor to look like, I think.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
My Biggest Photo Ever
My photo of a grinny kid appears on a billboard for Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids.
The billboard can currently be seen on the I-15, going north, near the South Point hotel and casino.
The billboard can currently be seen on the I-15, going north, near the South Point hotel and casino.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Just Another Kid's Portrait
But I like it.
On a related note, I dodged a bullet last night at the Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids gala.
I often talk about how I'm involved with this children's literacy group. I do their Web site and some PR and photography.
During their yearly fundraising gala, they have a live auction with high-profile items up for grabs, things like lunch with the mayor or trips or other packages. They asked me this year if I'd be interested in having a portrait package in the mix. I said "no," of course, but they soon talked me into it. Four one-hour portrait sessions during the next year, and a two hour workshop for the winner and their friends about children's photography. Presumptuous, I know, but hey, I figured it might appeal to someone!
The gala coordinators asked if I would be willing to do two packages if the bidding got high enough. I thought I'd be funny and say, "Hey, if someone goes to $1,500, I'd do another one!" Of course I never thought that would happen, so it was no real sacrifice.
I was sweating bullets leading up to the gala. I truly wondered if anyone would bid anything. Horrifying! They had a few 8x10s on display, and during the auction there were a few more portraits shown on a big screen, but that was pretty much it.
As my auction package came up, I was close to collapsing with apprehension...until the bidding started. It took about a minute for the bidding to pass $2,000! And as it went to $2,300 I think I lost consciousness. It was for me. Taking pictures of kids. The auctioneer pushed it up a bit more and said, "If you go to $2,500, the photographer will do another package for the same price. Any takers?"
Another hand went up. Two packages sold at $2,500 each. Dollars. Real money. All of it going to an amazing charity.
I was obviously thrilled beyond belief. It was a great reminder of the appeal of photography. And the power of photography to do good in the world. That's 5,000 books that will now go to kids who need them. And I get to do what I love!
It was an amazing evening, and thanks for letting me share.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Weird Random Encounter
Today, a few friends from work and I, or me (Kit?), had a random Flavor Flav sighting. For those of you who have been hiding out in the mountains between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Flavor Fav was in the rap group Public Enemy. Their biggest song was something about fighting the powers that be. I'm pretty sure.
In recent years, Flavor has been featured in innumerable reality TV shows. And now, he is featured in this amazing, exclusive photo.
Very nice guy from what I could tell! Very patient with photo-seekers.
I wrote about the encounter in the fantastic new Las Vegas blog I'm writing for Harrah's and its Las Vegas casino destinations. I totally just added those links so we'd stay at the top of the search results in Google for "Las Vegas blog."
Check it out! That way, your clicks will be seen in our stat reports, and the powers that be will realize that I know what the flip I'm doing and they'll just let me do what I do and all will be right with the traffic and the views and the buzz and the booking and the spas and the dining and the blog will be the best Las Vegas blog in the history of blogging.
In recent years, Flavor has been featured in innumerable reality TV shows. And now, he is featured in this amazing, exclusive photo.
Very nice guy from what I could tell! Very patient with photo-seekers.
I wrote about the encounter in the fantastic new Las Vegas blog I'm writing for Harrah's and its Las Vegas casino destinations. I totally just added those links so we'd stay at the top of the search results in Google for "Las Vegas blog."
Check it out! That way, your clicks will be seen in our stat reports, and the powers that be will realize that I know what the flip I'm doing and they'll just let me do what I do and all will be right with the traffic and the views and the buzz and the booking and the spas and the dining and the blog will be the best Las Vegas blog in the history of blogging.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Please Vote
Hey, take a sec to vote for your favorite photo!
http://www.michaelthemaven.com/index.cfm?postID=1061
If you don't find the ant close-up to be your favorite, well, then, uh, don't. Thanks!
http://www.michaelthemaven.com/index.cfm?postID=1061
If you don't find the ant close-up to be your favorite, well, then, uh, don't. Thanks!
I'm Feeling a Bit Patriotic
Took this shot for a couple I know. They're heading off to far away places soon. If his mom doesn't tear up, I'll eat my camera strap.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Envelope Opt-Out
I've heard of people opting out of receiving paper bills (since so many pay their bills online now), but I kind of like the paper bill. But why don't businesses offer the option of opting out of receiving the envelopes that come with bills?
Making that possible would save them a fortune, and would save trees, too. I don't particularly care about saving trees, because from what I can tell, there are plenty, but everyone seems to value saving trees, so I'm jumping on that bandwagon.
Let's make that envelope opt-out thing happen. Thanks.
Making that possible would save them a fortune, and would save trees, too. I don't particularly care about saving trees, because from what I can tell, there are plenty, but everyone seems to value saving trees, so I'm jumping on that bandwagon.
Let's make that envelope opt-out thing happen. Thanks.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
It's Jose
Jose is the latest participant in the $2 Portrait Project.
One of my favorite portraits of the homeless yet.
One of my favorite portraits of the homeless yet.
A Little Side Project
Sometimes, it's as much about quantity as quality. I was asked to shoot 22 portraits, with about one minute devoted to each.
I was pretty happy with the results.
I was pretty happy with the results.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Colleen
Say "hello" to Colleen. She's homeless. I met her on Fremont Street. Colleen is originally from Arkansas, and has a 13-year-old daughter who lives back east with her sister. Apparently, Colleen got involved with drugs, and has fallen on hard times. Colleen is a huge fan of Faye Dunaway. Colleen also loves to smoke cigars. Thanks for being a part of the $2 Portrait Project.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
The Next Internet Sensation
If she isn't an Internet sensation already, she will be.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/27/sarah-palin-vs-that-crazy_n_245779.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/27/sarah-palin-vs-that-crazy_n_245779.html
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
How I See the World
As a professional writer, this is how I see the world, each and every day, for better or worse. (Thanks to Tim for this find.)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Just About
This is just about my favorite portrait in the $2 Portrait Project.
This is Terry. Homeless. Kind of quiet, but with a certain glimmer in his eye.
Fremont Street is a fascinating place. There is this collision of so many faces and cultures and plights and agendas. I absolutely love it.
There are certainly sad moments, like the time I spent with Terry. I'm not sure what to do to help.
But there are many, many happy moments, too. Just like life. Well, life with craps tables nearby. Which there should always be, by the way.
This is Terry. Homeless. Kind of quiet, but with a certain glimmer in his eye.
Fremont Street is a fascinating place. There is this collision of so many faces and cultures and plights and agendas. I absolutely love it.
There are certainly sad moments, like the time I spent with Terry. I'm not sure what to do to help.
But there are many, many happy moments, too. Just like life. Well, life with craps tables nearby. Which there should always be, by the way.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Every Copywriter's Nightmare
This is simultaneously one of the funniest, and one of the saddest, things I have ever seen.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Animal Minds
Jen gave me a National Geographic the other night, even though she knows I don't read. The cover had an image of a border collie, my favorite animal of all time (maybe even besting dolphins on certain days). The article is online, so now you get to read it, too. It's fascinating!
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/03/animal-minds/virginia-morell-text/1
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/03/animal-minds/virginia-morell-text/1
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Last Straw
Well, that did it. I tried to watch a Woody Allen movie tonight, "Cassandra's Dream."
It was simply terrible. Frankly, they all are these days. Have been for years.
I think I continued to hold out hope for a last blow-out. But it's obvious to me now that the Woody Allen I knew and loved is gone. The work hasn't gotten more mature or refined or subtle. It's just gotten boring.
Even the movies that get decent reviews are bad. There are others who have managed to hold out hope even longer than I.
All of the good will is gone. Burned up and wasted.
It was probably unrealistic to think someone could have enough brilliance to last an entire lifetime. Even Michael Jackson ran out of brilliance eventually, and he didn't even get to live an entire lifetime.
I'm OK with being out of wishful thinking. I have enough in other areas of life. I still hope for peace between Israel and just about everyone. I still have hope that a government can spend within its means.
But Woody, we're done. We had a great run.
It was simply terrible. Frankly, they all are these days. Have been for years.
I think I continued to hold out hope for a last blow-out. But it's obvious to me now that the Woody Allen I knew and loved is gone. The work hasn't gotten more mature or refined or subtle. It's just gotten boring.
Even the movies that get decent reviews are bad. There are others who have managed to hold out hope even longer than I.
All of the good will is gone. Burned up and wasted.
It was probably unrealistic to think someone could have enough brilliance to last an entire lifetime. Even Michael Jackson ran out of brilliance eventually, and he didn't even get to live an entire lifetime.
I'm OK with being out of wishful thinking. I have enough in other areas of life. I still hope for peace between Israel and just about everyone. I still have hope that a government can spend within its means.
But Woody, we're done. We had a great run.
Revisionist History, Grammy-Style
Now, that's fascinating. My friend Jon, after seeing the most recent photo of my grandmother, wrote: "I've said it before and I will say it again. Seniors are my favorite people in the world to spend time with and to talk to. I love and treasure them all. But I never want to be one. If that is what ends up happening though, I hope I can summon up a smile as often and as sincere as your grandmother."
I'm with you on the getting old thing, Jon.
But the fascinating part is how Jon believes my grandmother smiles a lot. Honestly, my grandmother is one of the most miserable people I've ever met, senior citizen or otherwise. She complains non-stop, about everything you can imagine. She even complains about everyone being so negative in life.
It's interesting that because I occasionally shoot my grandmother smiling, and selectively post just those images, that it actually creates a view of someone that's simply not true. It creates an image. A personality of my devising. And when Gram's gone (soon, but not soon enough for her), those images will be what's left of her in the world. It's the way she'll be remembered, I hope.
It's testament not only to the power of photography, but also the power of editing, I guess.
Maybe the photos represent a wishful memory of someone who doesn't exist anymore. And maybe never did.
I'm with you on the getting old thing, Jon.
But the fascinating part is how Jon believes my grandmother smiles a lot. Honestly, my grandmother is one of the most miserable people I've ever met, senior citizen or otherwise. She complains non-stop, about everything you can imagine. She even complains about everyone being so negative in life.
It's interesting that because I occasionally shoot my grandmother smiling, and selectively post just those images, that it actually creates a view of someone that's simply not true. It creates an image. A personality of my devising. And when Gram's gone (soon, but not soon enough for her), those images will be what's left of her in the world. It's the way she'll be remembered, I hope.
It's testament not only to the power of photography, but also the power of editing, I guess.
Maybe the photos represent a wishful memory of someone who doesn't exist anymore. And maybe never did.
Caught!
Caught in the act of putting my unit into the fridge! (Flash unit, of course.) What is the matter with me?
Monday, June 29, 2009
I Shot the Sherrie
This is Sherrie. She's a charming homeless woman I met on a recent excursion to Fremont Street in downtown Vegas.
Sherrie was once a professional model. And, since she earned $2 for this portrait, I guess she still is.
Sherrie was once a professional model. And, since she earned $2 for this portrait, I guess she still is.
That's My Grammy
This is my grandmother. She's 92. She smiles about once a month, so I'm glad I was there to capture it.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
What I'd Like for My Birthday
When it's your birthday, people inevitably ask: "What do you want for your birthday?"
I ask this question, too, when someone has a birthday. I always hold out hope someone will make it easy for me. Just give me something specific, and please don't ask for something outrageous like a Maud Island frog.
So, here's what I'd LOVE for my birthday. And you can give me this whether you planned on giving me a gift or not, I should mention. Whether you know me or not.
The children's literacy program I volunteer for, Spread the Word Nevada, has a program called "The Gift of Reading." You donate $10, and a child gets a new book. Simple! You make the donation in the name of someone, and that person gets something in the mail letting them know you made the donation. Sweet.
The mailing address of Spread the Word Nevada (for large checks and the like) is:
260 East Desert Rose
Henderson, NV 89015
Read more about The Gift of Reading here, and think about what a great idea that is to take care of anybody on your gift list for any occasion. Ten bucks. Very cool.
That's it. My one and only need or want for my birthday. Of course, you can donate more than $10, but that would only serve to bolster your reputation as an extraordinary person, and we wouldn't word getting out about that now, would we?
The truth is, I have everything I could ever want in life. I have a woman I love. I have a job. I have family nearby. I have a passion for my hobbies. I have charitable efforts to which I devote my time. I am happy and fulfilled and have pretty good health.
I am the luckiest man in the world, and honestly, every day feels like a birthday to me!
I ask this question, too, when someone has a birthday. I always hold out hope someone will make it easy for me. Just give me something specific, and please don't ask for something outrageous like a Maud Island frog.
So, here's what I'd LOVE for my birthday. And you can give me this whether you planned on giving me a gift or not, I should mention. Whether you know me or not.
The children's literacy program I volunteer for, Spread the Word Nevada, has a program called "The Gift of Reading." You donate $10, and a child gets a new book. Simple! You make the donation in the name of someone, and that person gets something in the mail letting them know you made the donation. Sweet.
The mailing address of Spread the Word Nevada (for large checks and the like) is:
260 East Desert Rose
Henderson, NV 89015
Read more about The Gift of Reading here, and think about what a great idea that is to take care of anybody on your gift list for any occasion. Ten bucks. Very cool.
That's it. My one and only need or want for my birthday. Of course, you can donate more than $10, but that would only serve to bolster your reputation as an extraordinary person, and we wouldn't word getting out about that now, would we?
The truth is, I have everything I could ever want in life. I have a woman I love. I have a job. I have family nearby. I have a passion for my hobbies. I have charitable efforts to which I devote my time. I am happy and fulfilled and have pretty good health.
I am the luckiest man in the world, and honestly, every day feels like a birthday to me!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Rent Cars Much?
Wow. This one's a shocker!
Ever hear of the "Gas Arrow"? Check it out!
http://1000awesomethings.com/2008/07/08/988-the-gas-arrow/
Thanks for sending that one along, Brandon!
Ever hear of the "Gas Arrow"? Check it out!
http://1000awesomethings.com/2008/07/08/988-the-gas-arrow/
Thanks for sending that one along, Brandon!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Sometimes, It Just Works
The other day, I went with my fellow volunteers to visit a retirement home. One of the volunteers brought her daughter and nephew. They were a big hit with the seniors.
I snapped away, using my new 50mm f/1.2 lens.
Sometimes, it just works.
I snapped away, using my new 50mm f/1.2 lens.
Sometimes, it just works.
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