Green Is Good

14/365.

Well. . . this is my last upload of January 2010. I only made it to 14 of my 365. . . so, so sad. lol! I will just keep putting up the pictures as often as I can.

While going through my closet, I found this T-Shirt, from the "Life is Good" store. I haven't worn it in forever. From what I've been told, Green is the new "black". I am sure I was told that by the same people that told me to not worry about turning 40 in 5 years. They said the 40's are the new 20' s.

ignored

13/365.

My wife won't let me take pictures of her for my 365. So, I have to find other ways to add her to the set. :)

The sad thing is this: this is how we watch TV - Lounging in sweatpants with the computers open. Never want to miss a new posting on FB. :)

Sorry about not posting frequently. I am trying to fit it in when I can.

My Town

12/365.

I have been terrible about doing this 365. I had to get out and try to get something done today. This is the city hall and public library of the city I live in, Colleyville, TX.

I'd say "ya'll" enjoy," but I grew up in Colorado, so instead I'll say, "you guys" enjoy. :)

Into The Unknown

11/365.

Drove through the fog to Starbucks for some coffee this morning. On my way back I past by these tracks and thought it was a great opportunity to take a few shots. Not so sure how good the photos are, but the coffee was good. :)

I Ain't As Young As I Once Was

As I continue to struggle to find the time to do this 365 project, I came across this barn. I've seen this barn a thousand times and I love to look at it. With a storm brewing I jumped out of my Jeep and took a few shots. At one time this barn was a major part of a much larger farm. Now, it sits. . . run down. . . abandoned. . . lifeless. I don't know what it is about this barn, but I love to stare at it every time I drive by it. I know it will soon be torn down. However, until then, I will continue to enjoy seeing it.

Presidency: REVEALED!

Ugh! I can't believe I didn't post this on Blogger. Sorry about that. I posted this on my other blog at wordpress. Here is what I posted with the photo on my other blog:

I know, I know. . . I have missed a couple of days. Well, finding the time to take photos has proven challenging for me since my vacation ended. I was going to skip tonight, but I thought I should at least try and get something up today. Especially since I have skipped 2 days already. This is a paper doll set from a book called, "Bush and Pals" It is kind of a funny book.

I Prefer Stinky

Day 8 / Photo 8.

Didn't have much of an idea of what I was going to shoot today. Since our little yorkie, Krikit, needed a bath, I thought I'd try to get a shot for today. Obviously, she is thrilled with bath time. It is funny how different they look when their hair is wet.

SB600 Flash bounced off of the ceiling. I really need to learn the flash. I just put it on TTL, point it where I think it would work and shoot. I need to learn how to actually use it and program the power and timing.

I don't think I will be able to post a photo tomorrow. It will be a really busy day. Infact, it looks like I am going to miss the Cowboys v Eagles game. I am going to Tivo it. . . so nobody tell me what happens.

We Are Not Alone

Day 7 / Photo 7.

I Wanted to try a shot like this. I definitely need better lighting.

Single Walmart work light - behind and above. It is diffused with a white sand bag (sans the sand, of course.)

I've been Explored!

Great news! Flickr Feet made it into Flickr's Explored page yesterday. For those that do not know what Explored is, it is an alogorithym used by flickr to determine the 500 "most interesting" photos of the day. Here is the page of the photo on (click "EXPLORED")EXPLORED.

Uninsp[eye]red

Day 6 / Photo 6.

We have a hard freeze coming in. If you live in Texas, you know what a big deal that is. So, after covering all the faucets, and wrapping the trees I ran out of time.

Feeling uninspired, and rushed, I shot this. I thought it came out pretty well.

Fluorescent lights in front of me. Camera is handheld. Accidentally had the white balance in incandescent from yesterday's Flickr Feet. 50mm 1.8 lens.

Flickr Feet

Day 5 / Photo 5.

My wife was complaining that I have been spending all of my time on flickr this past week. So, I put Flickr on the TV for her. I may be single soon.

Overhead halogen lighting and light from the television. Let me know what you think.

Abandon All Hopes of Utopia

Day 4 / Photo 4.

I felt like I needed to shoot something different. So, I went to take shots of the train in Grapevine, TX. I ended up shooting more of the old abandoned mill next to the tracks.

I am not sure how I feel about this photo. I hope you like it.

-Chuck

New Year's Resolution

Day 3 / Photo 3.

Ahhhh. . . Nothing like a Sam Adams in a nice, Texas-sized schooner. ;-)

Day 2 / Photo 2

Here is my day 2 photo. My first idea was a bust and I ran out of time. So, here you go.  A pet photo.

Day 1/Photo 1

It has started.  With Christmas behind us and the New Year just beginning,  I decided to whip out my camera and take my first shot for this project.  Brown silk curtains for the background and a walmart silver aluminum work lights for the single side light.  I clipped an empty sandbag on the light to help diffuse it a bit.   I hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew.

My 365

I am going to approach this blog a little differently than most other 365 blogs.  I am not going to restrict myself to 365 straight days.  The main reason is that I do not always have the time to take and edit photos.  However, the goal of this blog is for my to take 365 photos and post them up.  I hope it makes sense.  If you are following along, give ma a shout to let me know.