Category: photography

Day 26: Portrait of a hero

On By LindyIn family, photography, portraits

My grandpa, who just returned from the hospital yesterday with another bout of pneumonia, has always been a fighter. He was once a brave, handsome young man who fought in the war. He could build anything or fix anything. He taught me to fish, use a circular saw, ride a go-cart, shoot a gun, work hard. He proved that he could do anything, survive anything. He is still fighting and surviving, but this is one battle we heartbreakingly know he will eventually lose. For now, I’m trying to appreciate every minute I have with him, even if he may not remember me anymore. Because I’ll always remember you, Grandpa.


1/30 sec., F4.0, ISO 800
18-55mm lens (18 mm), no flash

Days 21-23: Iowa: Life Changing

On By LindyIn photography

I’m not sure about Iowa being life-changing as their slogan says, but we did have an interesting trip to Iowa this weekend. We traveled there for my uncle Bob’s funeral. He will be greatly missed, but it’s comforting to know he lived a long, full 94 years. We got to spend some great quality time with family and saw some interesting sites along the road.

Friday, Jan. 21: I wonder if this is a common occurence in Iowa?

1/1000 sec., F6.7, ISO 800
18-55mm lens (24mm focal length), no flash

 

Saturday, Jan. 22: Bob's church and funeral site, St. Edward Catholic Church in Waterloo, Iowa

1/60 sec., F3.5, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (18mm focal length), no flash

 

Sunday, Jan. 23: A wind farm in rural Iowa near I-35

1/250 sec., F22, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (21mm focal length), no flash

 

Day 19 & 20: Double snow, double fun?

On By LindyIn nature, night photography, photography2 Comments

I’m going out of town for a few days, so I’m posting both yesterday and today’s photos. I’ll post this weekend’s photos when I return.

After a slow and slick drive home from work yesterday afternoon in the rapidly accumulating snow, I attempted to capture the falling snow in a photograph.

1/180 sec., F8, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (24mm focal length), flash fired

About 7 inches of snow later, I woke up early this morning to find that work was closed. I planned to help Jerod get ready for work so he could get an early start on the road. I started his car, but instead of helping him clean it, I just took pictures as he worked away in the cold. So much for double the fun! Spring, I’m not so patiently awaiting you!


.5 sec with tripod, F4, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (20mm focal length), no flash

Day 18: Celebrate.Remember.Fight Back.

On By LindyIn charity, photography

Last night I attended a Relay For Life kick-off party to get my team ready for a successful Relay season. This will be my third year doing Relay, my second year as a team captain, and hopefully my first year to reach a team fundraising goal of $5000! They had lots of information about Relay For Life and American Cancer Society research, education, patient services, and advocacy efforts. I’m proud to work for such an honorable organization.


1/45 sec, F4, ISO 800
18-55mm lens (28mm focal length), no flash

Day 17: Mmm … roast

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We enjoyed the MLK holiday yesterday by doing very little being very productive. Just about all we did was make a roast for my high school friend David, who stopped by to see us yesterday evening. Not to brag…but I think it turned out pretty good. Coming from someone who has little cooking experience.


1/10 sec, F2.8, ISO 200
52mm wide angle lens, no flash

Day 16: Reunited

On By LindyIn photography

A little over a month after my wedding ring got stolen, I got the replacement last week. It was fun playing around with the camera and the new shiny ring.


1/60 sec, F8, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (33mm focal length), external flash fired

Day 15: Aging gracefully

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I went to see my grandpa in the nursing home yesterday, but since he wasn’t feeling or looking his best, I’m not going to post any photos of him. But I did notice his roommate’s teeth lying on the counter, with his roommate no where to be found. By the way, who intentionally puts a gold tooth in their dentures?