Yesterday we hung out with our friends Mandy and David and their dog Dexter. They made us some tasty lunch and incredible dessert, and Dexter provided the entertainment. After a couple of hours he finally got tired out and relaxed with David … who I’ve been told is his favorite.
1/125 sec., F5.6, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (26mm), external flash fired
Sometimes we need to go back to simpler days by doing something as innocent as coloring or painting. We spent yesterday in Topeka doing just that at Potwin Pottery. I think all three of the adults had just as much fun as my seven-year-old nephew!
1/45 sec., F5.6, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (18mm), no flash fired
This is a typical day for me at work. I’m usually the first to arrive in the parking lot and the last to leave. I’d love to brag that I’m a workaholic, but it’s actually because I go to the nearby Y after work. I’m just glad to see a little sunlight now that the days are getting longer!
Photo #1: 1/30 sec., F4.5, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (18mm), no flash fired
Photo #2: 1 sec., F5.6, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (18mm), no flash fired
There was a gorgeous sunrise yesterday morning. Unfortunately, I was driving to work with no time or place to stop and take a photo. My office is on the west side of downtown, so it’s hard to see the sun rise once I arrive. However, if I look past the ugly concrete building that obstructs 90% of my view, I can see the river. People would pay big bucks for a view like this in NYC!
1/60 sec., F5.6, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (55 mm), no flash fired
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
Even our cat Esme wanted to see what the president had to say during the State of the Union address last night.
1/10 sec., F4.5, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (35 mm focal length), external flash fired
Here’s my attempt at a still life of steaming hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night.
1/180 sec., F2.8(?), ISO 200
52 mm wide angle lens, external flash fired
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.
1/1000 sec., F6.7, ISO 800
18-55mm lens (24mm focal length), no flash
1/60 sec., F3.5, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (18mm focal length), no flash
1/250 sec., F22, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (21mm focal length), no flash
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
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
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