Life Through a Lens

I'm Comin' Home

2011-02-24T07:37:00.002-05:00

G'morning, Folk! Back today with an Image of Sarah performing a new song of hers in front of youth, not much to say other than Wow, Powerful.

Nikon D60

35mm f/1.8 DX

Exp: 1/250th

f/stop: f/2.0

ISO: 1600

Exp Comp: - 4/3rds (1.3)

Confession. I shoot 1600 a lot, as of recent. Why? When lighting conditions are right, it works fine, and I will Always take a little bit more noise if it means a better all around image.

I'd rather have more noise and a blurrless photo than less noise and a bad exposure. It's all about the trade offs.

In some cases, I'll do the opposite, usually on a still subject when I'm in a stable position. Hunching over, laying on your stomach, torquing your body to the point of 3 different cramps at the same time, none of these are particularly stable, certainly not the latter. (Trust me, it's not stable)

Along with that, I tend to shoot on a minus Exposure bias, for the same reasons. I'd rather up the photo half a stop in post than get a blurry shot to begin with.

It's all about the trade offs.

That's all for now, I'll be back soon with some more Rumors stuff.

I Heard a Rumor...

2011-02-16T07:44:00.001-05:00

I'm back! Crazy month, no joke. FCP produced a little play by the name of Rumors. You may have heard of Neil Simon? Yup, he wrote it. Hilarious! I shot it, of course.

Cast photo! With the lovely Director, David Ratliff.

Nikon D60

18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Exp: 1/100th

f/stop: f/5.0

ISO: 1600

Exp Comp: -2/3rds

I shot ISO 1600 ONLY because I knew I had good lighting to keep the noise down.

The best part of any play is always Photo Call, just because of all the Jokes you can make while running lines for the camera. Sometimes ruining the shot by going out of character and laughing til you fall over.

That's about it for this one, more to come thru the week.

Oh, and we totally need music next time. I was dancing to the tune in my head, and I looked awkward.

Every Time a Bell Rings....

2011-01-13T08:09:00.003-05:00

An Angel Gets It's Wings.

Good Morning Everyone! Been a while, eh? Yup. Holidays are busy, and with all the snow we've had, it still feels like December. There's only been one full day of school since Christmas Break ended, the past 3 days were snow days. We had a lot of snow.

Anywho, who wants a photograph?

Exp: 1/80th

f/stop: f/2

ISO: 800

Exposure Bias: - 2/3rdEV

PP: + .45 Exp, Aperture 3.

Boom, Christmas Morn. All of the family gathers at the Elder House, they eat a feast of food, usually comprising of Cinnamon rolls, Li'l Smokies, Sausage, Danish, Cookies, and the like.

Not to mention Egg Nog, Coffee (Maxwell House), Chocolate Milk, And OJ.

Then they open presents, socialize some more, take lots of Blurry, Horribly composed, Lack Luster snapshots. So. Many. P&S's. How much you want to wager that 90% of those shots had flash bounce off AT LEAST 1 reflective item? You know it happened, there's no denying it.

Then the family disperses back to their respective homes, to nap, play, and edit photos. Well, I guess that last one's just me. Only to soon realize that it's time to leave, to eat the Christmas Beast. A Turkey, I do believe. 'Twas a good buzzard.

And so concludes my Christmas Story, humor and all. Ciao.

When The Ice Melts Away, The Commuters Play

2010-12-20T07:49:00.002-05:00

Bad Title. Good Morning All! Hope your week is starting off nicely. Last week, we had a winter freeze session. Lots of ice. Lots of FWD cars amusing me. But, as I've mentioned, this is the time of year for pictures. This is exciting stuff, people.

Ice! A great layer of ice decided to make home of the garage-side Crepe Myrtle.

Exposure: 1/250th

F/stop: f/2.2

ISO: 800

Exp. Bias: - 2/3rds

Got about a 1/2 inch of ice on everything. Gravel driveway was an ice rink. Tried to head out at 11:00 and our splendid Japanese engineering couldn't crest the hill leaving.

I suppose that's all for now, I'll finish sorting Thursday's shots and maybe get another one up tomorrow.

Ciao.

Walkin' In A Winter Wonderland

2010-12-15T08:07:00.003-05:00

Morning, Folks! Back again I am. Sincere apologies for not blogging, but the past month has been just crazy. I had a two week run of Harvey, Family, Thanksgiving, Birthdays, so much stuff, I just haven't been waking up the last 2 weeks. My Google Reader had 700 unreads.

But, now the Holidays are here, and the Holidays were made for photography.

It's snowed twice in the month of December here and the second was legitimately great. I didn't get too much done due to several different things, but I did get this:

Not exactly what I wanted, but I ran out of light. Definitely not good at the self timer yet. I need a remote.

The fun side of these shots is the self timer part, though. Press shutter, run like heck, stop and breath and stand still. You can't help but laugh at how stupid you must of looked. I fell once, darn snow.

Nikon D60 w/ 35mm F/1.8 DX

Exp: 1/40th

F/stop: 2.8

ISO: 800

Exp bias: -2/3 EV

I'll try again next time it snows, I also really need a remote. I want Winter self-portraits and have some ideas.

Welp, that's all for now!

"Cold Beer, and MORE Cold Beer!"

2010-11-12T08:36:00.002-05:00

Hello There All! It's that time of year, another production is here!

We're doing Harvey. Yes, the Rabbit. The set is insanely complicated, and I am loving it!

Great set of actors, great crew, and a great time. But you want to see pictures.

DELIGHTFUL! John Cherry playing the roll of Dr. Chumley in "Harvey"

Techy stuff-

Nikon D60

Nikkor 24-70 F/2.8G @ 34mm (OMG more on that later)

Exposure: 1/400th

F/stop: F/2.8

ISO: 800

So, my Assistant photog came Wednesday, and we both shot full dress. My Assistant happens to be a pro. Like D700 and a ton of lenses. He does good stuff. He wasn't using his 24-70, and let me shoot with it. WHAT? That's awesome! It's an amazing piece of glass. Balance fail with my scrawny little D60, but amazing nonetheless. I highly recommend it.

That's about all for this time, more to come Monday.

Ciao.

A Fall Portrait

2010-11-03T08:04:00.002-04:00

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Back Today with another image from Sunday (see previous post) but this time, a portrait.

The Girl behind those awesome shoes.

Techy things.

Aperture Priority

Exposure: 1/640th

f/stop: F/2.8

ISO: 800

+ 1/3 EV

Looking back, I wish I had shot f/2. My fault.

ISO was 800, it was bright out and I wanted to be at a safe shutter speed. Remember, I do a lot of walking around spontanity (My word, don't judge) and don't have time to fiddle with knobs and dials. The exposure compensation is usually the only thing I touch.

(Note: Jimmers, if you're reading this, I'm waiting for an I Told You So.)

Jim is a pro photographer that I met through a photography class. I was yarping about shooting manual, he said I'd learn to love Av and Exp. Comp. He was right.

Anywhoo, this took about 14 seconds from thought to shot (rhyme), with the words "Lauren. Tree. You. Now." shot was cropped, annoying kids in right background. Centerweighted metering is my best friend at this point in time, the sun was directly through the leaves. I almost switched to spot.

Enough rambling. There's the image, there's my take, now I want yours.

Remember, Quantaray kills, don't do it.

These Boots Are Made For Walkin'

2010-10-28T07:48:00.004-04:00

And That's Just what They'll Do.

Good Morning! Cheesy title, I know, but I'm really happy with today's photograph.

First, the Techy stuff.

Nikon D60 - Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G DX AF-S

Exposure: 1/640th

F/stop: F/2.0

ISO: 800

+1 EV

I'm pleased impressed how blurred I got with F/2.

Today's shot is from Sunday evening, a group of friends and I went to the park.

This shot features an undeniably teenager's shoes, as if I had to tell you.

Yes, this was shot in a road.

I believe my exact words were "Stand in the road, I don't see any cars!"

We didn't get ran over, and we did get a good shot. My brother snapped a shot of me taking this with his phone, I need to get it.

I took about 200 photos within the hour, with more good than I was expecting, so this isn't the only shot from that night you'll see. And, I became friends with spot metering. Handy Dandy.

That's about it, I'll get to a post I have in my head about ISO soon.

It's a beautiful day, go shoot something! But always remember,

Quantaray Kills. Don't do it.

A Pondering

2010-10-16T21:43:00.001-04:00

Photography is so cool. Once you forget you're looking through a viewfinder, you're set. You watch life happen. The only difference is, as a photographer, you can capture life, and share it with the world in seconds. As if everyone was there. Are you a pro photojournalist? You have one of the coolest jobs ever. You get to watch life, the ups and the downs, but then, you get to show the world what you experienced. You have one of the most important jobs, too.

Think about this next time you're shooting candid work. You're providing the world with an experience. Take pride in that.

Kate, a Teaser

2010-10-12T08:33:00.002-04:00

Morning! Here's a peek at Friday's little shoot...

This is Kate. She's cool.

Nerdy info

ISO: 100

F/Stop: F/2.2

Exposure: 1/400th

Not much to say about this. We went to the park, shot on a sunny day.

I actually kinda wanted to shoot on a bright day. I wanted a trial & error day. After all, it was my first shoot. Was I nervous? You bet I was. But I wanted to learn what not to do.

This wasn't a planned shoot by more than a few hours. I wanted to learn, for the planned shoot we have coming up. I wanted to know what not to do. I learned first hand that once you lock focus, you DON'T BREATH. I learned that sunny days suck. I confirmed many notions.

If you're a beginner, I strongly suggest you do this. Grab a friend or two, and do what I do best.

Applied learning. It's a great thing.

That's all for now, but remember. Quantaray kills. Don't do it.

Dave Owens

2010-10-11T09:50:00.001-04:00

Dave playing his last show in East TN.

Nikon D60

Nikkor 35mm F/1.8 DX @ 35mm (52mm)

ISO: 1600 (I KNOW, CALM DOWN.)

Exposure: 1/40th

F/stop: 1.8

+ 1/3 EV.

I'll make a post about this guy soon enough.

ISO was that high because, well, it was dark. I hate going higher than 800 on this camera, but it had to be done.

I got lucky with this photo. Out of about 250 pictures, I got maybe 10 good ones.

It was really just hold your breath and shoot, and hope you got a good shot.

That's pretty much it. Shot from a thing I did on Friday should be up tomorrow.

A Serious NoNo

2010-10-07T07:55:00.004-04:00

Hello All!

Recently, I was positioned as photographer for Foothills Community Players' latest production, On Golden Pond. Being a young teen yet photographer for something like this can be a bit nerve-racking (In February I was jumped from Ass. to Head the day of Photo Call) but we all work better under pressure, no? So I did my thing as the time came, and as always I shoot Dress (if I can), Final Dress, and of course, Photo Call. I didn't have the luxury of shooting Dress, so I was quite ridged and focused on Final Dress, leading to the following mistake.

Here he is, norman Thayer Jr., reading up. A fair shot, no? NO. See that foot, cause I sure don't. That foot was Cut Off. That's called bad composition. See all that room above the head? Cut from that and adjust. I have a very bad habit of leaving a bit too much headroom, sometimes compromising the better shot. Although he's only in this chair for maybe 15 seconds, holding still for maybe 5, that's still no excuse. Always check your composition. Focus>compose>expose. In that sequence. Save people's foreheads and toes; compose.

So what have we learned today? Don't cut toes, don't cut heads, and remember, there is Always time to re-compose. Don't let it slip, it's make or break.

On a side note: the AF-AE lock on a Nikon D60 is crap. I couldn't keep it locked without changing a setting with my manhands. I need a new camera.

Have fun, kids! And remember, Quantaray kills.

Fall or Autumn?

2010-09-27T08:54:00.002-04:00

Nikon D60

18-55mm 3.5-5.6 DX VR @ 18mm (27mm)

F/22

1/25th second

ISO 100

Taken in late October of last year, before I had really any notable knowledge/skill

in photography. Not a very good picture in my mind, but shows the season fairly well, I think.

I posted this on A Bean For Your Thoughts as well.

10,000 Fireflies

2010-09-17T07:46:00.007-04:00

Good Morning! Recently, we put some Christmas lights in a Butterfly Bush on a whim. My brother has been enjoying lots of cool nights out there on the bench under the bush, and as I walked past, I noticed it would make a good photo.

ISO: 800

Exp: 3"

F/11

18-55 3.5-5.6 @ 18mm. (27mm)

3" Exposure was, of course, due to f/11. I wish I could've used f/22, but 3 seconds was as long as he could hold remotely still. (let the records show that we had indeed just gotten back from starbucks with friends)

I would've liked f/22 because, of course, sunstars. F/11 doesn't make nearly good enough sunstars, but it's what I got. Although, what I like most about this image is that it was painted.

Painted? In a sense. since he had his laptop, I had him turn the brightness up to light his face. But, he was just a floating head. So I grabbed my trusty Maglite and started making exposures with me spreading light on him. In the end, this was actually just me holding the flashlight on the flash ridge of the camera (big no no). A hint/artifact of the painting part is where I missed the laptop corner.

Anywho, there you have it. I'd say I'm happy with the image. Next up for this tree, BOKEH.

Fun Fact Time! : This tree/bush thing was actually FILLED with fireflies all summer long.

Black And White Can Be Fun

2010-09-02T07:42:00.003-04:00

Recently, Hannah B. talked about Shorpy.

Shorpy Historic Photo Archives is, well, just that. An archive of old photos, mostly B&W.

As soon as I checked out the site, it was in my Google Reader. After just two weeks of posts (About 3 a day), I've seen so many amazing pictures.

Let's talk about this photograph. I've always loved New York City, and dreamed of living, or even just visiting in one of the coolest cities in the world. This building in particular is a love of mine. The engineering, the look, all of it. But, my favorite part of the picture?

The blurred Trolly in the corner. That just did it for me. I love it. I don't know why, maybe a sense of movement? It's just cool.

The brand new (at the time) Metropolitan Life Building, New York. I'm not exactly sure why I like this so much, but I do. The bit of fade once you get to the building, the other building, more faded. It's just an amazing image.

So, that's just a drop in the ocean from Shorpy, and I strongly suggest you check the site out. Makes me want to go film.

TaTa for now.

Ken Rockwell and Image Files

2010-07-28T08:03:00.002-04:00

Oh hello there.

This morning I checked KenRockwell.com as I usually do, and I saw he has a review of the

Lexar 32GB 600x Compact flash card. I read it, and he mentioned many times that he couldn't fill it. He tried and tried and couldn't fill it or kill it. How can you not fill 32Gb in 2 months?!

I run 4Gb of photos most days of shooting! (Let it be clear that I don't just click away, but I do take a lot of Dups.)

Then I realized why. HE SHOOTS JPEG!

I am a diligent follower of pro Photographer Jared Polin, and recently he did a week long series of YouTube videos on RAW Vs. Jpeg. Not only did it open my eyes to how much I can do with RAW, but it reassured my disagreements with Ken.

I'll make some huge rant post about this sometime soon, but for now I just want to state facts.

What photographers here shoot what? Raise hands in comments. Please do.

I've never met a Real photographer that shoots Jpeg. that being said, Ken Rockwell isn't a photographer. He's an Engineer. I don't like Ken Rockwell's pictures. They look like snapshots. Almost all of them look over sharpened and miscolored. Why? he lets his camera do everything. His photos are big ol' snapshots. Really Snazzy, $5000 dollar camera snapshots.

He talks about how he loves his D40 as much as his D3.

Sure, you can make amazing, professional quality images with it, but if I have a D3 at my disposal, you bet your toupee that I'm gonna use the D3. It's not that I can't do it on a D40, but I can do it easier, more refined, & more enjoyably on a better camera. I don't give a poo about size and weight, I'm youthful and have man hands.

His images are far from art, but plenty good enough for your Aunt's facebook page.

That's what I have to say about him for now.

I'm gonna go get some coffee and read the news.

Remember, Kids, Don't Do Quantaray!

Big Camera Little Camera

2010-07-23T07:59:00.002-04:00

Hello!

Earlier this morning I was watching the news, and I saw a Press Photographer with what seemed to be a Canon 5D MK II.

Although it's a simply magnificent camera, I see more press with 1D's.

they're both amazing cameras, although I've come to a crossroad. If I'm gonna be holding my camera up as high as I can trying to get a picture of something or somebody important, I'm gonna want to use the biggest, toughest camera I can. Cause I don't want to drop my little plastic camera and be out who knows how much, and possibly losing my million dollar image.

The Canon 1D series is by far the best Press camera in the world. It's fast, tough as nails, and captures stunning images. The 5D MK II is an amazing camera, but to me it's just not for hardcore press.

The only person I know of who'd rather use a small, plastic camera than a big, beefy, durable camera is Ken Rockwell. More on him later. If I'm gonna shoot anything other than little kids, I'm gonna use the best camera I can. I'm also gonna use the biggest camera I can. My dad's always complaining about how I could want a big heavy camera. He shot an FM, a really small camera. I'm youthful, and my hands just don't work well with a camera as small as a D60. I need a new camera ASAP. My dream camera is of course a Nikon D3s, or any Nikon or Canon full pro camera. Why? IT JUST FEELS GOOD. I shot with the 40D/bat. grip again (Images to come) and I loved it. It fit my big ol' man hands right.

So what would you prefer for certain shooting situations? A big 1D, or a small 5D. You pick.

Not to mention, the bigger the camera, the more people fear you. When you're the photographer and people don't give a crap about you, you're screwed.

Short Term Nostalgia

2010-07-16T08:11:00.002-04:00

Wednesday night, I couldn't sleep so I threw in my Good Evening New York DVD to listen/watch. It gave me the strongest craving for a Plaid Hoodie (of which I cannot link due to the discontinuation)and a WISH Starbucks cup.

I also get the memories and good feelings of November 4th, 2009 every time I listen to Maybe I'm Amazed. Is there something wrong with me? Am I the only one that this happens to?

Do any of you people out there get this? It's as if things from said timeframe trigger the feelings.

Short Term Nostalgia is what I call it. It could be because the Fall/Winter season of '09 was pretty much the best time period of my life so far. Cause it was. I don't know why it happens, and I'm not sure I hate it, I'm just wondering if it's just me. It seems like mostly music triggers it, but just last week I drank a Starbucks Mocha for the first time in forever and took me straight back to the night mentioned earlier with the WISH starbucks cups.

Life went way uphill in the latter half of last year. It was just a good time.

The best of times, really.

If you've been with me since the start, you should know that Christmas is my favorite time of year. That's expanded to Fall/Winter, but still that area of time.

As soon as the High temp. of the day is 68, I'm in heaven. That means 38 degree morning walks, waking up to my Maybe I'm Amazed ringtone, and all that stuff.

Hey, that might be why that's a trigger. It's been my alarm tone since September '09, and has all those 6:45 sharp blog posts. Boy I loved those days. 6:30 Coffee's on. 6:45 Coffee's on desk with Blogger open. 7:32 Walk begins, 35-39 degrees.

Heaven. It triggers Owl shaped two-tone cookies, Cranapple cider, and orange leaves.

It triggers Cicero looking at me, and looking forward to my photo class with John Greengo.

That class has tons of great memories for me. Que November 4th.

Fall is a good, inspiring time for me, when I blog best.

Quite possibly cause that's when I started.

All I know is that come October, this Bi-Monthly blog thing will end. More good photo stuff (in my eye) and just a good mindset. Enough rambling, I must go.

Do you ever have short term nostalgia cases? Feel free to leave a response.

Music Monday: The Sandcarvers

2010-06-28T07:28:00.005-04:00

Hello! Recently (Last week) I got a late, but in the fashionable way, birthday box from my awesome friends The Sandcarvers.

The Sandcarvers are a Celtic Rock band based in Milwaukee, WI.

Anyways, I was kindly hinted of this package back in April, and was curious (as every 13 YO boy should be) as to what this could be. Sure enough, when I finally received the "stuff", I was ecstatic. What'd I find inside? Not just their newest album (see below), but a shirt (I was hinted of this when they asked what size I was [OMG STALKERZORZ]) AND a hat! Yes, a hat! I love hats. I'll post images of me in the tremendous swag once I work up the courage of taking a picture of myself.

Anywho, back to the band.

They were formed...... I don't really know when they were formed, actually. But their first album was out in 2004, so for the sake of timelines, we'll say 2004. (If anybody knows, please enlighten me)

The first album, titled "This Time Around" was released in '04 (I JUST SAID THAT) and, from the stuff I've heard in it, is Rockin'!

Next up, from '06 is "Dealin' Craic" and Rocks even harder than the first, in my mind. (Of course I want to include more, but I'm not really the review type.)

And finally, their newest album, which I received, is straight out of '09 titled

"Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" and to me, takes the cake hands down!

Stuffed full of power rock music with the prominent Celtic flair. Mucho bueno.

The band consists of

A.J. Laird: Vocals, Percussion, Bodhran (Linked for your knowledgeable pleasure)

Christopher Trotier: Vocals, Basses, Vibraslap (Don't you just love Wikipedia?)

Jeffrey S. Miller: Acoustic guitars, Vocals

Jason Dove: Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Vocals

Raven: Recorders, Keyboards, Bassoon.

Tony Keller: Drums, Chalice.

Bonus appearances in the studio

Ian Gould: Mandolin

Bryce Lehman: Electric Guitar

(Note: All band member listings are based off the newest album)

How'd I find out about this band in the first place? Twitter.

With the huge network of photographers out there, I've crossed paths and commonplaces with tons of people, with lots of overlapping ta boot.

Gareth Ash is the man. A fellow photographer and blogger, his mysterious avatar is an instant follow, in my mind. he's a rad person. A Canon shooter he is, I'll live.

Gareth and I started conversing and eventually we got to music, and he introduced me to Raven, who introduced me to her music, which I loved. Some epic people, with some epic wisdom. Philosophical, to say the least.

MUSIC.

Oh noes, I can't seem to find a decent youtube clip! If I find even an image montage with music, I'll post it.

Found one. Please excuse the epicfailness of this MM post, I suppose I wasn't really prepared.

Have a good day all! I'll be better next time.

A Road More or less Traveled

2010-06-14T06:40:00.004-04:00

This past Saturday, our local Borders Bookstore had Authors Steven Otis and Collin Roberts for a booksigning of their new book,

A Road More or less Traveled.

I snagged a copy, as I'd heard about it before and was interested, along with getting it signed, or Written in, rather (Otis wrote a nice note), and then went back for my coffee.

Though I just opened it last night, I can already tell that it's a good read.

There's not much I can say about it now, but I might just put a review up when I'm done.

I'm in love

2010-05-31T07:41:00.003-04:00

With the new 2011 Toyota Avalon Commercials.

I just love everything in the Mid 20th Century, and these commercials are no exception. They make me smile and think of my grandfather, who was fresh out of war at this time, and make me giddy for some of The Ink Spots. (Forgive me, half the reason I play fallout 3 is for the music. The other half is because I'm a nerd.)

I should stop making Promises

2010-05-26T06:59:00.003-04:00

Cause I obviously can't keep them.

But I'm not gonna make a lengthly post about it, I'm gonna say sorry and move on.

So, last week I finished up a wonderful read, North By Northwestern.

It's written by Crab Boat Captain Sig Hansen, as he tells the story of the fishery.

It's packed with stories of his father and other relatives and friends of their tales, before the world went digital. Heck, I got a good Norwegian history lesson out of it, as well.

If you've seen the show Deadliest Catch, you already know what these men do, but you might not know how it came about. If you see this book, be sure and pick it up.

Or, download it in iBooks.

Spring (summer?!) shoots

2010-05-07T21:31:00.000-04:00

Hello again. If you follow me on Twitter (if not, shame on you), you may have heard some stuff about some photoshoots. Two, to be exact. One with some awesome high school chicks, and one with some lovely 7th graders. Along with my twitter chronicles, I've had quite a few 3am musings. Those 3am musings were much needed stress outlets for me, along with messing around on piano virtuosoHD. Also at 3-4am. Over the past 2 weeks, I've built up a decently sized wall of text containing photoshoot notes. I try to keep the notes to myself, because they sound really stupid and sometimes strange. They may sound strange, but in my head they make amazing photos. Im hoping that carries over into the field. Erm, park. Anyways, Ive got somewhere around 45 shots lined up, and I need to figure out if that 45, plus say, 40 in duplicates for other girls, will last an hour and a half. I need it to last AT LEAST 90 minutes, otherwise we'll be sitting around afterwords for too long before church starts (I plan on meeting them directly after school, in the park across from our church, heading there afterwords). There will of course be variables, and things like showing the gals photos, and letting them use the camera every once and a while.

Also, I need input on Neutral Density Filters. Hoping to get to wolf tomorrow, I want to get an ND filter/holder, but don't have a clue as to what I should get. I like Definition from the backround, so that means shooting wide open. With a max shutter speed of 1/4000th, shooting at F/2 is pretty far gone in the middle of the day.

Cheers! ^_^

An upstairs remedy

2010-05-07T21:00:00.000-04:00

Hola, readers! I am currently lounging upstairs in my *favorite* local coffee shop, along with a quiet, lovely woman, as she reads her book. Note the iPad software keyboard, and it's ability to be, well, quiet. Helpful to her.

Sipping on a mocha, letting Chris Jones (unable to link in BPipad) leak thru the walls, quietly, while brainstorming shoot notes.

I originally intended to include photos of this little escape area, but I wasn't allowed to bring my camera. Sorry! Will hope to soon.

That's all for now, be back with some more shoot info.

A downed community

2010-05-02T08:20:00.000-04:00

A sad day it is today... Nashville, TN has been getting hammered with severe flooding since yesterday afternoon. A lovely blog, Little Chief Honeybee, has been hit head on.

(images from little chief honeybee)

Please keep Kaelah Bee and all other Nashvillians and surrounding inhabitants in your prayers, and wish the best for all the people who have lost loved ones, houses, or businesses.

Bloggy stealings

2010-04-26T08:19:00.001-04:00

Rather, Borrowing, from a dear friend's blog.

I hate you, God.
Love, Madeleine.
I write my messages on water
and at bedtime I tiptoe upstairs
and let them flow underneath your door.

When I am angry with you
I know that you are there
even if you do not answer knock
even when your butler opens the door an inch
and flaps his thousand wings in annoyance
at such an untoward interruption and says the master is not at home.
I love you, Madeleine
Hate, God.
(This is how I treat my friends, he said to one great saint.
No wonder you have so few of them, Lord, she replied.)
I cannot turn the other cheek.
It takes all the strength I have to keep my fists from hitting back.
The soldier shot the baby
the little boys trample the old woman
The gutters are filled with groans
While pleasure seekers knock each other down
I'm turning in my ticket
and my letter of introduction.
You're supposed to do the knocking. Why do you burst my heart?

How can I write you to tell that I'm angry
when I’ve been given the wrong address
And I don’t even know your real name?
I take hammer and nails and tack my message on two crossed scraps of wood:
Dear God, Is it too much to ask you to bother to be?
Just show your hindquarters
and let me hear you
roar.

Love, Madeleine.

"love letter" Madeleine L'engle.

I love this.

Not off to a good start

2010-04-26T07:51:00.002-04:00

I'm not doing too good with this "blogging more" concept, am I?

That's what I thought.

Oops.

Time for another saying of the infamous "I'm gonna try harder"

It never works. I need something more than an overused phrase.

And I'm also not doing the title of this little text abode much justice, either.

Poo.

But, once again, in my defense, it'll get better with time. I still haven't obtained a certain little Camera Connection Kit from Apple. Time to order one, no?

Yes.

And so, this is another Sorry. Certainly not the last.

It's Birthday!

2010-04-11T08:19:00.001-04:00

Rawr! I'm a teen now (oh gosh) and I am gonna do my best NOT to let it show! And maybe this will come with better Adobe Ideas skills? O_o

We Are Disarmed

2010-04-09T20:37:00.000-04:00

Sitting in Borders, listening to an *epicmazing* local band, We Are Disarmed.

Their music is awesome, and I have coffee. Life is good. I'll take some iPhone pics (on the iPad right now) and edit this post later. I'll also have some band info and If I can find an embedable MP3, I'll get that in here too.

Cheers!

Life in Black & White?

2010-04-08T19:46:00.001-04:00

I'm currently sitting in my living/dining room (loooong room lacking a divider) and my grandfather is talking about his friend in california from the '60s. Chuck Owens. Chuck had a pool underneath his garage. A swimming pool.
Underneath his garage. My brother said "cool", then dad reminded him this was in the '60s, and everything was mechanical, analog, and hand-cranked.

Then I realized that whenever I think of anything before, oh say, '75, I visualize stuff in Black & White.

I feel bad about this, for some reason.

Is it profiling? Racist? Or just my young, spoiled mind?

Care to share?

The future of this blog

2010-04-05T07:49:00.003-04:00

Oh, hello there.

Saturday night I promised to tell you about something big and new.

Here it is.

Yes, the iPad. No, it doesn't have wings or 24 hour protection, but it does have 10 hours of battery life, and BlogPress, which I've already shot up 2 posts with.

What does this mean for the blog, though? More posts, more places.

I can now blog at Starbucks (which I intend to be at lots more this year), I can blog at Remedy (hoping it'll be my new fav coffeehouse), I can blog anywhere, and then upload at any wifi.

Yay. YAY!

That is all.

It's Easter!

2010-04-04T11:19:00.001-04:00

Oh hi! It's Easter! Thought you needed to know that :)

A special, amazing 365 picture will be here tomorrow.

Enjoy and eat food!

Hectic lives all around

2010-04-03T23:35:00.001-04:00

Oh, hello there! Remember me? Everett, the boy who takes pictures? Yea? Well, I'm still alive, don't worry. It's Been too busy to breath lately. My bad for not blogging! Big things are coming, including me blogging more, Monday or Tuesday, whichever comes first.
But until then, my job is to decide wether to watch bruce almighty or SNL.

P.S Its 27 minutes till Easter, happy holidays.

Oh, while waiting for me to return, check out my pal Emma's new blog at emmajoymiller.blogspot.com

Thanks to all and to all a good night.

Homework time!

2010-03-22T08:28:00.007-04:00

EDIT: Dana, you get a B.

Time for Dana's homework!

Dana is my Student. She's a realtor from Maine who loves photography, but doesn't know

much of the science behind it. I'm teaching Slowly over twitter, mostly. This is really a fresh

thing for her, rather than just assigned reading. This is a REVIEW!

Your Project today is:

Examine both photos, and tell me what can make it better. Some of its really easy, some, not so much.

Note: Second one is cut off due to blog layout. View here

NO CHEATING!

Note Number Deux: Anybody can take part in this, but please wait until I edit this post saying dana is done before posting.

365 Project: Day 77

2010-03-18T07:49:00.001-04:00

365 Project: Day 77
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I had no idea what to take a picture of, so how about my feet? Forgot to turn ISO down and NR off, and it did pretty well, I'd say. I still doubt I'd use it much.

365 Project: Day 76

2010-03-18T07:48:00.001-04:00

365 Project: Day 76
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Yea yea, pointless photo. I was testing out the in camera noise reduction!!! ISO 1600. How do you think it looks?

365 Project: Day 75

2010-03-18T07:47:00.003-04:00

365 Project: Day 75
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

You must be saying "Wtf is this crap?" well, shut up. See that little green dot in the bottom left corner? I just found out that that is a focus indicator. Yes, this helps me alot.

365 Project: Day 74

2010-03-18T07:47:00.001-04:00

365 Project: Day 74
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Went to the Apple store in the mall to grab a macbook for church with dad, so I got Barnie's. not bad, but certainly not Starbucks.

365 Project: Day 73

2010-03-18T07:46:00.001-04:00

365 Project: Day 73
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

365 Project: Day 72

2010-03-12T08:00:00.000-05:00

So, Starbucks is doing a thing where every week they showcase a BOLD coffee. Some new. This week is Yukon Blend. (seen below)

So we went last night to get a bag of it and 2 of their new mugs.

ISN'T IT AWESOME? 'Tis. It's 100% recycled coke glass. I luhv it so much!

So, we had coffee, bought coffee, and bought mugs.

Back to the BOLD thing, it goes for 8 weeks. If you GO QUICKLY, you can make it in time and snag a cup of Yukon, and make sure you ask for a STICKER. They'll know what you're talking about. If you do this every week for 8 weeks, and bring your stickers in, you'll get a free pound of your BOLD choice of coffee. Cool, huh?

Ciao.

PS. The image has ZERO post processing. The vintage look was naturally awesome!

Ciao for real now.

365 Project: Day 71

2010-03-12T07:52:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 71
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Starbucks. Yukon Blend. Heaven on earth if there is one. SO good. Plus I got my sticker!

365 Project: Day 70

2010-03-12T07:51:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 70
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I got flip flops <3 One thing I like about spring.

365 Project: Day 69

2010-03-12T07:51:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 69
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Yea.... my planned photo didn't go as planned, SO. I'll take a picture of this lens! I hate it but I love it but I hate it. IT's UGLY.
IT has VR. It's optics are good. IT"S UGLY. Yea, I don't like it's looks.

365 Project: Day 68

2010-03-09T07:03:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 68
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Another bad photo! Last one, promise. So. I was waiting for my online course to start, and the music they were playing was awesome, as usual. I could tell it was the decemberists, but shazam didn't know the song or album or anything. So I asked, they told me, I loved it. I wanted the album, and decided I'll see if I can't get a few bucks out of my pocket change. I started digging through my top bedside drawer, in which I've thrown my pocket change in for the past 18 months. I looked for only quarters. I found $31.50. Yea, I think that bought my album. And the Wireless remote. Mc-L3 I think It is? I need to go buy one.

365 Project: Day 67

2010-03-09T07:03:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 67
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Ok, another bad photo. But it's worth it because I'm documenting that I GOT TO USE A NIKKOR 70-200 2.8 VR!!!! As I've said, I think I'm going to have to sell my soul to the Government so I can get one of these.

365 Project: Day 66

2010-03-09T07:02:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 66
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Yea, bad photo. :P this was like, 5:30 on sunday morning, but I didn't fall asleep so it still counts as saturday on my opinion. I was packing for 3 hours of shooting church services. But, I got to use a 70-200!!! I think I'm gonna sell my soul to the government so I can get one :P

365 Project: Day 65

2010-03-09T07:02:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 65
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

This little guy's name is Olken. He's the *cutest* little Haitian boy brought home by one of my friends/activists that's been helping in Haiti a lot. He's being adopted by an active Dr. in our church. The gal's name is Allison, and she, along with her older sister, have been to Haiti multiple times before. Neither have been since before the earthquake, as they go with our church group. They're both itching to get over there, praying for the day to come. They were in tears all night, and were saddened when it was time for him to go for the night. So sweet, I couldn't stop smiling whenever I was around him. You get a different feel when you get to meet them, versus watching CNN. It's amazing, really.

Shadoobies.

2010-03-08T07:32:00.001-05:00

I had something techy (Techy?! What an Idea for a blog like this!) to talk about, but I blanked just now. Expect something when I remember it.

Was it the T2i? The iPad? Hmm......

365 Project: Day 64

2010-03-05T07:03:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 64
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Scratchmade brownies. YUM. MAde with 100% cacao. Never tasted a better brownie.

Snowman plate strikes again! Mwah!

365 Project: Day 63

2010-03-04T07:12:00.005-05:00

365 Project: Day 63
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Pastor again, thought it was a beast of a photo.

365 Project: Day 62

2010-03-04T07:12:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 62
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

We got SNOW! :D well, a smidge. it looked pretty!

365 Project: Day 61

2010-03-04T07:12:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 61
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I made toast. For the first time in like, forever. I know, it's just peanut butter toast, but our jelly department in the fridge is lacking. Do you like my snowman plate? In March?! I do. It's a wonderful plate. Perfect size for lots of foods, such as waffles. Or at least, the waffles I make.

My floors are pretty, no? And tough as nails. We really need a dog. Mom. Grr. And my coffee mug? My aunt went to Paula Deen's restaurant (Wth?) and got an ALL DAY PASS (WTF?) and got me this mug, which, on the other side, say's Hey Ya'll! Yea, seriously. I like it because it's really thick and keeps coffee warm.

Special yumminess/365

2010-03-02T07:55:00.003-05:00

Sorry, but this had to be shown off. I, with the help of mom, (she knows the recipe better), made pumpkin bread! I know, March? Really? Yes. March, really. Made it for my Grandma in SoCal, who's not in the best of health, but loves the stuff, so we make a bunch, and keep one loaf. It's so freaking good! I'd post the recipe, but it's family secret O_o

Ps. It's also Monday's 365 Photo.

Pss. Click it and view in separate window for full beautishisness. Dig the word?

Ciao.

5 Fantabulous Finds

2010-03-02T06:38:00.003-05:00

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Ps. You should remember these.

Have a great day!

The internet? Ya, it works, yo!

2010-03-02T06:25:00.002-05:00

So, Comcast came yesterday, around 10 AM. Two men, two trucks, and a few wiggling of the wires later, I get my 28 Mbps back. Now what does this mean? Since it's tuesday, 5 Fantabulous Finds Day! That'll be in an above post.

FIRST,

I still haven't gotten a response on Coffee. WHICH SHOULD I GET? I need to know, man!

That is all.

March!

2010-03-01T07:06:00.002-05:00

March! It's here! Lot's of things going on in march.

For instance, my parents have now been married........ I THINK it's 32 years. Yes, March 1st.

I woke up at 5:30 this morning! :D (I hope this is a trend.....)

St. Patricks Day! Green decor all around!

Warmer weather T_T :(

My birthday is next month!

The iPad ships.

Now. I was hoping for some awesomeness from my google reader that is filled to the brim,

but, seeing as my internet is too slow to load it properly, I will just include it in tomorrow's fantabulous finds. HOPEFULLY.

Like I said, lots of things happening in march.

Ciao.

An Update

2010-02-28T06:46:00.002-05:00

This is an update. Yes, an update. An update it is. Ready for the update? I thought so. Here's the update.

You may have noticed, once again, my absence. Yes, I'm ashamed of it.

I've been lazy, my sleep has been deprived, and I only blog in the mornings. (Ok, I TYPED out my post one evening at starbucks, but it didn't go live 'till the next morning)

I'm going to see if I can't improve upon that. I'm going to try to wake up, or get out of bed, rather, earlier, like I used to. Lately it's been 6:55. Back in november, I was blogging before 6:45. Oops.

I'm going to blog more when I'm out. (more on this to come in the near future)

I'm going to dedicate more of my morning awakeness to blogging. I think of blogging to be a "before 8:30 thing", when it's actually a before 9:30 thing. Lol.

I'm going to take more time on my 365 photos. Lately I've been posting 365 photos that look like photos that the project tries to tear you away from. I'll still put up the epic iPhone pic every once-and-a-while, but I'm gonna see if I can't improve a smidge.

I'm gonna reveal what I've been saving for soon. Yes, you'll like it.

You're probably wondering why I haven't made a lengthly post about iPad yet. don't worry, I'm still compiling thoughts. More on that to come.

I'm going to steal B's Wig Shoppes *7 Random things* idea and do a 5 fantabulous things. Probably at least once a week. Possibly Tuesdays. Tuesdays are drab, why not get a smile out? Yes, Tuesdays. *note: Tuesdays*

I'm going to add little things here and there as they come. Like Buttons! Buttons are awesome, especially big red ones. Yes, buttons. *note: Buttons*

With things to come in mind, I might just right more little stories. Do you like stories?

That is all for now. Gracias, readers.

OH, WAIT!

I'm about aweek, week and a half away from running out of my beloved Cafe Du Monde coffee.

I'm asking YOU what to get next. Chickory, or French Roast. Keep in mind these effect my blogging habits. Or, styles, rather.

Ciao.

365 Project: Day 56

2010-02-26T06:21:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 56
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Yes. It's 5:01 AM. I'm still up. This is for February 25th, not 26th. Procrastination.... Meet insomnia.

365 Project: Day 55

2010-02-26T06:20:00.002-05:00

365 Project: Day 55
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Sooo... My camera is at a friend's, so this spot is empty. Again. I feel naked. Also, Comcast has me blowing smoke out of my ears. Our HD channels don't work, the internet is DOWN, and I might not have Internet tomorrow morning. You do NOT want me to be without Internet in the morning. I will get Cranky. Plus, my HD today show will and had been crap since Monday. I hate when my mornings are messed up. And, i think I left my camera charger at the theatre. Crap. I'm miffed. Very. Good night, bittersweet prince.

365 Project: Day 54

2010-02-23T08:13:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 54
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Mmmmm, Coffee. Please excuse my acne covered face. Needed a new self portrait, no matter how bad it may be. iPhoto has a terrible Vignette setting.

365 Project: Day 53

2010-02-23T08:12:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 53
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

The iPad is supposedly opening for pre-orders tomorrow (tuesday). If so, I'll be there.

365 Project: Day 52

2010-02-23T08:12:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 52
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

My pastor. 'Tis awesome.

365 Project: Day 51

2010-02-23T06:52:00.005-05:00

365 Project: Day 51
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Yea..... I kinda did it again. .... :P

365 Project: Day 50

2010-02-23T06:52:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 50
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

This magazine Is full of cuteness.

365 Project: Day 49

2010-02-23T06:52:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 49
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Kodak Master photoguide. Wonderful piece of a booklet. Full of information, more useful 30 years ago than today, but you can still get a lot out of it. Sits one of my bag's pockets at all times.

365 Project: Day 48

2010-02-23T06:51:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 48
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I'm so not above taking pictures of Tvs. My insane nolifeness got me this fooly awesome score.

365 Project: Day 47

2010-02-23T06:51:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 47
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Taco Tuesday. We had my grandparents (dad's side) over for tacos on Taco Tuesday. Mick (grandpa) made Grandma Pancakes for breakfast, as it was also Pancake Tuesday.

365 Project: Day 46

2010-02-23T06:49:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 46
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Monday. The day after Sunday. Sunday was the final day of the play, and I was beat. I was at the theatre 6 out of 7 days that week. Most days were 12-13 hours at the theatre. Yea. It was worth it though, as I had fun, and learned some stuff. Like the fact that QUANTARAY OPTICS SUCK!

365 Project: Day 44

2010-02-23T06:49:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 44
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Our set designer.... Priceless.

P.S I don't care if it's a video, it's awesome!

365 Project: Day 43

2010-02-23T06:44:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 43
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Got to use a 40D wednesday and saturday. Felt lovely in my hand, but it's still a Canon. And QUANTARAY OPTICS SUCK!

365 Project: Day 42

2010-02-23T06:43:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 42
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Thursday. 8 hour day. Opening night. I was dressing the set with greenery at 5:00. The VIP party got in at 6:30. Yea, this set sucked. But it looks Perrrrty! :P

365 Project: Day 41

2010-02-23T06:42:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 41
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Wednesday. 13 hour day. Preparing for shoot #1.

365 Project: Day 40

2010-02-23T06:41:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 40
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Tuesday. The second day of building. It snowed and looked pretty, and my feet got sore. Of course. 12 hour day.

365 Project: Day 39

2010-02-23T06:41:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 39
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Weeks ago I won the twitter drawing from Creativetechs. I won an Art Wolfe DVD. Then, a few weeks later, I won again. I won Steve Laskevitch's Photoshop handbook. :DD

365 Project: Day 38

2010-02-23T06:40:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 38
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Is it Holy? Think about it.

365 Project: Day 37

2010-02-23T06:40:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 37
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Remember this book from somewhere around Day 6? Yea, I haven't gotten any farther than I did that night. #priorities.

It's been a long week

2010-02-16T07:54:00.003-05:00

I know I know, being neglected sucks. Sorry, It's been a dang long week. I've been taking my 365 photos, but I'm backed up on posting them. The funny/sad part is, I've got yesterday's and last wednesday's photos on the same card, but I have thursday Etc, in the computer. Gah, I need to get caught up. But, as I've said, It's been a busy week. But, before I go on with my busy day, I *must* show you Café Du Monde's Totally Freaking Epic Site that I just discovered.

I've been drinking their coffee for over a year now, but just visited the site this morning. Knew as soon as it loaded that I had to blog it. Also, notice my backround. Still the Joy to the world download from B's wig Shoppe. Show's that I have been busy :P

That is all.

365 Project: Day 36

2010-02-12T07:41:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 36
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I made more muffins ^_^ And look, on time photo!

EDIT: Crap, just noticed I had my ISO way up.... #rookiemistake

EDITEDIT: At least it looks kinda like film Grain...

365 Project: Day 35

2010-02-12T07:41:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 35
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Mwah. Yes, so far I'm not doing too well resisting procrastination...

365 Project: Day 34

2010-02-12T07:40:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 34
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I made waffles for breakfast ^_^ New to food photography... Critique?

365 Project: Day 33

2010-02-12T07:40:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 33
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Meet Ghetto shoes. From the first time I wore them, all my friends have called them my ghetto shoes. But, truthfully, they aren't ghetto at all. Rather just mossimos from target.

#followfriday

2010-02-05T07:31:00.002-05:00

Yes, It's time again for #followfriday!

What is #followfriday?

The final day of the workweek, in which people partake

in a ritual of tweeting people that others should follow.

What does # mean?

# is called a hash. Put it in front of popular phrases and feel in-the-group.

Hashtags, such as #followfriday are all the rage.

There's a trending hashtag for almost every day of the week, that is day specific.

Now, lets get to the selections at hand.

1. @celticcamera Photographer that carries a wonderful conversation.

2. @celticsongs Wife of Celticcamera, she makes wonderful music and a great convo.

3. @danamoos Realtor, photographer, conversationalist. Plus she drinks coffee.

4. @Allan_saw Australian, lives in our future, and makes a good talk.

5. @tamcdonald Realtor with a chatty mouth.

6. @deegeebee Sassiest Realtor in TN, making short work of life.

A brief #follow friday :) You'll find me here tweeting #followfridays all day.

Also, you can find me at this hashtag most mornings.

#tweetsandcoffee

Spontaneous Awesomecake

2010-02-04T07:34:00.002-05:00

Is this not the coolest thing a sewer can ever dream of?! B's Wig Shoppe

made it and this alone makes me want to become a fabric geek!

I want these ingredient jars (and the coffee ones, of course) in my kitchen.

so vintage and awesome!

(Sfgirlbybay)

The wall makes for sweetness. No politics for now, but I could see

symmetrically placed '60s ads in my living room in this exact fashion.

(Sfgirlbybay)

365 Project: Day 32

2010-02-03T07:47:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 32
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I can't decide! I want a lens but need a laptop but need a body but need a different lens. It's terrible.

365 Project: Day 31

2010-02-03T07:46:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 31
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

A pathetic image of wannabe icicles.

365 Project: Day 30

2010-02-03T07:46:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 30
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I have a Borders *love* and a starbucks *love* card. I like both. Alot.

Conflicting wallet plastic.

These are my gateways to happiness.

365 Project: Day 29

2010-02-03T07:45:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 29
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

The battlefield: Bad company 2 Demo came out yesterday. It's Awesome.

365 Project: Day 28

2010-02-03T07:44:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 28
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I'm ashamed >.> I am not taking good photos and I'm procrastinating. I shall do my best to stop in February.

365 Project: Day 27

2010-02-03T07:43:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 27
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I <3 these coke cans!

News in the fast lane

2010-01-28T08:13:00.002-05:00

Time for another installation of News in the fas lane!

Note- If you find a lack of news in this post, you don't realize that this is just a fast paced stream of organized (kinda) thoughts flying on to the page as they pass through.

Apple released a Tablet.

It's called the iPad. A female friend hates the name (obvious reasons)

She quit out of an online classroom chat before I could tell her that iTampon was trending on twitter.

I felt sorry for her.

I learned an awesome new thing on twitter this morning: [_]D

My newest favorite word is Goodle.

The President spoke for 70 minutes last night.

That's a long time.

That I could've spent sleeping.

Coke cans have cute images on them. My mac thinks coke is a socially acceptable word. (no red lines)

A small clip of Owl City was played on the today show a few seconds ago.

Now Tik Tok is playing.

And, there you have it. The least newsy news in the fast lane. Expect a more informing one next time.

If that's how you tweet, Do the world a favor and stop.

Webernet Imagery

2010-01-27T08:49:00.002-05:00

I could sit up here all day and right out my blog posts with tea.

Is that not Cute?!

(Via the design files)

These awesome cloud marshmallows So belong in my Hot chocolate

(Via simply photo)

Look, more marshmallows! This time in coffee.

(Via gingiber snap)

Not too much today, but still some quality Epicsauce. :)

News in the fast lane

2010-01-27T08:33:00.003-05:00

Yes, I'm quite proud of my newly made up word, Webernet, as it seems interwebs was around long before I knew about it.

Anyways, another installment of news in the fast lane is here, as I forgot to check my goodle reader Before I wrote the last post. Although, this is completely different news so I suppose it deserves its own post. Yes, I typed Goodle. Got a problem with it? Apparently my fingers don't, and that's enough for me. Now to the news.

To my Excitement, I have learned that I share a Birthday with Leigh-Ann, the Creator of

Freckled nest.

Vintage fashion is now on my awesomelist.

I have a pyramid of The best Peanut butter fudge EVAR.

Cloud shaped marshmallows (AWESOME!) have showed up on not one, but TWO blogs on the same day. Gingiber Snap and Simply photo. Images to follow.

My goodle :) Reader has overflowed with awesome blogs.

I'm questioning myself as I am now in love with fashion, or at least the idea of it.

That concludes this installment of news in the fast lane.

365 Project: Day 26

2010-01-27T08:20:00.003-05:00

365 Project: Day 26
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Ok, I'm still in the habit. Procrastination is Murder. I believe this was somewhere around 1:30 am. And underexposed. Shut up. I don't believe in "enhancing" post processing. Only retouch and effects. Unless I'm shooting under LED lighting (Murder).

Anyways, one of my best friends makes peanut butter fudge. She's my pastor's wife. I help my dad (he's the IT/tech manager dude [very important]) alot because his back is bad. So, when we went today the pastor ran to his office and proudly gave me fudge. I was told the night before to go to church to pick up fudge the next day. I went with homemade cookies in return, with the hope that they would make it back to the misses. Good luck with that. :P It's good fudge tho.

365 Project: Day 25

2010-01-27T08:20:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 25
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I was already getting settled and ready for bed (unusually early) and looked at the clock. It read 11:52. I then realized I hadn't taken my photo yet. So I figured, why not take a picture of a clock? I was rushing around my room getting set up, as the clock was ticking. I started shooting at 11:55, and wasn't content with my settings until 11:59 and closing in on midnight. Now, I take a good few of my 365 pictures in the early morning hours (as late as 4:30 am) but I've been trying to get off that habit.

This is the 'Flip Clock' skin in 'nightstand'on my iPhone.

365 Project: day 24

2010-01-27T08:19:00.001-05:00

365 Project: day 24
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I made muffins ^_^

In which I say

2010-01-27T08:18:00.002-05:00

I'm sorry. Since Christmas I have had few posts of actual substance. I've been busy. But, I will do my best to get more legit posts more often.

In other news, Some dude on CNBC last night confirmed the Apple tablet which we already knew was coming out today.

The same girl who was interviewing the dude on CNBC re-confirmed it this morning on the today show.

An Apple tablet is coming out today.

It's running on the iPhone OS or modified version of it.

Due to it's OS it's expected for OSX 4.0 to come out along side of it.

I'm really Excited about iPhone OS 4.0.

If apple doesn't release an OS update or at least announce one, Steve Jobs will wake up tomorrow and find his turtlenecks and blue jeans burning on top of his car.

And that concludes the latest (and first of many) installments of News in the fast lane.

Feature-Sara Norris the Cool Cat.

2010-01-25T09:06:00.004-05:00

Is this photo not Freaking awesome?! It's Sara Norris's newest 365 photo

And I *love* it! I just want to hang it on my wall next to my beatles poster!

Did I just do a post on Sara norris last week? Yes. did I just do another one? Yes.

Am I going to post more? Probably in the near future.

365 Project: Day 23

2010-01-25T09:06:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 23
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

Bad picture. This friggin' smoke alarm goes off every time we make homemade pizza or anything of the sort. It's in my room.
And it's loud.

365 Project: Day 22

2010-01-25T09:05:00.004-05:00

365 Project: Day 22
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I *really* want this coffee, but it's $11.00. Darn.

365 Project: Day 21

2010-01-25T09:05:00.001-05:00

365 Project: Day 21
Originally uploaded by Everett Gunning-nikonlover

I made a milkshake. At 11:00. Pm. 'tWas good.