Entries from February 2006

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

Laptop Trouble

I guess it’s finally time to buy that PowerBook.

(Actually, we took it apart to canabalize parts for another of the same type… no “living” computers were harmed in the making of this image.)

Monday, February 27th, 2006

Believe. Trust. Give.

Al’s tagline always catches my eye.
Believe nothing. Trust no one. Give oxygen.
I’ve given blood before. Some people give bone marrow, others have given organs. Given that the human body takes in oxygen and returns carbon dioxide (at least, that’s the rumor goin’ round), I’m not sure how I can “give oxygen.” Al, care to elucidate?

Sunday, February 26th, 2006

Ouch

Ice & bike don’t mix well for Tommy. His helmet did it’s job though, that’s good news.

Friday, February 24th, 2006

A Pensive Coach

Coach V. looks on as the AHS women’s varsity lacrosse team plays against Chatahoochee in tonight’s game. Though the varsity women lost, his JV women tied ‘Hooch in theirs.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2006

Valentine’s Colors

I know, no sooner do I post about the photo-a-day project and goal than I take a few days off. Here are some colorful pictures from last week to hold you through

Saturday, February 18th, 2006

Playful Portraits

This past week Milton hosted a Valentine’s evening dance featuring the Glenn Miller Orchestra. I’d been asked to make portraits for the couples, which I did. It was my first “real” portrait shoot and I’m pretty happy with the way it went.
Several students were helping get the room set up when I arrived, so I [...]

Monday, February 13th, 2006

Resolutions and Goals

A Photo Every Day - that’s what I set the goal at about a month ago. The real goal, of course, is not to have 365 useless images at the end of the year. It’s to improve as a photographer through practice and feedback.
I’ve missed a couple of days, but I’m sticking with it. I’ts [...]

Monday, February 6th, 2006

Alpharetta’s 15 Minutes of Snow

The snow started at about 9:35. At 9:45 I went out and got a few images.

Before the clock struck 10 it had turned to rain and all the snow was gone.

Sunday, February 5th, 2006

Brevity

“Oh, so that’s where I put my bear.”

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

Useful Flickr Shortcuts

For Flickr users, here are some URLs that are useful that I’ve found in the FAQs and/or forums:

Recent Comments on your photos, and
Comments you’ve left on others’ photos.
Your recent photos, by date taken: a List, the Calendar.
Sponsor me with a gift Flickr Pro Account

I especially like that last one.

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

A Friendly Horse

I’ve passed this horse just about every weekday morning, usually before the sun comes up. I look at where the sun’ll be rising and think “someday I’ve got to come by here a little later when the pasture’s nicely lit.” Today was the day.

It’s hard to get a picture of a friendly horse. There was [...]

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

A Replacement Purchase