Cookin dinner....
Canon Rebel 70mm ISO 400 f/2.8 1/50s
Roak
July 9, 2011
New club in town. It used to be a funeral home, which is a little creepy because the front entrance still has the white pillars. There is a pool in the courtyard area, which to me seems like a law suit waiting to happen. Cool atmosphere though.
New club in town. It used to be a funeral home, which is a little creepy because the front entrance still has the white pillars. There is a pool in the courtyard area, which to me seems like a law suit waiting to happen. Cool atmosphere though.
Canon PowerShot f/2.8 1/40s
Pet Peeve
July 8, 2011
I am getting annoyed by all the pictures I see that have been altered to look aged. I don't know why that makes it better or more interesting. Photography has advanced so much to make the pictures look more realistic, and yet people are fascinated with the weathered or faded look. I finally figured out where these were coming from - an app called Retro Camera. Javier here volunteered to be a test subject so I could see how this works. Here are the different "retro" options available. Meh. I don't know, just a new pet peeve of mine. In other news, James's pet peeve is the term "pet peeve."
I am getting annoyed by all the pictures I see that have been altered to look aged. I don't know why that makes it better or more interesting. Photography has advanced so much to make the pictures look more realistic, and yet people are fascinated with the weathered or faded look. I finally figured out where these were coming from - an app called Retro Camera. Javier here volunteered to be a test subject so I could see how this works. Here are the different "retro" options available. Meh. I don't know, just a new pet peeve of mine. In other news, James's pet peeve is the term "pet peeve."
Google Nexus One Retro Camera App
Texas Sized
July 7, 2011
This state of overrun with unnecessarily gigantic trucks.
This state of overrun with unnecessarily gigantic trucks.
Canon Rebel 24mm ISO 1600 f/2.8 1/25s
COMING TO GET YOU
July 6, 2011
The beauty of working on Harwin is you never know what you'll encounter driving around the neighborhood. This is seriously creepy. I'm forgetting now what the store was selling, but nothing to do with clowns or costumes or anything that would make this appropriate.
The beauty of working on Harwin is you never know what you'll encounter driving around the neighborhood. This is seriously creepy. I'm forgetting now what the store was selling, but nothing to do with clowns or costumes or anything that would make this appropriate.
Canon Rebel 24mm ISO 100 f/2.8 1/2000s
Tie Dye
July 5, 2011
This is only exciting to me, but my new water bottle arrived today from Amazon, and it's pink tie dye!
**Blog update** I have had a request to include camera settings in my posts, which I think is a great idea for those who care about such things. Obviously no one wants to know my settings when I take a picture of my water bottle, but I might as well just start adding the info to every picture.
This is only exciting to me, but my new water bottle arrived today from Amazon, and it's pink tie dye!
**Blog update** I have had a request to include camera settings in my posts, which I think is a great idea for those who care about such things. Obviously no one wants to know my settings when I take a picture of my water bottle, but I might as well just start adding the info to every picture.
Canon Rebel 34mm ISO 800 f/2.8 1/6s
Happy 4th!
July 4, 2011
We decided to check out the new Whole Foods and buy groceries for grilling out this evening. They have beer in bulk! We are waiting for better beer options, but the whole concept is genious. We ended up grilling delicious BBQ chicken and I made a spinach and strawberry salad on the side. Then we caught the fireworks over the tops of the trees in our neighborhood. Happy 4th of July!
We decided to check out the new Whole Foods and buy groceries for grilling out this evening. They have beer in bulk! We are waiting for better beer options, but the whole concept is genious. We ended up grilling delicious BBQ chicken and I made a spinach and strawberry salad on the side. Then we caught the fireworks over the tops of the trees in our neighborhood. Happy 4th of July!
Astros vs. Red Sox
July 3, 2011
The Red Sox were in town this weekend! They won in a rather unexciting victory (Astros pitcher walked the winning run), but it was fun to see them. Here's Kevin Youkilis and his bizarre pre-pitch stance.
The Red Sox were in town this weekend! They won in a rather unexciting victory (Astros pitcher walked the winning run), but it was fun to see them. Here's Kevin Youkilis and his bizarre pre-pitch stance.
2011 Hump Day!!
July 2, 2011
You guys, today marks the official Hump Day of 2011! We are exactly in the middle of the year, so it's all downhill from here!! This is my monthly self-portrait, prior to date night at Reef.
You guys, today marks the official Hump Day of 2011! We are exactly in the middle of the year, so it's all downhill from here!! This is my monthly self-portrait, prior to date night at Reef.
Lotus
July 1, 2011
We went for Dim Sum today in China Town. They had a huge pond out front with lotus flowers.
We went for Dim Sum today in China Town. They had a huge pond out front with lotus flowers.
Hello Kitty
June 30, 2011
A piece of mail I received from Japan. Why is everything so much cooler there?!?
A piece of mail I received from Japan. Why is everything so much cooler there?!?
Empanadas
June 24, 2011
Lunch was empanadas from a place near work. I got three: three-cheese, italian sausage, and a dessert one of godiva chocolate and bananas...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Lunch was empanadas from a place near work. I got three: three-cheese, italian sausage, and a dessert one of godiva chocolate and bananas...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Heirloom
June 23, 2011
This is a collection of historical books I inherited from my Great-Grandfather. There are 25 books in the set, and each is unique in its design and color. They aren't worth much, but are priceless to me.
This is a collection of historical books I inherited from my Great-Grandfather. There are 25 books in the set, and each is unique in its design and color. They aren't worth much, but are priceless to me.
Keyboard at Night
June 22, 2011
I admit I was trying to copy my favorite blog, Daily Dose of Imagery. Turned out OK but still his images are amazing. Browse his archives.
I admit I was trying to copy my favorite blog, Daily Dose of Imagery. Turned out OK but still his images are amazing. Browse his archives.
Fuwa
June 21, 2011
The Fuwa were the mascots of the Beijing Summer Olypics. Our Chinese associate gave us these when they came to visit a couple years ago. There are actually five, but I sent one of these postcards to a friend. A Wikipedia search displayed way more than I expected on the subject.
The Fuwa were the mascots of the Beijing Summer Olypics. Our Chinese associate gave us these when they came to visit a couple years ago. There are actually five, but I sent one of these postcards to a friend. A Wikipedia search displayed way more than I expected on the subject.
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