Photographer. Tenderloin enthusiast. Road trip maker. Iowan. Cyclone.
Unfortunately a Doomsday Cult has put up this billboard in Boone. They have made these calculations on their belief (yes, there are people who actually believe such things) that the world is only 14,000 years old. Despite the fact that The Bible clearly states that “No one knows about that… Read More »Embarrassing Anti-Intellectualism
Heavenly Peace Most people have already seen this picture that I took to send as a Christmas e-card. (Just one of the many awesome features of the Photography 139 Galleries!) I borrowed a hymnal and candle after the early evening Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve and took this picture and… Read More »Personal Photo Project of the Week #52
Movie – Blue Valentine Director: Derek Cianfrance (Brother Tied) Writers: Derek Cianfrance, Cami Delavigne, and Joey Curtis Starring: Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain, Shutter Island, Halloween H20) and Ryan Gosling (Lars and the Real Girl, Half Nelson, Remember the Titans) Theater – AMC Southdale 16 – Edina, Minnesota Companion – Jill… Read More »Movie Reviews: Blue Valentine and The King’s Speech
Just a few quick thoughts on the Oscar Nominations… Heading into this morning, here is my list of the Top Ten Movies of 2010 (based on what I’ve seen): 1. The Social Network 2. Inception 3. The Fighter 4. Hereafter 5. How to Train Your Dragon 6. Winter’s Bone 7.… Read More »Oscar Nominations
Thus begins my look back into my archives. For now I will begin by going through every folder in my hard drive that dates back before Photography 139. Hopefully, I will rediscover some lost treasures, realize that I have grown as a photographer and see that I have a much… Read More »The Archives: Edition One
There was a decent response to what I consider to be the most technically demanding (with the possible exception of PAINTING WITH LIGHT) theme of the 52 different themes. Here are the submissions for PANNING CAMERA BLUR: Julie Johnson Dawn Krause Jesse Howard Christopher D. Bennett Mike Vest After two… Read More »RWPE Y2 #3: Panning Camera Blur
Radiant Beams I went to the early Christmas Eve Service at my church and then came back for the late night service to listen to the concert and take these pictures. Here are some Radiant Beams alternates: All things considered, I should have worn warmer gloves.
Movie – The Dilemma Director: Ron Howard (Backdraft, Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, Frost/Nixon) Writer: Allan Loeb (Things We Lost in the Fire, 21, The Switch) Starring: Vince Vaughn (Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball, Old School, Swingers), Kevin James (I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Hitch, Paul Blart: Mall… Read More »Movie Review: The Dilemma
Movie – Country Strong Director: Shana Feste (The Greatest) Writer: Shana Feste (The Greatest) Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow (Se7en, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Royal Tenenbaums), Tim McGraw (The Blind Side, Flicka), Garrett Hedlund (Troy, Four Brothers, Tron: Legacy), and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl, Date Night, The Roommate) Theater – Cinemark… Read More »Movie Review: Country Strong
I think the technical aspects of this theme scared off some contributors this week. Although I am excited to have a submission from Jesse who was a founding member of RWPE who quickly dropped out. I should point out that I had some hiccups with my email system this morning.… Read More »RWPE Y2 #2: Long Exposure
File Photo I’ve had a goal of sending a secret to PostSecret for quite some time now. Perhaps ever since Sara introduced Jen and I to PostSecret those many years ago. It has been difficult for me because I don’t really have any secrets. It is one of the drawbacks… Read More »(Very) Personal Photo Project of the Week #50
I don’t get all jazzed up by this type of thing, but I’m sure Jesse will. I’m sure if you look hard at these pictures you will probably find me. You will probably find Jesse. You will probably find some of my other friends. Don’t ask me where. I don’t… Read More »Slice of Life Vol. 32
I did portraits as a Youth Group Fundraiser for my church about a month ago. Here are a few pictures from that night. In unrelated religious fundraiser news, a photograph of mine will be included in a silent auction during the Sacred Heart Carnival. I don’t really know many details… Read More »Youth Group Fundraiser
Movie – Black Swan Director: Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler, The Fountain, Requiem for a Dream) Writers: Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz, and John McLaughlin Starring: Natalie Portman (The Professional, Garden State, The Other Boleyn Girl), Mila Kunis (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Book of Eli, Date Night), Vincent Cassel (Ocean’s Twelve, Eastern… Read More »Movie Reviews: Black Swan and The Tourist
Year 2 started out with a bang! Lots of submissions! First time submitter! Welcome aboard Alicia Vermeys! Here are the submissions for REFLECTIONS: Christopher D. Bennett Alicia Vermeys Dawn Krause Julie Johnson A Julie Johnson B Mike Vest Shannon Bardole Dawn Poetry Submission: Reflections She can’t be too careful anymore,Her… Read More »RWPE Y2 #1: Reflections
The Story – 2011 This is more of a year long photo project, but I’ll file it under here any way. I have this window in my entryway/dining room that I don’t really like. During the Christmas season I use it to display Christmas cards. I’ve decided to use it… Read More »Personal Photo Project of the Week #49
The Taiwan Times By Mark Wolfram Reporting on God’s mission in Taiwan December 2010 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah… Read More »Taiwan Times – December 2010
It is hard to believe that this journal has reached entry 1,000. Since I enjoy rather meaningless statistics, I’m going to go over a few right now. According to how many times they have been viewed, these are the 10 Most Popular Pictures in the Artistic Gallery: 1. Gazing Ball… Read More »Journal Entry One-Thousand