It is time to reveal the May image for the 2025 Photography 139 Calendar: May TECHNICAL DETAILS CAMERA: Sony 7M4 LENS: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro FOCAL LENGTH: 105mm APERTURE: f/9 EXPOSURE: 1/125 ISO: 800 DATE: August 13, 2024 I took this picture of a bee on a zinnia… Read More »WPC – WEEK 486 – WHEELS
Time to reveal the March image for the 2025 Photography 139 Calendar: MARCH TECHNICAL DETAILS CAMERA: Sony 7M4 LENS: 14-24 Sigma f/2.8 DG DN Art FOCAL LENGTH: 24mm APERTURE: f/8 EXPOSUER: 1/800 ISO: 400 DATE: June 12, 2024 I took this picture because I wanted a Bokeh picture to enter… Read More »Sweet 22: The Beginning
It is the last Monday of the month and on the last Monday of the month I like to revisit our Frequently Asked Questions. Who asks these questions? I mostly ask them of myself. But that isn’t a Frequently Asked Question. But as we are heading into a new year,… Read More »WPC – WEEK 485 – HOLIDAYS
Today marks the 40th anniversary of my Dad’s passing. Without him, I probably wouldn’t be into photography. This website wouldn’t exist. None of the pictures on it would exist. I need to start this website by sharing some pictures of him. I couldn’t find a picture of Dad with Carla… Read More »WPC – WEEK 484 – 6:00 PM
Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Fun for all that children call Their favorite time of the year Snowflakes in the air Carols everywhere Olden times and ancient rhymes Of love and dreams to share Sleigh bells in the air Beauty everywhere Yuletide by the fireside And joyful memories… Read More »Christmas Time is Here
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day, you gave it away This year, to save me from tears I’ll give it to someone special Last Christmas, I gave you my heart But the very next day, you gave it away (You gave it away) This… Read More »Last Christmas
Today is Jesse’s birthday so I need to wish him a happy birthday. Happy birthday Jesse! I hope it is an absolutely amazing birthday! +++++++ Time to share a few more pictures of Bokeh from her early days. They grow up so fast!
Winterlude, winterlude, oh darlin’ Winterlude by the road tonight Tonight there will be no quarrelin’ Everything is gonna be all right Oh, I see by the angel beside me That love has a reason to shine You’re the one I adore, come over here and give me more Then winterlude,… Read More »Winterlude
Time for a batch of Bokeh photos! This collection is from when Bokeh met Elainie and Sabas before our trip to Marshalltown to visit the record store that sadly no longer exists, hit up The Flying Elbow, and La Michoacana. Here are the pictures: Still plenty more pictures of Bokeh… Read More »Bokeh Meets Elainie and Sabas
I keep forgetting to announce this. But if you are looking for a place to eat Thanksgiving, my church is hosting a free Thanksgiving Community Meal. See information below: I’ll be there for at least part of the meal. So if you see me, say “Hi!” +++++++ Today is Willy’s… Read More »Bokeh: Even More Early Days
Would you believe me now If I told you I got caught up in a wave? Almost gave it away Would you hear me out If I told you I was terrified for days? Thought I was gonna break Oh, I couldn’t stop it Tried to slow it all down… Read More »Light On
Here are some pictures of some of the early days of Bokeh. Including when she met Johnathan for the first time. And when I bought her a pool, that of course, she doesn’t like. Still plenty more pictures of the early day of Bokeh left to share.
Here is another collection of images of Bokeh’s first days. Some are from when Alexis brought over Anela and Kanoa to meet Bokeh. Some are from when Bokeh used to sleep on my desk. Now she sleeps either under the desk or in a bed to my right. Finally, some… Read More »Bokeh: The First Days
Probably well past time to share some pictures of the early days of Bokeh. Some of these pictures are of the day I brought her home and Willy came to meet her. Then the rest are from when Logan brought his family over to meet her. Still plenty more pictures… Read More »Bokeh Comes Home
ANIMAL! What a great theme! But were enough people get wild enough to make it a popular theme? You will have to keep scrolling to find out. As of 12:01 PM on Monday, October 14, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): 1-Johnathan Stensland –… Read More »WPC – WEEK 475 – ANIMAL
Today is Sarah Toot’s birthday so I have to wish her a happy birthday. Happy birthday Sarah! That picture of us after seeing a American Idiot on Broadway is almost 13 years old. Guess we should get an updated selfie at some point. Anyways I hope your birthday is amazing… Read More »WPC – WEEK 474 – STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
Logan purchased an infrared camera a few months back. He brought it over one afternoon and I took it for a little spin. It was a good time. I’ll be borrowing that camera again in the future!
Today is Scott’s birthday, so I need to wish him a happy birthday: Happy birthday Scott! I hope you have an amazing birthday filled with great food and all the Dave music you can handle. I hope I can make an appearance at Degtoberfest or whatever it is called this… Read More »Help Me Make it Through the Night
I want a new drug One that won’t make me sick One that won’ make me crash my car Or make me feel three feet thick I want a new drug One that won’t hurt my head One that won’t make my mouth too dry Or make my eyes too… Read More »I Want a New Drug
I’ve been sick and tired Of being sick and tired Searching far and wide For something that feels real I need something real I don’t want to lose my soul Chasing after things that don’t lead Me straight to you I’m lost in the feeling That I ain’t from this… Read More »The Prodigal
And the men who hold high places Must be the ones who start To mold a new reality Closer to the heart Closer to the heart The blacksmith and the artist Reflect it in their art They forge their creativity Closer to the heart Yes closer to the heart Philosophers… Read More »Closer to the Heart