Back in early June I loaded up the RAV4 with Brandon, Elainie, and Sabas and we went to Marshalltown to visit my favorite record store, eat at Flying Elbow and try a Mexican Ice Cream joint. It was a short little trip. I highly recommend road trips with Brandon, Elainie,… Read More »Mexican I Scream: Marshalltown Field Work
I need to start today’s post by remembering the victims of the terrorist acts on our country that happened on September 11, 2001. Hard to believe it was 23 years ago. I can still vividly remember almost everything about that morning. I’m sure almost everyone that was alive on that… Read More »Forever A Cyclone State!
You may recall last week that I gave Micky an extension because he was in a place where he could only communicate via satellite phone. Here is his SQUARE photo: Micky Augustin (Chicago, Illinois) – 139 weeks On the other news from last week’s streaks, Adam’s trending in the right… Read More »WPC – WEEK 469 – SELF-PORTRAIT
It has been a rough week for my family. On Saturday morning my brother-in-law Russ passed away. I want to share his obituary so it is always in a place where I know I can find it. Russell Kahler Obituary Russell Duane Kahler, 63, of Boone, Iowa, passed away at… Read More »Russ Kahler
NOTE: DON’T FORGET THAT NEXT MONDAY IS LABOR DAY. WHILE THE SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED. THE BANKS ARE CLOSED. GOVERNMENT OFFICES ARE CLOSED. MAYBE WHERE YOU WORK IS CLOSED. BUT THERE ARE NO DAYS OFF FOR PHOTOGRAPHY 139. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. SO PLAN TO GET YOUR SUBMISSION IN BEFORE YOU… Read More »WPC – WEEK 467 – STILL LIFE
A tradition I started last year was my Iowa State Fair Power Rankings. Last year I just compiled my list of my 10 Favorite Fair Things. This year I’m going to power rank the 10 Iowa State Fair Buildings: 10 Best Iowa State Fair Buildings Power Rankings #10 MURALS Murals… Read More »State Fairin’: Best New Food Field Work
Probably well beyond time I shared some pictures from Anela’s birthday party all the way back in November. I’m real big on the toddler party circuit. Real big!
I forgot to publish the monthly FAQ last Monday, so getting it published this week. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE What skill level photographer can participate? THE WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE is open to photographers of all skill levels. From award winning photographers to professionals to the highly ranked… Read More »WPC – WEEK 464 – FLOWER
ABSTRACT! A great theme! But did enough people make the abstraction to make is a popular theme? You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, July 22, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): 1-Jen Ensley-Gorshe – 1 week… Read More »WPC – WEEK 463 – ABSTRACT
Time to share the last collection of glorious BLACK AND WHITE images I took but didn’t use for THE WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE. These were also all taken at Logan’s birthday party. The ink has barely dried on this post and I’m already sad our trip through all the glorious BLACK… Read More »When You Were Here Before
Today is Dahlia’s birthday. So I need to wish her a happy birthday. Happy birthday Dahlia! I hope your birthday is filled with plenty of play time! +++++++ Time for another collection of glorious BLACK AND WHITE images. These were all taken at Logan’s birthday party. I hope you like… Read More »She Probably Give You Butterflies
WINDOW VIEW! A great theme! But did enough people get a view to make it a popular theme? You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, July 15, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): 1-Willy McAlpine – 1… Read More »WPC – WEEK 462 – WINDOW VIEW
FACELESS PORTRAIT! A great theme! But did enough people face a camera to make it a popular theme! You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, July 8, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): 1-Elainie Hernandez – 1… Read More »WPC – WEEK 461 – FACELESS PORTRAIT
Today is going to be a long one, so buckle up and get your popcorn ready! Today is Jay’s birthday, so I need to start by wishing him a happy birthday. Happy birthday Jay! I hope your birthday is magical in the nothingness you attempt to do! +++++++ It is… Read More »WPC – WEEK 460 – BLACK & WHITE
SLICE OF LIFE! A great theme, but did enough people dabble in the theme that is an homage to my Dad to make it a popular theme? You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, June 3, this was the current list of ACTIVE… Read More »WPC – WEEK 457 – SLICE OF LIFE
READ THE THEME DESCRIPTION THIS WEEK. THERE ARE SPECIAL RULES! ANYTHING BUT A CAT! A great theme, but did enough people get pumped to not take a picture of a cat to make it a popular theme? You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on… Read More »WPC – WEEK 456 – ANYTHING BUT A CAT
We are officially a week from my birthday, so I am no longer accepting happy birthday wishes. If you failed to meet the deadline, better luck wishing next year. I did have a pretty great birthday though. Mostly it was just hanging out with Bokeh and the chaos she brings.… Read More »Omaha, Somewhere in Middle America
So this is the final collection of images from my third trip to the Iowa State Fair. This might be my favorite collection as while I love taking pictures at any part of the Iowa State Fair, taking pictures at night is maybe my favorite. Although taking pictures before dawn… Read More »Iowa State Fair – Day 3 – Zeta
With UCONN mercilessly smashing Purdue (and every other team they played in the Tournament) on Monday night, another smashing round of the Roundball Oracles came to a close. This year’s champion was… drumroll please… Micky! He adds himself to the list of Immortals! ROUNDBALL ORACLE CHAMPTIONS – LIST OF IMMORTALS… Read More »Roundball Oracles Year 19 Final Standings
Time for yet another collection of images from the my 3rd trip to the Iowa State Fair in 2023. Still one more collection of images from this day left to share!
Today is Good Friday. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. If you are looking for a place to worship tonight, you can join me at the Boone First United Methodist Church. It is a Tenebrae Service. It starts at 6:30. What is a Tenebrae Service? From our website:… Read More »Iowa State Fair – Day 3 – Delta