That’s Okay Because I Like the Abuse
These pictures didn’t have what it takes for the SMOKE theme of the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: If these poor pictures only believed in themselves, they might be able to accomplish anything!
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Confirmed!
A couple of Sundays ago was Confirmation Sunday in my church. It was a big day for the Youth Group as 5 members became full members of the church AND for the Methodist Men as we served a brunch in between services to celebrate their accomplishments. Here are a few… Read More »Confirmed!
Valley Lodge is Closed
Since a few people have been asking, I am making a formal announcement. THERE IS NO CHRISTOPHER D. BENNETT BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA AKA BENNETT-FEST THIS YEAR! The reasons are multiple and complicated, but it is probably your fault. If you search your heart, you know it to be true. So there… Read More »Valley Lodge is Closed
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 83 – SMOKE
This week’s participants are small in number, but mighty in spirit. But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates, you just want to see the submissions for SMOKE: Kim Barker Becky Perkovich Shannon Bardole Cathie Raley Christopher D. Bennett Carla Stensland But enough dwelling… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 83 – SMOKE
07-24-07
I decided the time wasn’t right for the world to see the donut photos. There aren’t many pictures in the folder called 07-24-07: Next Saturday’s folder looks like it is all about playing with in camera zoom effects.
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE REMINDER – SMOKE
This is your reminder that this week’s them for the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE is SMOKE: I have been told that there are in fact people out there that still SMOKE. It is baffling, but apparently it is still a thing. The good news is that this opens up the potential… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE REMINDER – SMOKE
March
Now would be a good time to check in on the Selfie Project. I’ve attempted and failed at this project 3 times now. The farthest I’ve ever made it is 116 days. I feel like this just might be the year. Here are some of my favorites from March: March… Read More »March
Progress
I have two more photos from the Women’s March that I want to share individually before I do a big post of the best of the rest. Here is one of them: PARTICULARS CAMERA: SONY SLT-A65V ISO: 100 FOCAL LENGTH: 35mm APERTURE: f/7.1 EXPOSURE: 1/100 DATE: 01/21/2017 – 13:30 LATITUDE:… Read More »Progress
Li’l JT Sr.
A few weeks back Micky and I hopped in his wife car and traveled to exotic North Ankeny to visit Michelle, Craig, Lily, and the newest addition to their family… Levi. I didn’t actually getting any pictures of Levi, but here are some pictures of Lily: I have to give… Read More »Li’l JT Sr.
Now I Know I’m Being Used
I don’t normally explain too much with anything, but I feel I should at least answer a question that will be going through your mind while looking at these pictures. Yes, I think water fowl are ANGRY. All the time. Probably with good reason. We are always trying to kill… Read More »Now I Know I’m Being Used
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 82 – ANGRY
I can’t be ANGRY about this week’s participation rates. After all, there was a first time participant in Linda Bennett! Welcome aboard Aunt Linda. I’m expecting big things! But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates, you want to see the submissions for ANGRY:… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 82 – ANGRY
07-16-07
The folder called 07-16-07 was all over the place. You’ll be happy to know that I got all of my Jason Voorhees jokes about this set of images out of my system before I wrote this here journal entry. Next “Saturday’s” folder might involve donuts. Although, I will probably just… Read More »07-16-07
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE REMINDER – ANGRY
This is your reminder that this week’s theme for the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE is ANGRY: ANGRY! So get out there and photograph somebody or something that is ANGRY. Or something that makes you ANGRY. All sorts of things make me ANGRY: racism, sexism, homophobia, transgender discrimination, Islamophobia, antisemitism, child soldiers,… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE REMINDER – ANGRY
Ridin’ the Rails with Shorty Backlog – Vol. 3
This concludes the photos of the few hours I spent with Shorty on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad back in July. I have many influences on my photography. It ranges from other artists to movies to television shows to friends to family. However, one of the most obscure influences… Read More »Ridin’ the Rails with Shorty Backlog – Vol. 3
Boone County Postcard Project Vol. 2
I started this Boone County Postcard Project last year and then kind of abandoned it. I’ll need to get on it again now that the weather is getting nicer again. These photos were taken for the project on June 30th. This project will ultimately culminate in a new Photography 139… Read More »Boone County Postcard Project Vol. 2
I Took Her Back and Made Her Dessert
These are the pictures that didn’t have what it takes for the FACELESS PORTRAIT theme for this week’s WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: Sad. If only these images would believe in themselves.
Early Morning, April Four
Today is kind of a weird day. It is both the anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It is also Equal Pay Day. I don’t have a recent picture that really encompasses the importance of MLK. However, I do have a picture that can “celebrate” Equal Pay… Read More »Early Morning, April Four
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 81 – FACELESS PORTRAIT
FACELESS PORTRAIT is challenging, but still, a handful of hearty photographers gave it a whirl. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all tommyrot about heart. You came to see the submissions: Mike Vest Suzanne Brannen Michelle Haupt Stephanie Kim Kim Barker Christopher D. Bennett Angie DeWaard… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 81 – FACELESS PORTRAIT
07-14-07
Some squirrel and some Des Moines at night in the folder they call 07-14-07: Next “Saturday’s” folder will have something to do with hobos, I suspect.
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE REMINDER – FACELESS PORTRAIT
This is your reminder that this week’s theme for the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE is FACELESS PORTRAIT: Happy photo harvesting!
Desdamonad
Around Christmas I had the pleasure of doing some commercial photography for Jessica. Here is a photo from one of my favorite of her pieces: Jessica has lots of great products. You can buy some here: DesdamonaDoolittle Many more photos from this photo shoot are in the chute as well!… Read More »Desdamonad