Backlog Cleanout Vol. 1
Here are some pictures from a trip to Kansas to see Nate: There is so, so, so, so much more in the backlog. But at least this was a start.
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Rust Bucket – Strong City Kansas
Another automobile I found fascinating in the car graveyard that is Strong City, Kansas. I have maybe a couple more pictures left to share from beautiful (cough, cough) to me Strong City, Kansas. Added a new category in PARTICULARS since I love minutia. PARTICULARS CAMERA: SONY SLT-A65V ISO: 100 FOCAL… Read More »Rust Bucket – Strong City Kansas
Facade
Part of the front of the Boone County Museum recently fell off. Took a few pictures just to document what could have been a tragedy. I recently attend a funeral of a church friend. One of the people that spoke about him at the funeral said that on the day… Read More »Facade
Gannon and Duarte
Here is another photo from the work afternoon I spent with a group of people turning the old grain elevator in west Ames into an “art place”. This was painted onto a window on the third or fourth floor. PARTICULARS CAMERA: SONY SLT-A65V FOCAL LENGTH: Unrecorded APERTURE: Unrecorded EXPOSURE: 1/80… Read More »Gannon and Duarte
Hey Baby…
“You look like you could be from Kansas.” After seeing the remains of this truck and its license plate, I legitimately think that might be a legit pickup line. Now that I’m through the party, I’ll try to get caught back up with my postings. PARTICULARS CAMERA: SONY SLT-A65V ISO:… Read More »Hey Baby…
Feeling Kansas
I might have processed this image to within an inch of its life. However, it turned out pretty much exactly as I wanted it so. Everybody wins! It feels like I should show you what the original image looked like. But I’m not going to. PARTICULARS CAMERA: SONY SLT-A65V ISO:… Read More »Feeling Kansas
Wagon Wheelin’
Another photo of the fallen Wagon Wheel Bridge: Probably just a couple more of these up my sleeve. PARTICULARS CAMERA: SONY SLT-A65V ISO:125 FOCAL LENGTH: Unrecorded APERTURE: Unrecorded EXPOSURE: 1/320 DATE: 03/11/2016 – 14:22 LATITUDE: 42.06273° LONGITUDE: -93.97021° PHOTO ASSISTANT: Carla Stensland
Strong City Elevator
On Nate and I’s jaunt from Wichita back to Manhattan we made a stop in Strong City so I could photograph a surprisingly photogenic town. Here is a photo of some rusty goodness: You can take it to the bank, there is more Strong City coming your way! PARTICULARS CAMERA:… Read More »Strong City Elevator
Got a Couple of Couches, Sleep on the Love Seat
Here is a collection of pictures that didn’t make the cut for RUINS in the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE. One of the reasons these photos ended up on the loser pile is because I had already used an abandoned train bridge (on the same abandoned right-of-way) in my WATER picture. While… Read More »Got a Couple of Couches, Sleep on the Love Seat
Break Your Neck
I strangely came upon this on a work misadventure. For one day, my work environment was a lot more interesting. PARTICULARS CAMERA: SONY SLT-A65V ISO: 320 FOCAL LENGTH: UNRECORDED APERTURE: UNRECORDED EXPOSURE: 1/40 DATE TAKEN: 04/13/16 – 13:36 LATITUDE: 42.03722° LONGITUDE: -93.68136°
Destructo
Time for another look at the fallen Wagon Wheel Bridge. Probably have quite a few more of these sad images in the hopper. PARTICULARS CAMERA: SONY SLT-A65V ISO: 100 FOCAL LENGTH: 24mm APERTURE: f/8 EXPOSURE: 1/320 DATE: 03/11/2016 – 14:07 LATITUDE: 42.06252 LONGITUDE: -93.96999 PHOTO ASSISTANT: Carla Stensland
Post Process
This image is the result of an experiment in post-processing. When I have a good solid wedge of free time, I will explain in further detail with a ton of examples. Or I might not. Magician and his tricks… you know. For now, just enjoy this image of the fallen… Read More »Post Process
The Bravest Act
As many of you may know, the historic Wagon Wheel Bridge recently collapsed after being damaged by ice dams. Carla and I went out there to take a looksie. Here is one of the photos from that trip: Some of you may be wondering why I’m not wishing you guys… Read More »The Bravest Act
Pre-Work
I would hazard to guess that these buses are among the most photographed subjects in Boone County (adjusted for teenage-girl-selfie-inflation). Right up there with the Kate Shelley High Bridge, the High Trestle Trail Bridge, the Boone Scenic Valley Railroad, and Ledges State Park. I have a plan for photographing them,… Read More »Pre-Work
Kobe
A picture of something broken down and old. From my Aunt Linda’s farm. As you all know E’s here to rule… No wait that isn’t right. As you all know, I love rusted out old stuff. I will need to photograph this farm more thoroughly at some point. PARTICULARS CAMERA:… Read More »Kobe
2013 Christmas Calendar
This is a look back at the photos from the calendar I gave as Christmas gifts in 2012. You’ll see many of the same images from the flower calendar. I have no doubts. Front Cover January February March April May June July August September October November December I’ve never done… Read More »2013 Christmas Calendar
2008
I don’t think it is too bold of a statement to say that this is the only calendar that will ever include a picture of a cat in it. January February March April May June July August September October November December Today is the last day to order the 2016… Read More »2008
Caustic
Time to share another image from my Aunt Linda’s farm: I do need to return there and photograph the place when I have much more time. PARTICULARS CAMERA: SONY SLT-A65V ISO: 100 FOCAL LENGTH: 60mm (35mm equivalency – 90mm) APERTURE: f/4.5 EXPOSURE: 1/125 DATE: 11/20/15 – 14:43 NO GPS DATA
But Even a Fool Will Tell You
On my recent trip to Manhattan I spent some time at my Aunt Linda’s farm. There are many fascinating things deteriorating in her yard. Of course, this is the kind of thing I love to photograph. Below is one such thing. There are at least a few more images from… Read More »But Even a Fool Will Tell You
And I’m Out to Cut the Junkie
I actually made two trips out to McHose Park to attempt to create my WATER image for the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE. Loyal followers of my Instagram account know what happened during my first effort. Therefore, no reason to bring that up again. I took more than 1 photo while I… Read More »And I’m Out to Cut the Junkie
Photo of the Day 0074
Why do people always put “No Trespassing” on sweet, sweet stuff? I guess this is the type of questions that would be answered by one of those inane Miller Fortune beer commercials.