the only way to get around.
2010/06/01: How do you get around: car, train, bicycle, plane, feet? Make a photo that represents your mode of transportation today. #ds198
Tag: dailyshoot
w.o. mitchell
a different kind of memorial – my son attends an elementary school named after one of Canada’s most cherished authors – W.O. Mitchell. There’s a photo of Mitchell in the school, and it looks like he actually was able to visit the school before his death in 1998. It’s pretty cool to wander the halls and see photos, plaques, and other things tying the students to Mitchell and to writing and creativity in general. A fantastic legacy to have left.
I was at the school this evening for a School Council Meeting, and was early so had the chance to wander around a bit before the meeting. It’s a really incredible school, and the staff and administration are amazing. It’s a vibrant little community of active learners.
More info on W.O. Mitchell http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W.O._Mitchell
2010/05/31: It’s Memorial Day in the U.S. Make a photo that symbolizes today and what it means to you. #ds197
McAVITY
the fire hydrant on Swann Mall in the centre of the main U of C campus.
2010/05/21: Fire hydrants come in many colors and forms. Make a dramatic portrait of your local fire hydrant. (@windsordi, @dipics) #ds187
blurred motion (retake)
still not quite the shot I have in my head. I think I’ll need some kind of stabilizing gear to really get that one, but the motion blur is getting closer…
2010/05/18: Self-assessment is vital to artistic growth. Look thru the photos you’ve posted so far. Remake one you’d like to improve. #ds184
[wet] standpipe
I pass this every morning. not sure if it used to be a dry standpipe…
2010/05/10: Pay attention to your surroundings today. Make a photo of something you walk by every day without noticing. #ds176
freezing sculpture
the Prairie Chicken, on Swann Mall in the centre of the main U of C campus, in freezing drizzle and snow.
2010/05/04: Find a statue, sculpture, or fountain and make a photograph of it today. Consider the time of day and light. #ds170
The Boy™
Evan was working on a craft at the kitchen table, and the sunlight was perfect as it lit his face.
2010/05/02: Sunday challenge: Make a photo of something you cherish today in beautiful light. Arrange and move things if you need to. #ds168
coffee o’clock
the only morning beverage.
2010/04/30: TGIF! To celebrate the end of the week, make an artistic shot of your favorite beverage or libation today. #ds166
I’ve taken similar photos before, but wanted to try something different to see how it turned out. I used the 75-300mm lens (macro at 4.5 feet), put the coffee cup on the floor in the sun, and stood on a chair leaning directly above it to get the shot. 300mm at 4.5′ is very zoomy.
road tripping
over 600km inside a small cocoon of metal, glass and plastic.
2010/04/26: Plastic is everywhere. Make a photograph that illustrates a use of plastic in your life today. #ds162
the hardest part of this shot was photoshopping the prairie backdrop into the windshield of the non-moving car…
repetitiousness
windows and metal cladding being installed on the new ISEEE building on campus.
2010/04/23: Train your eye to look for repetition. Make a photo of a repeating subject while considering composition and DOF. #ds159