Day 10: Technology

What does everyone think of when I say, "Technology?" Iphones? Laptops? TVs? Cars? All good ideas. I first thought of bicycles. Maybe cause its something I am on so much. However, I have an idea for bicycles on a later day in this challenge. So, I chose my next biggest hobby, photography and cameras. Take a peek:

Day 9: Texture

Once again, I didn't take many photos today, but I tried taking some good photos of texture. Here's the result:

Day 8: The Place I Live

I didn't take very many photos today, however I took some while out on my mountain bike ride. I have been riding the trails around Flagstaff since I was 10 and to me, there is nothing better about the place I live then the forest surrounding it. The lumber fueled our early growth as a town in the 1880s, the people are intricately tied to the forest through spirituality, livelihood or because of the urban interface that we have built into the forest. I think it is Flagstaff's biggest asset and one that will always need protecting and managing.

Day 7: Macro

This one isn't new. All of my below photos from the 'water' day are macro. But, here is an actual macro day and I don't like the photos much. I know, I know, I need to be more positive of my photos, but when you don't like 'em, you don't like 'em. Her it goes.

Days 3, 4, 5, and 6...

My apologies for being so tardy with this post. I was sans internet this weekend, but not sans camera. Hence, the challenge rolls on.

Day 3 - Fire



I was not especially happy with any of the photos that I took for this, but this was my favorite. The aura being given off sends some warmth waves to the viewer.


Day 4 - Water

I put a couple photos up for this one because I liked a couple for different reasons. Comment on which you like the best.









Day 5 - Spring

This one is meant to be about spring. The blog that I originally took these challenge themes from had this challenge listed for April, which puts me a tad behind and trying to find photos for themes that may not necessarily go with what is actually happening right now. With that said, what is more "spring" than flowers?




Day 6 - Shadows

I was pretty busy today and didn't really take any photos of the theme, but managed to pop this one off. It isn't great, but will do.

Day 2: Flight

Today was interesting. I finally felt like I had some creativity. I didn't want a cliche bird or airplane photo, however, you've seen the result. I wanted a paper airplane shot or maybe a kid swinging, but what parent really wants some dude taking photos of their kid swinging? So, I went down to Frances Short pond just to see what was happening and I found this blue heron just chillin. It took a while before he took off, but I got the shot. Its a tad blurry, but the lighting was good and the motion is great. I went with it.

Before I left, there were these two circling hawks. I probably took 50+ photos of these guys before I felt happy with a shot. Check it out:




And now for a different kind of flight:

Day One : Self-Portrait

Alright, here it is. My Self-Portrait. This was tough. I could have just held the camera out and taken a photo and been done. But, I didn't want that. It took forever to get a good exposure, composition and set the focus density correctly. The sun popped out this afternoon/evening and I tried to use it to my advantage. I threw the flash on as well to get rid of the shadows, dropped the color, and added a tad of contrast.

I am just glad that this one is over. I realized I will never be a good model, nor do I like having pictures taken of myself by myself or anyone else.

See you tomorrow. What's it gonna be? You'll have to wait!