Archive for November, 2007
We went to bed last night with just about an inch of snow already on the ground, only to find another 3 or 4 piled on top of it this morning. What a wonderful sight. The snow is late this year by almost a month and everyone has been waiting for it. It’s the holiday time of year and snow makes it feel so much better.
The kids were very excited this morning. Couldn’t hardly contain Andrew. He just wanted to go out and play. Too bad I won’t be there when he gets home tonight to hit him with a snowball.
I set out with a mission this morning, to catch a few shots of the first day of snow here in North Idaho. Here’s what I came up with. Wish I had more time to get out at lunch, but I still have to work for a living.
My drive to work at 5 mi/hr.
Tree’s new winter coat:
City streets:
Hopefully more winter days to come with more pictures. Just getting warmed up.
November 27th, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I know everyone is ready to go out and stuff themselves with turkey and desserts, but for me, it’s still really early in the morning and I’m not quite ready for turkey yet.
We all live our lives day to day and don’t often step back and look at where we are and the people around us. Thanksgiving usually gets people to stop, even just for a moment, and think about the great things in their lives. I try as often as possible to appreciate what I have, but I don’t necessarily write it down or say it as much as I should.
I’ve been given so many great things in my life. I’m thankful for the freedom I have to do what I please, the wonderful place that I live in, to be surrounded by all of my wonderful family, and to be able to live day after day in happiness.
Most of all I’m thankful for family, both immediate family and my wonderful extended family.
To my wife of 10 years, it’s like we’ve never been apart and I’m thankful for every morning I wake up with you, every day we spend together, and every night we curl up together again. You make my life worth living and you give me so much.
To my son, you never cease to surprise me. You are way too smart for your own good and I love how passionate you are about the things you love, never forget that.
To my daughter, boy are you going to be a fun one at 13. You have your mother’s spirit, and that is one of the reasons I love her so much too, so I’m glad she passed that on to you, even if some days I could just ring your little neck. You will make some man very happy some day, just as your mother did for me.
And to all of the rest of the family and friends, each of you add to my life in your own way, and for that I’m thankful.
So, here’s to a happy day filled with joy, laughter, friendship and love. Oh, and turkey. (Mike, is it done yet?)
Make sure you stop and think about what you’re thankful for today. You’ll feel better doing it.
November 22nd, 2007
Last week I wrote about being able to participate in Martin Bailey’s Photography Podcast. Well, after the show recording was over we kept talking for 30 or so more minutes about other random things. We were still recording, so this week Martin turned that into another podcast. I didn’t have much to contribute in this after show conversation as I was playing the quiet one sitting in the corner. Really good conversation between the other 3 members with the occasional interjection from me.
Check it out on Martin’s site or on iTunes.
November 12th, 2007
Well, about and hour and fifteen minutes of fame.
Two weeks ago I was invited to be a guest on my favorite podcast. Not familiar with what a podcast is? Well, go here and read about it and then come back and listen and let this be your introduction to one of the best pieces of technology that has ever hit education and entertainment.
I’ve participated in an on-line photography community at www.martinbaileyphotography.com for over a year now. Martin puts out a weekly podcast talking about shoots he’s done, places he’s gone, but always being very educational in passing on his large amount of knowledge regarding photography. While participating in the community forums I’ve met quite a few very talented photographers, one of which, Landon, has been extra helpful to anyone getting into photography. Landon is also a moderator on the site and was asked by Martin a couple of weeks ago who he would like to have more of a conversation with in a “roundtable” type discussion. Landon was nice enough to throw out my name.
Now, in the scheme of things I’m a big novice in the area of photography compared to these guys, so I was very flattered to hear that they wanted to talk to me. The format of the podcast is that Martin invites 2 or 3 other photographers onto the show to talk about a photography subject of their choice and then the others get to ask questions or add bits of information out of their own experience.
Saturday night I recorded the show with Martin, Landon, and another community member, Holly. We had tons of fun and I really got a lot out of talking with the 3 of them. The show was put on-line this morning and I’m actually a little afraid to listen to it. I’m not sure if I sounded like an idiot.
Not sure if the show fits everyone that may read my blog, but it is my 5 minutes of fame. I hope I can do this again as it was a blast.
One suggestion to everyone, if you have a passion or hobby, get out there and find a podcast that fits that. They’ve really helped me expand my knowledge of photography. Even better, find a community to participate in. Martin’s site and podcast together have been a great tool. Everyone is so helpful and everyone just wants to share and help others become better photographers. I’ve made many friends on the site and I hope I can talk to more of them as time goes by.
Thanks to Martin and Landon for including me. You both do great work, keep it up.
Link to show
iTunes
November 5th, 2007
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