2010/05/19
2010/05/18
Flea Land
Our trips seem to be planned around food. Before we even got into Bowling Green, I am pretty sure we had every meal planned out strategically so we would hit all our favorites. Our problem then becomes filling the gaps between chow time.
Sunday brought lots of rain which killed any plans of walking campus. After some head scratching, we settled on Flea Land- an indoor flea market billed as "Kentucky's Largest."
Now, having grandparents in Florida (Hi Grandma and Grandpa!) I have logged my fair share of miles in what may be the flea market capitol of the nation. If this is Kentucky's largest....... well that would just be sad.
It did make for some fun photos though!
One of our many must have food stops this trip was Chaney's Dairy Barn. After devouring a amazing double scoop Cookie Dough bowl topped with Reese's pieces I spotted two big slides in the back. I had to go......
And we will end on a self portrait in a mirror surrounded by what my editor would call, "schmutz."
Sunday brought lots of rain which killed any plans of walking campus. After some head scratching, we settled on Flea Land- an indoor flea market billed as "Kentucky's Largest."
Now, having grandparents in Florida (Hi Grandma and Grandpa!) I have logged my fair share of miles in what may be the flea market capitol of the nation. If this is Kentucky's largest....... well that would just be sad.
It did make for some fun photos though!
One of our many must have food stops this trip was Chaney's Dairy Barn. After devouring a amazing double scoop Cookie Dough bowl topped with Reese's pieces I spotted two big slides in the back. I had to go......
And we will end on a self portrait in a mirror surrounded by what my editor would call, "schmutz."
2010/05/17
Waffle House Wedding
Sorry about the lack of posting these past few days, Jordan and I took a trip down to Western Kentucky to visit some friends before everyone scatters for the summer and beyond. It was great to see everyone again and watch a fantastic end of the year video. You guys did amazing.
On our way down to Bowling Green, we stopped off at one of the greatest places on earth, Waffle House. This particular Waffle House seemed rather busy for the time of night and location, but undeterred we walked in and grabbed two seats at the counter. I looked around to try and understand the busyness when my eyes landed upon two professional camera's at the other end of the counter.
Camera owners, I have found, are a lot like dog owners. When you run into another one you must go in and check out whats tagging along. We started talking and turns out they were photographing a wedding..... wait for it....... at the Waffle House.
"Excuse me?" I thought, "I thought I just heard you say there was a wedding party in this very Waffle House."
After clearing it with the photographers, Jason Allender and his wife, I introduced myself to the Bride and Groom- Brad and Priscilla Smith - who were super cool and joked that the photographers just kept multiplying.
I did my best to stay out of their way, but I couldn't resist. It was a wedding................ at Waffle House!
On our way down to Bowling Green, we stopped off at one of the greatest places on earth, Waffle House. This particular Waffle House seemed rather busy for the time of night and location, but undeterred we walked in and grabbed two seats at the counter. I looked around to try and understand the busyness when my eyes landed upon two professional camera's at the other end of the counter.
Camera owners, I have found, are a lot like dog owners. When you run into another one you must go in and check out whats tagging along. We started talking and turns out they were photographing a wedding..... wait for it....... at the Waffle House.
"Excuse me?" I thought, "I thought I just heard you say there was a wedding party in this very Waffle House."
After clearing it with the photographers, Jason Allender and his wife, I introduced myself to the Bride and Groom- Brad and Priscilla Smith - who were super cool and joked that the photographers just kept multiplying.
I did my best to stay out of their way, but I couldn't resist. It was a wedding................ at Waffle House!
2010/05/13
Mock Prom Crash
With Prom weekend upon us, the Oswego Fire and Police department staged a mock accident in the parking lot of Oswego High School. The scene was set with a car and a van in a T-bone style accident. The car's driver and passenger were supposed to be intoxicated as they were either coming from or going to Prom. The van was the innocent bystander.
It was taken very seriously and acted out in real time by the police and firefighters..... the kids, well not so much. Smiles and jokes were coming from the crowd the whole time.
The actors were kids from the theater department and it seem to impact them the most. After watching one of her friends get zipped into a body bag and put into the Coroners van, one actress said she had to turn away because it was "just to real."
Will it actually have an effect? I don't know. I really hope it does, because I like getting the names of people from themselves rather than an incident report.
It was taken very seriously and acted out in real time by the police and firefighters..... the kids, well not so much. Smiles and jokes were coming from the crowd the whole time.
The actors were kids from the theater department and it seem to impact them the most. After watching one of her friends get zipped into a body bag and put into the Coroners van, one actress said she had to turn away because it was "just to real."
Will it actually have an effect? I don't know. I really hope it does, because I like getting the names of people from themselves rather than an incident report.
2010/05/12
2010/05/11
First go
Aurora had it's own May Day march on May first this year to coincide with the big one in Chicago.
I figured this would be as good a time as ever to dive into the world of video and see what would happen. I've looked at it too much and only see it's faults so I would love to get some feedback from you all that have done this much more and much, much better than I have.
Thoughts, comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I figured this would be as good a time as ever to dive into the world of video and see what would happen. I've looked at it too much and only see it's faults so I would love to get some feedback from you all that have done this much more and much, much better than I have.
Thoughts, comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
2010/05/10
Feature Hunt
A few from last week that fell short of the press.
The drive-by.
The morning commuter.
The rain cloud.
The evening shift.
The light test.
The End.
The drive-by.
The morning commuter.
The rain cloud.
The evening shift.
The light test.
The End.
2010/05/09
Wet Weekend
This weekend was a crazy mix of sun followed by clouds and cold. Made for some fun photos though.
On our way back to the suburbs, a seagull flew right down the middle of the street and nearly flew in the truck.
Saturday brought cloud cover most of the day, but around 3:30 there was a break and the sun decided to coax us, well..... me and then I dragged Jordan with me, out for a walk.
Turns out that break wasn't meant to last and after we got a good 15 minutes away from home the skies decided it was a good time to bring on the rain.
I still haven't heard the end of that one.
On our way back to the suburbs, a seagull flew right down the middle of the street and nearly flew in the truck.
Saturday brought cloud cover most of the day, but around 3:30 there was a break and the sun decided to coax us, well..... me and then I dragged Jordan with me, out for a walk.
Turns out that break wasn't meant to last and after we got a good 15 minutes away from home the skies decided it was a good time to bring on the rain.
I still haven't heard the end of that one.
2010/05/08
Cloudy night
Last night we had some wicked clouds come over the city.
Stuck in traffic, I had plenty of time to play....
Twenty second exposure off the balcony over the beach.
Stuck in traffic, I had plenty of time to play....
Twenty second exposure off the balcony over the beach.
2010/05/07
2010/05/06
Red
I was out at Somonauk High School today shooting their floundering Ag program.
Unfortunately, their program has been losing enrollment and the whole program is in danger of being shut down.
Once there, I saw this sweet red curtain hanging on one side of the room. Saaweeet!" I thought. I spent a good hour shooting through and behind this curtain, then I realized that the only place these photos would see the light of day is on this blog. Editor's tend not to like solid red pictures.... not sure why.........
Unfortunately, their program has been losing enrollment and the whole program is in danger of being shut down.
Once there, I saw this sweet red curtain hanging on one side of the room. Saaweeet!" I thought. I spent a good hour shooting through and behind this curtain, then I realized that the only place these photos would see the light of day is on this blog. Editor's tend not to like solid red pictures.... not sure why.........
2010/05/05
Helmet Head
Central Dupage Hospital was at Williamsburg Elementary school the other day explaining why it is so important to where a helmet while riding a bike.
Now, I'm guessing that about .05% of us actually were good about doing this, but I must say the hospital people made a pretty convincing demonstration of what could happen sans helmet.
The highlight of the day came when the kids got the chance to touch a "real" brain. Lot's of "Ewwww's" and "Gross's" were heard, but this kid had his finger over his nose, almost gagging as he walked up to it.
Now, I'm guessing that about .05% of us actually were good about doing this, but I must say the hospital people made a pretty convincing demonstration of what could happen sans helmet.
The highlight of the day came when the kids got the chance to touch a "real" brain. Lot's of "Ewwww's" and "Gross's" were heard, but this kid had his finger over his nose, almost gagging as he walked up to it.
2010/05/04
GoldenEye
I saw my gold encrusted friend working out on the steet again the other day so I stopped by to have a chat and take a few more photos.
2010/05/03
A wryter that can shoot
A few more from the Mini Diana, but instead of me driving with my knee on the wheel while staring through a viewfinder, Jordan grabbed the camera and shot away.
We were still trying to figure out exactly how far to advance the film after each frame..... its a work in progress....
We were still trying to figure out exactly how far to advance the film after each frame..... its a work in progress....
2010/05/02
Diana
No, not a new girlfriend..... new love though, ....... maybe. :)
Jordan got me a Mini-Diana camera for Christmas and i finally ran some film though it and just got it back. It's quite fun I must admit.
Jordan got me a Mini-Diana camera for Christmas and i finally ran some film though it and just got it back. It's quite fun I must admit.
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