Saturday, August 30, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Miracle
Today I witnessed one of nature's miracles. As I was leaving for work a cicada caught my eye...it was clinging to my garage door. It was strange because, don't cicadas appear every 10 years??? Anyways I saw another one that wasn't fully developed yet crawling on the floor; I scooped both up in a Tupperware container thinking I could get some good photos.
At work I was watching them trying to think of good angles when suddenly the undeveloped one started to molt and come out of its shell!! Of course I took some shots because it's not often one gets to witness such a thing (unless you're watching the Discovery Channel). So, for all of you here are my shots:
At work I was watching them trying to think of good angles when suddenly the undeveloped one started to molt and come out of its shell!! Of course I took some shots because it's not often one gets to witness such a thing (unless you're watching the Discovery Channel). So, for all of you here are my shots:
Monday, August 25, 2008
Where's Juan???
Apparently I was photographed by some photographers while on Saturday's photowalk...see if you can spot me.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Photowalk 2008
The photowalk was amazing!!!! We had 50 photographers there and we had a lot of fun walking along Michigan Avenue. Lots of people asked us what was going on in a very nice curious manner...nobody complained or objected to us taking their picture. It was amazing to get to talk to many photographers and get tips and suggestions on how to improve. I really hope we have more walks in Chicago/suburbs. Please check out mty Photowalk gallery on my website by clicking the link to the left.
By the way...that's one of the amazing pictures I took above.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Photography Tips
Here are some tips for those of you out there that have a passion for photography like I do. I did a little digging and asked a photography lawyer about our rights as photographers and it turns out we have pretty extensive rights:
1. The law in the U.S. states that anyone may take photographs of whatever they want when they are in a public place. basically, if you can see it in public you have the right to photograph it. This includes children and anyone that is visible because in public one cannot have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
2. The act of taking a picture is NOT an act of terrorism. People always quote 911 as a reason not to allow you to take pictures...but there has not been a single act of terrorism where the terrorists took pictures before committing the act...not a single one.
3. You can take a picture of something that is on private property as long as you're standing on public property. For example, if I am on a public sidewalk and you're in your backyard...and I can see you clearly...I can take your picture.
4. You are under no obligation to explain the purpose of your photography to anyone, not do you have to disclose your identity.
5. If anyone tries to threaten or harass you because you're taking pictures they may be liable for crimes such as kidnapping , coercion and theft. If someone snatches your camera from you that's automatically theft and you can have them arrested for taking your personal property.
6. You are under no obligation to turn over your film or memory card to anyone, including the police, without a court order. Once you take a picture it's legally your property and if no one can make you give up your property or erase any pictures from it. They cannot threaten or force you to do so either because then they are committing a crime.
There you have it. It's about time we photographers had legal defense and stood up for our rights!
1. The law in the U.S. states that anyone may take photographs of whatever they want when they are in a public place. basically, if you can see it in public you have the right to photograph it. This includes children and anyone that is visible because in public one cannot have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
2. The act of taking a picture is NOT an act of terrorism. People always quote 911 as a reason not to allow you to take pictures...but there has not been a single act of terrorism where the terrorists took pictures before committing the act...not a single one.
3. You can take a picture of something that is on private property as long as you're standing on public property. For example, if I am on a public sidewalk and you're in your backyard...and I can see you clearly...I can take your picture.
4. You are under no obligation to explain the purpose of your photography to anyone, not do you have to disclose your identity.
5. If anyone tries to threaten or harass you because you're taking pictures they may be liable for crimes such as kidnapping , coercion and theft. If someone snatches your camera from you that's automatically theft and you can have them arrested for taking your personal property.
6. You are under no obligation to turn over your film or memory card to anyone, including the police, without a court order. Once you take a picture it's legally your property and if no one can make you give up your property or erase any pictures from it. They cannot threaten or force you to do so either because then they are committing a crime.
There you have it. It's about time we photographers had legal defense and stood up for our rights!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Illinois is beautiful!
Here are some pics I took on my way to the men's camp. We have some nice farms out there y'all!
Back from Camp
It was gooooooooood. We had so much fun and of course I had loads of time to take some good pics (see below)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
I'm off To Camp!
The time has come for the church Men & Youth retreat. I hope to have some good pics to post here and elsewhere. We are expecting God to move mightily especially among the youth. Be back Sunday...until then you can catch up on all the newest posts!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
My 2 favorite chocolates ever!!
The first one's called Bliss and it's so so good. They are small creamy squares of pure heaven. My favorite are the plain ones (in the purple wrap) but they have other varieties...try it today, you'll agree they are pure Bliss!!!
The next one is Ghirardelli's Milk & Caramel squares. Now..I loooove chocolate filled with caramel and this brand is so amazingly smooth. It tastes really expensive but it is really not.
The next one is Ghirardelli's Milk & Caramel squares. Now..I loooove chocolate filled with caramel and this brand is so amazingly smooth. It tastes really expensive but it is really not.
My bad...
I have made a huge mistake concerning the Photowalk. It turns out that this event is for people 18 and over...I just received this information. I apologize to those of you in my class that wanted to go....
My desk @ work
For those of you who have been wondering where I work...here is a picture of my desk...it's the one with the blue jacket on the chair...
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Photowalk Update!
Another photowalk event has opened up in Chicago. This one will take place downtown, so I will be attending that one instead of the Glenview walk. The description says that "We'll begin at the old Water Tower park. This is at Chicago Ave., and Michigan Ave., between Borders and the American Girl Store. From there we'll walk up towards North St. Beach, then to the famous pier used in so many movies. From there we'll head west towards Old Town, then head back south".
Here is the link to the site....just click on it to go to the page. Again, this walk will take place on Saturday August 23rd...so if you wanna go with me sign up...it's filling up fast!
http://www.photoshopuser.com/photowalk/city/chicago-michigan-ave.html
Friday, August 1, 2008
I got it back!!!
I got my baby back and it is workin' fine. Went back to the Apple Store and man...that place is always full! They brought out my baby all fixed and shiny and with a new drive. Cost of repair?....zero, zilch, nada!! Apple rocks!
