12-May-2020
Bird Background
I use a green screen at work.
I have to be on video conferences all day long.
My favorites are pictures I take myself.
This one was on my deck.
He stopped by to day Hi.
It was only seconds.
I got three poses, one out of focus,
but this one he stood up.
Poof, a second later he was off.
Oh, the third pose, his out of focus butt flying away.
15-Mar-2020
Dear Mr. Squirrel Photographer
I was sitting out on my back deck.
All of a sudden a cardinal swooped in and landed on a close branch.
It was right in the sunlight, and was just perfect.
Very bright red, and he almost posed for me.
I knew there was NO chance I could get inside and get a camera.
But I tried, just in case he would stay.
He flew off as soon as I stood up, but I went in for it anyway.
So back on the deck, a bit chilly, but determined.
And then this guy stopped by on the fence.
I had to shoot through the deck (which is why he isn't all there).
The shutter scared him away, but I had what I wanted.
14-Mar-2020
Espresso yourself
May you live in interesting times.
There is debate where that saying comes from.
Is it a blessing or a curse?
I don't know.
But maybe these times are a bit too interesting.
Maybe you should just sit on your couch and read pinball news...
Oh jeepers, even that is "interesting" with show cancellations.
Maybe sit at your desk and write code?
Oh my, that works.
But now the compilation will take 15 minutes.
Just enough time to post from the morning coffee.
04-Mar-2020
Macro
This is a mediocre attempt at a macro shot.
Really I was just sitting in the kitchen and grabbed it.
It normally sits right on the window sill over the sink.
Maybe if I had put some effort into it it would be better.
But really, I just needed a background for the green screen tomorrow.
03-Mar-2020
Vote!
Get out and vote (if you are voting today).
If you are allowed to vote, you should always do it.
Otherwise you are voting to not vote anymore.
02-Mar-2020
They are laughing at you
Ahh, the other hobby, Pinball.
Yes, I adore pinball.
I think I have since I was 10.
However it was only a bit over a decade ago that I learned...
that you could have them in your HOUSE!!!!
Since then? You may as well call it an addiction.
29-Feb-2020
Obsessed? Worried?
I was driving by, and saw this.
It was a field of little flags and signs.
It was all about getting help with mental health issues.
And that is always a good thing for people to see.
If you're struggling with mental health issues, get help.
There is never a reason to go through it alone.
People are always there to help you through the toughest times.
All you have to do is ask.
27-Feb-2020
Messing with Macro and backgrounds
It's not really a photo thing.
Well, yes, it's a photo, but not for posting here.
I use a green screen for work video conferencing.
I'm on a video conference the entire day with my team.
And a daily background is a fun thing.
Right now I'm on a kick of only using my own photos.
So this is the one I will use tomorrow.
25-Feb-2020
How long is Christmas?
My house is still decorated.
The lights are still up.
Ok, I get it, this is weird.
2 months later, they should be down.
It has just been a busy time for me.
That isn't totally it though.
The truth is, I enjoy them.
I have a smile when I see them.
But this week they all go into boxes.
And I'm already thinking about setting back up.
The day after Halloween? Hmmmm, no. Too early.
Maybe half before Thanksgiving and half after?
Yeah, that will be nice.
23-Feb-2020
A warm winter day at The Crane Estate
I had never been to Crane Beach before.
And I have to say, Buffy and I had a great day there.
I was all whiny when I woke up, and she wanted a road trip.
Our entire plan was a direction, and off we went.
I'm sure I'll post some pictures from the beach at some point.
Overall it was a great day.
Photography notes: This was with the small rig (D90, 18-105).
It was much lighter and easier to carry.
However I kept hitting the wrong buttons because I'm used to the D3 again.
Overall the D3 just feels smoother with more range to me.
So I'll probably switch back soon.
22-Feb-2020
Building 7
I don't know what went on inside Building 7.
I'm not sure I want to know.
State Hospitals were an ugly place.
But was it more humane than now?
How many homeless people would be here?
And yet, what torture would they endure here?
I'm not sure what would be worse.
All I know is, I'm glad I never lived at Building 7.
22-Feb-2020
Casey's!
Casey's Hot Dogs!
I was passing through Natick Massachusetts,
and I knew all about this place.
It has been there forever.
Well, not technically right there, it moved a couple times.
I mean the entire diner was picked up and moved.
So whenever I go through there, I try and stop.
Not for the location, but the dogs.
They make the best damn hot dog anywhere.
And although it was pretty early for lunch...
Well obviously I couldn't resist.
And the result... Yummy!