Found a field full of gold and black Minneapolis Moline tractors this weekend. It was a scene too good to pass up. There were about 15 different Minneapolis Moline tractors, some the same models, some different. It was a pretty cool sight to see them lined up there.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Maplewood Audi Redux
Last fall, while driving by the Audi dealership in Maplewood, Becky and I saw an amazing pink and blue sky behind the mostly glass building. Of course, I wanted to stop and shoot it. But, did I have my camera with me?
Nope.
I've been waiting since then for the clouds to come back, and to be by the dealership in the morning as the sun rises for the day. Although I did not get the pinks that were in the sky, I think the clouds are starting to come back.
I finally got the print today (meaning, it took THREE WHOLE DAYS to get it), and I'm hoping to drop it off at Maplewood Audi sometime in the next few days.
Nope.
I've been waiting since then for the clouds to come back, and to be by the dealership in the morning as the sun rises for the day. Although I did not get the pinks that were in the sky, I think the clouds are starting to come back.
I finally got the print today (meaning, it took THREE WHOLE DAYS to get it), and I'm hoping to drop it off at Maplewood Audi sometime in the next few days.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Long time, no posts
Been a crazy summer.
I've done a few photo shoots of kids this summer. I did a few last year, but more this year. The kids are always fun and interested in the camera, so it ends up being fun for everyone.
Still have images up at Shane's on Main in downtown Stillwater. Shane has been cool about keeping the stuff up, as he is having problems finding a new artist to take the main spot in the restaurant. Which works out great for me, as I have 12 photos at the main door at his restaurant.
Which brings me to the next installation. I installed 8 photos at New Beginnings Spa on Snelling and Grand Avenue in St. Paul. They are about a block and a half east down Grand, and have several artists' work installed upstairs. I have a wall in the yoga room.
I'll be taking down 8 of my images that are at Shane's this week, or early next week. I'll be installing September 2nd at The Women's Center at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. I had some images up there last year, and was asked to return. Always a good feeling to be asked back again. The sad part is that I've had my images at Shane's for so long, and it's been a great place to have them displayed. I should be able to have four images up there still, but we'll see what Shane wants to do. He's got plenty of existing art in the restaurant, but fresh art is always welcome.
After the images at New Beginnings come down, which is 45 days after installation, I'll be installing at Dunn Bros. Coffee Shop in Stillwater. They mentioned the first of September, but I won't be able to take my art down at the spa until the 4th, so I'll have to clear that up with Dunn Bros. before I install. I'm sure the current artist won't mind a couple of extra days. Plus, I need to check out the space there and see what I can hang, and where.
So, I haven't been able to get out and take much of the "creative" shots I like to shoot. I've got a few places I'd like to go soon, and when fall rolls around, even more spots to go shoot.
And I need to hook up with fellow photographer Chad, to find a barn so he can shoot a car at.
I've done a few photo shoots of kids this summer. I did a few last year, but more this year. The kids are always fun and interested in the camera, so it ends up being fun for everyone.
Still have images up at Shane's on Main in downtown Stillwater. Shane has been cool about keeping the stuff up, as he is having problems finding a new artist to take the main spot in the restaurant. Which works out great for me, as I have 12 photos at the main door at his restaurant.
Which brings me to the next installation. I installed 8 photos at New Beginnings Spa on Snelling and Grand Avenue in St. Paul. They are about a block and a half east down Grand, and have several artists' work installed upstairs. I have a wall in the yoga room.
I'll be taking down 8 of my images that are at Shane's this week, or early next week. I'll be installing September 2nd at The Women's Center at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. I had some images up there last year, and was asked to return. Always a good feeling to be asked back again. The sad part is that I've had my images at Shane's for so long, and it's been a great place to have them displayed. I should be able to have four images up there still, but we'll see what Shane wants to do. He's got plenty of existing art in the restaurant, but fresh art is always welcome.
After the images at New Beginnings come down, which is 45 days after installation, I'll be installing at Dunn Bros. Coffee Shop in Stillwater. They mentioned the first of September, but I won't be able to take my art down at the spa until the 4th, so I'll have to clear that up with Dunn Bros. before I install. I'm sure the current artist won't mind a couple of extra days. Plus, I need to check out the space there and see what I can hang, and where.
So, I haven't been able to get out and take much of the "creative" shots I like to shoot. I've got a few places I'd like to go soon, and when fall rolls around, even more spots to go shoot.
And I need to hook up with fellow photographer Chad, to find a barn so he can shoot a car at.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Summertime Blues
Well, not really. But just busy, busy, and more busy. Madeline is turning 4 soon, and Evan is 2 months old soon. Kids are keeping me busy, but I'm getting out to shoot too.
Did a photo shoot with a family last Saturday at Como Park. Had a great time. The boy was very fun and excited about everything, which made my job that much easier - no coaxing out a smile!
Been taking a bunch of pictures out and about with the family. We went to Mankato on Sunday to meet Becky's Mom and Grandma, and we played at a park there - Sibley Park, I think it was. Petting zoo, lots of playground equipment. Took some shots of the flowers around the park, and lots of our kids.
No new camera gear...yet. Been thinking about some f2.8 lenses, and getting rid of a couple of lenses and my flash. But nothing concrete yet.
Still have my work on display at Shane's on Main in downtown Stillwater. My work was supposed to be moved towards the back of the restaurant next week, but the artist who was going to come in and take the front spot postponed, so my work is still up. Woo hoo! And it will be there during Lumberjack Days, which is also coming up soon. I did sell another print there; the Balloon Eclipse. Very cool that people like what I'm doing. I always have to re-fill my business cards when I go in there every week, so I know that people are interested.
Did a photo shoot with a family last Saturday at Como Park. Had a great time. The boy was very fun and excited about everything, which made my job that much easier - no coaxing out a smile!
Been taking a bunch of pictures out and about with the family. We went to Mankato on Sunday to meet Becky's Mom and Grandma, and we played at a park there - Sibley Park, I think it was. Petting zoo, lots of playground equipment. Took some shots of the flowers around the park, and lots of our kids.
No new camera gear...yet. Been thinking about some f2.8 lenses, and getting rid of a couple of lenses and my flash. But nothing concrete yet.
Still have my work on display at Shane's on Main in downtown Stillwater. My work was supposed to be moved towards the back of the restaurant next week, but the artist who was going to come in and take the front spot postponed, so my work is still up. Woo hoo! And it will be there during Lumberjack Days, which is also coming up soon. I did sell another print there; the Balloon Eclipse. Very cool that people like what I'm doing. I always have to re-fill my business cards when I go in there every week, so I know that people are interested.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Summertime
Here it is, summertime. Still have not got out too much to shoot due to the expanded family. Witgh the 4th of July coming up this weekend, I'm hoping to get out and try to shoot some fireworks for the first time.
More gear arrived for me since I posted last. I picked up a used Nikon N50 film body for $14, and completed my tripod with a Giottos ball head. Pretty happy with the ball head and leg combo that I assembled, but we'll have the ultimate test when I try longer exposures and see how it holds up.
I have a shoot scheduled for July 11th. I'll be taking pictures of one of my wife's friends co-workers' son. Long connection, but it works. We're meeting at a very kid-friendly place, and hopefully will get some great shots of him for his 3rd birthday.
I also still have my work up at Shane's on Main in downtown Stillwater. With the tourist season getting busy down there, hopefully I'll sell a few more images.
More gear arrived for me since I posted last. I picked up a used Nikon N50 film body for $14, and completed my tripod with a Giottos ball head. Pretty happy with the ball head and leg combo that I assembled, but we'll have the ultimate test when I try longer exposures and see how it holds up.
I have a shoot scheduled for July 11th. I'll be taking pictures of one of my wife's friends co-workers' son. Long connection, but it works. We're meeting at a very kid-friendly place, and hopefully will get some great shots of him for his 3rd birthday.
I also still have my work up at Shane's on Main in downtown Stillwater. With the tourist season getting busy down there, hopefully I'll sell a few more images.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Back Home
I'm back! We brought a baby boy into the world on May 19th. Things are a bit up in the air at home, but we'll sort it all out and get back into a routine.
As for shooting, I've been able to get out a bit here and there. Updates are on Flickr.
What is it about summer that ramps up the entries for competitions and such? The Washington County Fair fine arts registration is coming up; I'm going to be entering a photo into the competition. Also, the Minnesota State Fair fine arts competition is taking applications, as of which I'll also be entering. Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson is also holding their annual call for artists, which I'm working on getting my submission together for that.
Not sure if I mentioned it, but I sold a copy of my "Sunrise on the Corn Crib" shot at Shane's On Main in Stillwater. I replaced it with a shot from my trip to The Badlands, and found out on Monday that that particular image has also sold, and will be picked up on Saturday. Nice start to the summer; let's hope I can keep it up! I've already got the image to replace it; the image that I thought it was originally.
I'll be helping out a fellow photographer early Saturday morning down by Northfield. He's got a paid car shoot, and I'll be driving his car so he can shoot out of the back of the hatch and get some rolling shots.
The hot air balloons have been launching across the street again this summer. Every time they launch, I seem to be busy with something else to go over. Hopefully I'll be able to get over there again and get some more shots of the balloons. I keep on trying to get one specific shot, but I can't get it. I'll just have to keep trying. :-)
As for shooting, I've been able to get out a bit here and there. Updates are on Flickr.
What is it about summer that ramps up the entries for competitions and such? The Washington County Fair fine arts registration is coming up; I'm going to be entering a photo into the competition. Also, the Minnesota State Fair fine arts competition is taking applications, as of which I'll also be entering. Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson is also holding their annual call for artists, which I'm working on getting my submission together for that.
Not sure if I mentioned it, but I sold a copy of my "Sunrise on the Corn Crib" shot at Shane's On Main in Stillwater. I replaced it with a shot from my trip to The Badlands, and found out on Monday that that particular image has also sold, and will be picked up on Saturday. Nice start to the summer; let's hope I can keep it up! I've already got the image to replace it; the image that I thought it was originally.
I'll be helping out a fellow photographer early Saturday morning down by Northfield. He's got a paid car shoot, and I'll be driving his car so he can shoot out of the back of the hatch and get some rolling shots.
The hot air balloons have been launching across the street again this summer. Every time they launch, I seem to be busy with something else to go over. Hopefully I'll be able to get over there again and get some more shots of the balloons. I keep on trying to get one specific shot, but I can't get it. I'll just have to keep trying. :-)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Out for a while...
If you didn't know, my wife and I had our second child last week. Evan was born Tuesday, weighing in at 8 pounds and 21 inches long. So, I'm off work for a total of two weeks, and most likely will not be updating my blog too much within those two weeks.
I'm still planning on shooting a lot this summer, but need to focus on the family for a bit first. Thanks!
I'm still planning on shooting a lot this summer, but need to focus on the family for a bit first. Thanks!
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