Sails

Sails, originally uploaded by Robb23.

OK, I've fallen behind again already. I have actually shot a picture each day, the problem is that for a few days they were nice snapshots but not really anything I was pleased with. I suppose that's part of the learning experience you can expect from trying to do this.

This is one of two shots I posted in the Shot o' the Day set on Flickr. I actually like the other one better, but couldn't figure out a way to crop it just right. I posted it anyway hoping it doesn't get lost and I can come back to improve it.

Both shots are of Stephen Canneto's NavStar ’92 sculpture representing the sails of Columbus’ ships installed at the Franklin Park Conservatory. I could walk around these things for days and get a million different perspectives with all of the curves and angles. Perhaps I'll upload the rest of what I shot today in another folder...

Winter Trees

Winter Trees, originally uploaded by Robb23.

OK, so I technically didn't shoot this today, but I did do the editing today. In any case, the light sucks today and this trio of trees from yesterday's outing is worth posting all on it's own.

Red Barn

red barn, originally uploaded by Robb23.

I've observed this barn for more than 2 years knowing that I should shoot it but never feeling like I could be happy with it. Today's bright sun and the January stark seemed the right time to go get it though.

Chuck

Chuck, originally uploaded by Robb23.

51 years (maybe 52 - we're not really sure of his exact age) and still my favorite guitar to play.

This Les Paul Jr. belonged to my Dad and was grudgingly put in my hands when I was in about 8th grade. I've got several others (electric and acoustic), but this one plays better, sounds better, and looks better than any of them. I've played it in rock bands, in jazz bands, even for the musical "Bye Bye, Birdie" in high school. I took him down to the basement today to plug him in and he still screams like a banshee and growls like a bear. Damn, I love this guitar!

Jan_20_2009

Jan_20_2009, originally uploaded by Robb23.

I missed a couple of days already, but I wasn't going to miss this one. I'm sad to report that mine is the only flag flying on my street today though.

Jan 16, 2009

Jan162009, originally uploaded by Robb23.

Realizing I have a little extra time on my hands I thought I should get back to this little project, and what better way than to do it than with a real commitment to getting serious about it. This will be the first in my picture a day project, and what better day to start than on the coldest day of the year so far.

There's not much good one can say about -13 degrees, but one of the great things you get on a day like this one is sharp light with crisp shadows. I like the symbolism of the back deck rail's pattern in the snow - makes it seem sort of prison-like. I shot this from inside of course after rescuing my geriatric dog from the frigid snow. He was so cold he had just given up walking back to the deck and lay down in the snow. He’s recovered though and spent the day happily sleeping on the couch as usual.