A Picture A Day

Archive for March, 2008

March 31st, 2008

March 31, 2008 – Breakout


Lacrosse night game. Three on one and he still breaks through.

Hand held camera in low light, so I had to use motion blur rather than fight it. I think it helps convey the hustle of the game.

March 30th, 2008

March 30, 2008 – A Love Story Driven By the Sun


Everyday, the lamppost reaches out. The young lady appreciates the attention and the shade. The old man, however, grows more and more suspicious.

March 29th, 2008

March 29, 2008 – Red Backed Jumping Spider


This guy (yes, it’s a male) was on the back of a patio chair. He’s only about 1/4″ long, but the bright red abdomen caught my eye, and I had to photograph him.

He is a Red Backed Jumping Spider, aka Phidippus johnsoni. Evidently they will bite if provoked, but aren’t poisonous.

He wasn’t particularly interested in my camera invading his space, but I managed to get a few shots without repercussion. This is a hand held macro shot.

March 28th, 2008

March 28, 2008 – Friday Night Dinner


It was a pretty long day and I’m not really inspired for some serious photography, but I was inspired to torch up the grill.

March 27th, 2008

March 27, 2008 – Soul Patch a la Rock-ola


Jason and I were out for a beer tonight at the Dutch Goose and music from his band Soul Patch came over the jukebox. Jason plays drums and sings, and now poses for cheezy photos.

Check them out on Amazon!
Summers in Rangoon – the album on the Rock-ola
Sooner or Later – the new album

March 26th, 2008

March 26, 2008 – Calla Lily

I think to be a photographer (or a painter) you have to have a Calla Lily in your portfolio, right? Here’s mine.
We have a huge Calla Lily plant in our backyard, this is one of dozens on it. Shot late afternoon with a hand held flash.

March 25th, 2008

March 25, 2008 – Game Over


Closing huddle at the end of the Lacrosse game. We won 15-4.

March 24th, 2008

March 24, 2008 – Zildjian


From my son’s drum kit.
Hey Eric!

March 23rd, 2008

March 23, 2008 – Bunny of the Month


Likes: chocolate, long hops, and of course my peeps
Dislikes: dogs chewing on me, washing machines

March 22nd, 2008

March 22, 2008 – Rattler


On a photo hike with a the San Mateo Flickrites at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, we came around the corner and were warned off by this guy. He (she?) then moved off the trail and parked on the hill next to it. We had a great photo opp while keeping a respectable distance.