project aftermath. (by me)
30 days of Polaroids was my project for April. What did I learn? The sound of a Polaroid is an attention-getter (especially on buses and airplanes), TSA agents will be mystified by a Polaroid and digital body in 1 bag, and I wish I’d horded more 600 a couple of years ago. (:
What surprised me was finding myself bored with the project at the halfway point  (“dammit, I have to go find something, now.”); I pushed through and it only lasted a couple of days.
And now it’s Roid Week and time to shoot some more! I’m going to attempt to shoot just 1 frame a day. I want to see if I can tighten up the ratio of “oh good lord” to “Oh! I have to post that!”

project aftermath. (by me)

30 days of Polaroids was my project for April. What did I learn? The sound of a Polaroid is an attention-getter (especially on buses and airplanes), TSA agents will be mystified by a Polaroid and digital body in 1 bag, and I wish I’d horded more 600 a couple of years ago. (:

What surprised me was finding myself bored with the project at the halfway point (“dammit, I have to go find something, now.”); I pushed through and it only lasted a couple of days.

And now it’s Roid Week and time to shoot some more! I’m going to attempt to shoot just 1 frame a day. I want to see if I can tighten up the ratio of “oh good lord” to “Oh! I have to post that!”

3 May 2010   [ photography my photos ]
I was well on my way to a dinner of (freshly homemade) guacamole and a Corona (again) when I read Jim’s Durham goes local @ Salt & Fat. Mmm, grits.
Pictured:

Orowheat sandwich thins toast
Asparagus (cooked with olive oil, salt & pepper)
Grits with a bit of butter and cheddar
Scrambled eggs with green onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, cheddar, and tomato

Everything finished up about the same time¹ except for the grits which finished a minute or two early—but that’s fine, it gave the butter and cheddar time to melt. This is only the second time I’ve prepared asparagus and it’s the second time I’ve used a bit more olive oil than I needed. I’ll get better!
Not pictured: cranberry juice. (:
Verdict: yum.
¹ I put the green onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms in the pan for a minute or two before pouring on the eggs; when the eggs are not-quite-firm, I toss in the cheddar, mix it in, then drop in the tomato and pull the whole shebang before the browning really sets in (carry-over finishes the cooking on the plate).

I was well on my way to a dinner of (freshly homemade) guacamole and a Corona (again) when I read Jim’s Durham goes local @ Salt & Fat. Mmm, grits.

Pictured:

Everything finished up about the same time¹ except for the grits which finished a minute or two early—but that’s fine, it gave the butter and cheddar time to melt. This is only the second time I’ve prepared asparagus and it’s the second time I’ve used a bit more olive oil than I needed. I’ll get better!

Not pictured: cranberry juice. (:

Verdict: yum.

¹ I put the green onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms in the pan for a minute or two before pouring on the eggs; when the eggs are not-quite-firm, I toss in the cheddar, mix it in, then drop in the tomato and pull the whole shebang before the browning really sets in (carry-over finishes the cooking on the plate).

22 Apr 2010   [ food photography my photos ]
As the Holga only gets occasional use, I can’t ever remember the minimum focusing distances. Now they’re front and center and I can’t miss them. Woo.

As the Holga only gets occasional use, I can’t ever remember the minimum focusing distances. Now they’re front and center and I can’t miss them. Woo.

29 Mar 2010   [ photography Holga my photos ]
Pockets and Purses Give Up Their Secrets (photos by Francois Robert)
Very cool.

Pockets and Purses Give Up Their Secrets (photos by Francois Robert)

Very cool.

15 Mar 2010   [ photography nytimes ]
On the Street…..Rue De Castiglione, Paris (The Sartorialist)
I’m not often struck with I-wish-I-could-rock-that envy, but in this case I am. Bad ass.

On the Street…..Rue De Castiglione, Paris (The Sartorialist)

I’m not often struck with I-wish-I-could-rock-that envy, but in this case I am. Bad ass.

10 Mar 2010   [ photography the sartorialist ]
Last week.

Last week.

9 Mar 2010   [ photography my photos Seattle Olympic Mountains ]
520, looking north.

520, looking north.

3 Mar 2010   [ iPhone my photos photography Seattle ]
The Sandpit (via dejvicka)
Architecturally speaking: the bridge flexing with its traffic is my favorite bit. (2nd favorite: the song.)

The Sandpit (via dejvicka)

Architecturally speaking: the bridge flexing with its traffic is my favorite bit. (2nd favorite: the song.)

3 Mar 2010   [ videos nyc photography time-lapse via:dejvicka ]
We Were Promised Jetpacks :D

We Were Promised Jetpacks :D

3 Mar 2010   [ photography my photos we were promised jetpacks music ]
Haven’t figured out if that’s all for show or if it’s stock…

Haven’t figured out if that’s all for show or if it’s stock…

2 Mar 2010   [ photography iPhone my photos hipstamatic ]
I like the negatives, too.

I like the negatives, too.

2 Mar 2010   [ photography polaroids my photos ]
Yeah, airports and my Polaroid are a recipe for a happy me.

Today, 4 people asked about the camera (“you can still get film for that?” hee) and shared little stories about their parents (and themselves) having one.

Yeah, airports and my Polaroid are a recipe for a happy me.

Today, 4 people asked about the camera (“you can still get film for that?” hee) and shared little stories about their parents (and themselves) having one.

1 Mar 2010   [ photography iPhone polaroids ]
23 Feb 2010   [ cars photography ]
On the Street…..London Shine, London (The Sartorialist)
Well: she wins.

On the Street…..London Shine, London (The Sartorialist)

Well: she wins.

23 Feb 2010   [ photography via:thesartorialist red ]
My favorite thing about crossing Lake Washington so early.

My favorite thing about crossing Lake Washington so early.

23 Feb 2010   [ photography sunrise my photos Seattle ]