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< February 2009 >

February 1, 2009
My photos provide an opportunity for young women to bring out all the prom dresses that they`ve worn only once. Snow and ice were melting in a shimmering cascade. Five feet, eight inches (when standing). One of almost 300 photos I took in about three hours. Why I had the checkered fabric on January 26, 2009.

February 2, 2009
Each little puddle shines as if it was . . . electric. Victor or vanquished? See the red circle and the blue arc? See the red circle and the blue arc? Waiting for spring.

February 3, 2009
You are the promised kiss of springtime that makes the lonely winter seem long. OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Water is so versatile: it can be liquid, gas or crystal. Astronomers believe that comets are a lot like a dirty snowball. What time I`m meeting Katie (assuming she doesn`t wash her hands and forget our appointment). I can say this now, but I never did like this camera (see January 23, 2007). I`m expecting to get a better camera, so I had no remorse boxing this one up so I can sell it.

February 4, 2009
Mickey Mantle. Stan Musial. I never knew Woodrow Wilson played baseball. Roger Clemens. `Hey, kid! My name`s Jack Early. Want me to sign your baseball?` `Uh, sure, mister.`

February 5, 2009
Breakfast. Today a Certified Nurse Practitioner told me that bowling is bad for the knees. I think it`s bad for the self-esteem. I`m still working on basic studio lighting exercises. I waited in line fifteen minutes so I could get into this concert, where I took pictures for five minutes, then left. Kontemplative Katie.

February 6, 2009
In the process of getting clean, things often get dirty. Optical delusion. Waxing toward full. As the crow flies -- NOT. I was in a room with two professional photographers last night -- both jealous when they saw my new camera.

February 7, 2009
Bellbrook High School Lincoln-Way High School Interplay Independent East Central High School Milford High School

February 8, 2009
Some people still take pictures with film. It would be a shame if someone gave up the trumpet, but if this means a TROMBONE is no longer being played then it`s cause for rejoicing. Amber waves of grain in an Oregon District alley. Still working on studio photography exercises, but this time I had an assistant. One of the mysteries of nature.

February 9, 2009
Sign of the times. The geese have figured out that it`s not a real coyote. My ball got stuck in a tree. Yesterday`s celebration is today`s pollution. Good news: no layoffs. Bad news: no raises.

February 10, 2009
The Pines of Dayton. More from under the pines. Double indemnity. Quite a tough shot on a windy day. Photo exhibition opening reception (not mine).

February 11, 2009
It was windy outside. It was windy inside. Carbonated juice beverage -- a birthday present for a Mountain Dew addict. Threatening skies at 5:02pm. Sunny skies at 5:16pm, thanks to the savage wind that blew away the clouds.

February 12, 2009
There`s something about Mary. Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Yes it was Mary, Mary, long before the fashion came. Everywhere that Mary went, her smile was sure to go. My name is Queen Mary, my age is sixteen; my father`s a farmer in yonder green.

February 13, 2009
Once foreclosure occurs, a home falls into disrepair, bringing down property values in the neighborhood. Gently rub this exfoliating scrub over your face to restore the skin`s healthy glow. Ha, what a dope! Hey, wait a minute -- where`s my camera? Mr. Bassman: Eddie Brookshire. Shadowboxing.

February 14, 2009
Intensity. Rivalry. Unity. Agony. Victory.

February 15, 2009
Retired professional baseball players talk about the old days of bean balls, bus rides and $35 a week salaries. Future collector`s items. Times have changed, the game has changed, the world has changed -- but kids still love baseball. Check! The remote control works. `A Furtive Tear` from Act II of the opera `The Elixir of Love` by Gaetano Donizetti.

February 16, 2009
I hope that thing isn`t loaded. Homage to Karl Blossfeldt. We resist putting on weight during the winter, but for wild animals it`s necessary for survival. The Dayton at Bat historical baseball exhibition is on display at the UD library now through June 14. One of the most sought-after cameras in the world, most people can only read about them in magazine reviews. But I`ve actually got one.

February 17, 2009
A red-tailed hawk can see me a whole lot better than I can see it, even with my 200 millimeter zoom lens. This shot caused my autofocus to freak out (yes, even on one of the most sought-after cameras in the world). Snow. Someone named Hall wanted to donate millions of dollars, but the University refused due to the confusion it would cause to have a building named Hall Hall. Are you coming to my photography workshop next month?

February 18, 2009
Some things never go out of style. Not at a cemetery, but might as well be. Part of my first homework assignment of the semester. Right now you`re wondering, `Where does he find all of those good-looking models?` Tonight`s special meal was in observance of Black History Month: fried catfish and collard greens. If I washed dishes more often . . . I would miss some interesting photos in the kitchen.

February 19, 2009
Tonight my class went on a field trip to a photo studio. It`s the return of Mary (see February 12), but this time she`s being photographed by a professional. Pizza supports learning. After my teacher skillfully lit this stuff, I pressed the button and easily got a good picture. While I was in photo class, I missed a good photo opportunity on my own street. By the time I got home, it was all over but the dripping.

February 20, 2009
Fog is in the forecast. Insane guy surrounded by dancing corpses: one of the more unusual dance/theatre performances I`ve seen. Photos mean never having to say `I forget.` I immediately recognized this pose from November 18, 2005. Other inmates at the insane asylum. Sitting in the front row means I can get shots like this, but I was also hit with pills when the insane guy refused to take his medication and threw the bottle across the stage.

February 21, 2009
In-your-face defense. `Who wants it?` America`s Got Useless Talent. Crash the boards. Stitched into the brims of their hats it says, `Go Crazy or Go Home.`

February 22, 2009
Avon High School New Philadelphia High School Redline Olentangy Liberty High School Kings High School

February 23, 2009
The photographer`s tool. The sportswriter`s tool. Curls of sunlight. A constellation must contain at least three stars. Someone else`s camera equipment was delivered to me by mistake. I decided to return it -- after I realized it wasn`t compatible with my camera.

February 24, 2009
I hate burnt toast with breakfast. Do you hear the birds in the morning now? Do you see them building nests? Another winter is coming to an end. Nothing much scares me, but I wonder if maybe a little fear every now and then would be good for me. Altar cloth. An unidentified plant thingy through stained glass.

February 25, 2009
The guys in orange were losing by 60 points, so it`s commendable that they even tried to get the ball. A failed rebound, not a monster dunk, but it looks impressive anyway. What foul? Better luck next year. Be Like Micah.

February 26, 2009
Bulletin board photos. Are you on the level? What`s your point? A picture of apathy. Mary forgot her pink glove.

February 27, 2009
Mediocre pictures taken outdoors in a park are more satisfying than mediocre pictures taken inside where I live or work (such as those from yesterday). Pond veins. Niagara was too far to drive. Where am I? You probably know. Not Mary`s pink glove.

February 28, 2009
Upside down cake. Blank stair. `I`d love to talk, but I gotta fly.` My pictures of apathy are coming closer and closer together. Eyes in the sky.

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