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Random Thought: Fall is leaving and winter is soon upon us. Transitions. So many transitions going on in my life right now, Embarking on a new professional career and loving the learning and the challenges. A view from the second floor of my work life.
I have to remember to post pictures that I take with my cell phone.
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Read the beginning of this story at my blog post, "The patient paper airplane Part 1."
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The patient paper airplane: Part 2
While sitting on the station bench I took the two printed sheets out and folded them into my favorite bat design. It's kinda challenging to fold a paper airplane on the uneven surface of the bench. After finishing making the planes it was time to photograph them. The dark colors of planes contrasted nicely against the white paint of the bench, so I snapped a few shots of them sitting on the bench.
Then it came time to throw the planes off the platform. Last week's tulip planes dropped like a rock. Today's planes did some nice loops and circles. One flew underneath the platform unseen to my eyes. The second plane landed on the sidewalk as people walked by. Nobody looked or picked up the plane.
The next train was arriving, and I hadn't snapped any photos of the planes on the ground. My camera was having a hard time auto-focusing. So instead of rushing the shot, I just let that train go. That's the second train I let go. I got my shots and enjoyed standing there watching if anyone would pick up the planes.
Overall it was nice to ignore the rush of getting on a train and sit and enjoy making paper airplanes.
Read about the meaning behind this series at:
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Tonight at midnight EST your journey begins in which you will be even closer to joining our parents, our brother(s), your son and other family members as well as, loved ones that have gone before you. May your transition be peaceful and swift. I appreciate you reminding us that MD is with you and that you are ready and not afraid. I am not ready for you to leave me, but I do understand. I love you dearly my dear brother. Until we see each again, it's bye for now. {Random Thought 8.20.23)
My brother holding his great niece BLT, both napping as we look at them lovingly.
I did a quick illustration for a blog post about memories, thinking, and learning. www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5847_0_3_0_C/
I photographed this so both the White-out Monster and the Art Institute lion would be both roaring.
Read the origin story of the White-out Monster at www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5928_0_3_0_...
In 1893 a mythical creature tried to convince sculptor Edward Kemeys to make the lions out of marble. What happened? www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5930_0_3_0_...
A Ukrainian woman yelled at me while I photographed the word "forgive" on the sidewalk. Read what else happened at www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5280_0_3_0_C/
I was shooting the pretty sunset clouds with my new Photojojo fisheye lens. The train started to turn just before the brown line Sedgwick stop. I thought it would be really cool to have the curvy, turning train in this curvey fisheye shot.
How are trains like aquariums: www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5426_0_3_0_C/
Harry is not too appreciative of clothing, as he is a very dignified cat. This
was one thing he consented to wear. He approved of the color combination. Here
is another view.
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Mary in MA
This is for a blog post, "The best way to experience a museum exhibit"
The photo was taken on the last day of the "Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints" exhibit. The reason for all the people is that there was a curator tour. So many people showed up for the curator tour, they had to split us up into two groups.
Walking around with a gallery tour is like being part of a giant organism. I should blog about that too. I have tips on how to navigate through a gallery tour.
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The faded diagonal paint on the construction wood drew me to this particular shot. The graffiti on the side was an additional plus. I have other shots that feature the graffiti more prominently, but this composition is about the treasure chest first, the graffiti second.
Inside this treasure chest is a note that says "What is your treasure?"
Read the original blog post from 2003 about this series. What is your treasure? Gallery 1. Then in 2011, I came up with a new idea for this series by showing the note inside the treasure chest when I take the photo.
Why are these moon rocks being found Chicago? Discover the reason at www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5989_0_3_0_C/
This is a graph that tracks the popularity of the names that rhyme with Aiden. Read the analysis of this graph at: www.spudart.org/blog/most-popular-baby-names-aiden-jayden...
What would happen if buildings use LEGO to replace crumbling limestone? Find out at www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5927_0_3_0_...
Want some fun ideas on how to use gold stars at home, work, and your commute? Check out my blog post www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5789_0_3_0_C/
23 of 365 | Hibernate Activate! – Sleep all day. That was Sunday. Right after the wedding we attended last Saturday, we had an after party for some coffee with good friends and their families at a coffee shop that we used to hang out when one of our offices was still located in the same building. Then after the after-party came the after-after-party where vodka, booze, snacks and continuation of the stories and random thoughts happened with the same set of good friends (minus the ones who had to go home since the kids were with them). It lasted long enough that we all went home early in the morning though some spent the rest of the time and stayed in the hotel we occupied. That did not end my day as I had to go home in Pampanga, so I travelled back. Got home, did my rituals and tucked myself to bed. I woke up for lunch then watched the TV for a couple of minutes then felt the need to take a nap. Little did I realize that the nap turned to a five-hour sleep. I woke up for dinner, took a shower, took this photo, and decided to process the pictures from the wedding and for this album. Unfortunately, as I tuned on the TV to relax before I start the plan to process, I fell asleep. Now talk about the body’s coping mechanism - when it gets tired, it rests.
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01/23/2011
2020 COVID-19 Stay Safe - Stay Home
Statistics don't lie. Despite what some some of the "fake news" sources are reporting-their IS a "virus" of some sort (COVID-19) that is killing thousands of people in a short amount of time> The factual and reputable news sources are telling us how quickly this "virus" spreads, and how we can protect ourselves and not get sick. These facts are reasons enough to take precaution.
BASIC FACTS:
Large group gatherings are unsafe.
Not wearing a mask is unsafe.
Not washing your hands for 20 seconds whenever you come inside is unsafe.
Not using hand sanitizer when you are out and about is unsafe.
Touching your face with unsanitized/clean hands is unsafe.
To stay safe and sane, I am processing pics from the boneyard as I stay at home to stay safe. Keeping my sanity until it is safe to move about again. {Random Thoughts 6.18.20}
After Barack Obama just won the 2008 presidential election, I walk down Michigan Avenue taking photos. After awhile I wanted to just enjoy the moment and not be in photo-taking mode.
There is a large crowed in front of the Art Institute of Chicago chanting and dancing. I hop up on the median and start hopping up and down and clapping with the crowd. One the chants we did was YES WE DID! YES WE DID! (a play on Obama's keyphrase, "yes we can"). We also sang OOOOOOOOOOBAMA! Obama. Obama. OOOOOOOOOOOBAMA! Obama. Obama." That was a fun one.
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Stay tuned, as I'm going to take of all my videos and do a compilation into one with some audio commentary. For now, you can check out photos on my blog.
This video is part of a blog post about significance of the happiness seen at Obama's rally in Chicago's Grant Park. (November 4, Barack Obama wins the 2008 election and will become the next president of the United States.)
How was the happiness this night different from world championships, music concerts and fireworks? Find out and read the blog post at: www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/4794_0_3_0_C/
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As flickr user MewDeep pointed out, "That fence has a lot of personality." Indeed it does. The caked-on white paint speaks to the age of the fence. This butterfly must have liked this fence a lot too, because it decided to spend some time posing on it.
The Filterstorm iPhone app came in handy for this shot, because as with anything that is dark on top of a white background, the tones will be off in the exposure. I locally dodged the butterfly to bring out the details in his plumage. The stark sunshine also helped to bring out his details. Just look at how harsh his shadow is from the sun.
Flickr rates this photo as my 6th most interesting photo of 2012. Get my insight into the ten most interesting photos of 2012.
This is an illustration for a blog post called, Sticky Note Comics: Don't wear headphones in an elevator.
How is the Beverly Hills Cycling Classic the best kept secret on Chicago's South Side? Find out at Beverly Hills Cycling Classic, Chicago's Tour de France
How is the Beverly Hills Cycling Classic the best kept secret on Chicago's South Side? Find out at Beverly Hills Cycling Classic, Chicago's Tour de France
He has no idea what awaits for him in later years: mortgage, car payment, rising health premiums, car insurance, or having to break a $100 bill at a gas station and receive less than half back in change when you fill up your gas tank, I wish I could tell him, don't rush to get older, enjoy these days for as long as you can. Sometimes, life as a grownup ain't all that they make it out to be young fella. At your age, you're lucky to be footloose and fancy free. {Random Thoughts 10.12.10}
These smiley faces were drawn on my co-workers' tape dispeners. How did they react? Find out at www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5449_0_3_0_C/
As an African American living over 50 years in this country and former law enforcement officer, I can't pretend that this is not an issue that has existed more than I care to admit. What we are now seeing is only because camera phones and video capability on cell phones. As an Aunt to 4 nephews and countless other "play" nephews I can't begin to share how afraid I am for them when they are out and about. These same 4 nephews and "play" nephews are college graduates, college students, working full time and have never been in jail or in prison but yet have had more than a few "contacts" with male law enforcement officers with a dialogue I dare not share here. #TheStruggleIsReal
What happens when you combine weird and wild? You get wird. Read more about wird at www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5327_0_3_0_C/. You'll see me use these actual cards in the video.
Love cheese? Love outer space? This is the perfect gift. Check out my blog post for the real links to get this cheese:
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How is the Beverly Hills Cycling Classic the best kept secret on Chicago's South Side? Find out at Beverly Hills Cycling Classic, Chicago's Tour de France
The rationale and inspiration behind the Crown Fountain artist's latest pubic artwork:For those up late, super sneak-preview into the exclusive interview with the great White-out Monster: www.spudart.org/blogs/randomthoughts_comments/5930_0_3_0_...
So fun that one of my drawing-on-photos made the top ten list. The setting sun helps to add to the life of the original photo. I walk by this planter quite frequently (almost every day) either going to lunch or on my way home. This particular day the plants struck me with how the light was sitting on the plants making them seem like a big huge monster. The overflowing and rising sweetpotato vines made this whole installation quite monstrous.
Photographing this beast from a lower angle helped to give it a more ominous feel. I took several shots with various people walking by trying to strike the right cord of having people in the shot for scale, but to not have the people distract from the featured creature. The two people in the background give good context, but they don't overwhelm. In fact, it's funny how they are so oblivious to the supernatural personality sitting right in front of them!
I went through a couple revisions of the monster finally settling on this one. His robustness matches the heft of the round planter. The position of his horns are nice, because it makes reinforce the lower perspective of the photo. His mouth is so wide open, you want to jump inside. The dimensionality of his arms help to reinforce his rotund body.
The pink flowers add a nice touch to this big guy.
Flickr rates this photo as my 10th most interesting photo of 2012. Get my insight into the ten most interesting photos of 2012.