Days 13, 14, 15

Alright I am back. I have been busier than usual. Here are the last few days of this photo challenge.

Day 13: Food

I didn't take many shots of this. I really didn't like this particular topic. However, like a true professional I did my job. Here is the product:



Day 14: Architecture

The best buildings in town are the old ones. There is hardly anything special about new buildings. There is little character, no history and they are cheaply made, for the most part. I chose the old character of NAU for this shot.



Day 15: Vintage

I knew from the beginning that this bike would be my prop for the vintage shot. It is my most beloved bike due to its age and the fact that it has now been passed to me by a great aunt of mine. I love the rust spots and the incredible shape it is in.

Day 12: Motion

I wasn't sure what to do for this one. It is pretty obvious to have something blurred with a long shutter to accentuate the motion in the picture. For a stagnant photo, it is hard to capture motion without the blur. So, I went out in the evening. First stopped at the Aquaplex, next to the tracks to get a shot. The lighting didn't turn out very great in my photos. So, I went downtown to wait for a train by the station. I must have waited for 20 minutes for a train to finally come. For anyone who knows Flagstaff at all, they know how many trains come through town each day. This must have been the longest break between trains EVER! I found out that I was waiting for the Amtrak, which I am sure was holding up all the trains behind it, hence the wait.
After finally getting some shots of the train, I walked downtown to get some shots of moving cars with all the neon and lights of the downtown area. I put a few photos up, some better than others. Check 'em out:

Day 11: Household Item

I was busy and away from my house yesterday, so I actually took this one this morning, a day late. oops. But, I am going to take today's challenge today as well. So, it's a two-fer kind of day.

The rest of the challenge is going to be even more challenging as I now have a new/old job that is going to occupy more of my time. I am hoping that I can still take all the photos necessary to complete the challenge on time.

Anyway, check out today's/yesterday's photo:

Day 10: Technology

What does everyone think of when I say, "Technology?" Iphones? Laptops? TVs? Cars? All good ideas. I first thought of bicycles. Maybe cause its something I am on so much. However, I have an idea for bicycles on a later day in this challenge. So, I chose my next biggest hobby, photography and cameras. Take a peek:

Day 9: Texture

Once again, I didn't take many photos today, but I tried taking some good photos of texture. Here's the result:

Day 8: The Place I Live

I didn't take very many photos today, however I took some while out on my mountain bike ride. I have been riding the trails around Flagstaff since I was 10 and to me, there is nothing better about the place I live then the forest surrounding it. The lumber fueled our early growth as a town in the 1880s, the people are intricately tied to the forest through spirituality, livelihood or because of the urban interface that we have built into the forest. I think it is Flagstaff's biggest asset and one that will always need protecting and managing.

Day 7: Macro

This one isn't new. All of my below photos from the 'water' day are macro. But, here is an actual macro day and I don't like the photos much. I know, I know, I need to be more positive of my photos, but when you don't like 'em, you don't like 'em. Her it goes.