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212/365: McCormick Place
Had to go to McCormick Place in Chicago to pick up my race packet for the Rock & Roll Chicago half marathon. Love the grand halls and the amount of light the place lets in.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
211/365: Filters
Just purchased the Cokin filter system along with a neutral-density and graduated neutral density filters to help with landscape shots.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
209/365: Coney Dog
Ah, one of my favorite variations of the hot dog (and there is a hot dog somewhere in there), the coney dog. It's probably the only good thing that's come out of Michigan; it's also a nice change from the Chicago-style hot dog. The coney dog consists of an all-beef hot dog, diced onions, mustard, steamed bun and chili-flavored ground beef (Coney). When in Detroit, check out Lafeyette Coney.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
207/365: Sand Dollar
Early one morning, I drove down to Cannon Beach in Oregon. As I walked along the beach, I noticed that the outward waves left sand dollars all along the shore.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
206/365: Thun Field
Thun Field in Puyallup, WA overlooking Mount Rainier. The Hangar Inn is a diner located right next to the field. One of my favorite places to go for breakfast whenever we visit.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
204/365: Downtown Seattle at Night
Downtown Seattle at night taken on the Rizal Bridge in Beacon Hill
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
201/365: On the Shores of the Puget Sound
On the shores of the Puget Sound overlooking the Tacoma Narrows Bridge at sunset.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
198/365: Haystack Rock
Haystack Rock is a 235-foot (72-meter) tall monolith (or sea stack) on the Oregon coast in the northwestern United States, the third-tallest such structure in the world. A popular tourist destination, the rock is adjacent to the beach and accessible by foot during low tide. Haystack Rock tide pools are home to many intertidal animals, including starfish, anemone, crabs, chitons, limpets, and sea slugs. The rock is also a refuge for many sea birds, including terns and puffins.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
197/365: O'Hare Airport
American Airlines terminal at O'Hare Airport in Chicago, IL - candidate city for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
196/365: Bicycle on Display
A bicycle is secured against the railings of a parking structure...or maybe it's street art.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
193/365: Watermelon of Peace
When I cut open a watermelon this morning, I was surprised to see what looked like a peace symbol
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Sunday, July 05, 2009
186/365: Chocolate Chip Banana Pancake Batter Muffins
Was too lazy to deal with flipping chocolate chip banana pancakes, so I decided to turn it into a muffin recipe instead. Turned out pretty well! Just make pancake batter as you normally would and bake it at 400 degrees for 17-20 minutes (until brown). Lightly dusted with powdered sugar afterwards.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
185/365: Organic Fireworks
Independence Day fireworks celebration at Centennial Park in Tinley Park, IL. How I did it;
1) Set camera (on tripod) to manual, bulb setting with lowest possible aperture setting.
2) Set lens to manual focus with image out of focus
3) When I saw a trail of light going up, I pressed my remote shutter.
4) I carefully adjusted the focus ring from out of focus to being focused (infinity on the focus ring).
5) Pressed the remote shutter again (8 seconds later).
Friday, July 03, 2009
184/365: Taste of Chicago
(Taken From Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taste_of_Chicago):
The Taste of Chicago is the world's largest food festival, held annually for 10 days in Chicago starting Friday before the 4th of July and ending the Sunday after (in the event July 4th is a Saturday, the festival begins on the Friday eight days before). The event is the largest festival in Chicago. Every year, millions of Chicagoans, and tourists from around the world flock to Grant Park to enjoy the variety of food prepared by Chicago's most popular restaurants. Events also include live music on multiple stages, informational and family oriented pavilions, and nightly film performances.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
182/365: Crafty Trellis
A trellis that my wife made from barbecue skewers for a sweet pea plant she's growing.
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