Monday, March 31, 2008

A Break From The Snow


A Break From The Snow, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A break from the storm. I took the opportunity to capture some of the beauty that persists.

Wall Sconce

Image deleted. A wall sconce in my parents new home. I found it very interesting.

This Is Love


365: Day 42 - This Is Love, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

My wife and our dog, Baby Girl at the park. She is a ball of energy but she is also quite the cuddler... but I could go on forever about my wife. :) Baby Girl has been an amazing addition to our family.

The best thing we have done for ourselves in the last two years.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Above The Rest


Above The Rest, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Yet another macro.... yay! (Sarcasm)

King Midas Was Here


King Midas Was Here, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

I am so tired of shooting macros, but I can help it. It is one of the few techniques I am good at. So until I find my voice I will keep posting up this standard crap.

A Little Color In The Forest Of Green

The colors are important to me.

Fuzzy Leaves


Fuzzy Leaves, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Just some purple flowers. Nothing too special here.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Stormy Seas


Stormy Seas, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A slightly retouched photo of a storm moving in on the coast.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

365: Day 37 - The Darkest Corners Of My Mind

Today wasn't really a bad day, but it wasn't good enough to stop my mind from wandering down familiar dark alleyways.

Light At The End Of The Tunnel

Sometimes you have travel through the path less travelled to find paradise.

Monday, March 24, 2008

The Flowers Are Brighter Here


The Flowers Are Brighter Here, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A must see at full size. This is way nature should be viewed at all times.

Liquid Sunshine


Liquid Sunshine, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This is about as green as it comes. The water was truly what captured my eye though. A must see at full size.

Happy Easter


365: Day 34 - Happy Easter, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

It is Easter Sunday and as I showered in the morning, this shot popped into my head. So I grabbed my daughter and dragged her to yard and snapped this.
Happy Easter everyone.

The Full Moon - I can't photograph the moon

One of my personal best moon shots. It is about as good as it gets with my camera.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Red Pansy


Red Pansy, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A red flower, pansy I think.

Pink Pansy


Pink Pansy, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

It's not what you look at, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

365: Day 30 - At least I Am Not Alone

At least it is good to know that I am not alone in the world.

Red Blooms


Red Blooms, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

The flowers of a local tree.

Weed Take Two


Weed Take Two, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This weed just keeps getting prettier.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Purple Flower DoF


Purple Flower DoF, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A beautiful flower... trust me when I say this photo does not do the flower justice.

365: Day 27 - Bringing The Funk

Getting warmed up for playing some music with my brother-in-law.

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Progress


Progress, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

The price of progress.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

365 Day 25 - I Am A Mushroom


365 Day 25 - I Am A Mushroom, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Sometimes I feel like I have pushed my way through a bunch of crap only to find that I have lost my momentum.

New Born


New Born, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A weed during one of our rare sunbreaks today.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Don't Look At Me

I am not in the mood.

365: Day 23 - Weathered Cherub

Cherubs have always freaked me out a little.

Status


Status, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

You can tell by the size of the tombstone who was important and who wasn't.

Broken


Broken, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A small mausoleum with some vandelism.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Groovin With Gloves On

Every day I struggle internally with so many things. In this rare [clear] shot of me, you see me how I am... basically a walking billboard for bad taste... which is a complete contradiction to how my co-workers see me every Monday - Friday... khakis, polo (or button down) and dressy Schetchers.

In real life I hate shaving and combing my hair (which is why prefer to shave my head). I have no sense of style (look at me, I look like a walking Christmas tree and I go out in public like this). I don't do it to make a statement, I just don't care what other people think of me.

Each morning I wake up wondering what I am going do... play bass, shoot some pics, draw, paint etc. And recently, more days than not, shooting pictures have prevailed.

I am not good at any of the mediums I work in... sure, by looking at my pool you will see that I have moments in photography, but even a one year old has moments of promise.

Each time I pick up a pencil, a paint brush, a musical instrument and even my camera, it is like the first time... I am a virgin to the medium all over again.

My life is like playing bass with gloves on... and it is frustrating. So if you ever see me on street holding a camera, pad and pencil, a brush, or a muscial instrument just remember...

Take it easy on me... I'm a virgin.

Hurt


365: Day 21 - Hurt, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

It was a rough day and that is all I will say.

Friday, March 7, 2008

First Signs Of Spring


First Signs Of Spring, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Oh the joys of parenthood. The first goslings of the year and the parents are oh so protective.

Beautiful Goose


Beautiful Goose, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This photo is taken in tribute to the Canadian Geese that are harrassed daily by a business that was offered millions of dollars in incentive to move into the area. They chose a local wetlands to move into and now have their security guards chasing the geese not only off their property, but far away from their property using some otherwise unimaginable and cruel methods.

Stay tuned for more on this story.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Sun Glints


Sun Glints, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This my favorite Canadian Goose photo I have taken. The light really added to the mood I have always tried to capture.

365: Day 4 - Morning Fuel


365: Day 4 - Morning Fuel, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

I don't sleep well when I am on the road. I can't go to sleep and I wake up a dozen times a night. Because of this I need a kick to my system to get me going... and Live Wire is the kick that works best for me.... it's not as bad as you think, The third ingredient is Concentrated Orange Juice.

I used to drink this stuff like water, but have cut back to only a 20oz bottle or two a month. Much less than the four or five a day I was at before.

The New Beginning


The New Beginning, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

One of the best pictures of a flower I have ever taken. The was in the Avery Park Rose Garden. Taken using a Kodak Z740 digital camera.

Mountain Lake


Mountain Lake, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A quite mountain lake in Oregon. This was taken during a fishing trip with my wife and parents using a Kodak Z740 digital camera.

Peek-A-Boo


Peek-A-Boo, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This guy was actually trying to peek around the tree to see me because I moved back. I snapped this photo as we locked eyes again.

DoF - Open Flowers


DoF - Open Flowers, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This shot was taken to express the support of environmental influence on kids. The flowers already open and in bloom have received more of some things than the unopened pods... They received the kisses of sunshine and the tears of rain to support their growth... I don't know... maybe I am just babbling on here... but there seems to be something to this.

My Symbol


My Symbol, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This is the symbol of my freedom. It may be the symbol of oppression for others, but I do not control what others do. I wish all people to be as free as me.

Stormy Fountain


Stormy Fountain, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A fountain with a storm cloud behind it. I actually find this photo satisfying.

The Baby Girl


The Baby Girl, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Our pride and joy... She is a sweetie pie when she isn't hyperactive. Taken with a Kodak Z740 digital camera.

Sunbreak


Sunbreak, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This was an amazing view and I just had to capture it. For the most part, only people from the Northwest know what Sun Break means. Taken with a Kodak Z740 digital camera

Angry Goose


Angry Goose II, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This is a shot of an angdy goose chasing away another male.

This can be seen at my new flickr site... http://www.flickr.com/photos/monkeypaw2u