Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Somewhere Else


Somewhere Else, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Drifting away to another place.

365: Day 69 - Making a Birthday Wish

Happy birthday sweetie... may your wish come true.

Love Is Blind


Love Is Blind, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Love knows no color.

Orange Tulip


Orange Tulip, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Red and Yellow make... Orange.

365: Day 71 - White Tulip


365: Day 71 - White Tulip, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

I simply love how this shot turned out. I have been experimenting with a friends Olympus E-500... and I think I like what I am able to do with it. What do you think?

Friday, April 25, 2008

365: Day 65 - Windy Fountain


365: Day 65 - Windy Fountain, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

What a windy morning.... My day today started with this wonderful photo and ended with an emergency surgery to remove my gall bladder. It is amazing what 24 hours and 100 miles can do.

I was a business meeting in Portland. I would walk outside and take pictures during breaks. I snapped this one and then went back inside. About an hour later I started feeling uncomfortable.... Like my back was out. It was hard to breath, and I couldn't sit still. I left the meeting at 3:00 PM and drove myself home.

I arrived home at 4:15 PM. I took at hot shower, actually running the hot water tank empty, hoping that it would help whatever was hurting. It didn't. At 5:15 PM I called my wife to come take me to the hospital.

She came home from work picked me up and drove me to the local hospital. They sat us down and told us it would be a few minutes. Looking around at the dozens of others in the waiting room... my wife asked if they could get me something for the pain. A different nurse said no... and that it would be several hours before they could get us in.

We drove 40 miles to another, more familiar hospital. I was in the door and in a room in less than 15 minutes. By 7:00 PM I had an IV in my arm and heavy pain killers in my system.

The doctor thought it was kidney stones, but wanted to do a CT Scan. I agreed to the CT scan and was glad I did. At 10 PM the surgeon came in and said they wanted to take my gall bladder at Midnight.

And they did. At 9:00 AM I awoke in my hospital room with three new hole and one gall bladder lighter.

It is amazing how a day can change your entire life.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Nearly Full Moon


Nearly Full Moon, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Anyone else able to capture the moon tonight?

Its All In The Details


Its All In The Details, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A simple shot focused on the details of the baby.

365: Day 60 - Alliances Have Been Formed

Alliances have been formed and we are making our move.

You Looking At Me


You Looking At Me, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

How can you not love my favorite little guy... Stewart.

Dreary Days For One Is Another's Chance For Hope

I can't seem to get away from this plant. Maybe it is because I haven't been able to capture it in my camera the way see it. When I do I will stop photographing it.

A Collector of Water


A Collector of Water, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

I simply love this plant. Love it.

Monday, April 14, 2008

A Moment in Time


A Moment in Time, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Seagull on a man-made waterfall.

Pondering the Future


Pondering the Future, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

In deep though by the lake after a long day. This wasn't posed... she did this all on her own.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Leader of the Pack


Leader of the Pack, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Momma leading her babies to the water for a swim lesson. Last count there are now twelve babies for the parents I have been following.

365: Day 53 - The Road Trip


365: Day 53 - The Road Trip, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A part of the Cascade mountain range, these three peaks or called "The Three Sisters". From left to right; South Sister, Middle Sister and North Sister.

North Sister has experienced some swelling which is an indicator of potential volcanic activity. No serious threat as of yet, but since she is a part of the same mountain range as Mount St. Helens and Mount Mazama (Crater Lake), the risk of a violent explosion is present. Mount St. Helens was not the first of the Cascade Mountains to "Blow" its top on May 18th, 1980. Mt Mazama almost completely blew up in around 5677 BC and the eruption has been estimated to have been over 40 times more powerful than Mount St. Helens. Could the North Sister be the next?

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

My Little Friend


My Little Friend, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

I have some to admire this creature.

A Little Itch to Scratch


A Little Itch to Scratch, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

The notorious webbed back feet.

Reflections


Reflections, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

The Nutria and its reflection.

Little Swimmer


Little Swimmer, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

The Nutria moving through the water.

Launch


Launch, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Time to move on.

Reflections for the Day


Reflections for the Day, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A quite moment before moving on.

The Family Unit


The Family Unit, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Meet the family... Clockwise from the top center we have... Stewart, Elroy, Melvin, Mary, and Barry.

Mommy finally have a spa day after 28 days of sitting on the eggs.

Admiration


Admiration, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Daddy taking a minute to admire Stewart.

Rest


Rest, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Next up... take over the world. But first a nap. Elroy and Mary.

365: Day 49 - I Believe I Can Fly

Barry making his world debut. He has high hopes about his abilities. Not even a day old.

Siblings


Siblings, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Meet Elroy and Mary. Not even a day old.

Pondering the Future


Pondering the Future, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Some baby goslings less than a day old. Dreaming of the day it can enter the water. I named this one Melvin and the one in the back is Stewart... he is a ham.

Still Curious


Still Curious, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

A new baby gosling... not even a full day old. Seems very curious about the world around it. I named this one Stewart.

Monday, April 7, 2008

Great Blue Heron - Up Close


Great Blue Heron - Up Close, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

The Great Blue Heron by the pond.

Rubio


Rubio, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

Rubio is a 13 year old golden retriever that I was able to meet today during my photo shoot. She was amazingly freindly and absolutely gorgeous.

365 Day 48 - Money Shot


365 Day 48 - Money Shot, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

I stopped shooting after this shot calling it a day. For me it doesn't much better than this. All the credit goes to my model on this one.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

This Is Love - Orton Effect


This Is Love - Orton Effect, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This is a remake of a previous photo with an effect applied called the Orton Effect.

Patriotic Soldier - Orton Effect

This is a remake of a previous photo with an effect applied called the Orton Effect

Weathered Crosses - Orton Effect

This is a remake of a previous photo with an effect applied called the Orton Effect

Happy Easter - Orton Effect


Happy Easter - Orton Effect, originally uploaded by MonkeyPaw2u.

This is a remake of a previous photo with an effect applied called the Orton Effect