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Photos around town

2013 is a photogenic one, apparently. On January 6th, I joined the Photographers Adventure Group for a photo walk downtown. This past weekend, I went on a hike with my friend Melanie and her pug, Lux. Then I walked around the Capitol area taking photos while Jon played Ingress (though apparently one does not “play”Continue reading “Photos around town”

2012 in Pictures

Inspired by the “2012 in Photos” post over at The New Me, I decided to do a summary of 2012 using photos. I more or less followed Chrissy’s setup, using photos I’d taken with my good camera, though made an exception for two group shots other people took that I really wanted to share. January: TheContinue reading “2012 in Pictures”

Picture Perfect Challenge: Decorations

I haven’t done a Picture Perfect Challenge in a while (or done much in the way of blogging, for that matter). Work, writing, and kung fu have all left me quite busy. However, some of my activities are winding down for the year, and I’ve found myself with extra time on my hands. So yesterdayContinue reading “Picture Perfect Challenge: Decorations”

Picture Perfect Challenge: Habits

This was a tough one! Especially since I’m not used to composing a shot. Instead, I find things in my surrounding environment which interest me. But the particular prompt this week required a little more deliberate thinking for me.

October Unprocessed: Week 1

I’m doing October Unprocessed again this year. Since I know what to expect, this year will be more about sharing what, exactly I ate, rather than recording my experiences and impressions. I used The New Moosewood Cookbook a lot this week, as most of the things in it either are or can be modified to be unprocessed,Continue reading “October Unprocessed: Week 1”

Picture Perfect Challenge: Trees

I’ve decided to take part in the weekly Picture Perfect Challenge Meetup hosted through the Capital City Camera Club. So each Monday, expect a new photo from me around the current theme. This week’s theme was “trees.”

Weekend Adventures: Pedernales Falls State Park

I haven’t gone on a photography walk since Christmas. But last weekend, I had the entirety of Saturday unscheduled and a desire to be out and about. So I texted my friend Savanni (whose photography skills are excellent) about going somewhere nearby for a good, long walk, accompanied by cameras. I has a specific itchContinue reading “Weekend Adventures: Pedernales Falls State Park”

Haiku up at Extract(s)

I have an haiku up today at Extract(s). The photo that accompanies it is an original one, taken while standing at the top of Enchanted Rock on a cloudy day. This haiku came out of my small stones practice. Not all of my small stones are haiku — in fact, most of them aren’t —Continue reading “Haiku up at Extract(s)”

Summer Adventures: Foundation Graffiti

Austin has had an unusually rainy week, which means cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. When the heat is (slightly) less intense, that means more exploring. A few weeks ago, Jon went to lunch with a friend, and they happened upon Foundation Graffiti. A vacant lot just off of Lamar (if you’re heading southbound onContinue reading “Summer Adventures: Foundation Graffiti”

Weekend Adventures: Galveston Island

This is what convertibles were made for: waking up early and heading out with a friend to get possibly the best bagels in the entire state of Texas from Hot Bagels in Houston. And then putting the top town, heading out on I-45 South, and driving to Galveston. And as you’re heading down the highway, knowingContinue reading “Weekend Adventures: Galveston Island”