Photography

Another busy day that required a desperate search for a texture photo for the day.

I’m playing with a simple but intriguing application for the iPad that creates a virtual softbox for use in photography. It includes a bunch of patterns and colors.  It could be a great tool for a variety of situations.

It was a nice night of partying. First was the second of Gwen’s sixteenth birthday parties followed by a nightcap with our friends Nikki, Aaron and Todd. I snapped this at a local neighborhood pub.

The tree is overflowing with presents and we aren’t even completely finished with the wrapping of packages.

The fog has stuck around. I took the camera out around the house and got this picture of the light through the trees. Below is my runner-up:

Today was Gwen’s official 16th birthday (we had a second party the next weekend for those who couldn’t make it).  It has been truly one of the best experiences of my life to get to know this remarkable young woman over the last couple of years.

With the new high-end grocery stores going in all over the city, there has been an explosion  in the types of root beers on offer.  I am a happy boy!!!

I snapped this picture of the now topped off Devon Tower after catching Melancholia with Grace and Gwen.

Gwen and I went on a Christmas tree shopping extravaganza and found this happy tree just waiting to be absolutely coated in lights.

It certainly isn’t a glorious display of Christmas lights, but being that I’ve never really had lights up at my house, you have to start somewhere.