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Sep 7, 2009 ∞

2009 State Fair

We had a great time at the Minnesota State Fair this year. This year was the first year that Mazie really got into it. Highlights included the butterfly house, carousel ride, cookies, skyjump and the butter heads. Mazie had an awesome time on the skyjump.

Sep 3, 2009 ∞

Max's 30th Birthday Party

My brother-in-law Max turned 30 today and there was a nice get together at the Bayside Grill on Lake Minnetonka to celebrate. Just a few photos from the evening. I wasn’t able to get even a small fraction of all the people in attendance. Sorry to all those not pictured here.

Aug 27, 2009 ∞

Mazie Photo Shoot

Last Friday Mazie and I had a super fun “Daddy-Daughter” day filled with many fun things. Part of our fun day was a trip to a store to get a new dress (we ended up getting two) followed by a photo shoot in her new clothes. We decided to do the photo shoot in our front yard, taking advantage of all the wonderful tall grasses and native plants. Mazie had a ton of fun, and so did I behind the camera.

Mar 6, 2009 ∞

Photos from Overnight Website Challenge

Last weekend I made three trips to the Sierra Bravo Overnight Website Challenge to get some photos of the start, middle and end. I lugged a decent bit of gear and tried my first attempt at event photography.

The event wasn’t simple to capture. The room wasn’t very interesting so it was hard to get a decent backdrop on people. The podium where people presented had natural light behind it which made it nearly impossible to photograph. I tried some long exposure stuff and it was a little interesting. All in all, a tough room. I think my favorite shot is the one I took of the Ruby.MN 2.2 Team right before the event started.

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I thought there would be more opportunities for pictures of people sleeping but there were surprising few that actually caught any sleep. I tried, unsuccessfully, to get one of the teams to do a human pyramid.

A group of people wearing matching blue shirts are gathered around computer workstations in an office setting.

A group of people are gathered around a conference table with laptops, coffee, and snacks, in a meeting room with a sign that reads Internet Broadcast.

A group of people are gathered around desks with multiple computers and screens displaying various digital content.

A group of people with name tags are gathered in a classroom setting, some seated and others standing, amid computers and equipment.

A group of people wearing matching shirts give thumbs up while seated at a table with computers and equipment in a conference room.

A group of people sitting around tables with laptops and equipment, appearing to be in a collaborative or workshop setting, with one person giving a thumbs-up gesture.

A group of people wearing matching 2009 Overnight Website Challenge Team shirts are seated around a table with laptops and computers, engaged in a collaborative work session.

A group of people wearing lanyards are posing for a photo in a room with computers and equipment.

A group of people wearing red shirts with name tags are posing in front of a digital timer displaying 24 HRS 02 MIN.

A group of people in red shirts are working with computers and equipment in a conference room setting.

A group of people wearing name tags are gathered in a circle, engaged in discussion inside a room with laptops and a whiteboard.

A group of people wearing matching T-shirts collaborates around a whiteboard during a teamwork session.

A person is working at a computer with multiple monitors displaying code in a room with other people engaged in similar activities.

A group of people wearing blue shirts are sitting in a circle on the floor of a carpeted room with a whiteboard.

Several people are gathered in a room with computer stations, large screens displaying a countdown, and individuals engaged in conversation and work.

A group of people are working on computers in a busy office or conference room setting.

A man sits at a table with laptops and other equipment, in front of a large screen displaying a countdown timer and the event name Sierra Bravo's Objective Website Challenge.

A group of people is working on laptops at a cluttered table in an office setting.

A group of people are gathered around laptops at a workspace, with a clock showing 11:11 PM on one screen.

A person is sitting at a desk in a busy office or classroom environment with multiple computers and people working around them.

Several people wearing casual clothes are gathered in conversation in a hallway, with open doors leading to a room with desks and computers.

A person wearing a black shirt and lanyard sits in a room filled with boxes and office supplies.

A group of people is working on laptops in an indoor setting, with one person wearing headphones and focusing on their computer.

A group of people are focused on working at computers in a crowded room.

A person is reclining in an office chair at a workstation with multiple computer monitors displaying various images, surrounded by tech equipment and people working in the background.

Several individuals are seated around a table in an indoor setting, working on laptops and engaging in group activities.

A person in a yellow shirt is resting their head on a table cluttered with electronic devices and cables, while others work in the background.

A group of people wearing blue lanyards are gathered around a seated individual working on a laptop in a large room.

A person wearing a red Team Ruby shirt is working on a computer in a room with a large projected countdown timer displaying 00 HRS 00 MIN 01 SEC.

Four people are seated in a conference room, engaged in conversation, with tables and other attendees in the background.

People are sitting attentively in a classroom or seminar setting with conference badges around their necks.

A person with glasses and a lanyard sits in a workspace with laptops and snacks around.

A group of people in matching blue shirts are celebrating and holding small trophies indoors.

Feb 12, 2009 ∞

Photos from Wintergreen Dog Sledding Trip

I finally edited and uploaded the photos from the Wintergreen Dog Sledding Photography Workshop I did two weeks ago with Layne Kennedy. The workshop was amazing on all aspects. The dog sledding was great. The dogs were amazing. Layne did a great job teaching us how to take better photographs, and I truly think I stepped up my photography skills in a significant way from the trip.

At the end of the trip we put together a slide show of 10 shots from the trip that told the story of the trip. Layne really focused on getting us to ask ourselves “What are you trying to say with this shot?” when we looked through the viewfinder. It was an interesting learning experience, because I found that I had to really immerse myself in the experience to try and see that story. He also highlighted different types of shots, and thinking about how they will be used down the road.

I’m really happy with how they came out. It was great fun, and I really want to push my camera skills further.

See list of Photography Workshops.

Dec 8, 2008 ∞

Another Contribution High Resolution Album Art

Another contribution to the world to improve album art.

Nov 6, 2008 ∞

Contribution to High Resolution Album Art

I’m a big fan of high resolution album art. It improves the overall music experience for me. I like having a high-quality album cover while listening to Apple TV. It’s a must for cover flow in iTunes. I recently went through and tried to close to 100% coverage of album art, which meant scanning some covers that I just couldn’t find anywhere on the Internet. I figured I should share that work, so that others can more easily put the right art on their music. Here are 11 covers all at 1,600 by 1,600 pixels that I scanned for my collection.