Jenga with Jenga

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I've found that pictures of mine that (I think) are funny tend to not be very interesting to look at. This is one of them. At Barnes & Noble, you can buy Jenga. All the Jenga games used as playing pieces to make one gigantic Jenga game. Very cool idea, not necessarily a very cool picture.

Year 3, Day 220

Now I Notice Tiles

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We've been house hunting for a while now, and I've noticed that I notice things more. Now, I notice what countertops are made out of. I still don't know the names... granite, tile, pseudo-granite, concrete. Whatever. But I do notice that it's there, and I have an opinion on it.

That brings us to this photo. There was a giant (broken) fountain in the corner of a park I was driving by. I noticed it was covered in tile. Very cool. So, I pull over and take 50 pictures of it. This is my favorite because it accentuates the curves of the fountain.

Year 3, Day 219

More Donated Dreamworks Computers

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I went to Dreamworks again to get more donated computers for summer school. This time, I got a tour and met the CTO Ed Leonard. Very cool. This photo is of Chris; he gave us a tour of the Dreamworks campus. You're not allowed to take photos, so I don't have dozens to share (it was gorgeous), but Chris did let me snap a shot in the main courtyard.

Dreamworks been so generous helping to replace our stolen computers. When you have a chance, be sure to support Dreamworks.

Year 3, Day 218

Waiting for her daddy

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Kids have ears like dogs--they can hear anything. Geneva heard her dad's car door close. She knew it was his car (from 1000 feet away) and immediately stopped playing and rushed to the door to wait for him.

I didn't mean to compare kids to dogs. You know what I mean.
Year 3, Day 217

I put the X in X-ray

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I'm proud of this shot because I asked to take it. I was being shown my x-rays and I took a picture. Way back when, I would not have been so brave.

Is this considered a self-portrait?

Year 3, Day 216

Three point lighting

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Here's how to traditionally light a subject. Put one strong light (usually eye level) to one side. Put another light (usually a bit higher) farther away on the opposite side. Put a third light behind them (anywhere) even father away.

I bought 3 worklights at Home Depot for $5 each. I bought 3 paper lanterns at Ikea for $5 each.

Make sure to set the white balance for halogen lights.

Here, I also set up a green screen for my summer school class. We put an additional worklight on that to evenly light it. Good times.

Year 3, Day 215

zebra stripes and wine glasses

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I like the refraction in the bottom of the stem.

Year 3, Day 214