compound playground eye

originally uploaded by billaday.

Oh, the joys of travel. Since we spend the entire day getting from Michigan to Los Angeles, every photo was at an airport (or on a plane). I was taking the (mostly) typical aeronautical photos throughout the day, but then we got to the Milwaukee airport. They have a small play area for kids on Concourse E. These mirrors were made to either entertain or terrify kids.

Year 3, Day 248

Bob and John

originally uploaded by billaday.

What's more interesting in this shot? I think that depends on who you talk to, and what state they're from. If they're from Michigan, John Deere is more important. If you're from my wife's family, this shot of her grandpa is more important. He sure likes to mow the lawn.

Year 3, Day 247

Spartan Field

originally uploaded by billaday.

We visited Sparta today. That's really the name of a small rural town. I kept wanting to shout out quotes from 300, and run around with a red cape and spear. But I didn't.

I processed this photo using an infrared workflow I learned from Scott Kelby's Photoshop Channels Book. I like the black sky and white clouds.

Year 3, Day 246

Man of Many Phonemes

originally uploaded by billaday.

We visited Meijer Gardens today in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We took the tram tour since my grandpa-in-law needs a new knee. I ran back after our 2pm lunch to snap some shots of this sculpture. I can't find the name of this, but I love it.

Year 3, Day 245

Welcome to Michigan

originally uploaded by billaday.

Here's the beginning of our trip to visit Isabelle's grandparents in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We spent the entire day traveling (including this shot). This was taken somewhere in Michigan along Expressway 94.

btw, in Michigan, don't call them freeways.

Year 3, Day 244

James and the Giant Dog

originally uploaded by billaday.

We went to visit Isabelle's friend Erin in Colorado. This is weird, cuz Erin lived in Oregon, and is moving to San Diego. But she's in Colorado for a few fortnights, so we met her there.

This photo is not of Erin. It's her son and her dog.

Year 3, Day 243

dog goggles

originally uploaded by billaday.

I suppose that only in Colorado would you find dogs with glasses/goggles on while driving down the freeway. I've been told, however, that it's dangerous for dogs to have their eyes exposed at high speeds. Hmm.

Year 3, Day 242