Photo-a-Day Year 4 begins!

For year four, I moved the photo-a-day site to Tumblr. I am using the Instagram app on my iPhone to take every picture this year. So visit my Instagram-a-day at:
http://billselak.tumblr.com/

Day 365: Busy Little Bees

originally uploaded by billaday.

So, three years of taking a picture every day. Wow.

I suppose it's fitting that the greatest skill I learned applied to today's photo. It's difficult to be creative when you're not in the mood. Tonight, I was exhausted, and wanted to crawl into bed at 8pm (it's been a really long week). I forced myself to drive downtown to Los Angeles and find some interesting place to photograph at 9pm. I just wasn't feeling it. I think the real measure of an artist is the ability to create at any time. And I think, after 1095 photos every day, that I'm a bit better at it.

Thanks to everyone who commented, viewed, posed, and supported me through taking 1095 photos. Every photo from year 3 can be seen on the map. If you're feeling nostalgic, check out Photo-a-Day Yr. 1 (where it all started), and Photo-a-Day Yr. 2.

Year 3, Day 365

guitar hero, stuffed edition

originally uploaded by billaday.

Behind the food court at Azusa Pacific University is an art gallery. You'd only find it if you were looking for it... or if you were looking for the weight room... or restroom. There's some incredible work. Here's one piece.

Tomorrow is going to rock. Photo-a-day Year 3, Day 365. I'll be downtown in Los Angeles. Yippee.

Year 3, Day 364

Rock out.

originally uploaded by billaday.

Just two more days to my 365. Stoked.

I took this photo during a math class that I teach. Students were giving a presentation about an algebra strand. We had to categorize/sort rocks. I organized mine small to large.

Year 3, Day 363

Attention... water comes out of faucets

originally uploaded by billaday.

In case you were wondering, water comes out of faucets. So, if you were afraid of snakes coming out of faucets (or planes), rest secure.

Year 3, Day 362

embodies a sole

originally uploaded by billaday.

I'm slowly beginning to get used to my extension tubes. I've discovered a few things.

Photo Tip #7:
My 50mm f1.4 lens is difficult to use with extension tubes. My 18-200 lens is much easier to focus with with extension tubes. I think it's because the aperture is lower (higher?). The 18-200 lens is a f5.6, so it's way easier to focus. Remember with extension tubes, you can focus much closer. I was about three inches away from this shoe. Very cool.

Year 3, Day 361

meet the bride

originally uploaded by billaday.

Julie and Bob got married. Yay!

This photo was taken with my cameraphone, shooting through the church doors in the back. There was a tiny gap in the doors, and my cameraphone could fit. This was taken the moment they held hands after she walked down the aisle.

Year 3, Day 360