Race car driver

Race car driver, originally uploaded by billaday.

This is when my dad figured out that he would be driving a 600-hp NASCAR-style stock for his birthday. He was really, really happy.

Mic

Mic, originally uploaded by billaday.

We played Jesus Jam out in Rancho Cucamonga. I was told that we rocked hard (by Dustin).

Christmastime Carbs

Christmastime Carbs, originally uploaded by billaday.

This was the first Christmas party of the season for me. Good food good friends. This photo is dedicated to Laurie & Jason: I forgot my camera today and used theirs to take this shot. They're also loyal photo-a-day'ers. (I'll need a better nickname for my fans (that one would never make it on a t-shirt.))

comprehend.

comprehend., originally uploaded by billaday.

Report cards go out tomorrow. Here's the glossary of terms that go with them (x 20).

Apple TV

Apple TV, originally uploaded by billaday.

We got an Apple TV for my birthday/Christmas present. It rocks. I have my Photo-a-Day as the screensaver. Oh Apple, how I love thee.

Pedro's Taco

Pedro's Taco, originally uploaded by billaday.

Greg and I ate at Pedro's Taco is San Juan Capistrano. I thought it was the same chain as the San Clemente Pedro's Taco, but it wasn't. I was deeply disappointed at first, but then enjoyed an epic al pastor burrito.

btw, I desaturated the red channel to bring the focus onto the restaurant. That's actually a stop light on the left with cars braking.

Four leaf clover desktop

Four leaf clover desktop, originally uploaded by billaday.

This looks pretty sweet as a desktop background. Dedicated to Danny.

Profile of a double double

Profile of a double double, originally uploaded by billaday.

Hey... how's your burger!???

Bike ride

Bike ride, originally uploaded by billaday.

We went on a 23 mile bike ride today. It was fun.

Down the aisle

Down the aisle, originally uploaded by billaday.

Family friends got married. I was doing the sound, so I was up in the choir loft when the came down the aisle. Woo hoo!

Orange and brown

Orange and brown, originally uploaded by billaday.

My wife, mom, and sister all wore orange and brown for Thanksgiving. Cool.

Learning Curve

Learning Curve, originally uploaded by billaday.

So, I just got this antique box camera--the Kodak Duaflex II. You can look through the top of it and take a picture (with a digital camera). It's tricky to focus and there's a lot of glare, but the idea is rad. Sadly, my battery died after the second shot, so this out-of-focus shot is my photo-a-day. I'll figure this out soon, then these shots will rock.

Blu-Ray stuff

Blu-Ray stuff, originally uploaded by billaday.

I thought it would be cool to make some blu-ray discs look bluer.

Bridge

Bridge, originally uploaded by billaday.

My strat's bridge.

money

money, originally uploaded by billaday.

The buck apparently stopped there.

Kenny

Kenny, originally uploaded by billaday.

Kenny plays in the Matt Maher Band; he rocked during Inspiration at Magic Mountain. Matt's band used our gear, so I was hanging out really close to the stage. btw, that was a big spotlight above his head (or it was God). Either way, it's a cool shot.

Dew'd

Dew'd, originally uploaded by billaday.

There was a bunch of morning dew on the grass in front of school today. I stopped and took a picture of this rare Southern California event.

Orange arch

Orange arch, originally uploaded by billaday.

I bought a carne asada burrito, as I watched the sun slowly descend over the smog-laden palm trees. The light hit the tacky orange arch just right.

A calm drive

A calm drive, originally uploaded by billaday.

Driving down the 10, I blindly took a few 4 second exposures. I photoshopped 3 of my favorite (lucky/random) shots. I did, however, plan to (vaguely) get the truck on the left.

Corner

Corner, originally uploaded by billaday.

The (mostly) symmetrical corner of the bathroom at work. I like the high contrast in this shot.

Rainbow

Rainbow, originally uploaded by billaday.

Gotta have the Rainbows...

Breaker, breaker

Breaker, breaker, originally uploaded by billaday.

Here's the old circuit breaker at our church. It looks more run down here than in real life (I think).

Intersection

Intersection, originally uploaded by billaday.

I was standing on an island in the middle of the street during this 30 second exposure. I was about 2 feet away from traffic on the right, which is why the taillights are all over. I also found out that a wallet makes a good tripod when your camera is on a curb.

pwr

pwr, originally uploaded by billaday.

If you view this on black, the depth of field is pretty sweet. My PowerBook is starting to show its age with the cracked power button, but I still love it.

Lines of power

Lines of power, originally uploaded by billaday.

I like the composition of this shot. I spent a while trying out different Photoshopped colors. I settled in on this version, where the top layer's blending properties are exclusion (so the blue sky becomes orange). It seemed to pop more than my other ideas.

Funny cars

Funny cars, originally uploaded by billaday.

We went to Chuck E. Cheese for my 7th Annual Chuck's Mission (birthday party). My wife and mom played Mario Kart. They weren't very good drivers.

color wheel

color wheel, originally uploaded by billaday.

I did some (bad) impressionist painting today.

15 pink erasers

15 pink erasers, originally uploaded by billaday.

Ah, the joys of teaching...

Eye eye captain

Eye eye captain, originally uploaded by billaday.

That's my eye. I shot the flash straight at me to get decent lighting. Looks like I need more sleep...

30th

30th, originally uploaded by billaday.

My parents celebrated their 30th anniversary. We found Fr. Bill, the priest that married them 30 years ago, to help renew their vows. Good times.

Case

Case, originally uploaded by billaday.

Here's Francis' guitar case, while we were waiting outside... waiting to rock.

Glass

Glass, originally uploaded by billaday.

The Francis Band is playing at a conference in Palm Springs that has lots of cool cups.

Leaning Tower of Diet Mountain Dew

Leaning Tower of Diet Mountain Dew, originally uploaded by billaday.

I balanced this can on a placemat. Cool!

bus

bus, originally uploaded by billaday.

This is a bus.

Night sky

Night sky, originally uploaded by billaday.

At 9pm, I took two pictures. I stacked them in Photoshop and changed the layer style to screen. Interestingly enough, this is facing east (so it's not the sunset at all). Hmm...

Hinge

Hinge, originally uploaded by billaday.

This photo-a-day took some effort. I wasn't feeling it. I'm glad I looked for a shot, though, cuz there's more to this than I originally saw.

Hops

Hops, originally uploaded by billaday.

Everet can jump about as high as I can. Is that impressive for him... or depressive for me?

Hangar doors

Hangar doors, originally uploaded by billaday.

Who says waiting in line is a bad thing? This is the queue for Soarin' Over California.

Walkway

Walkway, originally uploaded by billaday.

too obvious? just enough? thoughts/suggestions? I like the vanishing point in the top middle.

Hindsight

Hindsight, originally uploaded by billaday.

They say it's 20/20, but it looks more like power lines at sunset.

fire in the sky

fire in the sky, originally uploaded by billaday.

So, there are fires all over Southern California. I wanted to drive to one and take some cool photos, but decided that would be dangerous. So here's a shot from my car (on the way to work). Cool sunrise showing all the smoke, not clouds, from all the fires.

Mars

Mars, originally uploaded by billaday.

I flew to Mars today and snapped a quick shot of the Martian landscape. Then, I walked through the school parking lot and found this safety walking surface. I definitely recommend going (Mars, not the parking lot).

Blues Before Sunrise

Blues Before Sunrise, originally uploaded by billaday.

I have the blues before sunrise, tears standing in my eyes.
I have the blues before sunrise, tears standing in my eyes.
It was a miserable feeling, now babe, a feeling I do despise.

Halloween fan

Halloween fan, originally uploaded by billaday.

It's the inside of a fan, color corrected for the Halloween season. I just realized that this would've been much easier if the fan was off. Oops.

Bulldozer in traffic

Bulldozer in traffic, originally uploaded by billaday.

I've heard of plowing through traffic, but seriously...

Load the dishwasher

Load the dishwasher, originally uploaded by billaday.

My wife was proud of the superior arrangement of the dishwasher; I agreed and took this picture. Notice the Nalgene.

joshua radin singing

joshua radin singing, originally uploaded by billaday.

Josh Radin played a secret show at the Buffalo Club. I had my Canon with me and got some cool naturally lit shots. The only light is the lantern above his head. Glad I had a table to balance the camera on. btw, this looks nice on black.

Glowing frisbee of awe

Glowing frisbee of awe, originally uploaded by billaday.

This is one of those flashy frisbees. Greg tossed it here during a one second exposure with a flash. You can totally see where it went...

a translucent purple flower

a translucent purple flower, originally uploaded by billaday.

I threw my speedlight behind this flower and you can (sorta) see through it. Kinda cool, but there's a lot of stuff behind it. It looked paper thin in real life.

Shingles

Shingles, originally uploaded by billaday.

The El Amigo roof at 2pm.