3CCD

3CCD, originally uploaded by billselak.

After 2 years, 1 month, 3 weeks, and 4 days, I finally started to edit our wedding video. Here's the camcorder, with the reflection of its monitor, the 2 hard drives, and my laptop.

Photo Booth Mosaic

Photo Booth Mosaic, originally uploaded by billselak.

Some self-portrait fun with Photo Booth. Mosaic courtesy of fd's Flickr Toys, of course. Thanks also to Isabelle's MacBoon.

Empty bed

Empty bed, originally uploaded by billselak.

This is part of the monthly scavenger hunt. I took some time working on subtle off-camera lighting. This might be a bit dark, but I like the color and DoF. Check it out Large On Black!

Scavenger Hunt x2

Scavenger Hunt x2, originally uploaded by billselak.

This may seem obscure, but in the Monthly Scavenger Hunt Group, you have to photograph 20 items each month. This gets "Q" and "Sugar". I like the macro vibe and the lighting (red reflection), so I think this shot stands on its own, anyway.

Slide Show

Slide Show, originally uploaded by billselak.

So, my new Playstation3 can now see my Powerbook and I can see photos on my tv now. The slideshow is awesome--it looks like someone is throwing pictures onto the tv. I took a bit too far (in Photoshop) and added some pics coming straight at me. Other than that, this is what the PS3 can do. I love it!

Danny polka dots

Danny polka dots, originally uploaded by billselak.

So, Danny got married on Saturday, and I photoshopped a polka dot tie on him today. Why, you ask!? Simple:
http://flickr.com/groups/monthlyhunt

Web of life

Web of life, originally uploaded by billselak.

"Man does not weave this web of life. He is merely a strand of it.
Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself."
-Chief Seattle (1786-1866)

Show me the ring

Show me the ring, originally uploaded by billselak.

Danny, the groom. btw, he got married 07/07/07, and this ring has 7 diamonds. You feelin' lucky? Are ya?

Dusty

Dusty, originally uploaded by billselak.

Still learning more about my new flash.

Best viewed large. Trust me! You've gotta check out the dust.

Strobists: SB-600 to the right, resting on the keys, triggered by on-camera Nikon D70s built-in flash.

Groom and best man

Groom and best man, originally uploaded by billselak.

Danny enjoying his last Thursday as a non-married guy. His best man is super. Good times.

The proposal

The proposal, originally uploaded by billselak.

1) Showing the ring to me
2) Showing the ring to her

Long exposure flashes

Long exposure flashes, originally uploaded by billselak.

Wayne and I had fun with my new SB-600 flash. This is two, eight second exposure in a completely dark room. I manually fired the flash four times (handheld, clearly). This is more fun than technically competent, I suppose.

Bass case

Bass case, originally uploaded by billselak.

Here's more work with my new flash. The flash is below the case, to the right. I wanted some back light, and I think it worked. It could be a huge print and look nice on a wall (I think). Strobist is a wonderful resource if you care about lighting btw.

Nikon Speedlight

Nikon Speedlight, originally uploaded by billselak.

Here's my new flash. I used it in Commander Mode, so this flash fired, even though it was not (obviously) attached. I like the lighting!

Thai Town

Thai Town, originally uploaded by billselak.

We stopped at an amazing Thai restaurant on our way to see Wicked. Here's a view from the parking lot.

Little Dancer Aged Fourteen

Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, originally uploaded by billselak.

We went to the Norton Simon museum yesterday to take some pictures for a friend. Isabelle thought I'd get in trouble for taking this, but the guard was busy talking to a cute girl. I like the highlights on this (purposefully) underexposed shot. I wanted a different take on this famous sculpture that's been photographed a lot..

Francis, meet my new flash

Francis, meet my new flash, originally uploaded by billselak.

Francis' wife Nicole asked me to take a nice picture of him. I was practicing using my new flash at the time.

Passing violins

Passing violins, originally uploaded by billselak.

There is a violin maker in downtown Claremont. I just picked up lunch and was walking down the alley when I saw this.

Industrial Fire

Industrial Fire, originally uploaded by billselak.

There was a huge fire at a plastic recycling plant. It completely shut down the 60 freeway at the 15. I was able to avoid the insane traffic as I drove along to 215 (on my way to the Angel game).

Inside the Union Pacific

Inside the Union Pacific, originally uploaded by billselak.

I was taking some shots of a train and the conductor invited me on board! I got to go inside the engine and take pictures (like this one). It was super cool. Thanks for the invite, Mr. Train Conductor.