Day 365: Busy Little Bees

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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

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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

new house, new puppy

originally uploaded by billaday.

This shot is cute enough with the new house, the new tree, and the new puppy. Add to it, however, that Taylor is laying down on Isabelle's brand new coat. Too cute.

Ok, ok. Soon enough, Taylor will be grown up, and I'll get back to other shots of other stuff. Until then, the cuteness must continue.

Year 3, Day 359

with a face like that

originally uploaded by billaday.

If you look carefully, you can see me in the reflection of her eyes. It's tough to get a puppy to stay still long enough to frame a shot and get it in focus. Stoked.

Next Thursday, I'm heading to downtown L.A. for day 365.

Year 3, Day 358

lobby tree at APU

originally uploaded by billaday.

I like that APU has a mini Christmas tree inside the education department lobby. Cool stuff.

Year 3, Day 357

Good sit Taylor

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10 days to go til photo-a-day day 365!

Year 3, Day 356

Snowflakes in Glendale

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We took my great aunt out to dinner for her 91st birthday.

There's a new place in Glendale called The Americana. Around Christmas time, they blow fake snow onto the street at 8pm. It's very cool... for us Californians.

Year 3, Day 355

our first christmas tree

originally uploaded by billaday.

I've gotta be honest... I thought this shot was going to rock. I imagine the Christmas tree lights illuminating the branches magically. Yeah. I'm not too impressed. How would this be cool? External flash backlighting it?

Year 3, Day 354

nose

originally uploaded by billaday.

Like most puppies, Taylor falls asleep often, briefly, and strangely.

She was playing around, then rolled onto her back, and dozed off. I was right above her, trying to pet her when I realized how ridiculous she looked.

Year 3, Day 353

five o'clock shadow

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Chris and I went on a bike ride. One of the great things about living in southern California is that the weather is pretty much always the same. It was in the high 60s as we went for a ride in the late afternoon. The only bummer about fall is that the sun sets around 5 pm.

Year 3, Day 352

Meet the In-Laws

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We took Taylor over to my parents house for Thanksgiving. She met their dog Maggie. They spent all day trying to figure each other out. Too funny.

Year 3, Day 351

Taylor White

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Soon, Taylor will be a huge dog. Until then, she's a super cute puppy. So... the photos must go on!

Year 3, Day 350

Fail

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After 3 years and 349 days, I forgot to take a photo. Argh.

Year 3, Day 349

800

originally uploaded by billaday.

Reason #800 why downtown is cooler than the suburbs:
Even addresses look cool.

Year 3, Day 348

social media corporate christmas ornament

originally uploaded by billaday.

I guess it's a sign of the times that corporate bakeries now have ornaments that encourage you to follow them on Twitter.

Year 3, Day 347

first Thanksgiving dinner

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We cooked Thanksgiving dinner the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and invited the wife's family over. We cut the turkey into pieces before cooking it, so it only took an hour to cook. Delicious.

Year 3, Day 346