Teacher's Little Helper

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-200mm, 1/60 sec, f/4.2, ISO 200

A teacher's haul of Christmas presents from her class.

Don't You Dare!

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-200mm, 1/60 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200

Photographers are always treated this way by people who don't want their picture taken.

Juneau Rain Forest

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/60 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400

Taken September 15, 2008 at the top of the Mount Roberts Tramway in Juneau, Alaska.

The Effects of Saltwater

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/400 sec, f/10, ISO 200

Time for something new

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/250 sec, f/8, ISO 200

Fall

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/250 sec, f/8, ISO 200

The Pitchfork

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/100 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200

We just returned from our trip to Alaska. This is a waterfall called The Pitchfork, north of Skagway on the road to Whitehorse, Yukon. At 60 degrees north, fall arrives early. They say that Alaska has two seasons; winter and July.

RSL Stadium Tour

For the monthly planners lunch, Sandy City provided a tour of the new Real Salt Lake Stadium. It doesn't open until October 9, but we got a early preview. This shot is from the northwest corner. Even if you're not a soccer fan (which I am) or a fan of public financing for sports venues (which I am not), this is a fantastic stadium and well worth a visit.

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/400 sec, f/10, ISO 200

The end of a long road

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/320 sec, f/9, ISO 200

I have been saving this picture to share tonight. My grandfather, Ed Hansen, passed away a little before 6:00 this evening. He was 94 years old and had been alone for the past four years, since my grandmother passed away. "Grandpa Bucken", as we called him, has been suffering from Alzheimer's Disease for the past couple of years. He had been at Alta Ridge Alzheimer's Care Center for the past month or so. If you ever need to recommend a care center that specializes in Alzheimer's care, this is definitely a place to consider.

Easy does 'er, there mate.

Nikon D40, f/5.6, 1/200 sec, ISO-800, 95mm.

This is a street peformer I saw in San Diego, California. He did the whole daring street perfomer gamut- fire eating, bed of nails and sword swallowing. Really cool, in a freakish sort of way.

And remember- "Don't try this at home kids". It is always best to go where there is a big crowd so you can make lots of cash, and there is someone on hand to call the paramedics.

West Side Visitor?

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/320 sec, f/9, ISO 200

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/250 sec, f/8, ISO 200

Forgotten Past

Nikon D40, f/4.2, 1/250 sec, -0.3 exp bias, ISO-200, 60mm.

I took this just for Ryan. He is always interested in the "man-made". It struck me as an interesting statement about our nieghborhood. Back in the day this whole area was once dry farms where this kind of device would have been put to work daily. Now it has been relegated to the task of enhancing a sidewalk parking strip.

The other interesting thing to me is the whole strip was covered in strawberry plants and dandelions. It is unclear as to which will win the battle of permanent resident. I'm sure there is some kind of statement about the nieghborhood here.

The Poore House

Nikon D40, f/5.6, 1/200 sec, -0.3 exp bias, ISO-200, 85mm.

I was out riding my bike when I came across this house. I went zipping past before it even registered. I had a good laugh while making a u-turn and then took this picture. I think everyone is feeling this way a bit these days.

True Blue Experiment

Nikon D40, f/5.6, 1/800 sec, -0.3 exp bias, ISO-200, 155mm.

Mourning Doves are everywhere around Oquirrh Shadows. You will often hear them cooing in the early morning and evenings. I used a polarizer filter on this shot as an experiment. I've had the thing around for ages and never done anything with it. It seems to keep the sky from washing out in a haze of psuedo blue.

The Outside World

July 4, 2007.

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/400 sec, f/10, ISO 200

The annual kid's rodeo in Oakley, UT. Catch the chicken and take it home (or sell it to a local farmer).

Must be Spring

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/80 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200

When the weather warms up, the neighbors come out.

Hazards (Road and otherwise)

These pictures are not particulary artistic, but they did take place in Oquirrh Shadows.

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/20 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200

I got home from work the other day and noticed that my tire was now a studded snow tire.

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/125 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400

This morning we were making bread. The loaf on the top rack continued to rise to the point that it was pressing against the top of the oven. The pressure broke the baking stone it was baking on.

Giving the World the Finger

It has taken a little bit, but Ryan emailed me photos he took of Dave's finger. Since they are on the graphic side, we had to figure out a way to post them, but click into them. Thanks to the Wasatch Front Regional Council for the donation of 10 MB of web space. The photos are behind the links.

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Complaints about these photos should be addressed to Ryan, he took them.

Edge of the frontier series

The next bunch of photos are what I am calling my "on the edge of the frontier series". When anyone ask where I live an I tell them west of Airport II, I always get the response "oh, you live way out there". As if I can only get here by horse and buggy (yea, right- I wish)!

But since we have an official government sanctioned "prairie parcel" in the neighborhood I guess it counts as wild lands. They say there are Burrowing Owls in the field, but I still as of yet haven't seen them. Oh well, whatever it takes to keep from having every last inch paved. Maybe I should consider getting a milk cow to complete the local ensemble. Perhaps a couple of those mini-beef s you see at the state fair, a goat, some sheep- but I draw the line at chickens. Smelly dumb animals. Someone else will have to do chickens.

Sunrise on the prairie

Both: Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/640 sec, f/11, ISO 200.

Home, Home on the Range. And another, and another...

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/125 sec, f/22, ISO 200.

Wild Wheat

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/200 sec, f/7.1, ISO 200.

Amber and Ice

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/40 sec, f/32, ISO 800, +2 macro filter.

The other side of the tracks

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/30 sec, f/32, ISO 200.

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/30 sec, f/29, ISO 200.

Morning frost

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/50 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200.

Out foxed!

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/50 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200.

The fox you see way out in the field had been behind a bush about three feet away from me when I took the previous picture. As soon as I released the shutter, he made his move. I saw him out of the corner of my eye but he quickly out manuvuered me before a could get a shot off. By the time I got to the dirt road he was way out in the field.

Birds of a Feather, Sun together.

Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm, 1/320 sec, f/25, ISO 400.

Hawk

Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 320.

Finally!

Finally getting around to posting some shots I took with Ryan several months ago. What else am I going to do on a snowy holiday with a gimped up finger?! Most of the next 13 photos were taken with Ryan on a couple "urban safari shoots" we have done.

Caught in the Act

Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm, 1/1600 sec, f/5, ISO 800.

"They quoted me too much!"

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/25 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400.

I was out on photo-safari with Ryan when he screeches the car to a stop and makes a quick U-turn. I didn't notice anything special when we drove by, so I figure Ryan must have smelled the brake lubricant as we passed. Anyway, he ends up talking to this guy for a few minutes which gave me a chance to snap a few shots.

Dinner is served

Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm, 1/100 sec, f/25, ISO 400.

Every nieghborhood has a few bad apples.

Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm, 1/500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400.

Bad News

Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm, 1/1600 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400.

DANGER, Will Robinson!

Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm, 1/80 sec, f/25, ISO 400.

I wonder if the guy who runs this machine gets hazard pay? From the looks of the labels, it appears that any button or lever is going to end in imminent death.

Here's another one, just for U, Stapels!

Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 280.

Vandals & Villians

Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm, 1/4000 sec, f/8, ISO 800.

The Sign

Nikon D40, Nikon 55-200mm, 1/1250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800.

Yard Art

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/250 sec, f/5.3, ISO 800.

"Holy toll-painting batty people!"

Where's ET and Elliot, or is it Dorothy and Toto?

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/2000 sec, f/9, ISO 800.

This is actually someones Halloween decoration. There is usually a witch riding on the bike. But by the time a got around to getting the picture, Halloween was past. I guess getting the bike down is a lot of work. But I like this better with the witch missing.

Wagon Wheels

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/400 sec, f/8, ISO 800.

Looking East

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/200 sec, f/4, ISO 800.

Looking West

I couldn't decide which of these I liked the best. I think I prefer the one looking west, because of the color. Jene' liked the east view because of contrast.

Intersection at 6200 S 4800 W

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/30 sec, f/22, ISO 200.

The "Franken Finger"

On New Year's Eve, Dave, one of the Shadow Project photographers decided to save some wood and run his finger through the router instead. This afternoon, he invited the rest of us over to witness the changing of his dressing. I won't post pictures of the actual injury, but this was the scene.

Jene' unwrapping Dave's finger, Ryan and Dave's son Josh.

Nikon D40, Nikon 18-55mm, 1/60 sec, f4, ISO 200