tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80426112024-03-07T16:35:30.864-05:00MexiPickleA photoblog. "MexiPickle" is a twisted version of "megapixel," which I felt was appropriate for this site. Thanks for the inspiration, Fred.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.comBlogger691125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-89746832347391318642010-12-18T21:03:00.002-05:002010-12-18T21:05:38.394-05:00Your Face Will Freeze That Way<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUPTDwcMwvkVGCthDFrKz2MyToVeviRn6lqTO1Viu7OmLgjnCRtuybKb65ycPrs3fKEg_xOuMnTUBdCOSVvtKeHL9bQiv4TU1SAD7MqLLGZWK6zn45UEZb5AKOOOa7XjgxcW13A/s1600/DSC_7750+pic.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 426px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUPTDwcMwvkVGCthDFrKz2MyToVeviRn6lqTO1Viu7OmLgjnCRtuybKb65ycPrs3fKEg_xOuMnTUBdCOSVvtKeHL9bQiv4TU1SAD7MqLLGZWK6zn45UEZb5AKOOOa7XjgxcW13A/s400/DSC_7750+pic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552208420084353378" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />...at least, that's what she used to tell ME!<br /><br />I snapped this of my mom during Thanksgiving dinner. She probably won't like this one, but I think it's fun and shows a little of her fun, playful side.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-58868351676930071612010-12-13T21:01:00.000-05:002010-12-18T21:02:41.391-05:00Waiting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv98Ils3cj3GK7c2bT2LTm-xVEWmWekGR7DnCC7wGx9seWKN04VI938HLvUdLy_qZ6S9c4d6D2MGf83jgyLN_-FxCm1_iou3Xlc_r6E0UGKuhyphenhyphenYtQ-Mr9tloKGwMukeeFWDioiSw/s1600/DSC_7664.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 722px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv98Ils3cj3GK7c2bT2LTm-xVEWmWekGR7DnCC7wGx9seWKN04VI938HLvUdLy_qZ6S9c4d6D2MGf83jgyLN_-FxCm1_iou3Xlc_r6E0UGKuhyphenhyphenYtQ-Mr9tloKGwMukeeFWDioiSw/s400/DSC_7664.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552207717493865890" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-21243588782762298592010-12-07T20:56:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:59:54.808-05:00Master of All He Surveys<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4Y95ry4wSeMpL8Q5quYaXWi-7ZNwNT27sFkHnlYHQi9HbNPeYVQMGMpGz6BEXgm4zfGKn5L3WhcVyuzcyK4zP4jl7AquL6BND2q1vUWPbRYmZ8EEiwy3HsmzmasEvPDSjF1OHQ/s1600/DSC_7799.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 722px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4Y95ry4wSeMpL8Q5quYaXWi-7ZNwNT27sFkHnlYHQi9HbNPeYVQMGMpGz6BEXgm4zfGKn5L3WhcVyuzcyK4zP4jl7AquL6BND2q1vUWPbRYmZ8EEiwy3HsmzmasEvPDSjF1OHQ/s400/DSC_7799.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552206524196493042" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />from Help Portrait<br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-74150492089477706882010-12-06T20:53:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:55:06.601-05:00Up Against A Wall<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPpTRoGswKy8E5d89NAO7yLHQKOREFJvcRu-kCw5w5L9LPBB9PVnTv3TYiI__4yQBxxWjiYnXlpJhCcUpFrjPB9Z1gZSeQ3SuErwsBoALJq_V_a7TapPnQBNmQaZqldzk0tro-g/s1600/DSC_7714+pic.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 722px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPpTRoGswKy8E5d89NAO7yLHQKOREFJvcRu-kCw5w5L9LPBB9PVnTv3TYiI__4yQBxxWjiYnXlpJhCcUpFrjPB9Z1gZSeQ3SuErwsBoALJq_V_a7TapPnQBNmQaZqldzk0tro-g/s400/DSC_7714+pic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552205600179056226" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />...and now, back to our regularly scheduled programming!<br /><br />That is, more of the senior portraits from a couple of weeks ago. Not too many left, but I do like some of these.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-75140605380181318612010-12-05T20:49:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:51:27.388-05:00Pain - Joy - Frustration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_MH-TtrFXuAYcJ-ySex-BjSlsx1wQV_7cb_suAQZSQifxjYsPe-iEzz6RwM7uG9iT_a0rAwNpTTOkY6GXSW33e-YjkeicukV4M_SoK-Hq4dNrunhC7t4g9XO08-FBrZ9Oio5tw/s1600/J+at+Soccer+Field.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_MH-TtrFXuAYcJ-ySex-BjSlsx1wQV_7cb_suAQZSQifxjYsPe-iEzz6RwM7uG9iT_a0rAwNpTTOkY6GXSW33e-YjkeicukV4M_SoK-Hq4dNrunhC7t4g9XO08-FBrZ9Oio5tw/s400/J+at+Soccer+Field.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552204900473112994" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The day I got my new camera, J wanted to stop at the soccer field and play. We ran around and kicked for a while, then I took a break (and a few shots) while he kept practicing.<br /><br />Can you tell that he is emotional and expressive? Love my son!<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-54398172372220479812010-12-04T20:45:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:48:53.999-05:00Shane<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrdoYVQZUO7cg2D6Mufh0bRqS4jPZBU4maCQ3L9aWUo4Z1Cqh12Gx1ptD4hiYEDECBwrbrntUgcMwbrFy5kxoYJkI95Dc7xwSbyE0oj_Q4AbBGKKp0C7KJghW0UwvBLjpqRcV7w/s1600/DSC_7791.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 723px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnrdoYVQZUO7cg2D6Mufh0bRqS4jPZBU4maCQ3L9aWUo4Z1Cqh12Gx1ptD4hiYEDECBwrbrntUgcMwbrFy5kxoYJkI95Dc7xwSbyE0oj_Q4AbBGKKp0C7KJghW0UwvBLjpqRcV7w/s400/DSC_7791.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552203947683467442" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When setting up the lights, you have to take several test shots to make sure the lights are aimed properly, the camera settings are accurate, and so on. It always helps to have a "model" to provide that real-world feedback and sample photo.<br /><br />Thanks Shane!<br /><br />Strobist: SB600 1/4 power through shoot thru umbrella camera left at about his elbow. SB600 1/2 power camera right just above head high through shoot-thru umbrella. fired with cyber syncs. 1/125, f8, ISO200<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-38364900694052579952010-12-03T20:43:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:44:39.083-05:00Evil Eye<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwQPGWBzg4XeQDbKlJ97-_EESR2cfMIy-36gJB8Erq_EUJkqwvJjhGnfk_iI58f4Ybzbm7kmxojkQLONvPd_6m2tzCzWa1YiCHRgXa4sS3xfGNEpa4aBAfpOFJ-GPXc4tAE5_kA/s1600/DSC_7657.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 722px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwQPGWBzg4XeQDbKlJ97-_EESR2cfMIy-36gJB8Erq_EUJkqwvJjhGnfk_iI58f4Ybzbm7kmxojkQLONvPd_6m2tzCzWa1YiCHRgXa4sS3xfGNEpa4aBAfpOFJ-GPXc4tAE5_kA/s400/DSC_7657.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552203055076805970" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Playing around with my wide angle lens during our recent "senior portrait" shoot. We had fun!<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-75397620684700285202010-11-29T20:39:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:42:16.496-05:00Golden Girl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyVj2p8OYi4rCkXMOSuu0Dyx91rZAOOFkGY33lXC0AKepdLyAbkAIDr6Ww2_M7BOO_RM_ExSipLKMr9MwHKnUhfzhA5osJ4L7dUroVGekbKa272TpUqDg0uSLwmpqa3B4ZB9xSw/s1600/DSC_7719-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 425px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyVj2p8OYi4rCkXMOSuu0Dyx91rZAOOFkGY33lXC0AKepdLyAbkAIDr6Ww2_M7BOO_RM_ExSipLKMr9MwHKnUhfzhA5osJ4L7dUroVGekbKa272TpUqDg0uSLwmpqa3B4ZB9xSw/s400/DSC_7719-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552202229221171362" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />More from our senior portrait outing. She was in the shade, but the brick wall was getting full setting sun.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-45833420620149603522010-11-27T20:36:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:38:59.792-05:00Pan-O-Rama<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCDp_abX2Fq8eFpn09ootwD8Vo3xsnjkkAiMDAeT_TSqREVCrKHyp1h0mH1W6iH5xmXNIFjYateEmLfQ1nASoSuedYSDdNvHWiHOBfzYCYlGRdJ2IkylQDe35yRnU-tBRlQ5R-UA/s1600/DSC_7672-2pic.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCDp_abX2Fq8eFpn09ootwD8Vo3xsnjkkAiMDAeT_TSqREVCrKHyp1h0mH1W6iH5xmXNIFjYateEmLfQ1nASoSuedYSDdNvHWiHOBfzYCYlGRdJ2IkylQDe35yRnU-tBRlQ5R-UA/s400/DSC_7672-2pic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552201577750936658" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />More from our senior portrait outing. I kind of like the panorama crop.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-71239403512390476152010-11-26T20:34:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:36:02.797-05:00Senior-itis<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlSya-indXcQ112LLeHiFSXGPsTgOqgmw2h_cRsOQJBqM4GtU6qPe_iT-LKg9cuHGwFpHcyk-is_sAb98qy1K33xRLZbK203NGZFCmT5ySVsVRTjoVJI9Abs-Oi6LHZHrM8zqdg/s1600/DSC_7648.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 723px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlSya-indXcQ112LLeHiFSXGPsTgOqgmw2h_cRsOQJBqM4GtU6qPe_iT-LKg9cuHGwFpHcyk-is_sAb98qy1K33xRLZbK203NGZFCmT5ySVsVRTjoVJI9Abs-Oi6LHZHrM8zqdg/s400/DSC_7648.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552200860163116914" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />More shots from my outing with my daughter, in search of a senior portrait.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-49300480577674910032010-11-25T20:31:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:33:20.801-05:00Senior--BW<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Wa9UsB9Be8CCoct9PMtd6SWJ4vn0ejJKJy9sDkJrLrgpkefD2PVTyqYRw080AnJ1Rgr_4N13ur4PvqYymtXCAm-N9mhDGGApbvZwk0yrszGr3l_uREdh5SOkpg2qZP43yi61mw/s1600/DSC_7667-2-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Wa9UsB9Be8CCoct9PMtd6SWJ4vn0ejJKJy9sDkJrLrgpkefD2PVTyqYRw080AnJ1Rgr_4N13ur4PvqYymtXCAm-N9mhDGGApbvZwk0yrszGr3l_uREdh5SOkpg2qZP43yi61mw/s400/DSC_7667-2-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552200111342286930" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-12459848514821656722010-11-25T20:26:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:30:07.700-05:00Senior<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoZ9K2KvC50cTLAg6hPD7kvfQ2JsqyVR22yVmEEgcyu2eAmXVFxh9vcd-qQ-AGc7QQw6fEf5HBRmAeLoF1mYe-dbVODqvtk_Lh6LIR7WtPDz1XzP9v_mcGqdxITvv23rBF9FmtZQ/s1600/DSC_7667-3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoZ9K2KvC50cTLAg6hPD7kvfQ2JsqyVR22yVmEEgcyu2eAmXVFxh9vcd-qQ-AGc7QQw6fEf5HBRmAeLoF1mYe-dbVODqvtk_Lh6LIR7WtPDz1XzP9v_mcGqdxITvv23rBF9FmtZQ/s400/DSC_7667-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552199078575755794" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So, my daughter is a senior in high school this year. As part of all that, senior portraits are a big deal. My friend has told me for years he wanted to do her portrait, but our schedules have not cooperated. My wife said "Why don't you give it a shot? If you don't get anything good, we'll come up with another plan." So, today was the day. We went to the town square and spent an hour or so. I am fairly pleased--we will have to pick one, but I think we have a few to choose from. This is one of the better ones, I think.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-35605203713225135842010-11-20T20:22:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:26:08.097-05:00New Gear Always Brings A Smile<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbL6P13JND3ix_he9grZkhBKaWhAd22IYpijHnETi7_fYuA5ygE72qEn08g-HjNlJq5PqNa8smJAtMd5ljos1fMPz4f4Hci1mbK4_9f7MHO1mOP1YVPzzyt11I4XdLuKgTNcAHVg/s1600/DSC_7595.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 722px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbL6P13JND3ix_he9grZkhBKaWhAd22IYpijHnETi7_fYuA5ygE72qEn08g-HjNlJq5PqNa8smJAtMd5ljos1fMPz4f4Hci1mbK4_9f7MHO1mOP1YVPzzyt11I4XdLuKgTNcAHVg/s400/DSC_7595.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552198061647048354" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Today was the day. I met up with Dan and bought his D300. Looks like it was new in the box, though it has about 15K shutter activations. Then, J and I went to the soccer field and kicked the ball around. I took a break near the end and tried some shots with the new rig. It 'll take some getting used to, but so far--me likey! ;)<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-75668395599721381382010-11-07T16:19:00.001-05:002010-11-07T16:21:15.367-05:00Fun with the 12mm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrL7WNZ3WTyVKJ3jvSd_7W6SuieW93Y0wGn8Jt2f_ixd_pvt93ZLPewgvYQJYu8zgArwu_CJpdFwFfHo2ap9YPFFUJSIJDrOkLtZ-uab57xF-Xgp4ZvkwHLxBWNsgYmBBNlOy1Sw/s1600/Family+2010+funny+640.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 640px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrL7WNZ3WTyVKJ3jvSd_7W6SuieW93Y0wGn8Jt2f_ixd_pvt93ZLPewgvYQJYu8zgArwu_CJpdFwFfHo2ap9YPFFUJSIJDrOkLtZ-uab57xF-Xgp4ZvkwHLxBWNsgYmBBNlOy1Sw/s400/Family+2010+funny+640.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536920732838071794" /></a><br />Yesterday, our family went out for dinner. I was really wanting to shoot some photos, but didn't want the old, boring, "sitting at dinner" portraits. So, I put on the 12-24 zoom lens and cranked it to 12mm and put it as close to everyone's face as I could. Then, we got silly....and I got some fun photos!<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-33737186866040413032010-10-09T23:35:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:38:08.556-04:00Owsley Reservoir Church<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYzqEhi6slTY9M7IT2g1xU6ztZ2VzXiozW7Mu96oKgw4VD3xaOUrQz4tb-2hf2wMTuJtSakQC2EoPnf70w-7ny-35rpy-Z8N-LxCFC6LioiPnqpzx84FvdAfrUoacodGHoT1GKQ/s1600/Owsley+Reservoir+Church.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 426px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYzqEhi6slTY9M7IT2g1xU6ztZ2VzXiozW7Mu96oKgw4VD3xaOUrQz4tb-2hf2wMTuJtSakQC2EoPnf70w-7ny-35rpy-Z8N-LxCFC6LioiPnqpzx84FvdAfrUoacodGHoT1GKQ/s400/Owsley+Reservoir+Church.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528854014217405858" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We took a little exploratory drive before our hike a couple of weeks ago. We found the Owsley Fork Reservoir, which was only being visited by a couple of fishermen. This church overlooks the reservoir. As you can see, there was just a hint of Autumn in the trees.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-68256757450174036172010-10-04T23:33:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:35:39.138-04:00Friends are the Masterpiece of Nature<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXv4BPWe2bFHML4owAIPNtosbq8fJXQY2QIUOsbUkfg7D_O-a9YsIOseZH2VD258_pFutD-NZOdHsG4nzM03XDv8R2Z92KsgwzRv40DpX0ypK_G6qPkkRjvZMBBbneBKYDlCWplQ/s1600/Sunday+House+Adobe.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 722px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXv4BPWe2bFHML4owAIPNtosbq8fJXQY2QIUOsbUkfg7D_O-a9YsIOseZH2VD258_pFutD-NZOdHsG4nzM03XDv8R2Z92KsgwzRv40DpX0ypK_G6qPkkRjvZMBBbneBKYDlCWplQ/s400/Sunday+House+Adobe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528853279364547858" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I put this montage together for our friends that let us stay at their little getaway.<br /><br />Thanks, Ralph, for the tag line!<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-58452116882415615972010-10-03T23:30:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:33:05.581-04:00Come Set and Rest a Spell<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_v6PNbas01cXTq-G4ZMms2x-QzS5Y5w_5p8FdaLGH-DaMqYqfxgNzKxI43TtJWXcKbyEF9MmcmifTaPBVazmlXsvb-UDqAIXzNaIQpMs9nQrKRuEMN9ne014GbDvfRMCjPKY3A/s1600/DSC_5780.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 722px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_v6PNbas01cXTq-G4ZMms2x-QzS5Y5w_5p8FdaLGH-DaMqYqfxgNzKxI43TtJWXcKbyEF9MmcmifTaPBVazmlXsvb-UDqAIXzNaIQpMs9nQrKRuEMN9ne014GbDvfRMCjPKY3A/s400/DSC_5780.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528852547038632242" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The last few shots I've posted have been from our visit to Kentucky, and here's another one. This perspective gives a better idea of the wonderful setting and peaceful nature of our little cabin.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-65139942711396903272010-10-02T23:27:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:29:53.626-04:00Rock and Roots<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvLHuwf3NX4kPbHGQ_9EzMspgMIw1hw5dTWyJMEKRLl5PQfthQVAXauSaFSVxvbNHaLMkfeW3iNcuAkaYnLgHnWxgyiPuvvk9JeuuNzQaLYd3g-DU93a_RfTgWlskCO13az_-pw/s1600/DSC_5796-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 722px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvLHuwf3NX4kPbHGQ_9EzMspgMIw1hw5dTWyJMEKRLl5PQfthQVAXauSaFSVxvbNHaLMkfeW3iNcuAkaYnLgHnWxgyiPuvvk9JeuuNzQaLYd3g-DU93a_RfTgWlskCO13az_-pw/s400/DSC_5796-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528851794900762258" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />During our hike last weekend, I was presented with this tableau. I love the way trees grow out of rocks and the lighting was a bonus.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-46207795257283378412010-09-30T23:25:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:27:30.919-04:00Fall Retreat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid3jZlqks3yUH4ug_B4h_4IIdDAAUEEf9fzk_1qw9oRDfSRWKfZSZOsb3DTB0VxozPVHiajppaNNxHZ31N8aXQIJmpNKMorFsl9dcTNNBde_0tHD0E6E7YNumAfKkV3Lyvz0VdHw/s1600/DSC_5776.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 426px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid3jZlqks3yUH4ug_B4h_4IIdDAAUEEf9fzk_1qw9oRDfSRWKfZSZOsb3DTB0VxozPVHiajppaNNxHZ31N8aXQIJmpNKMorFsl9dcTNNBde_0tHD0E6E7YNumAfKkV3Lyvz0VdHw/s400/DSC_5776.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528851235591392882" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Last week, my wife and I got away for a few days to Berea, Kentucky. This is the cottage our friends loaned us for our anniversary vacation.<br /><br />Cute, huh?<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-8841335340188316172010-09-27T23:22:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:24:45.056-04:00Cheesy Goodness<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRRUcLPi1eOjyTwp5liL-TTQuyjU5Tbvy_ckYaseQaC6N5CrpVSDiOfb0n855S4tVYWvsdA_TrPcEIEvr8WsFRyagDVDHSmr1J8JBt8pvpoUmMld5qnAk0xUsKlqFF3XlwjX9-xg/s1600/DSC_5765.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 426px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRRUcLPi1eOjyTwp5liL-TTQuyjU5Tbvy_ckYaseQaC6N5CrpVSDiOfb0n855S4tVYWvsdA_TrPcEIEvr8WsFRyagDVDHSmr1J8JBt8pvpoUmMld5qnAk0xUsKlqFF3XlwjX9-xg/s400/DSC_5765.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528850578286794306" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This past weekend, my wife and I got away to a small town in Kentucky, which happens to be where we were married. We celebrated our 21st anniversary Thursday by having dinner at the place we say we fell in love--a little pizza joint on the square. This shot gives a little flavor of the place, though no photo can do justice to the garlic bread or pizza!<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-59732378384282043412010-09-26T23:19:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:22:48.186-04:00Smoking Kills<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQyDnLGFRKPkS0_DnhptFDUNXE_SVgbMr1DWHIWS36Kf79wjIxc6Ke48iywrNzJB8gMDsLSJQr7UAjJO2gD0ouqIk1t1PRWvN0GzGsVGGnL4MJi4KUq1-Rqzo0rtfeDg31pMahA/s1600/DSC_5817.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 680px; height: 426px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQyDnLGFRKPkS0_DnhptFDUNXE_SVgbMr1DWHIWS36Kf79wjIxc6Ke48iywrNzJB8gMDsLSJQr7UAjJO2gD0ouqIk1t1PRWvN0GzGsVGGnL4MJi4KUq1-Rqzo0rtfeDg31pMahA/s400/DSC_5817.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528850018333792690" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On a hike over the weekend, we went down by the reservoir, where we found this poor fellow. Obviously, he hasn't been reading the surgeon general's warnings about cigarette smoking--he was laid out in the middle of the rocky path he'd chosen, dead to the world, flat.<br /><br />Gone before his time.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-79926469878706046592010-09-18T22:26:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:18:42.750-04:00Teaching<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8YEyg9NJgCYBIugwPKmAf_olUhowfvLEwHkArmcPYm5MOd5MmAx4xx0R3AFk2CAgnWyi_NY52tpVdnP7j-LCZJm7AQQFb8ADqIUuWD_uknQitacul2OHqg9R2yGnjZj1PP7NSw/s1600/Jason+DMF001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 722px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8YEyg9NJgCYBIugwPKmAf_olUhowfvLEwHkArmcPYm5MOd5MmAx4xx0R3AFk2CAgnWyi_NY52tpVdnP7j-LCZJm7AQQFb8ADqIUuWD_uknQitacul2OHqg9R2yGnjZj1PP7NSw/s400/Jason+DMF001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519559231634880802" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Way back when, after I first graduated from college, I worked as a volunteer for the <a target="blank" href="http://www.chrisapp.org" rel="nofollow"> Christian Appalachian Project </a>. As the youngest on both sides of my family, I had absolutely no experience with children. So, they saw fit to place me as a teacher in a child development center, where I taught 3 year old kids (and 4 and 5 year olds, too). It was perhaps the hardest job I've ever had, and I loved every minute of it. I am still learning from those days.<br /><br />This picture shows me holding the child I most connected with, Jason. Jason came from a poor family and suffered from neglect--he didn't know his own name at the age of 3 because no one ever talked to him. Though it seems a small thing, he and i connected so he started to have a self image, getting to know his name and even a nickname, as well as his colors, numbers, and some interpersonal skills.<br /><br />If you're looking for an organization to support with your time, prayers, or money, learn about <a target="blank" href="http://www.chrisapp.org" rel="nofollow"> CAP </a>. And don't forget to talk to your kids and take time to listen to what they have to say. Their ideas and thoughts are so inspired and inspiring!<br /><br />Thanks, Jason, for teaching me so much.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-60460024601504049552010-09-06T23:16:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:17:49.752-04:00Three of a Kind<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBKhpqH4jwiHVNDPIKwzkKYOGp-SJs6xxwsAtGMheovDdXfPfxVtUyZO_c24LOurEe3et0SEJfohg8OYZN8V-Kvtldvqof4KkudCutCi4yCRpBP7ZN5V8lWFEWKxvxJcvGwvdurw/s1600/DSC_5740-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 426px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBKhpqH4jwiHVNDPIKwzkKYOGp-SJs6xxwsAtGMheovDdXfPfxVtUyZO_c24LOurEe3et0SEJfohg8OYZN8V-Kvtldvqof4KkudCutCi4yCRpBP7ZN5V8lWFEWKxvxJcvGwvdurw/s400/DSC_5740-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528848737538928290" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />During our snack at The Yogurt Tap in Decatur after the book festival yesterday, I noticed the table top--great green!--and the shapes of some of the missing paint. I doubt this is random peeling, but it looks cool nevertheless.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-26252392354615664312010-09-05T23:14:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:15:59.794-04:00Long Legs, Great Seat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigq89eFOQCtBDX_A57Vkp9TwtDeoEiATWuFpw2EMQQXenjNKLTxlEgcjcEMiQ9cduTaknaT9_p2fvh1tQeGFoSukEsnAVOXruR4mJebVZ_AtTcH86mBV-vsvhwfWg7B-1T2s747A/s1600/DSC_5741.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 722px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigq89eFOQCtBDX_A57Vkp9TwtDeoEiATWuFpw2EMQQXenjNKLTxlEgcjcEMiQ9cduTaknaT9_p2fvh1tQeGFoSukEsnAVOXruR4mJebVZ_AtTcH86mBV-vsvhwfWg7B-1T2s747A/s400/DSC_5741.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528848183172795602" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After the Decatur Book Festival Sunday, we had a bite at Raging Burrito and some dessert at The Yogurt Tap. While I declined the dessert, I did take a couple of snaps, including this shadow of the nearby stool.<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8042611.post-83591337473535705662010-08-21T23:12:00.000-04:002010-10-16T23:13:58.934-04:00Wren's Nest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOyN1ge3KwDFOrvfvq_pmd8vZZAakHKSNHUuk2Hs6nRuCDse_IlBxoTsuvzPdizC1ZXtJBw6W06j68SpDNe7A24k71BWAIfaW_zyV7b6uZnX7GoMZuIjhNBuKq7BgJMBMBvN2bg/s1600/DSC_5201+touch+up.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 426px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOyN1ge3KwDFOrvfvq_pmd8vZZAakHKSNHUuk2Hs6nRuCDse_IlBxoTsuvzPdizC1ZXtJBw6W06j68SpDNe7A24k71BWAIfaW_zyV7b6uZnX7GoMZuIjhNBuKq7BgJMBMBvN2bg/s400/DSC_5201+touch+up.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528847787482097858" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Joel Chandler Harris wrote the Uncle Remus stories while an editor of the Atlanta Constitution. He lived in this house, which was converted to a museum just a few years after his death. This is a Sears house, believe it or not. Read more about it here: <a href="http://www.wrensnestonline.com/" rel="nofollow">www.wrensnestonline.com/</a> . I encourage any residents or visitors to Atlanta to visit it. And, just down the street, you can watch Krispy Kreme donuts being made and have a hot, fresh, now donut.<br /><br />My daughter has been working with the Wren's Nest and a group of teens on editing a book. That book will be unveiled durnig the Decatur Book Festival on Labor Day weekend. Put it on your calendars!<br /><br />© 2010 MexipickleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00229575127339887952noreply@blogger.com0