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All posts for the month January, 2015

Friday ~ January 09, 2015

Posted by Dave Updegraff on January 9, 2015
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Hurstville Dam

Happy, Happy Friday!

I have made images of this Hurstville Dam many times in all sorts of weather, but I never cease to be amazed how water can freeze while in rapid motion.  I didn’t have a meeting or lunch engagement yesterday, so even though there was a pretty good snow storm going I grabbed my camera and headed out.  By the time I got something to eat and started looking for images the snow had intensified and the roads were greasy so I didn’t have many options.

It feels like I’ve fallen into my Winter time rut earlier than usual this year.  Maybe all I need is a long vacation.  🙂

Lone Goose

I captured this lone goose last weekend.  He was with other geese and assorted ducks but I tried to isolate him from the rest.  I know that Jeanne and Betty love geese images so this one is for them.

That’s all I have for today.  The cupboard is bare.  Perhaps I’ll find some inspiration tomorrow and restock.

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy your day and be careful.

Wednesday ~ January 07, 2015

Posted by Dave Updegraff on January 7, 2015
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A bridge to nowhere

Happy Wednesday!

On my way to work yesterday I saw this out of the corner of my eye.  Well I had no choice but to find a cross over and go back to capture it.  The only decision was, should I leave it in color or convert it to black and white.  Since I couldn’t decide which I liked better I’ll post them both.

It’s always an interesting drive in the snow.  I couldn’t live in a much worse location for where I work then where I do.  It takes me longer to get to the 4 lane highway then it does once I am on the highway to my destination.  Then double that because of icy streets and it made for a long commute yesterday.

I’m not complaining, I certainly wouldn’t want to deal with what Buffalo, NY has had to put up with just reminding my friends who now live in Arizona and may have forgotten what winters are like in the Midwest. 🙂

Black and White bridge to nowhere

I am always fascinated and intrigued with how complicated human interaction is.  I sometimes wonder how anything gets done in the midst of all the chaos.  Thousands of books on the subject and still no definitive clear-cut answer.  We just continue the journey.

That’s it for today.  Hope you enjoy your mid-week hump day and thank you for stopping by.  Please be careful and stay warm.

Monday ~ January 05, 2015

Posted by Dave Updegraff on January 5, 2015
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Snowy Bird House

Happy Monday!

Back at it today.  I really did enjoy my four-day weekend and actually got a few things accomplished.

I shot this image of the little bird house yesterday after the small snow we received.  Apparently we are supposed to get another 5 – 7 inches between today and tomorrow.  I only mention this for my friends who live in warmer climates.  It is -7 this morning as I write this blog. 🙂

On that happy note I will say adieu.  Thanks for stopping by the blog.  Enjoy your day, stay warm and be careful.

Sunday ~ December 04, 2015

Posted by Dave Updegraff on January 4, 2015
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Gabby

Happy Sunday!

A couple of images of my favorite model.  Gabby, Josh, and Angie stopped over for some play time and lunch on Friday.  Josh is still in his “I don’t want you to take my picture” mode so there are no images of him.  Gabby on the other hand still likes to pose for Papa.

She also loves to ride this little horse that her Mother also loved to ride when she was Gabby’s age. 🙂

I wish I could find that print.

Gabby

I spent a huge part of yesterday working on a project that I have put off for over three years.  Mainly because it was going to be a lot of work, unpleasant, and tiresome.  But the good news is that finally it is done and I don’t have to think about it for awhile.

Snowing this morning in my little part of the world so will have to clean the driveway and walks soon.

Thanks for stopping by the blog.  Enjoy your day and be careful.

Saturday ~ January 03, 2015

Posted by Dave Updegraff on January 3, 2015
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January-02-2015

Happy Saturday!

A short post today and only one image (although I took several yesterday.)

It was 22 degrees out but the water was warm and there was a steady stream of sparrows bathing and frolicking at the bird bath yesterday.  I had to capture some of the fun even though I had to shoot through the glass of the back door.

New Year’s Eve we had a wonderful time with our friends Andreas and Joan.  They invited us to their home for the evening.  It is the first time I can remember in at least 10 years that I was up past midnight.  The time just flew past and it was an enjoyable time visiting about so many things with of course a lot of discussion about photography.  Thank you Joan and Andreas for your gracious hospitality.

More tomorrow but that’s all I have for today.  I’m enjoying a 4 day weekend and I have more relaxing and vegging to do today. 🙂

Thanks for stopping by and be careful.