Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Open Hand


open hand
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

blonde


blonde
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

This was taken at a stoplight from across the street with my telephoto lens. I am actually quite surprised this turned out. :)

Friday, September 26, 2008

traveler


traveler
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Ok....so I had the other version of this with the face in shadow and now that I look at this one, I prefer it. I still love the darn statue though. :)

Speaking


speaking
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Another piece of statuary that I happened upon this morning.

Hand


hand grayscale
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Kathryn Black and White


kathryn black and white
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Here is an environmental shot of Kathryn that I took yesterday. I love the fact that she is surrounded on all sides by her art. Awesome.

Thanks for letting me take your pic lady!

:)

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Chris Portrait


Chris Portrait
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

So here is my portrait of Chris!!! Yay! There were a lot of other ones that I liked as well but there is a problem with either my viewer or my flickr account that I must fix. :(

Thanks a million Mr. Christopher!!!!

Monday, September 22, 2008

Lead


lead
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

So there is this online game that I use to play called Jigsaw Detective. Silly, yes it's true but I loved it because all of the puzzles were clues and looked alot like this. Tee Hee!

:)

Who knows what could be hidden under the ashtray?!?!?!

Burn


Burn
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Wear

Deception


Deception
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Friday, September 19, 2008

Attached


Attached
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

I was taking my lunch at Araya's today when I noticed a beautiful doll hanging by one of the tables. I asked one of the ladies if I could take a picture of it and here it is. Since it was a rather overcast day and it was in the middle of a dimly lit restaurant I had to really up the grain factor due to the high film speed. Also I took the shot with my point and shoot which doesn't allow me the versatility that my DSLR does. Normally I would chunk all of the pics if they turned out with this much grain but I believe it added character to this doll and to the pic in general.

Friday, September 12, 2008

The Sun


the sun
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

This is a mask I found in the front window of a store in Snohomish.

MIRAGE


MIRAGE
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Ok...so I have officially decided that I am going for more cinematic shots. So I have changed, for the time being, to a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio and a more defined mood. Well, a bit more defined for me. :) This is an example of that, I hope. :)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Soft Silver


soft silver
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

I wanted to play around with depth of field on this one.

Monday, September 8, 2008

red room


365.001
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Here is a texture wall that I fell in love with. It was taken in Snohomish today when I made a little trip to shoot something different. Also, it is my first in the project365 challenge which is a group where you shoot a pic every day for a year. YAY!

urban cowboy


urban cowboy
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Trying to get away.


getting away
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

I found this kid trying to climb the railing at the Ballard Locks yesterday.

Patrick Portrait Yet Again


patrick redux
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

I realized that I missed something in the original, so here is the updated one. Enjoy!

Pat, you rock my friend!  Thank you.  :)

The Collector


collector
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Awesome! This says Pat to me.

Pat and His Mandolin


mandolin player
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Galveston


galveston
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Pat's mandolin.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Noisy Lamp


noisy lamp
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

This was taken on July 22nd and it remains high on my favorites list. I actually purchased a filter to reduce reflection on future shots but after looking at this picture again, it makes me love the depth it gives the picture.

Sheltered


sheltered
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Yellow Center


yellow center
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Actually, I think this shot doesn't need any work as well. So I guess I just lied earlier. :)

Textured forest


textured forest
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Happiness in chaos.! :)

broad leaves


broad leaves
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

The sharpness is actually good in this one...so it's not so bad. :)

Friday, September 5, 2008

Alex


Alex
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

So here is my shot of Alex! YAY! I wanted a more edgy feel to this one hence the fence and poster work in the background.

Happiness! =D

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Frakkin' Awesome Sam!


September Challenge Day 3
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

You rule my friend. This is a great shot of you and I hope you love it. Thanks again. :D

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

September Challenge Day 1


September Challenge Day 1
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

This is the official Carol submission for Day One of the Portrait Challenge. Yay!

Teeth


teeth
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

I wanted to represent some of the awesome graffiti that I witness in a more controlled light. If you hone in on some of the individual and more detailed elements, you can find awesome capsules of greatness.

Work is Killing Me


work is killing me
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Tee Hee. This just reminded me of a serial killer's day job. :)

Like It


like it
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

More great graffiti.

Red Torn


red torn
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Torn paper graffiti. I love the texture.

This Way


this way
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Tee Hee. I liked the feel of this sign. It reminds me of a film set from the 40s.

Beauty For Sale


beauty for sale
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

This is one of my favorite shots from today. This is a vendor table at Pike Place of ribbon veils.

Portrait Challenge Day One


Carol Portrait
Originally uploaded by djsparklestuff

Terrifying!!!!!!! Not the picture, of course, but this frakkin' challenge. I have planned out most of the portraits for the month but I am still nervous. :(

I really like this pic of Carol.