Day 520 - Just Chillin'

Long day at work. 
Jenga found a great use for my computer case when I got home.

Day 519 - Ugly and Hanging

Day 518 - City Lights

Working in the early morning from my hotel room looking out over the city.
My camera was nearby as always, so I thought I would take a break from my work and take a few shots.  I really like the bokeh on this one using my 35mm 1.8 lens.

Day 517 - Lovin' Lubbock

Day 516 - "Wreck 'Em"

 

Day 515 - CHAMPS!

Good Luck to my favorite summer swim team!

Day 514 - "You're not the boss of ME!"

Some how...this little guy said to this to his coach with a smile....

Day 513 - Gonna Bloom

Wants to bloom like those in the background!

Day 512 - Beheaded

Chris and George did not like how their giant gummy bear looked.
It was beheaded.

Day 511 - Tease

Day 17 of triple digit temperatures.  On a drive down I35 for a business meeting, I noted some darkening skies that showed some promise of rain.  Thought I would capture the moment.  Unfortunately, this first day of summer, it blew by yielding none of that promising moisture.

Day 510 - Morning Sky Reflections

Day 509 - Smooth Wheels

I had never been to the "Skateboard Park" that the city open a while back.  However, after my morning run around the lake, I took a different route home.  I passed the park which was extremely busy.  I had my camera, so I turned around and thought I would take some shots.  I like this one as with the slightly blue background, it almost looks like he is surfing.

It was fun!  Nice people and lots of action.  I will be back for sure!

Day 508 - Instinct....

I loved how this little girl was gently brushing the hair of the little boy next to her, trying to get his attention.  Very cute.

Day 507 - Lost

A single sock and shoe left on a park bench beside a playground.

It made me smile as I remember those days as if they were yesterday.

Day 506 - Quick Fix

If you are looking for a quick "Band-Aid" for your stress or problems, it may be a quick as taking an assessment of your attitude.

Day 505 - Afternoon Wade

I hate taking pictures at the noon hour.  However, yesterday, when I was exercising around a small lake at lunch in 100 degree heat (my punishment for not working out before work), I saw this bird.   No camera....but liked the bird.  Today on my way back from lunch with a co-worker (Thanks, Teri!)....I had my camera...and there was the bird.  I don't love the picture, but love the bird. 

Day 504 - Friendship in 3D

Lauren and Eliza

Day 503 - Nice Surprise

Worked on a project last week that wasn't easy. A nice surprise today was the vendor I worked with sent me "thank you" flowers. Very nice.

(taken with my iPhone)

Day 502 - Texas Wine Tasting

Thanks for the invite, Steve, to join your networking group to some wine tastings today.  It was very fun.  Great people, good food and wine!

 

Day 501 - Fly in the Water

Go, Chris, Go!

Day 500 - Got Game?

Mavericks vs Miami.....who knows, don't like either...but I will watch on Sunday.
However, this is MY GAME!

Day 499 - No, I am not Tired!

Day 498 - Colors that Sizzle

Grilled Vegetables = Beautiful Colors

Day 497 - Pool Time

Another day of 100 degree heat.  Thinking of a pool rather than work.
There should be "summer vacation" for adults!

Day 496 - Like Butter

Day 495 - Good Advice

(taken with my iPhone)

Seems like very good advice on this beautiful Sunday after several weeks of non-stop activity.  Saw this painted on the bridge on my morning run today.  I hope everyone enjoys the rest of today as I plan on doing!

Day 494 - Sharpie "Art"

Nothing says summer like summer league swimming. 
All the new faces around the pool each year makes me smile.
I love how "Sharpie Art" never seems to go out of style.

Day 493 - Petal Pusher

1/100 s
f/9.0
ISO 250

Stopped at Zilker Gardens after dropping my daughter off at the airport for her senior trip with my macro lens.  Played around with the free "light meter" AP on my iPhone. Works pretty good.  I am impressed overall with my first time using it.  Committed to using it more this week when shooting.  

Now, on to some graduation festivities!

Day 492 - Lookin' Good!

My daughter and one of her best friends as she gets ready to enter the Erwin Center with cap and gown in hand for graduation ceremonies.  

 

Congratulations, Lauren!  We are proud of you.

Day 491 - "I knew him when"

My daughter graduates from high school tomorrow.  Tonight, we went to a senior celebration and had to snap a shot of Malcom.   He is so much fun, and I think he is a great talent who I just recently got to know. Good luck with your internship, and I think you will do great...which is why this day is ..."I knew him when." 

Good luck to everyone in the class of 2011!