The Eyes Have It

Nephew, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

I made this capture of my nephew at the family Thanksgiving Dinner last week. It was a spur-of-the-moment photo as he sat on his father's lap and looked my direction. The intense eyes really make this shot.

Rural Decay

Rural Decay, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

Just another old building waiting for demolition.

Utah Olympic Oval

Olympic Oval, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

The Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns, Utah.

This building was the site of the speedskating events in the 2002 Winter Olympics. It is now used as a recreational facility for such things as indoor soccer, hockey, public skating and, of course, speedskating. The unique architectural features of the structure make it a prime subject for nighttime photography.

The Table is Set

The Table is Set, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

Round 'em up

Round 'em up, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

If you've followed my blog much, then you are probably aware that I enjoy taking photos of miniature scenes. I have a growing collection of small figurines including army men, pirates, cowboys and such. I like the challenge of attempting to create a realistic looking scene with these little people.

This particular shot is neat because the covered wagon is actually not much taller (if at all) then the cowboy. By placing it in the blurred background, I was able to create the perspective of it being the correct proportion for the rest of the scene.

Of all the miniature scenes I have shot, my favorite is still one of my first titled Call for Help.

Old Mill

Antiqued, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

Taken at a small park in Salt Lake City.

Happy Thanksgiving

Berry Eater, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

To those in the U.S., Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your day with friends, family, turkey, pies & football.

14 Catalogs

14 Catalogs, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

"It's the most wonderful time of the year"

Yes, the over-commercialized holiday season is upon us. In just one day's mail delivery last week we received fourteen catalogs. I can't imagine the expense that these companies incur in producing, printing and mailing these full color works.

Would these be considered "Snail-Mail-Spam?

Pride

Pride, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

This was taken by Michelle at our children's school during a Veteran's Day program. Though I am not a huge fan of selective colorization of images, I felt that this one could use the effect to isolate the scout.

Love

Love, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Flames of Freedom

Flames of Freedom, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

Many people consider flag photos to be a cliché. As a subject, especially in America, flags are so abundant that they make an easy target. In taking this capture I sought to capture an American flag from a different viewpoint and avoid the stereotypical flag shot. Did it work?

Contemplation

Contemplation, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

con‧tem‧pla‧tion [kon-tuh m-pley-shuh n, -tem-]
-noun

1. the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation.
2. full or deep consideration; reflection: religious contemplation.
3. purpose or intention.
4. prospect or expectation.

10 Years

10 Years, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

My wife Michelle and I used to play in a band with a few other musicians, one of them being an 18 year old drummer named Kyle. One of the Kyle's hobbies in addition to drumming was making jewelry. For our 10th anniversary a few years back, Michelle "commissioned" Kyle to make a new wedding band for me.

It's not the most impressive piece of jewelry you'll ever see, but how many of you have a ring made by a teenage drummer?

Stray

Stray, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

Is it just me, or does this toy cowboy bear a striking resemblance to Burt Reynolds (during the
Smoky and the Bandit era)?

LeggNet Photo Challenge - The Winner

Sunset at Napili Bay, originally uploaded by Life of David.

We had a photo challenge over at my group on Flickr, LeggNet's Contacts. The theme of the challenge was My Favorite Place and we had 44 entries. Selecting a winner was very difficult for the judges (my wife & daughters) because of all the great entries. The winning entry was submitted by a photographer who goes by the name of Life of David. His photograph titled Sunset at Napili Bay is featured here.

For winning, David received a one year Flickr Pro account. What is really cool is that David passed on receiving the prize and asked that it be given to someone more in need of the account.

All of the entries can be seen on this thread in my Flickr group.

Trespassing

Trespassing, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

tres·pass

intr.v. tres·passed, tres·pass·ing, tres·pass·es
1. To commit an offense or a sin; transgress or err.
2. Law. To commit an unlawful injury to the person, property, or rights of another, with actual or implied force or violence, especially to enter onto another's land wrongfully.
3. To infringe on the privacy, time, or attention of another: “I must... not trespass too far on the patience of a good-natured critic” (Henry Fielding).

Levels of Education

Levels of Education, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

Captured at the City Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Left Turn, America

Another Left Turn, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

The U.S. mid-term election results, wrapped up in a simple photograph.

The Finished Piece

The Finished Piece, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

A couple of days ago I posted a capture taken during the process of hand-blowing glass. Today's image is of the completed piece. To see the full process, click here.

Monday Morning Simplicity

Blue & White, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

Hand Blown Glass

Just Plain Hot, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

My brother-in-law and his wife spend time every few months hand-blowing glass in their garage. It is quite amazing to watch as the glass blowing process unfolds. The pieces they create are truly works of art.

This capture was made midway through the production as they were worked together to create a vase. More photos of the work in progress can be seen here.

Rooster House

Rooster House, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

My goal with this shot of the Rooster House at Gardner Village was to process it in a way to make it appear like an old painting. Did it work?

Speed in Green

Speed, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

Another of my "hmmmm, let's try this" shots.

Hazy Morning

Hazy Morning, originally uploaded by LeggNet.

Welcome to November. It seems that just yesterday it was summertime, and now we are only eight weeks away from Christmas. How come the older we get the more quickly time appears to pass?

This capture was made early one Sunday morning in the river bottom between Draper and Riverton (Utah) last month. I originally skipped over processing this shot, but recently went back and revisited it. I'm glad I did, as it has received quite a warm welcome on Flickr.