Focalization 365/366 Photo a Day

Badbashluck

Jason Bradwell — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Had the pleasure of blowing up the the trans along I-80 while heading to the Quad Cities for the annual car club bash I plan for one of my websites. Towing... fun times.

Zoological Snout of Mystery

Jason Bradwell — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

First person to correctly identify this mystery snout gets to purchase a lifetime supply of Kleenex.

Beachin

Jason Bradwell — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Beaches are deposition landforms, and are the result of wave action by which waves or currents move sand or other loose sediments of which the beach is made as these particles are held in suspension. Beach materials come from erosion of rocks offshore, as well as from headland erosion and slumping producing deposits of scree. Some of the whitest sand in the world, along Florida's Emerald Coast, comes from the erosion of quartz in the Appalachian Mountains. A coral reef offshore is a significant source of sand particles.

Oberkoji

Jason Bradwell — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Went up to the Lake Okoboji area for the day. Whadayaknow, all that water's right where we left it... and paddle-boats still suck.

It's Coming Right For Us!

Jason Bradwell — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Hmmm... guess I was in her way? ;)

Stars & Streaks

Jason Bradwell — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Not the most exciting fireworks display I've ever seen, but viewing it over the lake made it acceptable.

I actually turned down the opportunity to view the display from the boat, since that's not exactly the most stable platform for tripod shots. Ami went out & actually managed not to drown...

Base Ballin

Jason Bradwell — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

I just love number 13's right hand in this shot. Totally looks like it's growing out of the side of his shirt. Or maybe like the Hamburger Helper helping hand.

Went to the I-Cubs game to celebrate my cousin Kieth's birthday (born on the 4th). Game was delayed an hour due to rain, which then continued off & on throughout the night. The game was sold-out, but maybe an eighth of the fans actually showed. We were swampland-soggy by the time we got outa there.

Wasn't able to get setup to shoot the post-game fireworks due to the precip, so hopefully I'll be able to snag some sky boomer shots over the lake tomorrow night.

Ooh La La!

Jason Bradwell — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Yup, Kylee got it awlllll goin on! You work it, girl!

*Blush*

Monkey See

Jason Bradwell — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Happy Birthday, Mom! Got you a nice Monkey. A Snow Monkey, even. AKA, Japanese Macaque.

These guys are the most northern-living non-human primate. They're also the only animal besides humans and raccoons that is known to wash its food before eating it.

Footsball

Jason Bradwell — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

The history of American football can be traced to early versions of rugby football and association football (called soccer in the US). Both games have their origins in varieties of football played in the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century, in which a ball is kicked at a goal and/or run over a line. Also like soccer, American football has twenty two players on the field of play. Furthermore, some player position references from soccer are used, such as the term "halfback" and "fullback".

American football resulted from several major divergences from rugby football, most notably the rule changes instituted by Walter Camp, considered the "Father of American Football". Among these important changes were the introduction of the line of scrimmage and of down-and-distance rules. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, game play developments by college coaches such as Eddie Cochems, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Knute Rockne, and Glenn "Pop" Warner helped take advantage of the newly introduced forward pass.

From the Depths

Jason Bradwell — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Emerging from the depths of Lake Heron, it's... Latex Head? He really should talk to his publicist about the name.

Last day of June already? Time sure doesn't stick around long, does it?

Iowa Lightning

Jason Bradwell — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Careful! These guys will mess you up!

Raise your hand if you actually knew Iowa had a football team!

PowerB

Jason Bradwell — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Hy-Vee Triathlon... Must sleep now... They start again in 3 hours. Crap... that's 2 hours sleep. Who want's to take bets whether I actually get up?

Keys Me!

Jason Bradwell — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

If having a set of keys makes it official, then I guess it's official! Somehow, mine got all wet.

Here's to the beginning of the adventure that shall become Ikonix Studio. I'm excited to work with Tom, Chris & Bethany as we help Tom's vision take flight. Tom has presented us with an amazing opportunity to pursue the passion of photography, and I'm confident this team he has assembled will rise to the challenge and make the studio a successful venture!

Black or White Fawcett

Jason Bradwell — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Wow, both in one day. First Farah Fawcett, then Michael Jackson. RIP, Charlie's Angel and King of Pop.

Not to discount the other hundred odd thousand people who also died yesterday... Or McMahon from Tuesday...