3 Quarters Today

My Life, my photography, my passions

project365

Day 268-269: The Longest Panoramic Photo

by

I love my job, really I do. Everyday is different, every day someone brings in new challenges and a project they envision and we make come to life. Where do I work? At a pro photography color lab, specifically Hamilton Color Lab in Omaha Nebraska. We can print just about any photography, just check out this 243″ panoramic print of the country of Jordan for Amoura Productions.

It was printed on a EPSON Stylus® Pro 9600 printer then took two people to laminate, all in one shot, with no splicing. Stay tuned later for the full story on how this came about on the Hamilton Facebook page.

Hamilton Color Lab, laminating a 243" panoramic print
Hamilton Color Lab, laminating a 243" panoramic print
Bill trimming the prints, a little bit stressful as you only get one shot, no redo's
Bill trimming the prints, a little bit stressful as you only get one shot, no redo's

Day 263-267: Memories of Growing Up in the 1970’s

by

My memories of growing up in the 1970s became a lot clearer when my Mom died. I became not only the executor of the estate but the family historian. As I went through my Mom’s things I found a box of my school papers and artwork from elementary school during the. I really think she kept every little thing I drew. Obviously I couldn’t keep everything, just selected a few things that I remembered drawing that had special meaning. The rest I tried to document in pictures.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane, it was the 1970’s, life was simple, The Monkees were popular, we didn’t have to wear bike helmets, skateboard knee pads, and could stay out all day without checking in with our cell phones. Life was indeed simpler.

Peanuts Lunchbox from 1970's
Peanuts Lunchbox from 1970’s
Pinocchio soundtrack 33 rpm Record
Pinocchio soundtrack 33 rpm Record
Monkees' record from a Cereal Box
Monkees’ record from a Cereal Box

Here is a sign of technology. Who remembers cereal boxes records? Real records printed on the backs of Fruit Loops and Tony the Tiger (Frosted Flakes) you cut out of the cardboard? This Monkees record was one of them. Pretty amazing. I remember wearing this record out by playing it over and over again, Archie was another Colgem record I remember. This is actually for sale, along with other 1970’s childrens records including the Disney movie soundtracks on 33 rpm records.

Relive the 1970’s

How many of you would like to relive the 1970’s or at least take a trip down memory lane? It’s amazing how much you can recapture just by shopping on Amazon. Vintage memorabilia is very popular, in a way it’s like dressing up in poodle skirts of the 1950’s when I was in high school. My Mom just shook her head. If you enjoyed growing up in the 1970s then share it with your kids, or be a kid again with your grandkids.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1970s Vol. 1Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops?: The Lost Toys,Ideal Gnip Gnop GameRock ‘Em Sock ‘Em ROBOTS GameStay Alive Vintage 1970s GameCatch 21: The Two-faced Solitaire Challenge (1978 VintageOriginal Battling TopsFunWorld Women’s Feelin’ Groovy, Pink, S/M 2-8 Costume70s Foxy Lady Adult Costume: LargeRubie’s Costume Characters 70’s Shag Brown Wig, Brown,

Days 262/365: Cheesecake Factory

by

My son loves cheesecake. So, when I asked him what he wanted to eat out for his last meal before he left for boot camp in the US Marine Corp he said, “Somewhere with cheesecake” Although I had never been there I figured the place with the best variety of cheesecake would be the Cheesecake Factory.

What a choice. He couldn’t make up his mind so he asked. “Can I choose more than one?” Who am I to say no to a son that will be leaving the next day for boot camp. Of course he could have two.

Cheesecake, cheesecake, and more cheesecake
Cheesecake, cheesecake, and more cheesecake
Can't get enough cheesecake
Can't get enough cheesecake
Military Entry Processing Center (MEPS)
My son at Military Entry Processing Center (MEPS) Omaha, NE, leaving for the US Marine Corps

 

 

 

Day 258-261/365: Memories of Summer

by

As winter approaches, it’s nice to think about the lazy days of summer. Did I say lazy? Baseball games, softball games, go carting at Joes Carting in Council Bluffs, and a few barbeques thrown in between. I tried to fill the last few days I had with my son before he left for boot camp in the U.S. Marine Corps.

David playing American Legion baseball. Short on catchers so he filled in for a few innings
David playing American Legion baseball. Short on catchers that night, he filled in for a few innings. Didn't do too bad either.
Joe's Carting, Council Bluffs IA
Joe's Carting, Council Bluffs IA
Races continue after Joe's carting. Jennifer won in the virtual world too.
Races continue after Joe's carting. Jennifer won in the virtual world too.
Ribs on the Grill
Ribs on the Grill. Can't you just taste them??

Post Production, Wedding Photography (Days 251-253)

by

One of the wonderful things about digital photography is the endless creative projects that can be created with wedding photography. While working at Hamilton Color Lab I have had the privilege of viewing some amazing photography and learning various styles of post production techniques.

These following photos were taken by Andy McDonald of Mirror Images Photography, but I’m including them in my 365 project because I did the post production. These were printed at the lab on Fuji Crystal Lustre Professional+ paper and mounted to paramount for open house/reception that took place three weeks after we moved. More on that later.

Wedding cake composite, used a color overlay, sepia at 30% to warm the images
Wedding cake composite, used a color overlay, sepia at 30% to warm the images. This is my favorite series of images form the wedding.
Family Wedding Picture, Black and White
Andy did the initial "chocolate" black and white to this image, I just created the faded background border.
Photoshop, post production Andy McDonald, Mirror Images Photography
Photoshop, post production Andy McDonald, Mirror Images Photography