Go Getter

Word of the Day: Go Getter

Try using it in a sentence. Below are a couple of examples. This is a great word to use with co-workers and is sure to guarantee you that raise you've been hoping for.

Wrong: She’s a good worker.

Correct: She’s amazing, a real Go Getter. She gets the job done, she’s a Go Getter. Right now she’s been sick for a few days but give her some time, She’s a Go Getter. She’ll get the job done because she’s a Go Getter.


Wrong: Good job on that magazine piece you made.

Correct: Good job Go Getter! You're a Go Getter! You do good stuff! Go Get'em Tiger, you're a Go Getter!

In Memory of Heath Ledger

I really liked Heath Ledger's movies. I think he was a great actor and I'm looking forward to his final film, The Dark Knight.







It's sad that he had to go so soon.
He will be missed.

As a tribute to him I made this shortly after his death on January 22, 2008.
I made it for a contest that was held on Worth 1000 as a tribute to Heath.

Creating an illusion with a screw & some tape

This was taken in a quiet parking garage... or was it?


Things aren't always what they seem...





Actually it's a narrow hallway with a tall ceiling and the photo was simply turned sideways. The crate with the garbage & rags was screwed to the wall and tape was used to keep the rags in place. The other items such as the empty bottle and paper were taped to the wall. The guys got into position and after the shot was taken I simply turned it 90 degrees.
A simple set-up created a very impressive illusion.

Canada

Here are a few of my favorite shots of Canada. We went for my birthday and stayed on Arlena's farm.
I shot her Dad's tractor in the wheat field during the early morning sunrise. The skyscrapers are in Calgary.
The old truck I found in her awesome automobile graveyard.
Then in Banff I moved in close to get a picture of a beautiful elk just having an evening snack.
Becky got a cool shot of me walking through the wheat field at sunset, which was inspired by the movie Gladiator. I love that photo. She has a good eye.:)
If you ever have the opportunity, Canada is a beautiful place to visit.
Feel free to comment on my photos.

Hurt Thumb

Bedtime

New title

I'm the Packaging Director now.

I package cards for 8 hours a day.

I like it.

Santa came to the theatre

Oh joy!

Follow the Clues

Unlock the mystery.

The third day

Emily likes school and it looks like the boy likes his nose.

The second day

She looks more excited today.:)

The first day of school

Pa talks about extra footage on DVDs

Good movies don't need extra footage. Chocolate bars don't come with extra chocolate to dip them in.

Sheriff Wilson

Made this for a celebrity day job contest.

sheen

Abstract Architecture

I shot this for an abstract architecture contest. Can you guess what building this is?

Pa talks about fitness places

Those fitness places are ridiculous. All you get is athletes foot while pressing your muscles against some sweaty upholstery and then you get to see some creeps in the shower.

How to make an arrow sign

Today I'm going to show you how to make an arrow sign.

You may think an arrow sign is a simple two minute task but you'd be wrong. I was asked to make a temporary arrow sign for the Mayan Restaurant's waiting line. "Just make a simple arrow sign that says Enter Here," my boss told me. Hmm, that sounds easy enough. Wrong.
I made this is two minutes.


Then my boss came over to give me instructions on how to make it right.
It went something like this: "The arrow looks crooked. What font is that? That's not a good font. Use Myriad Pro. Make the font bold. Make the arrow black... no, make it red again. Make it look good and call me over when you have it ready."

I put more effort into the sign to make sure it was perfect because we were going to have the sign printed on photo paper and framed.

First I made some guides to make sure everything was straight and aligned perfectly. I changed the font to Myriad Pro Bold Condensed. Then I used the pen tool to draw a perfect arrow.


If you've been following along your arrow should look like this. If it doesn't you better start over.


Now the sign is perfect. I printed it on regular 8.5x11 paper and then we taped the piece of paper to the stanchion pole at front of the line at the Mayan. The next day the sign had a refried bean stain on it and the day after that it was torn and crumpled on the floor.

I'm glad we spent 30 minutes on making it perfect. If you ever are given the assignment to make an arrow sign please take this perfect sign and use it. I'll feel good knowing that my sign got more use out of it.

The Nightmare Before Christmas