Stripes

I wanted to have a Leap Day picture for today, but sadly it just didn't happen. So you get this... whatever it is...

Song: You've Got To Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles

Holy Cheese?

No, not Swiss Cheese, a bunch of holes, and some cheese.

Song: Across the Universe - Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe Soundtrack)

Cliche for $400, Alex

There always has to be the picture of the elephant with the people in the background whenever you go to the Zoo.
[San Diego Zoo]

Song: Time Bomb - Rancid

Stare 'em in the Eye

Did I mention snakes are awesome? Oh yeah this is one of the ones that can more than kill you in one bite. Yum.
[San Diego Zoo]

Song: To End the Rapture - Avenged Sevenfold

Another Creature from the Reptile House

Lizard!!! Green Lizard! I want one!
[San Diego Zoo]

Song: The Bitch of Living - Spring Awakening soundtrack

Hang Tough

Yes the title is in reference to the American Gladiator's challenge.
I have no idea why the middle is so washed out (it was worse before messing with the Raw settings) Its like my lens was smudged, but it wasn't. Shrug
[San Diego Zoo]

Song: Good Morning Baltimore - Hairspray (Movie Soundtrack)

Hippo Love!

I considered using this for the Valentine's day picture. But didn't.
Don't they look all happy just lying there?

Song: Holiday in Cambodia - Dead Kennedys

Chisled Facade

I really like how defined the bricks are on this building (its worth it to click on it and view the big picture)
I also don't know why but this looks like a building that could have been on Ace of Cakes. Random.
[Downtown Los Angeles]

Song: The Dichotomy - Bad Religion

Yellow Stairway

Why a yellow fire escape? Why not? Gets your attention.
[Downtown Los Angeles]

Song: Undone (The Sweater Song)- Weezer

More Sky than Line

This is one of those times I really wish I had a fisheye lens. Ungh!
[Downtown Los Angeles]

Song: Along Came Bialy - The Producers Movie Soundtrack

On the Metro

I love subways. I have no idea why.
[Los Angeles subway]

Song: Exodus - Anti-Flag

What Up?

Snakes are awesome! This one is just chillin' out by the wall...
[San Diego Zoo]

Song: Come on Over - Cristina Aquilera

Sunset Bridge

Finally a sunset picture!!!! And this time I wasn't even trying. It just happened to be setting and I was in the car, so I rolled the window down and shot. Then a bridge got in the way. But it looked cool.

Song: St. Anger - Metallica

Crossing the Sky

Gondolas at the Zoo
[San Diego Zoo]

Song: Papa Don't Preach - Madonna

Direct Sunlight

I'm a sucker for these shots. Colorful, Contrasty, Semi-Abstract. Not a huge fan of lens flare but this one is kind of the root of the picture. At least its a real lens flare.
[San Diego Zoo]

Song: Sleep Now In The Fire - Rage Against the Machine

Standing Tall

Alpha male say what?
I could go on a long rant about douchebags at tourists attractions (especially those that involve animals or nature). I happened to be standing right behind one while taking this picture. But I won't, just so maybe I can save some dignity to this post.
Just don't be "that guy" ok?
[San Diego Zoo]

Song: Heroic Ewok / The Fleet Goes Into Hyperspace - Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Soundtrack

Are You Blushing?

Lizards are almost as cool as snakes. Though since I guess its a nickname of mine, that just might make them equally cool as snakes.
I actually didn't bump up the colors in this... hes really that colorful.
[San Diego Zoo]

Song: Waiting Room - Fugazi

Wait, You're not a pile of weeds...

Snakes are awesome. Not when you can confuse them for a reed basket, however.
[San Diego Zoo]

Song: Extraordinary Girl - Green Day

Just Chillin'

So starts a backlog of pictures.
A week of intense chemistry studying, and other schlorly pursuits meant me falling way behind on the picture posting. So technically, I didn't meet my resolution, but I will continue on!
[San Diego Zoo]


Song: Dance Hall - Modest Mouse

Fake Fisheye!

You will be seeing more of this mirror. Because I like it. A lot. Now only to figure out a way to hide the camera, and maybe pick my crap up from out of the hallway (though that stuffs been there for years)

Song: Touch Me - Spring Awakening soundtrack

Time for the Street Lights

This is me getting the sunset. About 15 minutes too late. Why is it the streetlight has such a pretty color?
Gotta love that lens flare...

Song: Breaking the Girl - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Geek Badge of Honor

This was taken for a totally different reason, but I'm short on material this week, so it gets its own post.
Of course this was taken at night, so it actually took a few times before I got it where the flash wouldn't wash out the mountainous background of the plate.

Song: Frogger - Bad Religion

Nope, not a Disco

I really like the colors on the lighting in the hallway in my house. Cool colors...

Song: Rebel, Rebel - David Bowie

Eeek!

Spider! Ain't he cute?

(Gotta love the Sawdust Festival)

Song: More Than a Feeling - Boston

Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY!

Super Bowl! The requires a football shot. Even though I couldn't care less about the game this year (since both my Packers and Chargers almost got there and lost)
But I was rooting for the Giants, purley because they were the underdogs, and they won. So ha!

Song: Expectations - Belle and Sebastian

Studs

Another "how creative" moment. But I auctally have some more ideas that involved studded belts and lighting.
But yeah, I suppose this is hardcore...

Song: Help! - The Beatles

Shoes, how creative

"Hey I'll take a picture of my shoes". Now I will say, I only thought that because the shoes in question were Chuck Taylors, and they're the most iconic shoes ever.

Song: Drink Drank Punk - Anti-Flag