Archive for the ‘Hobbies’ Category
Last updated Aug 05, 2009 by David Williamson
This week I’ve been helping to teach the Falconry & Raptors class at Quarry Hill. This is the third summer in a row I’ve helped with the class, so I’m pretty familiar with it and know what to expect. Two years ago, during my first class we managed to trap and band a Red Tail [...]
Last updated Aug 02, 2009 by David Williamson
Today was the Milwaukee Bradford Beach Triathlon in Milwaukee, WI. Dad and Michelle both participated and really kicked ass. They did the olympic distance and both came in first in their age groups and Michelle even managed to get 5th overall for the females. Race results can be found at OnlineRaceResults.com. Since I’d just taken [...]
Last updated Jul 04, 2009 by David Williamson
Yesterday was Independence Day which always brings one of my favorite photographic opportunities… fireworks! Last night we went down by Silver Lake to watch the fireworks in all their glory. I’d been a little concerned about whether I’d be able to get as many good pictures as I had in the past because in the [...]
Last updated Jul 03, 2009 by David Williamson
A few weeks ago I was feeling the urge to go out and shoot some night photos since I haven’t dine that in a while. I’d been thinking that I’d like to try and take some skyline pictures since the ones I’ve taken in Minneapolis aren’t that great and I’ve never even tried to take [...]
Last updated Jun 07, 2009 by David Williamson
I was bored and stuck inside today because of the rain so I figured I’d give shooting some water drop pictures another go. I was inspired by the post on Strobist about how to do it and picked up a few tips and tricks from the videos featured on the page. I ended up with [...]
Last updated Sep 24, 2009 by David Williamson
Boy the end of May sure snuck up on me fast. I’m in the process of moving out of my Minneapolis apartment and back to my parent’s house in Rochester – at least until I can find a job that will pay rent. Moving is something I really, really hate – so in an effort [...]