So the job search is going very well but we decided we could use some extra income so we are making realistic looking DoggyDos (not to be confused with Doggy Doo or DoggyDon'ts). Our Larry is modeling the Sassy Red Model but we will also be offering other looks soon like the Bob Marley, The Tina Turner and the Pee-Wee Herman. If you are interested in purchasing a DoggyDo for your fine pooch contact us at 415-555-DogD.
Showing posts with label Look What I Saw Today. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Look What I Saw Today. Show all posts
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Look What I Saw Today!
San Francisco CA Our Apartment
So the job search is going very well but we decided we could use some extra income so we are making realistic looking DoggyDos (not to be confused with Doggy Doo or DoggyDon'ts). Our Larry is modeling the Sassy Red Model but we will also be offering other looks soon like the Bob Marley, The Tina Turner and the Pee-Wee Herman. If you are interested in purchasing a DoggyDo for your fine pooch contact us at 415-555-DogD.
So the job search is going very well but we decided we could use some extra income so we are making realistic looking DoggyDos (not to be confused with Doggy Doo or DoggyDon'ts). Our Larry is modeling the Sassy Red Model but we will also be offering other looks soon like the Bob Marley, The Tina Turner and the Pee-Wee Herman. If you are interested in purchasing a DoggyDo for your fine pooch contact us at 415-555-DogD.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Look What I Saw Today!
San Francisco CA
So I have had some time off recently. If you don't know why go back to 9/1/2010 for the surprise. I have been out and about in The City and taking more photos than ever. This is what I saw today through my lenses.
I really cool triangular shadow creeping up a tall building
The blue sky reflecting in these widows up close
The same photo but a less intimate crop.
And Chinatown taken through my Lensbaby
So I have had some time off recently. If you don't know why go back to 9/1/2010 for the surprise. I have been out and about in The City and taking more photos than ever. This is what I saw today through my lenses.
I really cool triangular shadow creeping up a tall building
The blue sky reflecting in these widows up close
The same photo but a less intimate crop. 
A Chinatown Foo Dog taken with my Lensbaby.
And Chinatown taken through my LensbabyThursday, September 2, 2010
Look What I Saw Today!
San Francisco CA Crissy Field
Today is my first day of being unemployed. It was a busy one. I spent much of the morning talking to colleagues and companies. The game industry is amazing. It's times like this that you realize how many friends you have and each time it happens you have more friends than the last time so it's the perfect scenario.
On to the fun stuff, the pictures! A group of my amazing friends put together a BBQ for people that had been let go. It was last minute and many were busy but what a fun time it was. We cooked hot dogs, enjoyed the sun, played with the dogs and had a few beverages. Some people from LucasArts (the place where I worked as early as yesterday) heard about it and walked over on their lunch to hang with us and eat our hot dogs. It was great!
You can't pay for that view, you just have to come here and see it for yourself.
Tom took charge of the BBQ because I was manning the camera.
EJ came by on lunch and brought some carrot cake. I jumped at the chance to be in yet another photo with him and Eva.
I tied the dogs together so they couldn't reach an all out sprint without cooperating. They didn't figure it out in the time that we were there.
Even in Crissy Field the networking continued. I caught Matt checking a lead.
We had the necessities. It was great.
Tom takes a break on Tom's lap.
What a great way to start a long weekend. Thanks for making it happen Sarah and Eva!
Today is my first day of being unemployed. It was a busy one. I spent much of the morning talking to colleagues and companies. The game industry is amazing. It's times like this that you realize how many friends you have and each time it happens you have more friends than the last time so it's the perfect scenario.
On to the fun stuff, the pictures! A group of my amazing friends put together a BBQ for people that had been let go. It was last minute and many were busy but what a fun time it was. We cooked hot dogs, enjoyed the sun, played with the dogs and had a few beverages. Some people from LucasArts (the place where I worked as early as yesterday) heard about it and walked over on their lunch to hang with us and eat our hot dogs. It was great!
You can't pay for that view, you just have to come here and see it for yourself.
Tom took charge of the BBQ because I was manning the camera.
EJ came by on lunch and brought some carrot cake. I jumped at the chance to be in yet another photo with him and Eva.
I tied the dogs together so they couldn't reach an all out sprint without cooperating. They didn't figure it out in the time that we were there.
Even in Crissy Field the networking continued. I caught Matt checking a lead.
We had the necessities. It was great.
Tom takes a break on Tom's lap.What a great way to start a long weekend. Thanks for making it happen Sarah and Eva!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Look What I Saw Today!
San Francisco CA First and Last Day
Today was my last day at LucasArts.
My first day in 2007. I am looking very hefty and happy.
My last day at Lucas. I am looking leaner and yet still happy. I wore my LucasArts Shirt and Hat to celebrate the event. It was a hard day for many but without change, things could never get better. I'm not saying things were bad but they can always be better. I will let you all know what the next adventure will be when I find out.
Today was my last day at LucasArts.
My first day in 2007. I am looking very hefty and happy.
My last day at Lucas. I am looking leaner and yet still happy. I wore my LucasArts Shirt and Hat to celebrate the event. It was a hard day for many but without change, things could never get better. I'm not saying things were bad but they can always be better. I will let you all know what the next adventure will be when I find out.Monday, August 16, 2010
Look what I saw today!
San Francisco CA Russian Hill
When I walk home on Hyde I walk by this park. Every time I see it I think, "Mini Park, is that a small park or a place to park a mini?" Well today it was both and I had my camera.
When I walk home on Hyde I walk by this park. Every time I see it I think, "Mini Park, is that a small park or a place to park a mini?" Well today it was both and I had my camera.Sunday, June 20, 2010
Look what I saw today!
San Francisco CA
Today was one of the days that we used our newly found ADVENTUROUS spirit. Yesterday we were riding the 38 Geary to pick up some ingredients from a Korean market to make some stuff from a Korean cookbook we got from the Library when we saw a sign that said, "Live Bluegrass Music Sunday". The sign was in front of a place called Buckshot Restaurant, Bar and Gameroom. It looked interesting riding by so Saturday night we decided that we would return on Sunday after doing a bit of internet research. This isn't something that we would have done before we moved to San Francisco but now we're ADVENTUROUS! We decided to get their a bit early so that we could ensure a seat.
So today we hopped the bus and rode out. It was empty and this alone would have caused us to pause and rethink our plan in the past but not now that we are ADVENTUROUS. We boldly walked in and walked to the back of the place to order food. I ordered the Burger and Donna got the Old Fashioned Breakfast. While the hip looking heavily tattooed young man fired up the kitchen we took our seat at the bar and ordered Bloody Marys. The only other people there were the bartender, the cook, one of the musicians from the blue grass band and his girlfriend. Our Bloody Marys were great and the food was fantastic. There are quite a few other things on the menu that we want to try so we will be going back. We got to talking to the Bar Tender, the Musician's girlfriend and a second bartender while the band set up. It was really fun to have an entire bar and band and kitchen serving the 2 of us. Halfway through the set other people starting coming in but it wasn't near as packed as it should have been. The food was great, the drinks were cheap and the music was great. We will be going back soon. Why don't you join us?
The Devo Mannequin caught my attention right away
They had a ton of bottled beers and 3 beers on tap. The tap beers were Stella, Blue Moon and Sierra Nevada and they were 3 bucks. If that is too expensive for you, you can pick up a Tecate or a Pabst for 2 bucks.
The Gameroom part had shuffle board, pool, a few arcade games (including Tron and Gauntlet 2) and Skee-Ball.
Here is the Skee-Ball which they called Brew Skee-Ball. Get it?
Here is my burger. The fork coming in from the left is connected to Donna's thieving hand!
They also have a sweet Melt The Ice game in the bathroom
Here is a shot of the Tron. It's the first Tron in history to be watched over by an Antelope.
The Blue Grass Band was really great. They played 2 sets.
Part way through the performance the place attracted a few more people. There was even a family of about 6 (with kids and all) that showed up for lunch. Here is one of the kids blasting away big game.
On the way out I snapped a photo of the front door.
After the Buckshot we went to the California Academy of Sciences. It wasn't very crowded so we got to see some of the things we haven't seen before.
Poison Frogs in the rain forest canopy.
Donna looking lovely under the fish
That's what we saw today. Wish you coulda been there.
Jon and Donna
Today was one of the days that we used our newly found ADVENTUROUS spirit. Yesterday we were riding the 38 Geary to pick up some ingredients from a Korean market to make some stuff from a Korean cookbook we got from the Library when we saw a sign that said, "Live Bluegrass Music Sunday". The sign was in front of a place called Buckshot Restaurant, Bar and Gameroom. It looked interesting riding by so Saturday night we decided that we would return on Sunday after doing a bit of internet research. This isn't something that we would have done before we moved to San Francisco but now we're ADVENTUROUS! We decided to get their a bit early so that we could ensure a seat.
So today we hopped the bus and rode out. It was empty and this alone would have caused us to pause and rethink our plan in the past but not now that we are ADVENTUROUS. We boldly walked in and walked to the back of the place to order food. I ordered the Burger and Donna got the Old Fashioned Breakfast. While the hip looking heavily tattooed young man fired up the kitchen we took our seat at the bar and ordered Bloody Marys. The only other people there were the bartender, the cook, one of the musicians from the blue grass band and his girlfriend. Our Bloody Marys were great and the food was fantastic. There are quite a few other things on the menu that we want to try so we will be going back. We got to talking to the Bar Tender, the Musician's girlfriend and a second bartender while the band set up. It was really fun to have an entire bar and band and kitchen serving the 2 of us. Halfway through the set other people starting coming in but it wasn't near as packed as it should have been. The food was great, the drinks were cheap and the music was great. We will be going back soon. Why don't you join us?
The Devo Mannequin caught my attention right away
They had a ton of bottled beers and 3 beers on tap. The tap beers were Stella, Blue Moon and Sierra Nevada and they were 3 bucks. If that is too expensive for you, you can pick up a Tecate or a Pabst for 2 bucks.
The Gameroom part had shuffle board, pool, a few arcade games (including Tron and Gauntlet 2) and Skee-Ball.
Here is the Skee-Ball which they called Brew Skee-Ball. Get it?
Here is my burger. The fork coming in from the left is connected to Donna's thieving hand!
They also have a sweet Melt The Ice game in the bathroom
Here is a shot of the Tron. It's the first Tron in history to be watched over by an Antelope.
The Blue Grass Band was really great. They played 2 sets.
Part way through the performance the place attracted a few more people. There was even a family of about 6 (with kids and all) that showed up for lunch. Here is one of the kids blasting away big game.
On the way out I snapped a photo of the front door.
After the Buckshot we went to the California Academy of Sciences. It wasn't very crowded so we got to see some of the things we haven't seen before.
Poison Frogs in the rain forest canopy.
Donna looking lovely under the fish
That's what we saw today. Wish you coulda been there.
Jon and Donna
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Look what I saw today!
San Francisco CA Out and about with the Lensbaby
I have been having fun with my Lensbaby recently. We have had a cool 3 day weekend this weekend and I was able to take a lot of pictures on our adventures. I have compiled the best of the bunch for today's LWIST post.
I actually took this one on Thursday whilst walking to work.
On Thursday night we went to a fancy Japanese dinner at Kiss Seafood. We had a great meal with some friends. All 4 of us ended up trying something that we had never had before. My new try was Sea Snails (not pictured).
On Friday Donna and I took the Anchor Steam Brewery Tour. It was an awesome tour but they didn't allow much photography so you will just have to surf their extensive website.
On Saturday afternoon we went out for lunch. We wanted to eat outside because the weather is exceptional right now. We had a hard time finding a place to relaxe and eat that wasn't hosting World Cup Revelers. We ended up finding a place and this building was right in front of us while we ate.
Today we went to the Farmer's Market at Fort Mason. It was our first time to this Farmer's Market because it doesn't go year round. We picked up some nice produce and I shot a few nice shots like this one.
There was also a lot of kite flying at the park near Fort Mason. Everyone seemed to have the same kite which made for a good photo.
One more of the kites.
On the way home we stopped by Whole Foods to pick up some eats and I took this very urban shot on California St.
I have been having fun with my Lensbaby recently. We have had a cool 3 day weekend this weekend and I was able to take a lot of pictures on our adventures. I have compiled the best of the bunch for today's LWIST post.
I actually took this one on Thursday whilst walking to work.
On Thursday night we went to a fancy Japanese dinner at Kiss Seafood. We had a great meal with some friends. All 4 of us ended up trying something that we had never had before. My new try was Sea Snails (not pictured).
On Friday Donna and I took the Anchor Steam Brewery Tour. It was an awesome tour but they didn't allow much photography so you will just have to surf their extensive website.
On Saturday afternoon we went out for lunch. We wanted to eat outside because the weather is exceptional right now. We had a hard time finding a place to relaxe and eat that wasn't hosting World Cup Revelers. We ended up finding a place and this building was right in front of us while we ate.
Today we went to the Farmer's Market at Fort Mason. It was our first time to this Farmer's Market because it doesn't go year round. We picked up some nice produce and I shot a few nice shots like this one.
There was also a lot of kite flying at the park near Fort Mason. Everyone seemed to have the same kite which made for a good photo.
One more of the kites.
On the way home we stopped by Whole Foods to pick up some eats and I took this very urban shot on California St.Hope you like the photos. I hope to buy the plastic lens insert for my Lensbaby here shortly so more photos will be taken. Also Pride Week is coming up and I am sure the Lensbaby will take good photos there.
Jon and Donna
Jon and Donna
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Look what I saw today!
San Francisco CA
Donna got me an early birthday gift this week. I received a Lensbaby and I love it! It's a lens that allows you to tilt it to put different parts of the lens out of focus. There are also a bunch of accessories you can buy for it like a fish eye and a plastic lens. I plan to pick those up one day in the near future but for now I will have tons of fun with what I have. It is a lens that allows you to get really funky artistic shots. It's really fun to use. Below are pictures I took today and the only modification I did to them outside the camera is I darkened them a bit because the lens doesn't work perfectly with my light meter. I also cropped 1 or 2 but I didn't add any of the cool effects you see. It's the lens baby!
Here is a shot of some signs at a parking lot
Here are some flowers at a shop. They write the prices on the back of cigarette cartons.
Here is a shot of the walkway leaving work
This is one of the ones I cropped. It's a motel on Lombard Street
Union Street has a bunch of bars so I took a photo of a neon sign
Here is an interesting photo of a tree. I like how the lens makes the lights look like ovals due to the tilt
Here is a neon sign at a dry cleaners
Some stickers on a door on Union Street
Here is a flower that is lit up brightly by a garden light right next to it. I cropped this one too
Donna got me an early birthday gift this week. I received a Lensbaby and I love it! It's a lens that allows you to tilt it to put different parts of the lens out of focus. There are also a bunch of accessories you can buy for it like a fish eye and a plastic lens. I plan to pick those up one day in the near future but for now I will have tons of fun with what I have. It is a lens that allows you to get really funky artistic shots. It's really fun to use. Below are pictures I took today and the only modification I did to them outside the camera is I darkened them a bit because the lens doesn't work perfectly with my light meter. I also cropped 1 or 2 but I didn't add any of the cool effects you see. It's the lens baby!
Here is a shot of some signs at a parking lot
Here are some flowers at a shop. They write the prices on the back of cigarette cartons.
Here is a shot of the walkway leaving work
This is one of the ones I cropped. It's a motel on Lombard Street
Union Street has a bunch of bars so I took a photo of a neon sign
Here is an interesting photo of a tree. I like how the lens makes the lights look like ovals due to the tilt
Here is a neon sign at a dry cleaners
Some stickers on a door on Union Street
Here is a flower that is lit up brightly by a garden light right next to it. I cropped this one tooThat's it for now but I am sure I will have more shots with the lens soon.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Look what I saw today!
San Francisco CA My Walk To Work
Today was a bright and sunny day in San Francisco. Even bright sunny spring days can be cold in The City but that's mostly because I am used to Southern California and that's not what this post is about.
As I was walking I noticed the shadows were especially defined due to the clear sky so I decided to focus my camera on them. Usually shadows aren't the main subject of photos but this post is going to change that. On with the photos!
One of the guys at work described the fire hydrant chain as looking like a punk rocker's chain. I though this was a cool concept and it does look like the hydrant is wearing heavy earrings in the shadow.
A very busy photo with many shaddows
I liked the color of the building along with the distorted shadow
This shadow looks like Mother Natures graffiti
I liked this Money Tree
Harsh shadows up above and very soft shadows leading to the 1570
I don't recall what the "anti-shadows" were from but I thought they looked cool cutting through the shadow of the stop sign. Kind of like skid marks.
I take a lot of pictures of the fire and police call boxes but only one so far of just their shadow.
Shadows snaking up steps
This shadow makes it look like you can see the sign being obscured
Tons of texture and shadows
More color along with shadow
What's white and red and shadow all over?
These shadows defy the grid created by all of the other straight lines
Who is that shadowy figure on the steps?
It's me all bundled up
More shadowy goodness
Shadow with bent light creating a prism effect
I pulled back on this one and got a big shadow with it's caster in the foreground
Shadow on a corner
More of those anti-shadows. Looks like 111 to m or 777.
This is the shadowy walk up to my office building.
That's it for now. I hope you enjoyed the shots and thoughts. If not at least know that it made my walk to work that much more fun.
Jon and Donna
Today was a bright and sunny day in San Francisco. Even bright sunny spring days can be cold in The City but that's mostly because I am used to Southern California and that's not what this post is about.
As I was walking I noticed the shadows were especially defined due to the clear sky so I decided to focus my camera on them. Usually shadows aren't the main subject of photos but this post is going to change that. On with the photos!
One of the guys at work described the fire hydrant chain as looking like a punk rocker's chain. I though this was a cool concept and it does look like the hydrant is wearing heavy earrings in the shadow.
A very busy photo with many shaddows
I liked the color of the building along with the distorted shadow
This shadow looks like Mother Natures graffiti
I liked this Money Tree
Harsh shadows up above and very soft shadows leading to the 1570
I don't recall what the "anti-shadows" were from but I thought they looked cool cutting through the shadow of the stop sign. Kind of like skid marks.
I take a lot of pictures of the fire and police call boxes but only one so far of just their shadow.
Shadows snaking up steps
This shadow makes it look like you can see the sign being obscured
Tons of texture and shadows
More color along with shadow
What's white and red and shadow all over?
These shadows defy the grid created by all of the other straight lines
Who is that shadowy figure on the steps?
It's me all bundled up
More shadowy goodness
Shadow with bent light creating a prism effect
I pulled back on this one and got a big shadow with it's caster in the foreground
Shadow on a corner
More of those anti-shadows. Looks like 111 to m or 777.
This is the shadowy walk up to my office building.That's it for now. I hope you enjoyed the shots and thoughts. If not at least know that it made my walk to work that much more fun.
Jon and Donna
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