The Photogosphere

February 6, 2011

2011-02-06T22:52:00.001-08:00

February 6, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is my hipstamatic image for today as well. While working on a modeling job in the Mt. Tamalpais area I had a brief break to make this image of Stinson Beach below. Lots of images to choose from today, and I will post others.

February 4, 2011

2011-02-04T21:26:00.001-08:00

February 4, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Photo for today is yet another wonderfully colorful Los Angeles sunset. I made similar photos with other applications on my iPhone, but the hipstamatic image to me was the worthy selection for photo of the day.

February 1, 2011

2011-02-01T23:47:00.001-08:00

February 1, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

During class today I knew there was a bad accident on a local freeway. So with the constant sound of the news helicopter I went outside to get as good a photo as I could conidering the lense of the camera had a limited telephoto length. The cool thing was the aperture was maxed out and therefore I was able to freeze the rotors to some extent.

January 29, 2011

2011-01-30T19:55:00.001-08:00

January 29, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While attending Macworld I also had the pleasure and privilege to co-lead a session with my very good friend Diane. This iamge was taken with one of the cameras we used to showcase the power and funcationality of wireless SD Cards such as the Eye-Fi card. Our session went very well and of course anytime I can do anything regarding photography is always going to be good!!

January 28, 2011

2011-01-30T19:44:00.001-08:00

January 28, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Getting picked up at the airport is always a welcomed thing. However, using a piece of paper with your name is so 20th century. In this case my friend used his Google Chrome Notebook to not only save a tree, but really stand out amongst the other drivers.

January 26, 2011

2011-01-28T11:52:00.001-08:00

January 26, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is not simply of this tasty plate of sashimi. More importantly it is a photo of food that students learned to create and serve in one of the culinary arts academy classes at school. The teacher called on a close friend to visit the class and teach the students how to prepare sashimi and sushi. The lesson included elements of healthy eating. 100% of the students agreed that schools should be serving more healthy food like this!!!

January 24, 2011

2011-01-28T11:40:00.001-08:00

January 24, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Just to be fair and balanced today's photo is the other team in the Super Bowl. In this case a teacher at school who happens to be a huge fan wore this tie. Go Pack Go!!!

January 23, 2011

2011-01-28T11:33:00.001-08:00

January 23, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

NFL playoffs and today's photo is of one of the winning teams headed to the Super Bowl. Go Steelers!!!

January 21, 2011

2011-01-21T22:21:00.001-08:00

January 21, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

In keeping with the whole Superman theme I wanted to showcase this teacher here. He happens to be a friend of mine, but I want to point out the bag in the foreground. He is bringing home with him, essays his students wrote. In an effort to ensure they understand and learn how to communicate via written language this teacher is going to grade that work this weekend. So in this case "Superman" will be in his Fortresss of Solitude grading the work of his students.

January 20, 2010

2011-01-20T22:00:00.001-08:00

January 20, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is due to the forced screening of "Waiting for Superman" at my school. Seems some of the parents are on a political agenda mission to showcase the film that includes a Q&A afterwards with one of the producers. Of course the producer is friends with one of the parents behind this. Rather than having a full blown discussion about the film ahead of time and calling into question many of its' false claims, there was none. Instead the film is being shown on campus with administrative consent (go figure that one) and the teachers are left to defend the very core of what they do everyday. I hate the title since Superman is a fictional character from DC Comics and the real reasons many of our public schools are in the condition they are is due in NO part to the teachers. There are "supermen and superwomen" on every campus across this country. It just seems that nobody wants to recognize the triumphs and accomplishments, they would rather emphasize and exaggerate the trials and tribulations. And I ask the following: How is it possible to wait for Superman at your local school when more often than not Lex Luthor is working

January 18, 2011

2011-01-19T20:42:00.001-08:00

January 18, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is courtesy of the @dailyshoot assignment of "Make a photo in which the primary shape is a triangle"

January 16, 2011

2011-01-17T00:05:00.001-08:00

January 16, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is the result of a tragic event that occurred on Friday. The photo is of a memorial set up of a guy that was killed by the LA Police Department. The story can be found here http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/01/14/state/n091508S96.DTL&tsp=1

January 15, 2011

2011-01-15T23:26:00.001-08:00

January 15, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While in Monterey they were having some rare sunny and warm weather. So in order to take advantage I went with a couple of friend for a drive along the 17 mile drive.

January 10, 2011

2011-01-11T00:19:00.001-08:00

January 10, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While driving to work today I noticed the temp in my car. Whoa 37?!? In Los Angeles? Brrr.

January 8, 2010

2011-01-11T00:17:00.001-08:00

January 8, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Walking along the Santa Monica Beach cliffs I noticed the pier and a bunch of sailboats off in the distance. Since I have seen this image many times before I decided to capture it with the intent of doing a black and white conversion.

January 6, 2010

2011-01-06T14:55:00.001-08:00

January 6, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's venture to the Paddock Riding Club gave me the opportunity to photograph a good friend of mine while she was training her horse. The photo of the day is of this beautiful animal. His name is Gabriel. Did you know there was an extensive Equestrian community on Los Angeles?

January 5, 2010

2011-01-05T22:24:00.001-08:00

January 5, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

In following today's @dailyshoot assignment to "Make a unique photo of something mundane and ordinary" I decided to photograph a famous street sign, but use a technique in which I zoom the lense while the shutter is open. It took several adjustments of the shutter speed to get this, but there it is. Zoom!!

January 4, 2010

2011-01-04T20:52:00.001-08:00

January 4, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Making use of the hipstamatic app on my iPhone I made lots of photos while at the beach today. This one is my favorite and thus my photo of the day. I call it "Sunned Spotlight"

January 3, 2010

2011-01-03T21:22:00.001-08:00

January 3, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

As our storm moved to the East the remaining clouds that hung around provided for a dramatic sky. This yielded view such as the one here, and in order to do the sky proper justice I made this an HDR image.

January 2, 2010

2011-01-02T21:47:00.001-08:00

January 2, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is courtesy of the @dailyshoot assignment #ds413 "Make a photo of an interesting texture" So this photo is of a delicious side dish I made this evening. Toasted bulgur wheat with chopped parsley, pine nuts, and grilled mushrooms. I also doused it with a brilliant EV Olive Oil. Yum!!!

January 1, 2011

2011-01-01T18:48:00.001-08:00

January 1, 2011
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Since I will not be focused on doing a Project 365 this year I will try to make sure a significant percentage of my images are either HDR, Exposure Fusion, or have some other creative post processing applied to them.

December 31, 2010

2011-01-01T11:14:00.001-08:00

December 31, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

For the final photo of my Project 365 I wanted to capture an image of the final sunset of 2010. The photo is both symbolic as well as an appropriate theme for the end of the year and my 2010 Project. Not sure if I will go for a third year in a row, but I will continue to make photo throughout the year and post them.

December 30, 2010

2010-12-30T16:08:00.001-08:00

December 30, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Yep another fish eye. LOL. However, today's photo is following the @dailyshoot assignment of "Compose a photo following the Rule of thirds" However, to truly challenge myself rather than just making a photo following the rule my goal in this photo was to have some of the buildings hit all three intersect points of the rule of thirds grid. Also wanted to continue with my HDR architectural imagery.

December 29, 2010

2010-12-29T18:33:00.001-08:00

December 29, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is based upon the @dailyshoot assignment #ds409 "Make a photo with as soft light source as you find or create." So this photo is the interior of a BMW M6 with some post production selective focus work done as well. Oh yeah and I used my trusty fish eye lense to help me get the entire interior.

December 28, 2010

2010-12-28T19:12:00.001-08:00

December 28, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is courtesy of the @dailyshoot assignment #ds408 "Illustrate Coldness in a Photo" The "coldness" is this waterfall near Eaton Canyon. Not sure what the temperature of the water was, but it was most definitely cold. Although I didn't make it to the Eaton Canyon Waterfall (way too many people and the water flow was not safe to cross with camera equipment) I intend to return sometime during the winter.

December 27, 2010

2010-12-27T19:05:00.001-08:00

December 27, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is courtesy of the @dailyshoot assignment #ds407 "Make a photo that emphasizes the horizon" In this case I made a fish eye image of the Venice Pier during sunset with as much of the horizon as a 10.5mm lense will allow. Over the left is another admirer of the sunset.

December 26, 2010

2010-12-26T20:02:00.001-08:00

December 26, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

One of the best parts of the holidays are the "formal" gatherings around one central theme, FOOD. Add to that having meals before, during, and after Christmas always makes for a fun time of cooking and eating. Therefore, today's photo is a table set just before eating a great meal.

December 25, 2010

2010-12-26T17:47:00.001-08:00

December 25, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Staying with a "holiday" theme for my current 365 photos. The goal here was to crank the aperture all the way down to f/1.4 and adjust the shutter speed so that I could capture some of the detail in this scene.

December 24, 2010

2010-12-24T21:00:00.001-08:00

December 24, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Rather than focus on the usual cliché Christmas tree photo I decided to get in closer. The goal was to get more detail with some nice bokeh since I was using my 50mm f/1.4 lense. Merry Christmas everybody!!

December 22, 2010

2010-12-22T18:38:00.001-08:00

December 22, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is courtesy of Mother Nature. We have been getting bombarded with rain for the past 5 days straight. So yes, it does rain in Southern California. But, today during a brief cameo appearance of Mr. Sun we were presented with this colorful treat!!

December 20, 2010

2010-12-20T23:11:00.001-08:00

December 20, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Capturing a winter wonderland in Southern California. Of course this is just a display as we don't have snow. =)

December 19, 2010

2010-12-20T22:59:00.001-08:00

December 19, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's photo is the @dailyshoot assignment "Illustrate the meaning of warmth" In this case we have a candle tree. Warm and friendly.

December 18, 2010

2010-12-18T16:54:00.001-08:00

December 18, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

One of many views from today's Photowalk that I led for the Discovery Educator Network. The rain actually made for some really cool images, particularly with the foliage.

December 15, 2010

2010-12-15T20:23:00.001-08:00

December 15, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's @dailyshoot assignment "Make a photo where the primary subject is yellow." So my title for this photo is "Yellow Portrait"

December 12, 2010

2010-12-15T20:18:00.001-08:00

December 12, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Shopping for tires today. I hate getting nails in the tire, but at least the run flats did their job. Now if only I could choose the tires I really want.

December 11, 2010

2010-12-15T20:12:00.001-08:00

December 11, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Another awesome Southern California Sunset.

December 7, 2010

2010-12-09T21:54:00.001-08:00

December 7, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Visit to the dentist today. Nothing but good news and of course considering how much I take care of my teeth, that is ALWAYS a good thing.

December 6, 2010

2010-12-09T21:51:00.001-08:00

December 6, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

The weather was just about perfect for me to attempt another HDR image of the front of school. The only thing I would have liked would be for some clouds to be in the sky as well.

December 4, 2010

2010-12-09T21:49:00.001-08:00

December 4, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

UCLA v. U$C football game. Unfortunately, my Bruins could not pull out a victory over our hated cross town rivals.

December 3, 2010

2010-12-03T22:09:00.001-08:00

December 3, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

I think one of the best components of doing a 365 project is you really begin to notice more of the world around you. Today I was drawn to this row of trees simply because they are starting to show their "Fall" colors, even though we are in December. LOL

December 2, 2010

2010-12-02T21:44:00.001-08:00

December 2, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While on the UCLA campus for application reader training I had about 30 minutes to go out on campus with my camera. I was able to make my photo of the day "Royce Hall" and my photo of the week this afternoon. P.O.W. will be posted on Saturday.

December 1, 2010

2010-12-01T21:41:00.001-08:00

December 1, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's daily photo is courtesy of the @dailyshoot assignment "Create a photo that uses vignetting either post-production (easy) or in camera via lens or lighting (hard)" I chose the latter to really challenge myself and I felt the simplest composition would be a good start.

November 30, 2010

2010-12-01T21:27:00.001-08:00

November 30, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While waiting for my modeling audition today I scanned the waiting area to make my photo for the day. I noticed this palm tree was nicely framed by the window. So it made my photo of the day. Now hopefully I will get the modeling job =)

November 29, 2010

2010-12-01T21:17:00.001-08:00

November 29, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

The spotlight for today was on this banana. However, rather than the same old boring photo of a banana I played around with some filters on my iPhone to create this glowing effect.

November 28, 2010

2010-11-28T22:40:00.001-08:00

November 28, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's photo is courtesy of the @dailyshoot assignment of "Make a Photo of a Vista" #ds378 This is the sunset at the Venice Beach Pier.

November 27, 2010

2010-11-28T22:05:00.001-08:00

November 27, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Plane ride from Denver to Los Angeles. This time I remembered to keep my camera near by so that I could make a photo of the snow covered Rocky Mountains. The cool thing is they are not blanketed so you get some of the contrasts that would otherwise not be there. Also helps that the plane window was clean.

November 26, 2010

2010-11-28T11:29:00.001-08:00

November 26, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

During the drive back to downtown Ottawa I had to stop and photograph the water flow under this bridge from Mooneys Bay.

November 25, 2010

2010-11-27T21:34:00.001-08:00

November 25, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While at O'Hare Airport in Chicago, I took out the fish eye to make this photo. I would title it "ORD on the move" ORD is the airport code.

November 24, 2010

2010-11-24T22:26:00.001-08:00

November 24, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

No matter where I am go I am always looking for a unique perspective, design, or shape in the things I try to photograph. In this case I noticed the Myriad of shapes while looking at the ceiling in the Vancouver International Airport

November 23, 2010

2010-11-24T20:24:00.001-08:00

November 23, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While on Granville Island I captured many images that are representative of the merchants and such. I decided on this being my photo of the day since I have taken many photos of the bridge at night and wanted to get one during the day. At least today it was not snowing and overcast.

November 22, 2010

2010-11-23T22:57:00.001-08:00

November 22, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Day trip to Whistler, British Columbia. While some of the slopes were open I have never seen it this empty. Within about a month to 6 weeks this scene would be filled with people and covered with snow.

November 21, 20101

2010-11-23T22:52:00.001-08:00

November 21, 20101
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While on a stroll in one of the many awesome Vancouver area parks I stopped to make this image of the Point Atkinson Lighthouse. Original image was not in black and white, but I felt the scene is better represented with some image grain and in b&w

November 20, 2010

2010-11-20T19:41:00.001-08:00

November 20, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Sometimes some of our best angles for photos are simply looking up. I would call this one "Mirror Images"

November 19, 2010

2010-11-20T19:02:00.001-08:00

November 19, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Whenever I am on the UCLA campus I am always marveling at the architecture among other things. I can't wait to lead a photowalk here next year and hopefully for the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk.

November 18, 2010

2010-11-20T16:41:00.001-08:00

November 18, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today I had to stop by Dreamworks Animation Studios. Unfortunately, it was not for work, but fortunately it was to pick up a used lense I wanted to purchase. The lense had barely been used and was exactly what I wanted. The NIkon 18-200mm VR f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX Format

November 17, 2010

2010-11-17T21:09:00.003-08:00

November 17, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Merenda for today. Mocha latte with three shots of espresso. Each time I get this I wonder can the barista make a shape in the foam different than the one they ALL do?

November 16, 2010

2010-11-17T21:09:00.001-08:00

November 16, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Prior to an after school meeting today a parent brought two boxes of cupcakes for the teachers. I chose this tasty treat here. The image was made minutes before it was devoured.

November 15, 2010

2010-11-15T22:13:00.001-08:00

November 15, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

One of my favorite areas of Los Angeles to photograph is downtown. This image was made using the instagram app on my iPhone. I intend to return for more photos as the weather gets colder =)

November 14, 2010

2010-11-14T22:03:00.001-08:00

November 14, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Lately we have had some of the most dramatic sunsets in quite a while. So today I ventured out near the Marina Del Rey harbor area to capture this image during sunset.

November 13, 2010

2010-11-14T10:43:00.001-08:00

November 13, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

During the CUELA Tech Faire at Culver City High School I had a few minutes to stop in on a presentation by a very good friend of mine. He was sharing his experiences on traveling to the Amazon Rain Forest with a group of students and the Impossible2Possible group. They trekked for several days through the dense rain forest to a village in which were greeted by the locals and became honorary members of their tribe. The story was mesmerizing.

November 12, 2010

2010-11-14T10:40:00.001-08:00

November 12, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Waiting my turn in line for a tasty merenda. I tried to highlight the numbers in this image with the lighting at the location.

November 11, 2010

2010-11-14T10:35:00.001-08:00

November 11, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

They are in season, and when cooked properly, yes, Brussels Sprouts can taste quite good. In this case I drenched them with EV Olive Oil, smoked sea salt, minced garlic, and telicherry black pepper. Roast in the oven at 400 for 12 minutes.

November 10, 2010

2010-11-14T10:33:00.001-08:00

November 10, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While on the UCLA campus I made sure to have my camera with me to capture some "campus life" images. Next year I intend to lead a photowalk here. Lots of great architecture among other things to make photos with. My photo of the week will be from this day as well.

November 9, 2010

2010-11-09T20:36:00.001-08:00

November 9, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's photo is based upon a program being filmed on campus. First of all there is something being filmed at school at least once a month. In this case it is the Paul Reiser show. The "classroom" was set up in my good friends room. Amazing how TV and reality are vastly different. In this image you can see so much of what NOT to do with students. The most glaring thing here is the level of language used (Elementary) yet you also have long division on the board. They even covered the white board in the classroom in favor of all this "stuff."

November 8, 2010

2010-11-09T20:28:00.001-08:00

November 8, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

After reading to my students the history of the QWERTY keyboard it made total sense for me to make this my photo of the day.

November 7, 2010

2010-11-07T20:38:00.001-08:00

November 7, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Dinner tonight included this tasty colorful mixture of roasted veggies. Nothing like fresh tasty vegetables to round out a tasty meal.

November 6, 2010

2010-11-07T12:47:00.001-08:00

November 6, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

UCLA v. Oregon State Football game. Bruins 17 Beavers 14. GO Bruins!!!

November 5, 2010

2010-11-05T20:56:00.001-07:00

November 5, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

During "Career Day" at school today I seized the opportunity to teach several of my students about Photography. I wanted to teach them that Photography is more about "vision" than it is about "seeing things" So we spent about 20 minutes photographing the Fire Engine that was there. I wanted them to see the lines, texture, shape, color, highlights, and shadows of the various parts of the engine. My photo of the day is the image I made of a valve for the main hose.

November 4, 2010

2010-11-04T21:40:00.001-07:00

November 4, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Headed to the library today to pick up a book that as on hold. The book, "Within The Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision" by David duChemin

November 3, 2010

2010-11-04T21:30:00.001-07:00

November 3, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While waiting for my flight at the Orlando International Airport I noticed how the light was creating these cool silhouettes of the passengers waiting for the tram. I timed this one to catch part of the boarding passenger and her bag as she got on the train.

November 2, 2010

2010-11-04T21:03:00.001-07:00

November 2, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While in Orlando, Florida and just before the afternoon rains I swam some laps in this pool. The waterfall was a very pleasant sound in the water.

November 1, 2010

2010-11-01T22:29:00.001-07:00

November 1, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Dia de los muertos, with a slight different take.

October 31, 2010

2010-10-31T21:22:00.001-07:00

October 31, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Happy Halloween. Lots of great displays to photograph but this pumpkin carving had to be the most clever. I call it "The Cannibalistic Pumpkin"

October 30, 2010

2010-10-30T21:55:00.001-07:00

October 30, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Even though they did not win the game I had a good time cheering on my Bruins as they played a football game against the University of Arizona.

October 29, 2010

2010-10-29T20:54:00.001-07:00

October 29, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Prior to working this morning I enjoyed this fantastic pot of Masala Chai tea. Nothing like black tea with pepper, cardamon, ginger, cinammon, vanilla, and clove to start the day.

October 28, 2010

2010-10-28T20:53:00.001-07:00

October 28, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Experiment continuing with the instagram app on my iPhone. Definitely liking the simplicity and ease of using this app. In this image a choice of spicy, savory, and tangy.

October 27, 2010

2010-10-27T19:37:00.001-07:00

October 27, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Merenda today, enjoyed Iberico Ham with compressed melon.

October 26, 2010

2010-10-26T21:28:00.001-07:00

October 26, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

During what was yet another incredibly boring and wasteful Professional Development a teacher ponders many things. My guess is that this guy was not thinking about "Data, Data Driven Instruction, and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English" He was probably thinking I am thirsty and that is a big can of Dr Pepper

October 25, 2010

2010-10-25T20:14:00.001-07:00

October 25, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Sunrise this morning was amazing due to the clouds, rain, and of course timing.

October 24, 2010

2010-10-24T18:20:00.001-07:00

October 24, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While on a very brief stop in Beverly Hills I stopped to capture this image of The Courtyard. I have noticed this spot many times before and I can imagine how cool it will look when the lighting is just right.

October 23, 2010

2010-10-24T18:02:00.001-07:00

October 23, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Enjoying my one of my favorite beverages at one of my favorite locations, Intelligentsia. In this image you have a double short pull mocha latte.

October 22, 2010

2010-10-22T22:03:00.001-07:00

October 22, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Just downloaded a new free app that I am finding quite interesting on my iPhone. This image was made with the Instamatic app. The thing I like most about the app is you can follow others, similar to twitter, but rather than reading 140 character postings you see the images they make with the app too. Very cool!!

October 21, 2010

2010-10-21T20:48:00.001-07:00

October 21, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Even though the big game is not until December I guess it is never too early to showcase the rivalry, even with chips. Go Bruins!!

October 20, 2010

2010-10-20T20:57:00.001-07:00

October 20, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While teaching class I grabbed one of the cameras we use to make a photo with a visitor casually observing just outside our door.

October 19, 2010

2010-10-20T20:50:00.001-07:00

October 19, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Assembly today not only interferred with valuable instructional time, but if you can see the slide on the screen you can see the message being forced upon the students.

October 18, 2010

2010-10-18T22:21:00.001-07:00

October 18, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Rather than going to see the documentary "Waiting For Superman" I chose to observe one of my good friends and colleagues at school during class. He is the type of teacher that gets little to no recognition because he is simply doing his job. However, when looking into it more you see he does the following DAILY: inspire, motivate, parent, comfort, humor, babysit, patronize, educate, inform, befriend, and most importantly provide young minds with a positive influence. I am NOT waiting for Superman since he/she already exists in most of our classrooms!!

October 17, 2010

2010-10-17T21:53:00.001-07:00

October 17, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While on a photo cultural tour today for the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau we took a boat ride in the San Pedro Harbor area. Aside from this tour being amazing and hitting an area not very familiar to most Angelenos, the stories about our harbor were amazing.

October 16, 2010

2010-10-17T21:44:00.001-07:00

October 16, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While on a walk I noticed the intricate designs of this door. However, upon taken one big step back the light in the room behind it illuminated the results of this image.

October 15, 2010

2010-10-15T21:35:00.001-07:00

October 15, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's photo is courtesy of the @dailyshoot assignment of "Illustrate the act or emotion of tension in a photograph" In this case the connection is the pain associated with tension or the fact that tension can cause pain.

October 13, 2010

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October 13, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Playing with my new iPhone 4. The camera on this one is killer as well as the HDR option. Although I have the Pro HDR app as well.

October 12, 2010

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October 12, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Since the professional development was so boring I decided to play with my iPhone 4 and compose photos of the items that were on our table. This is the photo chosen for the daily photo.

October 8, 2010

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October 8, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

While dining at a great restaurant in Santa Monica I look up and saw this cool lighting along with the celing texture. However, I felt this would be a great color splash image, so I made it on my iPhone

October 7, 2010

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October 7, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Prior to a great event at Naja's Place in the Redondo Beach Harbor area I walked around the harbor to capture some sunset images.

October 6, 2010

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October 6, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Visit to the optometrist today. Still recovering from a health challenge back in August, but at least I can still make art with my eyes and my trusty cameras!!

October 5, 2010

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October 5, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Merenda!! Some of the good stuff from one of my favorite places in Los Angeles.

October 2, 2010

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October 2, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

At the Rose Bowl for the UCLA v. Washington State football game. Go Bruins!! Final score UCLA 42 Wazzu 28.

October 1, 2010

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October 1, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

You are looking at the best burger in Los Angeles in my experienced opinion. This is from Father's Office and I have tried em all, yet I still find myself not only going back to this one, but the beverage selection here i.e. beer is phenomenal!!

September 30, 2010

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September 30, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Playing with the tilt-shift app on the iPhone yielded this. I figured if I tilt-shift this the goodies would be fewer calories since they are now miniature rather than full size. LOL. =)

September 29, 2010

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September 29, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

With all the funky weather we have been subjected to the one thing I have noticed big time are the unique and unusual cloud formations. Our sunsets/sunrises have been incredibly dramatic!!

September 27, 2010

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September 27, 2010
Originally uploaded by Ken Shelton

Today's photo had to be something representing our weather. It was very hot today!! In fact this was the hottest day on record in Los Angeles.