Last night I attended my Granddaughter's school play. It was fun watching a bunch of middle school kids do their version of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. For a few more photos, click here.
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Police at the Graveyard!
My grandson is hamming it up in front of my neighbors frontyard/graveyard.
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Music at the Farmer's Market
A couple of weeks ago several of us went on a photowalk around the downtown Omaha area. This young lady was among several musicians playing at the farmer's market.
A few more photos from the day are located here.
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The New Light is Green!
After a couple of decades, the underground wires feeding power to the yard light failed. This solar powered lamp is a nice looking solution that provides a bit of light without the need to install new underground wiring. The batteries charge during the day and power LEDs at night. Now, the pole looks shabby. Time for a coat of paint!
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Street Repairs at Sunrise
These guys work in the shadow of the downtown buildings. The morning Sun starts to shine between the buildings in the background.
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Roof Garden
This tree started growing a few years ago. It probably started as a seed dropped by a bird. I wonder what the roots are doing to the roof.
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After the Storm Revisited - The New Tree
It took a few weeks, but a new tree has replaced the tree that had been uprooted in the recent storm. The new tree is a bit over 10 feet tall but looks like it could have been one very small branch from the previous tree. Of course, the old tree was planted over 25 years ago. It will be a while before the new tree provides any shade.
In addition to replacing the tree, the landscapers installed a new brick edge around the rock beds.
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After the Storm
This is what the tree looked like the day after the storm. Later that evening a tree service removed it. Here is a link to a few more photos. http://www.georgesphotos.net/Weather/2011-June-Storm-Damage/17698493_F2R9Kk
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Front yard tree blew over a few minutes ago.
Sand in the City
Here's one of the completed sculptures from the 2011 Sand in the City event. More photos at www.GeorgesPhotos.net
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Sand in the City 2011
Friday was "build day" for the teams competing in the annual Sand in the City competition. This annual event is a fund raiser for the Nebraska Children's Home Society. The finished sand sculptures are on display this weekend (June 4 and 5) at the corner of 10th and Capitol. I'll post photos later, but until then you can look at these photos from last year. http://www.georgesphotos.net/Events/Sand-in-the-City-2010/12454085_2uLRx
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Power Drive Finals
The Nebraska State Final Power Drive event was held Saturday at Werner Park. The weather was perfect. Congrats to all the participants. More photos at ww.GeorgesPhotos.net
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Tiny World of Flowers
Grocery store display of flowers. I'm not sure the Tiny World iPhone app is intended to be used this close, but it makes a nice effect.
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Flowers and Tornado Watches!!
My neighbor's tree is in bloom and there was a tornado watch last night. Add the sound of lawn mowers and you have all the signs to confirm the arrival of Spring in Nebraska.
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Omaha Camera Club Meeting
OCC met to reveal the entries in the last photo competition of the 2010-11 season. For more info go to www.OmahaCameraClub.net
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Today's View... Now with more feet!
Per popular request....
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Today's View.
They're doing a little work on the building brickwork today.
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Spring is Here!
Springtime in Nebraska, that is. I was planning on activating the sprinkler system and doing a little lawn work this weekend. Guess I'll need to reschedule.
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Spring Is On The Way!
Peru at CSM - January 25, 2011
A friend's daughter plays college basketball. Her team was in town to play a local team, so I had a chance to shoot a game from the floor.
I haven't shot a basketball game since I was in high school. Cameras have changed a lot since then, and it seems like the game moves a lot faster. (Maybe I'm just moving slower.)
School gyms are dark, but this one seemed darker than average. The whole game was shot at an ISO higher than I would have liked and a shutter speed that was slower than I would have liked. Even so, the shots were slightly underexposed and had more than a bit of noise. ACR and Photoshop helped a bit.
Anyway, I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Here are a few shots from the game.
http://www.georgesphotos.net/Sports/Peru-at-CSM/15641640_5qHtc
Here's a link to a short video generated with Animoto.
<http://www.georgesphotos.net/Sports/PeruVideo/15642206_HmiQr#1172123932_6T6QP-A-LB>
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