Fighting Sleep 55/365

Fighting Sleep 55/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

My aren't you up so late! Was reading the strobist website today which inspired me to try using the pop-up flash on the camera.

20 Pound Sledge 54/265

20 Pound Sledge 54/265, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Found this in the shed, next to the wood chipper. I promise there are no human remains in my garden...

Sweeper 53/365

Sweeper 53/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Its a big store to clean. Suavemente!!

Sidewalk 52/365

Sidewalk 52/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Thankful 51/365

Thankful 51/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

I am thankful for this.

50/365 These boots were made for walking.

50/365 These boots were made for walking., originally uploaded by Matticushand.

I worked as an apprentice on an organic farm in New Jersey for two years, it was an amazing experience. More than anything I learned how to be a generalist which seems to help me more and more everyday.

Wide Passaic 49/365

Wide Passaic 49/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Always a good stroll through the woods in Passaic River Park. How did it take 26 years for me to find this place?

Chex 48/365

Chex 48/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Discovering both the joys of using a spoon to feed oneself cereal and the crunch of corn chex in the same day is divine.

47/365 Self semi family portrait

47/365 Self semi family portrait, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Honestly did not have much time to shoot a great photo today, equally as embarrased to admit this was taken with autofocus on the exposure program setting.

Hiram 46/365

Hiram 46/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Gave my first guitar lesson in a long time today. Its really fun to see someone improve and be able to play a power chord from nothing in 15 minutes.

Golden Sesame Tofu 45/365

Golden Sesame Tofu 45/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

I love to cook.

Gerald Edward 44/365

Gerald Edward 44/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Went to see a friend rock out in a library. It was an awesome time, I mostly heard the set from the kids room playing with Brio trains but got a quick chance to snap this one from the back.

Window 43/365

Window 43/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

My mother told me as a child one of my favorite activities was sitting and looking out of the window. Its such a peaceful activity, it can be thoughtful and reflective or quiet and meditative.

Open 42/365

Open 42/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Motor skills improving. Urge to open door rising!

High Mountain Park 41/365

High Mountain Park 41/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Visiting the Alma matar (sp?) and was reminded of how awesome it is to have a campus set amongst 300 acres of woods. Desmond enjoyed scaling a "Mountain" and experiencing moss.

Aisling 40/365

Aisling 40/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Des stayed with our friends while we attended the wedding. They were so hospitable and kind.

The Groom 39/365

The Groom 39/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Getting ready before the big moment. Congradulations and many happy years to Bill and Sandy Addison!

Rehearsal 38/365

Rehearsal 38/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Children playing around during a long wedding rehearsal. This would have worked out better at a smaller aperture but this is what I took.

Grainy cat 37/365

Grainy cat 37/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

This is one of our cats Kale. He is very afraid of my camera so it took the patience of a nature photographer to get this shot. Dreary day led me to use the iso 3200 setting.

Curtains 36/365

Curtains 36/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Another appreciation for the overcast light that comes around during blah fall days.

Objection! 35/365

Objection! 35/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Playing in a leaf pile usually brings no objections, but it seems that this moment is the exception.

Mount up 34/365

Mount up 34/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Super nice weather today. Des is almost big enough to ride his bike.

April til November 33/365

April til November 33/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Though I am not a baseball fan now I was very fond of it as a child. We played tee-ball in fields like this, I was definitely never the star player but I had fun.

Old Spark Plugs 32/365

Old Spark Plugs 32/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Got some time to wrench on cars today. Taught my brother how to change oil on his car and did the same to our car + long overdue new spark plugs.

Window Gazer 31/365

Window Gazer 31/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Looking back into the past month of photos I am certainly glad I started this project. Sure there are a few "Oh s&*t I need to post today" photos but for the most part having my camera with me everywhere has taught me to look for photos in everything. Heres to 11 more!

Snapshot 30/365

Snapshot 30/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Taken a moment before midnight, too much drunken fun have made today unproductive photographically. None the less a visual record is needed.

Dishes 29/365

Dishes 29/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Dinner was delicious.

It's there 28/365

It's there 28/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

On the roof for my 15 minute break.

Slide tube 27/265

Slide tube 27/265, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Fun at the playground today. Des loves going down this slide feet first on his belly. Before going down he pokes his head down the slide to make sure the path is clear and announce himself.

You, are very good 26/365

You, are very good 25/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

First day that I took one single photograph to post. The guy working at the Exxon immediately asked why I was taking a picture, I explained to him I am trying to be a good photographer and take pictures everyday. He paused, smiled and you, "You, are very good!"