Thursday, April 15, 2010

Keeping the calm


Keeping the calm, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Sure, its hard to dodge lazers while trying to take down tie fighters and keep your son sleeping the whole time. We all just have to try our hardest I suppose.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Fire and Rescue


Fire and Rescue, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Neighbor called the Fire Department (not sure why, nothing happened). Regardless, Desmond was able to bear witness to this large truck with an equally large-sounding diesel engine idle in front of the house for a moment or two.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Energy Harvest


Energy Harvest, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

A very cool solar panel setup on top of a parking garage (Morristown Parking Authority building). The whole building was built "green" using daylighting, geothermal water temperature regulation and the above solar installation to name a few.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Subway


Subway, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

I can no longer continue project 365. Shifts in my work schedule make it hard for me to stick to taking a picture a day, and if it feels forced the work produced is poor. I will still take and post photographs to this blog though so keep it locked!

This is the subway coming home from Brooklyn the night of Pia's art show and meeting Michael at Food Swings. Des had a great time riding the trains, though the first two minutes were looking grim we were able to turn it around!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Saturday, March 27, 2010

New York Penn 160/365


New York Penn 160/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

On our way home from Brooklyn we had ~45 minutes for the train to arrive. Des was such a fun kid all day, he enjoyed the trains and had a blast at Pia's art show.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Cypress 159/365


Cypress 159/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

A nice day at Tabbys Place in Ringoes, NJ. Cypress lives with one of Des' favorite cats, Max.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Disappointment 158/365


Disappointment 158/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Waiting and waiting for these high-output cooler lights to come in, and its a box full of glass and mercury dust (supposed to be 10 fluorescent tubes).

Monday, March 22, 2010

Trains 157/365


Trains 157/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Here we can see a steam engine, pushing a diesel, pushing a passenger car.

Animal Hole 156/365


Animal Hole 156/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.



A recent facination: the two holes in our yard which we postulate were made by baby chipmunks. He loves to leave grapes for the to eat.

Bye Bye 155/365


Bye Bye 155/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Blue vs Red.

Red is winning.

The Trees and the Light 154/365

The title really says it all.

Happy Mom 153/365


Happy Mom 153/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Bonding on a nice afternoon.

Self Blurred Self Portrait 152/365

Trying to pan and keep in the frame.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Ouch! 151/365


Ouch! 151/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Closed my thumb in a safe.

DORK! 150/365


DORK! 150/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

First bike ride on a decent-enough day.

French Roast 149/365


French Roast 149/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

My personal favorite.

Throwing Stones 148/365


Throwing Stones 148/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Fun at the park.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Almost two! 147/365


Almost two! 147/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.



The day before his big birthday! Round two of night-weaning is starting off well, I made up a story about the Ninja Turtles saving a rabbit, then saving the rabbits friend.

Wonderpets 146/365


Wonderpets 146/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Slept the night with Daddy in the first night of night-weaning!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Red Paint 145/365


Red Paint 145/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Finally done painting this room at work red, after one coat of primer and four of "red delicious." I must say it does look pretty good.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Done with Dishes 144/365


Done with Dishes 144/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Allowed to dry for the night, the sink and the dobie can get some rest.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Last Brownie 143/365


Last Brownie 143/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

And I ate it up.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Bathtime! 142/365


Bathtime! 142/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

I remember thinking this bathtub was huge when I was young, and that swimming inside of it seemed like a feasable possibility. Its fun to watch someone go through that whole thing again!

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Transaction 141/365


Transaction 141/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

This cashier once told me in detail about how much she hates a fake laugh.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Bathroom Floor 140/365


Bathroom Floor 140/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Not much to say about this one.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Chopsticks! 139/365


Chopsticks! 139/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

First try at cheater-chopsticks was a success! He even picked up a chunk of rice and ate it without dropping a bit!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

The colors of stainless steel 137/365

Stainless steel looking like burnt titanium through the help of saturation control.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Laundry 136/365


Laundry 136/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

About time to wash the diapers.

Sink 135/365


Sink 135/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Doin' the dishes.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Garlic 134/365


Garlic 134/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Making dinner together was fun! When your counter space is an 18" square you find creative spaces to prepare and stage ingredients and food. Regardless the broiled tofu with sauteed veggies smothered in cheezy sauce was amazing!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Chute 133/365


Chute 133/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Crusted with old milk. The hydraulic ram drives back and forth methodically, performing its job day and night.

Ceiling 132/365


Ceiling 132/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Afternoon sun spread smoothly across the bedroom ceilling.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Mother and Child 129/365


Mother and Child 129/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Bundled up and close together, warmth and love and can be shared easily!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Fork Club 128/365


Fork Club 128/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

A gathering of many forks usually brings a great feast or an angry mob chasing someone down. I'm always hoping for the feast.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Keys 127/365


Keys 127/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Hanging up all nice and warm while their counterpart is buried in snow.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Blizzard 126/365


Blizzard 126/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Crazy day with our first blizzard in a while in North Jersey. Snow was flying horizontally and we have at least 12" on the ground now.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Wait 125/365


Wait 125/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Waiting for the snow.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Winter Spillway 124/365


Winter Spillway 124/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.



This spillway is always drawing me near to photograph it. Today I wore my barn boots out on a little winter hike with Des and my brother and learned while taking this picture (standing in a foot of water) that my boots had a leak.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Sleeper 123/365


Sleeper 123/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

This truck has been sleeping soundly in the parking lot at work for two nights. I always wonder what trucks are hauling. Trucking is intriguing to me because on one hand its very precise and can get goods to smaller and more remote areas, at the same time its very inefficient compared to rail freight. Either way, I love the sound of Jake Brakes.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Labor 122/365


Labor 122/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Gotta work to earn the rent.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Coloring 121/365


Coloring 121/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Little works of art on college ruled paper.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Waiting 120/365


Waiting 120/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Waiting for thee who tied me to this metal tree.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Done Shoveling 118/365


Done Shoveling 118/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Finally at the end of the driveway.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Windows 118/365


Windows 118/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

I will never grow tired of photographing this wonderful little man!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Hair neck and ears 117/365


Hair neck and ears 117/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Self portrait from the point of view of a fist about to give me a clean uppercut.

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Constantly trying to redefine the way I see the world while retaining a sense of consistency. Project 365 is my commitment to grow as a photographer and to chronicle the world around me.

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