Beer-Thirty

Beer-Thirty
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

One of my favorite beverages, local beer from our local microbrewery. After today with the sheep I need this.

TGIF! To celebrate the end of the week, make an artistic shot of your favorite beverage or libation today.

Floor Dryer

Floor Dryer
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

We've had a major snow storm today and we've got ewes having lambs. So this is the front door, trying to dry out our outdoor clothing on our radiant floor heat.

As you walk through a door today, pick one at random, take a moment see what's around you and make a photo.

Resting

Resting
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

First of the 2010 lambs finally arrived. More on the way. I tried to get a lambs eye view for this shot.

Ansel Adams said "A good photograph is knowing where to stand." Use your feet today to zoom or get a unique perspective.

Solar Panel & Tree

Solar Panel & Tree
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

This small solar panel runs our electric fence. There is a battery backup so the occasional shading from trees isn't a big issue. I wanted to get a picture of the sun but this was my best alternative. Solar energy is what drives all life on earth one way or another.

We get energy from a variety of sources. Make a photograph of the energy that's most important to you.

Official ID Tags

Official ID Tags
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

We put official tags in all of the sheep ears. This year we lost about 20% of the tags so I've been replacing them. They are made of plastic.

Plastic is everywhere. Make a photograph that illustrates a use of plastic in your life today.

Morning Light

Morning Light
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

Most side lit pictures of Mt. Lamborn are at sunset. When I saw yesterday's DailyShoot I knew I wanted to get a sunrise one but it was too late. I got this shot after checking for new lambs this morning at dawn.

Challenge: Side lighting can emphasize texture and add depth to a photo. Make a dramatic photo with side lighting today.

Abstract Sheep

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Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

I played with a bunch of the photoshop settings to make things look like paintings. This is Paint Daubs. I liked it for the abstract nature of the black sheep on the green grass.

Experiment in the digital darkroom today. Make a photo and post-process it any way you like to unleash your creativity.