Focalization 365/366 Photo a Day

Monkey See

Jason Bradwell — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Happy Birthday, Mom! Got you a nice Monkey. A Snow Monkey, even. AKA, Japanese Macaque.

These guys are the most northern-living non-human primate. They're also the only animal besides humans and raccoons that is known to wash its food before eating it.

Footsball

Jason Bradwell — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

The history of American football can be traced to early versions of rugby football and association football (called soccer in the US). Both games have their origins in varieties of football played in the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century, in which a ball is kicked at a goal and/or run over a line. Also like soccer, American football has twenty two players on the field of play. Furthermore, some player position references from soccer are used, such as the term "halfback" and "fullback".

American football resulted from several major divergences from rugby football, most notably the rule changes instituted by Walter Camp, considered the "Father of American Football". Among these important changes were the introduction of the line of scrimmage and of down-and-distance rules. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, game play developments by college coaches such as Eddie Cochems, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Knute Rockne, and Glenn "Pop" Warner helped take advantage of the newly introduced forward pass.

From the Depths

Jason Bradwell — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Emerging from the depths of Lake Heron, it's... Latex Head? He really should talk to his publicist about the name.

Last day of June already? Time sure doesn't stick around long, does it?

Iowa Lightning

Jason Bradwell — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Careful! These guys will mess you up!

Raise your hand if you actually knew Iowa had a football team!

PowerB

Jason Bradwell — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Hy-Vee Triathlon... Must sleep now... They start again in 3 hours. Crap... that's 2 hours sleep. Who want's to take bets whether I actually get up?

Keys Me!

Jason Bradwell — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

If having a set of keys makes it official, then I guess it's official! Somehow, mine got all wet.

Here's to the beginning of the adventure that shall become Ikonix Studio. I'm excited to work with Tom, Chris & Bethany as we help Tom's vision take flight. Tom has presented us with an amazing opportunity to pursue the passion of photography, and I'm confident this team he has assembled will rise to the challenge and make the studio a successful venture!

Black or White Fawcett

Jason Bradwell — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Wow, both in one day. First Farah Fawcett, then Michael Jackson. RIP, Charlie's Angel and King of Pop.

Not to discount the other hundred odd thousand people who also died yesterday... Or McMahon from Tuesday...

Sun Stare

Jason Bradwell — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

I sure do seem to be doing more than my fair share of shooting straight into light sources lately. I mean, seriously, how bad for you can staring straight into the sun really be?

Ominousity

Jason Bradwell — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Had another nice storm roll through yesterday afternoon. Turned out not to be quite as exciting as it first appeared.

Bizenched

Jason Bradwell — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

The term benchmark originates from the chiseled horizontal marks that surveyors made, into which an angle-iron could be placed to bracket ("bench") a leveling rod, thus ensuring that the leveling rod can be repositioned in exactly the same place in the future.

Fire Truck

Jason Bradwell — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

I guess some people just couldn't handle owning a Chevrolet now that GM is owned by the government. I guess setting them on fire is cheaper than listing on ebay.

It was very bizarre as we came upon what we thought was just a brush fire on our way out of Fort Dodge. The truck was parked right next to a big sign that said, "No dumping or burning allowed". Surprised nobody has burnt down that sign. Another couple had already stopped and called the fire department, who were already pulling up by the time I grabbed the camera.

Puddled

Jason Bradwell — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Maybe that's why I hate mornings... everything's weird and upside-down.

Nada

Jason Bradwell — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

The Nadas, performing downtown at the Simon Estes Amphitheater.

Normally, I'd probably think the Des Moines River is looking a little high... but after last year, nothing will ever compare.

Camouflage Fail

Jason Bradwell — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

I suppose she might actually be somewhat invisible to the color blind?

Flash Me

Jason Bradwell — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Always be sure to learn all the rules... just so you know for sure when you're breaking them.