This month's over, and looking back at the stats, it was very obvious that I had my hands full taking care of and loving my newborn son.
Not too bad, considering that one of my photos made it to Explore.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Tower to nowhere
# 059/365
Photo Challenge 2009: Day 59, Blocks
I built a tall tower on top of the dining room table using my son's wooden blocks (as tall as it could stand without starting to swing), and then I climbed on a chair and took shots from above.
Photo Challenge 2009: Day 59, Blocks
I built a tall tower on top of the dining room table using my son's wooden blocks (as tall as it could stand without starting to swing), and then I climbed on a chair and took shots from above.
Friday, February 27, 2009
A very nice downgrade!
Sold my Mac Pro and got a MacBook. Yup, not a MacBook Pro, and so far I've been fairly impressed with its speed and nice features. It should be called the MacBook Pro Jr.
Highlights:
- 1066 bus speed
- DDR3 memory -whosh!-
- 802.11n WiFi access rocks!
- Weight and size feel great too
- It doesn't get unbearably hot
- Size of AC adapter is great
- Accessing the back for HD, battery and memory replacement is simple and includes clear instructions in user's manual.
- A 4GB memory upgrade was cheap and mostly noticeable in bootup time, launching apps and running VMWare Fusion along with other apps -Wow!-
- Not having the speakers on top makes it for better hands-free Skype calls
- Battery status indicator on the side vs. bottom is nicer
- Backlit keyboard is a very nice feature (only avail. In 2.4GHz model)
- Best of all, I saved some money :-)
Cons
- Battery life is average ~3hrs (compared to my previous laptop, a PB 12")
- The multi-touch trackpad is its major drawback to me... I have big hands so I constantly place my palm unadvertently and cause quirky behavior on my mouse pointer and random clicking and dragging stuff.
- The lack of locking mechanism on the lid feels weird, but that's just me.
- Only available in glossy screen finish, but can get used to it...
[Created with Comeks. Download free mobile application from www.comeks.com.]
Highlights:
- 1066 bus speed
- DDR3 memory -whosh!-
- 802.11n WiFi access rocks!
- Weight and size feel great too
- It doesn't get unbearably hot
- Size of AC adapter is great
- Accessing the back for HD, battery and memory replacement is simple and includes clear instructions in user's manual.
- A 4GB memory upgrade was cheap and mostly noticeable in bootup time, launching apps and running VMWare Fusion along with other apps -Wow!-
- Not having the speakers on top makes it for better hands-free Skype calls
- Battery status indicator on the side vs. bottom is nicer
- Backlit keyboard is a very nice feature (only avail. In 2.4GHz model)
- Best of all, I saved some money :-)
Cons
- Battery life is average ~3hrs (compared to my previous laptop, a PB 12")
- The multi-touch trackpad is its major drawback to me... I have big hands so I constantly place my palm unadvertently and cause quirky behavior on my mouse pointer and random clicking and dragging stuff.
- The lack of locking mechanism on the lid feels weird, but that's just me.
- Only available in glossy screen finish, but can get used to it...
[Created with Comeks. Download free mobile application from www.comeks.com.]
# 054-057/365
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Brick Handshake
# 053/365
After several trials, this 'accidental' hand held shot (with lots of camera shake) turned out to be my favorite from the series.
Idea from the 2009 Challenge, Day 53: Bricks
Taken at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, WA
After several trials, this 'accidental' hand held shot (with lots of camera shake) turned out to be my favorite from the series.
Idea from the 2009 Challenge, Day 53: Bricks
Taken at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, WA
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Implosion of emotions
# 052/365
I got my Mother-in-law a nice flower bouquet and when she was gone from visiting I decided to take photos of her beautiful flowers.
I got my Mother-in-law a nice flower bouquet and when she was gone from visiting I decided to take photos of her beautiful flowers.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Setting the tone for the rest of the night
# 048/365
Photo Challenge: Day 48: B&W Flowers
(I managed to squeeze this photo last minute before going to bed... I just have to take photos every day, that's the only way to get better!!!)
Photo Challenge: Day 48: B&W Flowers
(I managed to squeeze this photo last minute before going to bed... I just have to take photos every day, that's the only way to get better!!!)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
** blush **
# 45/365
Happy Valentine's day my friends! | ¡Feliz Día de San Valentín!
(Shot without flash and with long exposure)
Explored! # 399 on Feb 15, 2009
Happy Valentine's day my friends! | ¡Feliz Día de San Valentín!
(Shot without flash and with long exposure)
Explored! # 399 on Feb 15, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Our Turn
# 44/365
Nico and I had our night shift and were hanging out between feeding times. It was truly the first day I didn't even think about taking pictures. Fatherhood is such a beautiful thing, and nothing better than living it with your own eyes.
This cell phone photo with my G1 was taken to rescue my day and a reminder to all of us Dads to enjoy every moment.
Nico and I had our night shift and were hanging out between feeding times. It was truly the first day I didn't even think about taking pictures. Fatherhood is such a beautiful thing, and nothing better than living it with your own eyes.
This cell phone photo with my G1 was taken to rescue my day and a reminder to all of us Dads to enjoy every moment.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Cola
# 042/365
This is my favorite soda, made with real sugar (not corn syrup), caffeine free.
PhotoChallenge.org: SODA
This is my favorite soda, made with real sugar (not corn syrup), caffeine free.
PhotoChallenge.org: SODA
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
Sunday, February 08, 2009
The null
# 039/365
Handheld macro shots, they might be a little blurry :-), but they were sure a lot of fun!
Handheld macro shots, they might be a little blurry :-), but they were sure a lot of fun!
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
This Space Needle has never been so cool
# 035/365
My mom by the Space Needle on our super-action-packed-quick tour of downtown during her trip to Seattle.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
¡Felicidades Abuela Mary!
#034/365
Congratulations Grandma!
My mother visiting from Mexico to meet her first grandson -and hopefully spoil her son a little bit too ;-)
My mother visiting from Mexico to meet her first grandson -and hopefully spoil her son a little bit too ;-)
Monday, February 02, 2009
Sunday, February 01, 2009
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