A Thousand Words tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2 2008-06-05T20:07:34Z Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 By Popular Demand... tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.125 2008-06-05T07:53:56Z 2008-06-05T20:07:34Z schondy www.schondy.com

By popular demand, I'm posting one last picture from the Memorial Weekend Trip to the City ®. (Actually, it wasn't popular demand, just the demand of one person who wanted to see how it turned out. I'm a pushover like that.) So, without any further ado, I present the Pier 43 Arch framing the SS Jeremiah O'Brien at sunset.

I wish I had captured it better. The colors were 10x more vibrant IRL.

Pier 43 @ Sunset (May 24, 2008)
]]> Backyard Entomology tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.124 2008-06-04T05:20:31Z 2008-06-04T06:11:36Z While we were outside doing some yard work last weekend, I decided to take some pictures of the bees feasting on the lamb's ear. Unfortunately, I have to get pretty close to use the macro lens (I didn't use... schondy www.schondy.com While we were outside doing some yard work last weekend, I decided to take some pictures of the bees feasting on the lamb's ear. Unfortunately, I have to get pretty close to use the macro lens (I didn't use the telephoto like I said last time). I managed to get through it unscathed (unstung) and even got some good pictures out of it. Bee's wings
(May 31, 2008)
I found the goldbug!
No, wait. It's just a fly.
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Reach for the Flowers
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Busy Bee
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Yet Another Bee
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Last One
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I also saw a big spider, but I was too busy beating it with a stick to take any pictures. I don't like spiders. I've only taken one picture of a spider. We ran into it while walking the dog, and that time I DID use my telephoto lens because I didn't want to get anywhere near it. The scariest picture I've taken.
(Sep 07, 2007)
]]> San Francisco B-Roll tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.123 2008-06-03T06:32:57Z 2008-06-03T20:30:34Z Here's the B-Roll from our trip to San Francisco over Memorial Weekend. Now with fewer people and more birds. A miniature Tardis (May 24, 2008) Chinatown Buildings (May 24, 2008) Paper Lanterns (May 24, 2008) Garlic-themed Restaurant (May 24,... schondy www.schondy.com Here's the B-Roll from our trip to San Francisco over Memorial Weekend. Now with fewer people and more birds. A miniature Tardis (May 24, 2008)
Chinatown Buildings (May 24, 2008)
Paper Lanterns (May 24, 2008)
Garlic-themed Restaurant (May 24, 2008)
Ghirardelli Flowerpots (May 24, 2008)
One of These Things is Not Like the Others (May 24, 2008)
Beautiful Sky Over the Bay (May 24, 2008)
Ship & Alcatraz (May 24, 2008)
Duck on the Sidewalk (May 24, 2008)
Pigeon on the Sidewalk (May 24, 2008)
Seagull Silhouette (May 24, 2008)
I'm a Majestic Bird, Really! (May 24, 2008)
Sleepy Sealions (May 24, 2008)
Sunset (May 24, 2008)
I was told there would be sandwiches... (May 24, 2008)
Carousel @ Pier 39 (May 24, 2008)
]]> Memorial Weekend Trip to the City tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.122 2008-06-02T06:11:48Z 2008-06-02T07:17:33Z Peanut @ the Cathedral (May 24, 2008) Over Memorial Day weekend some friends from college were in the area, so we all went up to San Francisco to do the tourist thing. Below you can see the famous curvy... schondy www.schondy.com Peanut @ the Cathedral (May 24, 2008)
Over Memorial Day weekend some friends from college were in the area, so we all went up to San Francisco to do the tourist thing. Below you can see the famous curvy part of Lombard, and also the steep, straight part we had to climb to get there. You can see Coit Tower in the distance. The Cathedral (May 24, 2008)
Curvy Lombard (May 24, 2008)
The Long Hike (May 24, 2008)
The Nelsons @ Lombard (May 24, 2008)
Everyone but the photographer made it into this picture at the very top. (That's one of the benefits of holding the camera.) From the left: Adrian and Ellen, Peanut, Julie, Steve & Sarah, and Steve's little brother Chris. On our way back down the hill, we stopped in at Ghirardelli Square for some chocolaty goodness. Everyone on Top of Lombard (May 24, 2008)
Ghirardelli Square (May 24, 2008)
We made it down to the beach so everyone could touch the ocean. Well, really it was just the bay, but the tide was coming in, so the water was from the Pacific. At the Ocean Bay (May 24, 2008)
Contemplating Seagulls (May 24, 2008)
The Pirate of Fisherman's Wharf (May 24, 2008)
]]> It's Caturday! tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.120 2008-05-14T04:03:16Z 2008-05-14T04:25:39Z Since I featured Lulu yesterday, I declare today Caturday. Deliah: Ready to Go (April 17, 2008) Maneki Neko (April 17, 2008) Charging the Cat (April 17, 2008) Deliah is Original Gangsta (Nov 18, 2007)... schondy www.schondy.com Since I featured Lulu yesterday, I declare today Caturday. Deliah: Ready to Go (April 17, 2008)
Maneki Neko (April 17, 2008)
Charging the Cat
(April 17, 2008)
Deliah is Original Gangsta
(Nov 18, 2007)
]]> Dog Days tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.119 2008-05-13T01:52:30Z 2008-05-13T06:00:47Z Today's treat is some new LuLu pictures. As you can see, she leads a pitiful existence, begging for attention from her mother.Don't let the look on her face fool you. She is a pampered puppy. We have to tuck... schondy www.schondy.com Today's treat is some new LuLu pictures. As you can see, she leads a pitiful existence, begging for attention from her mother.
Don't let the look on her face fool you. She is a pampered puppy. We have to tuck her in her bed every night. (She loves her towel.) Pitiful Dog (May 8, 2008)
Tucked in Bed (May 11, 2008)
Big Yawn (May 11, 2008)
]]> Baby Birds tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.118 2008-05-12T00:07:40Z 2008-05-12T00:16:43Z Some intrepid birds built a nest on the column outside our sliding glass door. The incessant tweeting of the babies and the comings-and-goings of the parents keep Deliah interested for hours. To get this picture, I stood on the... schondy www.schondy.com Some intrepid birds built a nest on the column outside our sliding glass door. The incessant tweeting of the babies and the comings-and-goings of the parents keep Deliah interested for hours. To get this picture, I stood on the ladder a respectful distance away while mom and dad fussed and flew around the yard. Baby Bird (May 11, 2008)
]]> Maker Faire 2008 tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.116 2008-05-08T01:11:43Z 2008-05-07T23:36:32Z Last Saturday Peanut and I spent most of the day at the Maker Faire. I've got the gallery up here.... schondy www.schondy.com Peanut and I spent most of the day at the Maker Faire. I've got the gallery up here.
]]> Much Delayed Holga Pics tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.115 2008-05-07T01:51:56Z 2008-05-06T23:04:48Z I sent a roll of film in to be developed a month ago, and it just recently arrived. (My processor has recently changed addresses, so those wonderful pre-paid envelopes bounced around in postal limbo for awhile before being forwarded... schondy www.schondy.com I sent a roll of film in to be developed a month ago, and it just recently arrived. (My processor has recently changed addresses, so those wonderful pre-paid envelopes bounced around in postal limbo for awhile before being forwarded on.) All of these pictures were taken while walking the dog around Mountain View. Car (March 2008)
Birdhouse (March 2008)
Centennial Plaza (March 2008)
Theatre (March 2008)
Mission-style Garage (March 2008)
]]> Yuri's Night 2008 tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.111 2008-04-23T07:05:35Z 2008-04-23T07:31:15Z I know it's been a long time coming, but I finally posted my pictures from Yuri's Night. You can see the gallery here. For more information on Yuri's Night, look here and here There's been some craziness at work... schondy www.schondy.com I know it's been a long time coming, but I finally posted my pictures from Yuri's Night. You can see the gallery here. For more information on Yuri's Night, look here and here There's been some craziness at work and I've got this headcold, so I've had very little motivation left to finish the gallery. Now that I've got the complicated one finished, I should be more likely to post more often. We can only hope.]]> Baby Umbrella Plants tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.108 2008-04-09T04:06:06Z 2008-05-06T23:06:04Z Here are some pictures of the new growth on the umbrella plant by the stairs. It seems to like its new pot. Umbrella Silhouette (March 16, 2008) Tiny Umbrella (March 16, 2008) Baby Umbrella (March 16, 2008)... schondy www.schondy.com Here are some pictures of the new growth on the umbrella plant by the stairs. It seems to like its new pot. Umbrella Silhouette (March 16, 2008)
Tiny Umbrella (March 16, 2008)
Baby Umbrella (March 16, 2008)
]]> Cats in the Hall tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.106 2008-04-03T04:53:03Z 2008-04-03T05:07:59Z Just like yesterday's fern, our cats like to lounge in the sunlight in our upstairs hallway. These photos are from last Saturday. Miles the Angel (March 29, 2008) The Angel and the Demon (March 29, 2008) Peek (March 29,... schondy www.schondy.com Just like yesterday's fern, our cats like to lounge in the sunlight in our upstairs hallway. These photos are from last Saturday.
Miles the Angel (March 29, 2008)
The Angel and the Demon (March 29, 2008)
Peek (March 29, 2008)
Hiding (March 29, 2008)
Lounge (March 29, 2008)
What's That? (March 29, 2008)
]]> Fern in Sunlight tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.105 2008-04-02T01:32:21Z 2008-04-02T01:52:48Z I know it's April Fool's Day, but I don't have any tricks or jokes, only these pictures. I was on my way down the hall when I noticed how Peanut's fern was reaching out into the evening sun. I... schondy www.schondy.com I know it's April Fool's Day, but I don't have any tricks or jokes, only these pictures. I was on my way down the hall when I noticed how Peanut's fern was reaching out into the evening sun. I had to run and get my camera before the light moved (as sunlight is wont to do). I really like the bokeh on the other fonds at the bottom. Pretty good pictures from the Thrifty Fifty.
Fern in Sunlight 1 (April 1st, 2008)
Fern in Sunlight 2 (April 1st, 2008)
]]> Pictures of Real People tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.104 2008-03-28T06:24:28Z 2008-03-28T06:57:17Z Today, I have a real treat for everyone. Not only do I have pictures of actual people *gasp*, but also pictures of myself. That almost never happens.I took these today after we got home from work. This last one... schondy www.schondy.com Today, I have a real treat for everyone. Not only do I have pictures of actual people *gasp*, but also pictures of myself. That almost never happens.

I took these today after we got home from work.
This last one is a rare find. Both of us AND we're dressed up. Granted, I didn't take this one. It's from the Finisar 20th Anniversary party (3/8/08).
Well, I hope you enjoyed the change of pace. I'll get back to my usual pictures of pets and random things next time. ]]> Deliah is a Lolcat tag:www.schondy.com,2008:/athousandwords//2.101 2008-03-27T07:43:26Z 2008-03-27T07:52:55Z Alien Kitteh (Nov 18, 2007)I finally submitted one of my pictures to I Can Has Cheezburger. You can see it here.Deliah was on the bed, and I was down on the floor shooting up at her. The ceiling light... schondy www.schondy.com Alien Kitteh (Nov 18, 2007)
I finally submitted one of my pictures to I Can Has Cheezburger. You can see it here.
Deliah was on the bed, and I was down on the floor shooting up at her. The ceiling light was right above her, leading to the "alien" effect. ]]>