DJorgensen » updates http://d-jorgensen.com The photography home for DJorgensen and Rilyn Dell Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:51:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 A bit of an update to the site, and some goals http://d-jorgensen.com/2011/09/18/a-bit-of-an-update-to-the-site-and-some-goals http://d-jorgensen.com/2011/09/18/a-bit-of-an-update-to-the-site-and-some-goals#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:32:02 +0000 admin http://d-jorgensen.com/?p=17416 Well this summer has been a busy one! I’ve gone through one camera and started with a new one, still working on replacing the equipment lost… but I’ve finally managed to establish some manner of goals for myself when it comes to getting out more often and taking more photos.

As such I shall be moving some of the technical talk off of here, likely it will end up at http://djorgensen.mine.nu though that remains to be seen for certain. I’m also looking to share more about the details of the trips I embark on and talk about the photos and stories that led up to each of them since I’ve really been finding that the more that I hike and travel, the more the journey to get the photo you end up seeing in the end counts (and often they are rather interesting stories – like dealing with beetle attacks, crazy people walking up to wildlife, or just general unplanned occurrences). Other than that, you may also start to see posts from Marilyn regarding the work that she does too.

For now, I’ll leave you with this – a bit of an inspiring photo taken before we left for our last trip in August:

Sunrise

 

]]> http://d-jorgensen.com/2011/09/18/a-bit-of-an-update-to-the-site-and-some-goals/feed 0 Leatherworking and mask making http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/12/18/leatherworking-and-mask-making http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/12/18/leatherworking-and-mask-making#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:46:06 +0000 admin http://d-jorgensen.com/?p=69 Over the past couple of months I have had the opportunity to actually learn some proper techniques and had access to leather working tools. It has been something that I desired to do for years so I am very thankful for the opportunity and rather pleased with the results of the work that I did. It is likely to be something that I shall continue to work with for many years to come.

While I created a few leather arm bands, and a choker, the most interesting items were the masks:

Black Cat Contemplation

Beyond that, not a great deal is new, been doing plenty of reading, a fair bit of sketching, and just taking the time to enjoy the free time I have.

]]> http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/12/18/leatherworking-and-mask-making/feed 0 Canada Day 2009 Fireworks and Spring Walks http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/07/03/canada-day-2009-fireworks-and-spring-walks http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/07/03/canada-day-2009-fireworks-and-spring-walks#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:51:16 +0000 admin http://d-jorgensen.com/?p=38 This past week found me out and about taking photos at the Canada Day parade and the fireworks celebration in the evening. I’ve yet to get through all of the parade photos – yet the firework photos can be found on my flickr here:

Canada Day 2009 – Edmonton

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Also earlier this spring I took a few afternoons with my camera to walk about the river valley and other parts of the city. I’ve got one of those sets posted on myflickr as well at:

Spring Walks 2009

Spring walks Edmonton 2009 - Walk 2

Spring walks Edmonton 2009 - Walk 2

Spring walks Edmonton 2009 - Walk 2

Other than that, I’ve been going through a great deal of my older unprocessed photos – albeit rather slowly. Hopefully one day I shall manage to catch up on it all.

]]> http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/07/03/canada-day-2009-fireworks-and-spring-walks/feed 0 Mini Shoot, and Candied Apples http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/05/28/mini-shoot-and-candied-apples http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/05/28/mini-shoot-and-candied-apples#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 12:06:57 +0000 admin http://d-jorgensen.com/?p=25 I’ve been pretty busy with the camera lately it seems. On Sunday I had a mini shoot with Marilyn, and ended up with a few good photos between the two of us.  On Monday I also went out for a very long walk with Katie and managed a pile more photos that I have yet to really go through.  From the looks of it my current processing folder has well over 1000 photos again.

Anyway here are the spoils from Sunday:

First is what I snagged of Marilyn

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And what Marilyn snagged of me

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There is going to be a ton more updates from the past week, possibly more from this little session too.

Also this evening I was given this tastefully wonderful caramel apple from Marilyn:

It ended up being the most happiest lil caramel apple! My septum ended up giving it eyes and my upper lip gave it a smile. It was entirely unplanned and yet entirely awesome.  :D

Happy Apple

I think that I am also still buzzing from all the sugar.

Sugar High

If I am lucky I’ll fall asleep soon here – I have an appointment to attend in 5 hours now…

]]> http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/05/28/mini-shoot-and-candied-apples/feed 0 Continuing with the updates! http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/05/23/continuing-with-the-updates http://d-jorgensen.com/2009/05/23/continuing-with-the-updates#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 09:08:04 +0000 admin http://d-jorgensen.com/?p=17 So, continuing with the updates, the portfolio style is being modified to blend in better – though there is still much to go for it to be nice and clean. Still some breakage and some unhappy borders here and there.

I’ve also managed to reorganize the albums, and finally add some of the newest items!

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09_05_20_2304_ copyLife at 110km/hPatterns in the sky

There are still a ton more photos that I have to edit and upload, but thankfully the ball is finally rolling enough for it to be possible to get this all done and finished

The next few days should bring about these changes, and hopefully by then there will be some more photos edited too. Yay!

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