Disclaimer: there are no photos to accompany this blog. I'll explain later in this post.
Friday, Nov. 6: One of my friends and I where hanging out on OSU's campus. We were just walking back from Subway when we heard an alarm sounding in a near by building. As we walked, we speculated on what could've happened. While we were guessing and walking, a police car pulled into the area. Shortly after, two fire trucks came onto the scene. My friend and I walked to about a block from his house and parted ways. He went home; I went back to the scene, adjusting my camera as I walked. I got back there and started taking some shots. It was all very nice, except that it was so dark outside and the flashing lights were moving so fast, no matter what setting I was on, it just didn't work out. However, on the bright side, I did have my "action moment". I'll still be on the look out, but each time I've gotten more comfortable diving into the drama.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Different News Photo
Scott Brant safely leans in to sand the panel in preparation for painting the new building additions at LBCC.Sunday, November 1, 2009
Photo Critique
I typed in "running" in the search bar on flikr and this was one of the first photos to show up in the thumbnails. My first response: this is running? I enlarged it, read the caption (blue man running...) and then thought: ok, I kinda see it.
I respect that some people can look at things and see images that other people may not be able to. So I'll try to be fair in my critiquing.
I love the colors. Whether or not they've been painted, photoshoped, or something else, I don't care. They're still amazing. I wish I could see the purple thing (I think it's a flower) in better detail. I know the focus is on the blue shapes, but the purple flower is so beatufil that I think it deserves a bit more attention.
I also like how the person was able to see people in those blue shapes. Like I mentioned before, I respect that. Over all, it's a nice colorful abstract photo.
I respect that some people can look at things and see images that other people may not be able to. So I'll try to be fair in my critiquing.
I love the colors. Whether or not they've been painted, photoshoped, or something else, I don't care. They're still amazing. I wish I could see the purple thing (I think it's a flower) in better detail. I know the focus is on the blue shapes, but the purple flower is so beatufil that I think it deserves a bit more attention.
I also like how the person was able to see people in those blue shapes. Like I mentioned before, I respect that. Over all, it's a nice colorful abstract photo.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Pictures (I'm getting closer)
false alarm
all done
Drama at Linn Benton
One of these days, I'm going to take a great action/news shot!!!!
Tech Savvy Parents ("Article" 2)
Tech Savvy Parents
Alx George
The Commuter
With the current advancement of technology and the media, it seems almost impossible for anyone to fall behind; that includes parents. Lately it’s been noticed that more parents are communicating with (or watching) their children via Facebook, Myspace, Twitter or cell phone use (that includes texting). How did this phenomena occur, and should it be stopped?
A few weeks ago, the Gazette Times published an opinion piece (Why parents should embrace texting) written by Beth J. Harpaz who has embraced technology and used it as an effective means of communicating with her children. She encourages parents to follow her example. She gives a few reasons as to why parents need to embrace technology as an “ally” rather than an “enemy”. She explains that texting is useful when the teenager is in an area with poor reception or somewhere where there’s a lot of noise. Communication will be much more effective. She also presents some research by psychologist Dr. Thomas Phelan saying that if a teenager is not very willing to communicate face-to-face, they may be more willing to text.
As for whether or not parents should partake of Facebook and other social networking sites, that probably would have similar benefits for both the parent and the youth. If there isn’t much face to face contact due to conflicting schedules, Facebook would probably be a much better form of communicating. Some communication is much better than none.
With that said, parents using the things we (youth) use today as methods of communicating isn’t necessarily a bad thing. While this is not true for every case, it is most likely true for many. There’s no harm in trying it.
Alx George
The Commuter
With the current advancement of technology and the media, it seems almost impossible for anyone to fall behind; that includes parents. Lately it’s been noticed that more parents are communicating with (or watching) their children via Facebook, Myspace, Twitter or cell phone use (that includes texting). How did this phenomena occur, and should it be stopped?
A few weeks ago, the Gazette Times published an opinion piece (Why parents should embrace texting) written by Beth J. Harpaz who has embraced technology and used it as an effective means of communicating with her children. She encourages parents to follow her example. She gives a few reasons as to why parents need to embrace technology as an “ally” rather than an “enemy”. She explains that texting is useful when the teenager is in an area with poor reception or somewhere where there’s a lot of noise. Communication will be much more effective. She also presents some research by psychologist Dr. Thomas Phelan saying that if a teenager is not very willing to communicate face-to-face, they may be more willing to text.
As for whether or not parents should partake of Facebook and other social networking sites, that probably would have similar benefits for both the parent and the youth. If there isn’t much face to face contact due to conflicting schedules, Facebook would probably be a much better form of communicating. Some communication is much better than none.
With that said, parents using the things we (youth) use today as methods of communicating isn’t necessarily a bad thing. While this is not true for every case, it is most likely true for many. There’s no harm in trying it.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Blog Post 2 (for the week)
I confess: I have a "slight" addiction to Dove Chocolate. While the chocolate is of course delicious, the messages on the wrappers are my favorite part. One day, I decided to save the wrappers and use them for writing prompts, especially for when I was having writer's blog (like today).
Prompt: Do what feels right
The phrase "gut instinct" comes to mind. A cliche example is in police drama TV shows (like CSI) or medical dramas (like House). Often times a doctor or police officer successfully executes a dramatic, life saving manuver based on an internal ("gut") instinct. That's another way of saying that it just "felt right".
Love is another example of trusting feelings. There is no "tried and true" method that applies to every relationship out there. Couples and individuals develop their relationships based on things that feel right. "Is this person right for me"? "What is love supposed to be like"? "Is this love"? These are common questions that can only be answered from a confirmational positive feeling.
Doing what feels right doesn't always guarentee ideal results. For example, "giving in" to peer pressure may feel right at the time, however often times this leads to difficult consequences (examples: unexpected/unwanted pregnancies, drug addiction, etc).
This phrase has both positive and negative senarios and consequences. However, ironically, for each situation, it is up to the individual to decide. In the "spur of the moment", the decision is left to gut instint.
Prompt: Do what feels right
The phrase "gut instinct" comes to mind. A cliche example is in police drama TV shows (like CSI) or medical dramas (like House). Often times a doctor or police officer successfully executes a dramatic, life saving manuver based on an internal ("gut") instinct. That's another way of saying that it just "felt right".
Love is another example of trusting feelings. There is no "tried and true" method that applies to every relationship out there. Couples and individuals develop their relationships based on things that feel right. "Is this person right for me"? "What is love supposed to be like"? "Is this love"? These are common questions that can only be answered from a confirmational positive feeling.
Doing what feels right doesn't always guarentee ideal results. For example, "giving in" to peer pressure may feel right at the time, however often times this leads to difficult consequences (examples: unexpected/unwanted pregnancies, drug addiction, etc).
This phrase has both positive and negative senarios and consequences. However, ironically, for each situation, it is up to the individual to decide. In the "spur of the moment", the decision is left to gut instint.
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