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Night Life, Snow & Rain #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Don't know about the title on this one, but it's late, and I am tired, so it will have to do. Driving at night sucks as it is; driving at night in the rain and snow is even worse. No worries, we were stopped at a light when I took this picture.

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Old School Character #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

This is a shot of the rec-center floor where my son plays Jr. Jazz. Can't really tell from this pic, but it looks like there's at least 80 coats of wax or polish on this floor.

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The Three Wise Bumps in the Snow #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Thought this was kind of an interesting thing I came across the other day. It's obviously a bike rack, but with the snow, it disguised it just enough.

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Into the Fog #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I love fog, for some strange reason. Don't really like to drive in it, but there is something really cool about it—maybe it's part of the zombie kick I've been on lately. This is just outside of our neighborhood, which is in a bowl, so when the fog hits, we get it good.

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Zombie Leaves #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Funny thing, when I took this picture (at my new place of employment), I thought of this exact title. Thinking that leaves are like zombies is weird, but for some reason, at that time, it made perfect sense.

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The Hills Are Alive #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I took this shot looking out my back door before we were blanketed in snow. You can view a similar color version of this on my Flickr account (click here).

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Oh My Lovely Rock Garden #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Took this shot in between shoveling rocks into a wheelbarrow and dumping that wheelbarrow outside of my "property line". What a pain...

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Show Me Those Muscles #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Ah, toys from the past. I broke these out of storage the other day, just to remember being a little kid and take this pic.

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A Camper's Perfect Bedding #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

There's nothing better when you find yourself in the wilderness with limited resources (food, water, toilet paper) than finding a bed of pine needles. Nature's best kept secret for a good nights sleep.

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Hello, Daddy #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

One of the many toys that have spread themselves out through the new house. This one is kind of creepy. I don't know why, but it just is.

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Hot & Cold #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Love the character and detail in old things. This faucet is no exception. I think my favorite part of it is the cursive letters that represent the hot and cold.

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Picking Up Stuff #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I have found myself recently taking more trips to Lowes than I'd prefer; to simply pick up stuff, load it in the back of the van and take it home. I'm not complaining, I am thankful for being able to do all that, but I feel like I am becoming a "familiar face" there.

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Bottoms Up #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Took this awhile ago when we went out to eat with the kids. Logan ordered an IBC root beer and thought it was awesome that it came in the bottle.

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The Homestead #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

This is a shot of the backyard that was my childhood playground. There are a few things that have changed over time (minus two or three trees, among other things) but the one constant is that swamp cooler.

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Hoop It Up #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I really like the way this picture turned out. The texture of the ball is amazing.

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Creamed Corn's Folsom Prison #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Another shot of a conglomerate of shopping carts. I like how the paper in the first cart is somewhat readable.

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On the Wall #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I was surprised that this turned out as well as it did, having shot this in the basement with a single light bulb as the only source of light. Turned out well.

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Up, Up & Away #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Ah, now this picture brings back memories. This is one of the two swings in the back yard at my parents house. We used to really get going on these and then jump off and go flying. I'm surprised that we never broke any bones.

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The Lone Milk Carton #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Sitting at the table one morning, I thought it might be nice to get a picture of the milk carton. Don't ask why, I have no idea...

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Fancy Sleeping #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Sawyer fell asleep with his pinky up—we call that "fancy" sleeping around here. Too funny.

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Where's the Grease For the Squeaky Hinge? #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Another great shot (in my opinion) from my parents house. The lines in this really speak to me—kind of like if walls could talk; this door is full of stories.

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Sunlight & Soda #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I caught this little life moment the other night as the sun was coming in through the front window. I love how you can see the words reflecting off of the can onto the table.

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Whistler's Mothers Chair #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

This chair isn't really the chair that Whistler's Mother sat in, but it got your attention, didn't it? This was actually at the studio where we got Sawyer's pictures done at.

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The Letter U (series) #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Again, there are many opportunities to find letters on site at construction sites. This was some sort of a staple I found at our new place.

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The Ultimate Hose Attachment #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Like the cars of yesterday, I am not sure they make these sturdy, metal hose attachments anymore (I could totally be wrong, though). Great summer memories...

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Sunshine, Rain and Training Wheels #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Summer rain is the best—even when the thunder wakes up my kids. Nothing beats seeing it rain when the sun is shining.

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Metal Product Prison #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Thought I'd take advantage of a shopping trip to Wal-Mart and snap a little artistic shot of the cart; squeaky, retarded wheel and all.

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The Old Screen Door #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

This is the handle of the screen door at my parents house. As far as I know, the screen door has always been this way—old, majestic, and mysterious.

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Changing of the Seasons #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Summer is slowly slipping away, and yielding to the cooler seasons. With the onset of fall comes less sunlight, but that won't stop me.

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Stucco You #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Okay, okay, so the title is a lot cheesy, but what can I say? It is what it is...

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Remembering Childhood #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

While visiting my parent house for a family dinner, I had the opportunity to snap a handful of shots that really bring the memories back. This is a downward shot of the back porch and side piece of dirt where I would sit and play for hours.

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Angles of Heaven #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

The name for this just came to me. I think it's fitting. There is a definite line of man made vs. organic.

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Mini-Palm Springs #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I don't know why, but for some reason this picture reminds me of a Lego version of Palm Springs, or some place like it. Strange.

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The Letter T (series) #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Pretty simple and plain, but it really speaks to me. I really dig the texture.

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The Letter A (series) #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

The first letter in the alphabet as many people know it. Interesting enough, I had to rotate the picture 90 degrees counter clockwise to really see it.

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Can I Be Your Superman? #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I love this ring. I've had it for years. I lost it a while back and then found it. I was happy to find it. It's one of the few pieces of jewelry I wear on a daily basis.

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Raise Your Hand if Your Sure #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I think it's funny the positions kids fall asleep in. Looks like Sawyer might take after his older sister, Mallory, who was the most dramatic of all our kids in this regard.

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Sawyer and His Tree Frog Toes #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

This was taken minutes after Sawyer was born. I absolutely love his little toes—reminds me of the tree frogs that live in the jungle.

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Rock On with Your Bad Self #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Love this picture of Lyndie. She just turned four and is more than ready to start school—she'll have to wait until next year, though. The light was perfect for this shot.

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Replenishing Lost Fluids #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Medical miracles sure have come a long way since the good old days, haven't they? Seems like these days, things are done in almost the blink of an eye.

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It's All in the Details #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

A pretty decent close-up of one of my detailed drawings with the pen. I really enjoy doing these types of illustrations.

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How's Your Bedside Manner? #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Funny thing about hospitals. It can be the newest, nicest and most well equipped, but unless you have staff with smiles and near perfect bedside manner, it doesn't matter one bit. We were lucky to have all of the above when we delivered our fourth baby.

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Oh Strap! #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Silly title, I know, but I think it works. Not the worst title I've come up with, for sure. This is Heather's purse and the arm of the chair in the delivery room. Great lighting.

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Support #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I took this on July 28, while we were waiting to see if they were going to admit Heather to the hospital to have our fourth child.

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Have You Seen My Mom? #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

This was one of the first praying mantises that we found this year, just a toddler. The kids got a kick out of holding it—said it tickled their hands.

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Where is the Mighty Grasshopper? #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

There have been several of these praying mantis around lately—more than I can ever remember seeing, at least. This one was pretty tame.

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The Rough Edge #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

I really like the way the light plays on the edge of the rough cement wall in this photo. Very intriguing.

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If the Shoe Fits #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Love the contrast in this picture. Very simple and yet an effective piece that portrays an idea.

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Defensive Driving #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

Seriously, student drivers scare me. I know they need to learn, but can't they create some sort of a compound out at the salt flats that's like a camp for student drivers?

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The Letter D. (series) #blackandwhite #iphoneography #absolutecontrast

The letter D. Number four in line. I was lucky to come across this one.