Susannah Storch Photography: February 2010

Sunday, February 28, 2010

February 28, Orchid

The last day of month two is coming to a close. Of course, I enjoy hearing feedback on favorite images...anyone?

Went out in Longmont on Saturday to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had a delicious meal at my favorite restaurant Terroir. This year they are participating in the Denver Restaurant Week deal, so it was 52.80/couple for three courses. A great cause! After dinner, we went to the Dickens Tavern to continue the festivities.

February 26, Street

Well, the only pictures I took on Friday were of a crack in the street. It feels kind of weird what with the earthquake in Chile, but such is life.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

February 25, Map

I love maps. Last fall I scored a huge, laminated map of North America from Costco for, like, 5.99. A steal! I highlighted all the states and provinces I've been to (MD, DE, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, PA, NJ, NY, VT, MA, ME, NH, RI, KS, IA, IN, MI, NV, CA, WY, NM, MO, OH, WV, CO, CT, IL, NE, UT) (NB, NS, QC, ON) (Yes, I did just look up Canadian province abbreviations), and then it's been in a closet ever since. I got a Gazetteer atlas of Colorado for my birthday, and highlighted so many roads that I've driven on that the highlighter ran out of ink. (BTW, the Gazetteer is the BEST BEST BEST CO road map in terms of back roads/camping/adventuring.)

I found this map outside the gym at work. They aren't my pinpoints.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

February 24, Boat

Chloe, I don't think we're in Annapolis anymore.

Chloe and I went for a walk, and I took many great shots thanks to the bright setting sun that decided to peak out of the clouds. I had a hard time picking what picture to post, but I went with my roots--sailing. Well, I am not a sailor, but I am from Annapolis, and I did go to one of the top sailing colleges in the country (when Rob and I make our yearly trek to the reservoir to sail, this always comes up, but it doesn't seem to help my ability). Seeing big boats in Colorado always makes me laugh.

February 23, Hook

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

February 22, Birthday

Sunday, February 21, 2010

February 21, Snowman

It is STILL snowing. I found this snowman at a Starbucks drive-thru (my other coffee shop has gone out of business!). I am ready for Colorado blue skies! I expect them to appear at 11 a.m. tomorrow morning since that is when my mom leaves.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

February 20, Mom

Friday, February 19, 2010

February 19, Wine

First, happy birthday to two friends--Sharita and Steph. Cheers!

In 1989 I was in Disney World with my grandparents, upset that I was missing Sharita's special day. But happy to be in Orlando, Florida.

February 18, Brakes

My mom is in town, and the weather could be better .

Thursday, February 18, 2010

February 17, Field

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I only took three photos yesterday--the least yet. I forgot to bring my memory card with me last night--ha!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

February 16, Ode to Joel-Peter Witkin

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Joel-Peter Witkin gave a lecture at CU last night. Since it is not often that famous photographers make it out to Boulder, Colorado, I had to go, even though his work is not among my favorite. Of course, I am glad I went.

I learned that his images are not collaged pieces, which is what I assumed. Instead, he makes elaborate backgrounds and objects as needed. Wow! Up close, the photos looked almost like illustrations. I learned that he is a fan of printing his own work in the darkroom, and often scratches negatives to gain the look he wants. Also, he basis a lot of his work off of famous paintings...his work is not a lot of "nonsense." He uses a lot of body parts from unidentified dead people, but he thinks his work portrays hope and not just forboding and death. I will need to further assess that one!

Since I didn't have much free time to take photos yesterday, I spruced up this one that I took on the way home last night. I dedicate this to Jennifer and Romano. Of course, it lacks the meaning and multiple layers of Witkin's work, but I am on a time crunch people.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

February 15, Roses

Monday, February 15, 2010

February 14, Trek

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As I mentioned, we had us a weekend. Yesterday we drove up towards Allenspark where I snowshoed and Rob trekked on his AT skis. The area was gorgeous and Chloe was a happy snow dog. It was one of those days that reminds you how lucky you are to live in Colorado.

February 13, Sayonara Traffic

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Rob and I had us quite the weekend. We headed up I-70 to ski (it's been over a month!), and had the best drive ever UNTIL we hit a wall of traffic thanks to Loveland Pass being closed/hourly tunnel closures. Instead of waiting, we deciced to turn around and head to my favorite Colorado location: Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs. Yes! After that, Rob took us to Central City to get our gamble on. We didn't make any money, but stuck around for the $6.99 (thanks to our $10 off coupon) dinner buffet. We were in line at 4 p.m. to be among the first to eat unlimited, highly mediocre crabs legs, friend scallops, cocktail shrimp, and steak. Yes!

In this photo, maybe you can see the line of suckas sitting in I-70 traffic reflected in Rob's sunglasses. No crabs legs for them!

February 12, Heart

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I almost missed finding this heart on the side of the Ras Kassa's, the Ethiopian Restaurant in Boulder.

Friday, February 12, 2010

February 11, Good Old Rob

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Yes! Rob let me take a portrait of him in the new studio. When I photograph him, I have to be super quick since his attention span is like 2 seconds long. This is probably really good practice for something, so I am not complaining one bit. Thanks Rob!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

February 10, The Jetsons

I moved to Boulder in 2003 (7 years ago already?!). I remember driving in on 36 west for the first time, and coming over the hill after Louisville, and seeing all those mountains--that city with those mountains was going to be my home! I also remember driving down 28th Street, and passing this church right where all the traffic lights start. Every time I drive by it and actually SEE it, I think of the Jetsons cartoon t.v. show. It is so out of place to, especially compared to the condos all around it, and the traffic zooming in and out of the city.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

February 9, Boots

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A boots photo taken last night in my new studio! Did I mention all the work to move the guest room downstairs, my office to the tv room, and then make the old guest room a studio? Holy smokes, it was a pain. But now it is done, and I can leave out lights, stands, backdrops, etc. Friends, who wants a portrait?!!

I also must mention that this boot photo was taken with my TT1/TT5 PocketWizards transceiver/receiver set. (These are remote controls that allow your flashes to fire off your camera.) I had sworn off using my Canon 580EXII flash with the PocketWizards because the flash never worked reliably, if at all. I thought that perhaps I was doing something wrong, and felt pretty mad at PocketWizard. I knew there was a noise issue with some Canon flashes and the PocketWizards, but because things worked sometimes, I thought that couldn't be the only issue. Ha! When PocketWizard offered a free fix (in the form of the AC5 RF Soft Shield), I jumped on it (well, I didn't find out about the free fix until a couple weeks ago thanks to the Strobist website). My soft shield arrived last week, and when I tested it out last night, I was very pleased. The PocketWizards fired off my Canon Flash and my Quadra Rangers...I didn't have to do anything to make things work. YES! I am so happy with PocketWizard, and cannot wait to experiment further with ETTL options and the Quadra Rangers. Thank you PocketWizard!

Monday, February 8, 2010

February 8, Snowy Tree

It snows in Colorado too! Sure, we may not have had a 30 incher followed by a 20 incher, but we get our fair share...just not this winter. Bring it on!!!

February 7, Super Bowl

photo of friends watching the Super Bowl

Go Saints! We had a low key Super Bowl celebration full of treats like brie, guac, tater tots, and pulled pork sandwiches. I was happy to see the Saints win.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

February 6, Height

February 5, Weeds

For some reason, I really love this photo!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

February 4, Tile

We remodeled our bathroom a couple months ago (well, starting in June and ending in December)(it is amazing how quickly you adjust to just one toilet and shower). Once I clean it up, I want to take some fancy "after" shots. But for now, a photo of the tile floor will have to do. And the grout. Not the prettiest shot, but you just have to love black and white floors!

February 3, Legs

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

February 2, Celebration

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Last night, we had us a celebration of the tv show Lost, even though last night's premiere was rather depressing and as convoluted as ever. Deaths! Ninjas! Living two lives at once?! Monstrous Locke Black Smoke! All I can say is thank goodness Sayid didn't really kick it...