Photo of the Day September 5, 2021

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a photo. Today I was watering the lawn and wanted to capture the drops of water falling from the leaves and limbs of this tree at sunset.

Tonedevil Brothers performing at a Wedding Reception

I followed the Tonedevil Brothers to a wedding reception for someone we went to high school with this afternoon. The site was on the property of their soon to be home, great view of the valley, despite the smoke from local fires going on right now. Congratulations to the Miller’s.

Photo of the day June 9, 2021

Plenty of these little guys were floating in the wind at the beach as well as begging for food. #seagull #sandpointcitybeach #northidaho #sagleidaho #dailyphoto #dailyphotography #theotherdogfilms #wildlife #animallife

Photo of the Day June 5, 2021

Here is Broden and Lukas. The two spent most of the weekend riding bikes together. I do not remember why Broden was giving Lukas that look, but makes you wonder what he was thinking.

#theotherdogfilms #sandpointcitybeach #northidahophotography #sonyalpha #nephewsarethebest #sagleidaho #northidaho #bluelips

Photo of the Day June 4, 2021

Today's picture is of my nephew Broden. He interviewed me about the pictures I was taking..."does your camera take good pictures or do you have to apply a lot of filters and stuff?" I'm going to paraphrase my reply here, "real photographers don't use filters like glasses and bulgy eyes and such." I showed him a sample. "That camera takes GOOD pictures," was his reply. I tend to think it's the subjects of the photos that take good pictures personally.

Side note: I'm sure the question about filters has nothing to do with his moms use of social media filters.

#dailyphotography #theotherdogfilms #sonyalpha #sagleidaho #sandpointcitybeach #northidaho #nephewsarethebest #northidahophotography

Photo of the Day June 3, 2021

It has been a few days since I took a picture. It's a lot of fun going outside and hunting for new ways to view the world around me. I liked the shape of this cut off limb with the sunset kissed leaves in the background. #theotherdogfilms #thisisthelife #sagleidaho #dailyphotography #sonyalpha #northidaho #sunsetphotography #trees

Photo of the Day May 30, 2021

Today's picture is all about Lukas. He wanted to cook dinner tonight, so he opted for tacos. For those that feel the need to point out the obvious, let me head you off right here...we know, it's not Tuesday.

#NotTacoTuesday #thisisthelife #sonyalpha #sagleidaho #northidaho #theotherdogfilms #kidscookingdinner #tacosFTW #dailyphoto #dailyphotography #nothingfancy

Photo of the Day May 29, 2021

Not only does our own sin change our individual perspective, but it alters the way we view others and their sin. Turn your light on!

#theotherdogfilms #thisisthelife #sonyalpha #SinProblem #turnyourlighton #northidaho #sagleidaho #IWouldntHaveItAnyOtherWay #checkyourselffirst #CheckYourself

Photo of the Day May 27, 2021

It has been through writing and filmmaking that has given me a voice...I remember starting two screenplays in high school. One was about a virus found in worms. Then the film "Outbreak" came out so I shelved it and walked away. I began writing a new script that dealt with unknown creatures that surfaced in Africa. I don't recall why I stopped writing that one but I didn't get back into writing films until four years ago.

A few life changing events and many minor distractions later, I am close to beginning production of my first film this side of film school and while living in north Idaho. I can't complain about any of that.

I regretted walking away from my passion all those years ago, but I'm determined to do what I have always loved and wanted to do. Nothing or no one will distract me this time.

#doingwhatyoulove #sonyalpha #theotherdogfilms #sagleidaho #northidaho #contentment #loveofwriting #writingforthewin #thisisthelife #IWouldntHaveItAnyOtherWay

Photo of the Day May 26, 2021

For as long as I can remember I haven't liked the person I saw staring back at me when I looked in the mirror. It's been a journey to know myself, to understand me. I haven't gotten to the place where I want to be with that yet but I'm determined to get there. I measured my worth based on family, friends, children. I sought to please those around me in hopes that they would see in me what I hoped they would. I wanted so desperately for them to value me as much as I valued them. No matter how many times I was let down by those I put my hopes in, I continued to do what I knew wasn't working, or what was right.

It has been my relationship with God that has brought real truth and hope in my life. It seems like such a no brainer considering I've been a Christian for years, but it was the idols I didn't realize I had in my life that kept me distracted from the One relationship I needed the most. I am more content now than I've ever been thanks to God's hand in my life.

#TheOne #theotherdogfilms #SonyAlpha #sagleidaho #northidaho #photography #photooftheday #contentment

Photo of the Day May 25, 2021

There are plenty of photographers that do close ups on people to capture their character. Here is Hudson, his first close up. What would you say about his character from the picture? #theotherdogfilms #sonyalpha #sagleidaho #dailyphoto #northidaho #hudsonthedog #closeupphotography #closeup #describethecharacter

Photo of the Day May 24, 2021

No, this isn't my truck. I wouldn't drive a Chevy. Or would I? At the very least it makes for a great photo.

#chevytruck #antiquetruck #theotherdogfilms #sagleidaho #northidaho #sonyalpha #dailyphoto #photography

Photo of the Day May 23, 2021

Spending some time this evening with some friends from work. Here is a family picture.

Photo of the Day May 22, 2021

I almost forgot to capture today’s photo challenge. The silhouette of a tree against the setting sun as its light bounces off of the cloud cover. It is quite windy in Sagle tonight so this was taken as 1/8000. Today’s focus was contrast. #inspiration #cloud #photography #northidaho #sagleidaho #settingsun #theotherdogfilms #dailyphoto

Committing to Pictures

Since starting my MBA in Creative Writing, I haven’t had a chance to do much personal photography or filmmaking. I did a couple episodes of Dying Breed which I’m grateful for because it got me behind a camera every day, but it was for work, not pleasure. I have committed to myself this week to take a picture of something every day.

Today’s picture focuses on the concept of LINE. I have some caution tape around a patch of ground outside my place.