Animadverto

Car-Spotting, Revisited

2007-03-16T14:40:00.000-07:00

Another rare species sighting, the brand-new Jaguar XK.

Car-Spotting

2007-03-16T14:38:00.000-07:00

Half the fun of going to Southern California, is partaking in "Car-Spotting". Kind of like bird-watching, to give you an idea. I saw several very rare specimens, such as this Ferrari 550 Maranello.

Seagull

2007-03-16T14:37:00.000-07:00

This bird was amazing. It sat in this position while I passed it once, and was still there posing for pictures when I came back 30 minutes later.

Me And The Sea

2007-03-16T14:34:00.000-07:00

I look very happy here, but in truth, that bubbling mass of water at my feet was actually the beginning of a massive sea swell that took me out, as well as destroyed my cell phone (in my back pocket) forever.

Pacific Waves

2007-03-16T14:33:00.000-07:00

Laguna is one of the most beautiful beaches in So Cal, at least in my experience. And it was very nice that day.

Me and Laguna

2007-03-16T14:32:00.000-07:00

You can't even imagine how sharp that rock was to my feet. Man, what we do for a simple photo.

Anemone

2007-03-16T14:28:00.000-07:00

This is a sea anemone, which we found hidden on a small reef. Very beautiful.

Ocean Joy

2007-03-16T14:27:00.000-07:00

Joy loved the ocean, perhaps more than anyone else, if you judge on how soaked she was when we left!

Surf's Up

2007-03-16T14:23:00.002-07:00

Nathan reflects on surfing.

Dog On A Sidewalk

2007-03-16T14:23:00.001-07:00

This Way To Laguna

2007-03-16T14:22:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite places in the world.

ETNIES!

2007-03-16T14:21:00.001-07:00

In The Park

2007-03-16T14:19:00.000-07:00

My little bro does some cool stuff on a skateboard.

He's A Pirate!

2007-03-16T14:18:00.000-07:00

A pirate from my favorite ride in Disneyland.

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E !

2007-03-16T14:16:00.000-07:00

Me and my family recently took a trip out to L.A. for a ministry conference, and vacation. These are some snapshots by me.

Here is the infamous mouse himself, and the real reason for any trip to L.A.: DISNEYLAND.

Sunset to the South

2006-10-24T17:13:00.000-07:00

Sunset to the South, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Taken on the way back home, while crossing a suspension bridge.

Lots of Glass

2006-10-24T17:12:00.000-07:00

Lots of Glass, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Another photo of me and friends, with Tacoma harbor in the background.

Gig Harbor

2006-10-24T17:11:00.000-07:00

Gig Harbor, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Us again. Well, for your own convenience, the people you see (l to r) are Brian, Ian, me, and Luke. Ben is behind the camera (hence the reason you can't see him!).

Rainier

2006-10-24T17:09:00.000-07:00

Rainier, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

The striking Mt. Rainier, as seen from Gig Harbor. On a good day, when it is fully visible, people will say that "the mountain is out".

Gig Harbor meets Luke

2006-10-24T17:08:00.000-07:00

Gig Harbor meets Luke, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Just too good to pass up...

Detail

2006-10-24T17:07:00.000-07:00

Detail, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

A close up of one of the fascinating sculptures outside of the Museum of Glass.

Line of Sight

2006-10-24T17:06:00.000-07:00

Line of Sight, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

A very interesting sculpture that provided a lot of interesting pictures.

Photo Op

2006-10-24T17:05:00.000-07:00

Photo Op, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

I caught Ben in the act of catching a photographic opportunity.

Museum of Glass

2006-10-24T17:04:00.001-07:00

Museum of Glass, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

The top of the Museum of Glass in Tacoma.

First Glass

2006-10-24T17:04:00.000-07:00

First Glass, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

This is looking up in an archway, in Tacoma, WA.

The Fearless Foursome

2006-10-24T17:03:00.000-07:00

The Fearless Foursome, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Ok, maybe not fearless. But we know a good photo op when we see one!

City of Blinding Lights

2006-09-30T00:10:00.000-07:00

Seattle At Night (Panorama), originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Yes, this kind of panorama is even more breathtaking in person. I could have stayed for hours.

Friday Night in Seattle

2006-09-30T00:09:00.000-07:00

Friday Night in Seattle, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

With new friends.

I Meet the Space Needle

2006-09-30T00:08:00.000-07:00

I Meet the Space Needle, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Feeling a bit reflective, closing off a week in a new and somewhat foreign, but still wonderful home.

Friday Night Lights

2006-09-30T00:06:00.000-07:00

Friday Night Lights, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

How's this for epic?

Father and Son

2006-09-05T09:39:00.000-07:00

coolshoes, originally uploaded by jicmusicguy.

Me and my Dad in a wood. Mine are the converse.

coffee, hello!

2006-07-01T09:03:00.000-07:00

coffee, hello!, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Here is me playing with my new MacBook's iSight.

raintree

2006-04-08T15:26:00.000-07:00

raintree, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Old one, feels ancient, from a different time.

Aspens and Me

2005-12-23T01:01:00.000-08:00

The other one, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

The title says it all.

Before the Concert

2005-11-25T19:46:00.000-08:00

Before the Concert, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

With this photo I conclude the first batch of MasterWorks photos, courtesy of Crucified220. More to come soon!
Here you can see me and a few friends just before a concert/ballet. (l to r) Edgar and Michael (my roommates), me, David, Nate and John.

Alpha Tunnel

2005-11-25T19:32:00.000-08:00

Alpha Tunnel, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

This is the infamous Alpha dorm hallway, my living quarters for a month. Many interesting times were had here.

Much Ado

2005-11-25T19:29:00.000-08:00

Much Ado, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Here, a few from the drama troupe perform a short skit from the classic Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing. Also in this photo, the festival director Patrick Kavanaugh (far right) gave a surprise performance.

Winona Lake Sunset

2005-11-25T13:44:00.000-08:00

Winona Lake Sunset, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

This was taken on a stunning night while overlooking the tranquil Winona Lake.

Play Set

2005-11-25T13:43:00.000-08:00

Play Set, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Here is the stage being set up for the big drama performance of 'Anne of Green Gables'.

Ben and Brandon

2005-11-25T13:42:00.000-08:00

Ben and Brandon, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

A couple more drama troupe members, posing for a quick pic.

Cafeteria

2005-11-25T13:41:00.000-08:00

Cafeteria 4, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Here is one of the most popular spots on campus for being in the know about things going on.

String Quintet

2005-11-25T13:36:00.000-08:00

String Quintet, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Here, some string faculty members give a wonderful performance for a Sunday morning service.

Dan and Nathan Settle an Argument the Old Fashioned Way

2005-11-25T13:34:00.000-08:00

Dan and Nathan Settle an Argument, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

The title says it all! No, actually, this is Nathan (my little bro, on the left) and his good friend Dan having a little fun.

Klaineys Ice Cream Shoppe

2005-11-25T13:33:00.000-08:00

Klaineys Ice Cream Shoppe, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

On any given night, you might find a few MWF students at here having a good conversation over ice cream.

Rich Swingle

2005-11-25T13:04:00.000-08:00

Rich Swingle, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

The Charismatic and dynamic Rich Swingle, one of the heads of the Drama department, though you might have figured that out just looking at the picture.

Stage Setup

2005-11-25T13:02:00.000-08:00

Stage Setup, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Pre-Concert setup going on here, we had a bunch of stage hands on call whenever. This is in Rodeheaver Auditorium, more affectionately known as "Rody", where most of the big productions and performances took place.

Barbershop

2005-11-25T12:55:00.000-08:00

Barbershop, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Here is Edgar, putting nasty black hair dye through my hair for my part in the drama production, a long 45 minute process, which proved to be more complicated than first expected.

Near Mount Lincoln

2005-11-22T10:22:00.001-08:00

Near Mount Lincoln, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

I can't exactly remember where this picture was taken, but it was somewhere high above breckenridge, for sure.

Kansas?

2005-11-22T10:22:00.000-08:00

Kansas?, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

I think this was a picture taken on the way to Winona Lake, Indiana, somewhere in the middle of Kansas I think.

Joy on a Bridge

2005-11-22T10:20:00.000-08:00

Joy on a Bridge, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Here is Joy, my dear sister, enjoying the tranquility of a mild summer's day in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Raspberry

2005-11-22T10:17:00.000-08:00

Raspberry, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Ok, I know I've been gone a long time, but hopefully to stay for a while longer than last time.
For a restart picture, here's one taken from the top of Mt. Rasperry, looking toward Mt. Herman, north of Colorado Springs, CO. On the flat plain beyond, you might be able to spot the white speck which is the United States Air Force Academy Chapel.

In The Spirit Of Monet...

2004-11-21T22:36:00.000-08:00

P0000366, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Ok, admittedly, Gallatin, TN is a far cry from the scenery of France, but it yields it's tender southern Beauty in many subtle ways.

Barren

2004-11-10T15:21:00.001-08:00

P0000845_2, originally uploaded by stjic.

A sign of winter.

Supercell

2004-11-10T15:21:00.000-08:00

P0000584, originally uploaded by stjic.

Another one by Nathan, and another one from Louisville. The sun was setting calm and peacefully from where we were, but this storm, just ten miles south of us, produced several dangerous, damaging tornadoes.

Little Red Riding Hoodie

2004-11-10T15:19:00.000-08:00

P0000811, originally uploaded by stjic.

Now there's food for thought. Modern day fairy tales!

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's.....Superman?

2004-11-10T15:18:00.000-08:00

P0000689, originally uploaded by stjic.

I get a kick out of this one everytime I see it!

Not a Dark Horse,

2004-11-10T14:40:00.000-08:00

P0000654, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

By any meaning of the phrase. Yet another testament to the excellent opportunity Louisville gives to photographers. Also by Nathan.

Not in Ohio,

2004-11-10T14:38:00.000-08:00

P0000633, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

Ironically. Actually in Louisville, KY, an amazing town, and a photographer's dream. This photo was taken by Nathan, my brother (wingsofsuperman.blogspot.com).

Celtic Cross

2004-11-10T14:35:00.000-08:00

P0000412, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

This is one of my trademark photos, as whitnessed by my profile pic.

Happiness is

2004-11-10T14:33:00.000-08:00

Happiness is, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

A dog, complacently chewing on a bone.

Frogprince

2004-11-10T14:32:00.000-08:00

Frogprince, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

This little fellow used to keep me company. He'd jump up on the window, and sit there for hours. It provided for some good photos.

Behind The Mountains

2004-11-10T14:30:00.000-08:00

EX000009_2, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

A beautiful picture of Sarah, reflecting on the wilds of Colorado.

A Second Spring

2004-11-10T14:29:00.000-08:00

P0000394, originally uploaded by Tolkien Guy.

As Albert Camus said:
Autumn is a second spring, and each leaf a flower."

hi!

2004-11-10T10:14:00.000-08:00

First Try!