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bicycle for Jodi

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Tim McMurdo

Spring is just around the corner and I hope that means we will have our bikes out on the bike paths sooner rather than later. Biking is something that Jodi and I have always done together. We typically get on the bike path and ride to the next town south of us, Yellow Springs. Sometimes we will park our bikes and do some window shopping or get lunch at The Winds. Some days, we would just turn around and head back.

Last year was the exception. Last year, we let life get the best of us and rarely had our bikes out at all. With that in mind, I spent that alst week of lunches working on this illustration in hopes of convincing Jodi that this would be a great time to start thinking about doing some biking as soon as the weather allows.

I'll let you know how my request turns out. However, this little bribe of an illustration should go a long ways.

Tim

some of my favorite silos

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Tim McMurdo

I have some favorite silos. Don't you have favorite silos? Maybe it's a mid-west thing. These two are in my to ten. Not because they are old and interesting. The location isn't particularly interesting. I like these silos because of their color.

So, if I love their color, I suppose that I should show you how they look in color:

Those blues and rust colors are what catch my eye. Maybe I am some sort of farm nerd.

TIm

looks like a good plan

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Tim McMurdo

Unbelievably, the museum in Urban has a complete set of blueprints for the B17G they are re-building. I can't imagine where you have to go to get them. I know some 3D modellers that would love to lay their hands on them.

I am continuously amazed at what you can find in our little community. You just have to get out and look.

we can do it

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Tim McMurdo

We Can Do It!

This sign was hanging on the dissasembled fuselage of the B17G under reconstruction in Ubana, OH. I thought this was a really nice touch to the project and tied the reality of second world war manufacturing to the effort. This really brought a smile to my old face when I saw it.

Have a great day folks.

Tim

Riveting

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Tim McMurdo

Today, I had the unique opportunity to spend some unrestricted time in a shop that is rebuilding a B-17G bomber from the Second World War. I was fascinated to see the skilled craftsmen at work restoring the giant plane. While there, I also got to crawl around inside an operational B-25 bomber. You can be sure that as I work through the hundreds of images, I will post the best of the lot for all of you to see.

Meanwhile, I have a lot of post processing to do.

orchids in gray part two

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tim McMurdo

Leopard Print

The more I looked at these wonderful orchid blooms, the more I became enamored by their beauty. Especially close up.

Droplets

Hello Gorgeous

Petalicious

My Cup Runneth Over

I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. I promise that my next picture of a flower will be in full and spectacular color.

Happy Valentines Day to all of you.

orchids in gray part one

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Tim McMurdo

Breaking Wave

I recently visited an orchid show at the Franklin Park Conservatory, in Columbus OH, with a local photo group. The goal was to capture the gorgeous and colorful blooms.

Come Hither Look

The shoot was a lot of fun and I think it was a success. My problem was that in post processing, I kept wanting to see the flowers in black and white. Forget the color, I was fascinated with the gray tones.

Pinwheel

And so, you my viewer, are stuck with my vision of gray when you could just as easily be looking at spectacular colors. Sorry folks. This is my photo blog and you have to play by my rules. Sometimes life is unfair. Sorry.

Hello Gorgeous

Still, are you really suffering so much?

Tim

prince jacky

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Tim McMurdo

His royalness, Prince Jacky, rules over his domain in our living room. This is his throne. Nothing is allowed on top of this table except for himself and his “throne”. If you place anything else on his throne, he will get a bit of an attitude and knock it onto the floor. No wallets, keys, lamps or phones.

Petting is allowed and encouraged.

long cold walk

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Tim McMurdo

I was working on this image over the weekend and thinking about the poor folks in New England that were hammered by the recent blizzard.

Our snow is now a memory, as the thermometer climbs this week to the lower 40s. And as you can see form the photo, it was measured in a few inches and not in the feet enjoyed by the north east. For my good friends buried under all that whiteness, I'll be thinking of you this week. Thinking of all that shoveling and slushy roads, and general miserableness that comes withe lots of snow. I'll be thinking about you while I walk around with just a sweater or vest. I'll be thinking about how much I love Ohio and Ohio's lack of snow.

leading lines?

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Tim McMurdo

Leading lines in the palm house

Some of you might be wondering what has become of Tim over the last few days? The truth be told, my third cold of the season and a particularly busy week at work had taken their toll and I needed some time to rest and recover. I am now feeling a little better and in need of some camera time.

Thank you for your patience, you folks are fantastic.

Tim