From point A to point B http://points.donmcleer.com A Photo Blog by Don McLeer Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:59:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Stormy Night: July 10, 2010 http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/07/stormy-night-july-10-2010/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/07/stormy-night-july-10-2010/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:59:30 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=682 Another stormy night in Eastern South Dakota

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/06/double-rainbow/feed/ 0 Is A Man’s Value Based on How Much He Accomplishes on Memorial Day Weekend? http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/06/is-a-mans-value-based-on-how-much-he-accomplishes-on-memorial-day-weekend/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/06/is-a-mans-value-based-on-how-much-he-accomplishes-on-memorial-day-weekend/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:02:17 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=657 Ah Memorial Day. The unofficial Beginning of Summer. Many families around the U.S. spend the holiday enjoying the outdoors. Our family is no exception. It was a gorgeous day; a gorgeous weekend.

We started into the weekend with a list of chores to do around the house that have been nagging at us for months. We indeed did get a few things done over the course of the weekend such as: remodel a bathroom, till and plant the garden, dig and cement a post for a basketball hoop, mow our jungle of a yard, fit in a Monday afternoon softball practice, and a few other small chores. But the most memorable part of our weekend was the time we spent together exploring and hiking at the Palisades State Park. The girls have been wanting to go see it for a while now, and there really was no better time like the present.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/05/front-yard-panorama/feed/ 0 “Grandfather Salute” http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/05/grandfather-salute/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/05/grandfather-salute/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 18:23:54 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=652 I just learned this morning that my 10 year old daughter won first place in a photo contest! For her winning entry, she’ll receive a $200 U.S. Savings Bond. The contest was hosted by the South Dakota National Guard Youth and Family Program. The theme of the contest was “Family and Patriotism.” My daughter came up with the concept and took the photo. The only help I gave her was getting the camera settings set up (my professional digital is a little unwieldy), and helping her convert the digital image to black and white (the black and white was her idea). It was all her own creativity that made this photo. She came up with the name of the photo: “Grandfather Salute.” The photo is of me in my dress blues, saluting the grave of my father. My dad was in the Air Force in the late 50’s and 60’s. I was born on an Air Force Base in northern Michigan. My dad is the main reason I joined the Air Force, and have served in the Air National Guard since. This is truly a proud moment!

]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/05/grandfather-salute/feed/ 3 Late Night Piano Bar http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/05/late-night-piano-bar/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/05/late-night-piano-bar/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 05:51:32 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=672 My wife is a wonderful pianist. Every so often she treats me to a little music. Tonight she played some Billy Joel while I enjoyed a glass of wine.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2010/01/towers-of-tea/feed/ 0 White Christmas http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/12/white-christmas/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/12/white-christmas/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:16:02 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=625 The meteorologists were right! The big storm of the 2009 holiday season is upon us. It’s been snowing and blowing for the past 36 hours. It finally let up a little so the girls’ could get out and play. There’s a 6 foot high drift right in front of our door.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/12/thick-frost/feed/ 0 Live Jazz http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/12/live-jazz/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/12/live-jazz/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:26:22 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=613 Even though the place is open, and I’m sure it a hot, happening joint I found the empty street an interesting contrast to the “Open” invitation.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/12/live-jazz/feed/ 0 Ladies of the Night http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/12/ladies-of-the-night/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/12/ladies-of-the-night/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:24:11 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=608 These gals are ever vigilantly watching over the streets of downtown, waiting. Patiently waiting. You might say they have a certain “State” of mind in this photo.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/12/ladies-of-the-night/feed/ 0 Giving Thanks http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/11/giving-thanks/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/11/giving-thanks/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:05:30 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=600 Thanksgiving 2009: Uncle Al carves the bird, Gracie eagerly awaits at the kids’ table, and the marshmallows are toasted to perfection on the sweet potatoes.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/11/giving-thanks/feed/ 0 Long Time No See http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/10/long-time-no-see/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/10/long-time-no-see/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:16:37 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=595 Despite a month or more of transition, things are somewhat back to normal. For now. New desk, old utensils.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/10/long-time-no-see/feed/ 0 How Every Little Girl Should See Herself http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/08/how-every-little-girl-should-see-herself/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/08/how-every-little-girl-should-see-herself/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:18:57 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=592 My youngest daughter drew this about 2 years ago, inside one of my note pads. I just ran across it again. I know that as a dad with two girls, I am in for a heaping helping of teenage girl emotions ahead of me. I hope that as they get into those awkward years, they remember how they saw themselves when they were 5.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/08/how-every-little-girl-should-see-herself/feed/ 0 Gracie’s Handsome Prince http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/08/gracies-handsome-prince/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/08/gracies-handsome-prince/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:00:34 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=586 Gracie found this little guy, and like kids will do, decided she wanted to keep him as a pet. After a night cooped up in an old milk jug, we convinced her that he would be better off back in the wild with his family.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/08/gracies-handsome-prince/feed/ 0 Morning Garden Dew http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/08/morning-garden-dew/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/08/morning-garden-dew/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:35:52 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=568 The idea that a plant can grow from a tiny seed, into a large fruit-bearing plant in a matter of months has always amazed me. This is our 4th year of working the soil in our garden, which was initially a large patch of rock-solid clay. For the past 4 seasons, we’ve tilled-in compost, peat, and mulch. We now have rich, dark soil. Our garden has really been growing strong this year. The plentiful rain this year has certainly played a part as well. All of our plants are producing large volumes for harvest.

This morning, there was a thick coat of dew across the entire region. These photos are details from some of the plants in our garden.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/08/morning-garden-dew/feed/ 0 Thunder on the Prairie http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/thunder-on-the-prairie/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/thunder-on-the-prairie/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:09:14 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=547 Just a select few frames from the many that I took at the Air Show this afternoon. A great show as always.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/thunder-on-the-prairie/feed/ 0 1947 Lincoln Continental http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/1947-lincoln-continental/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/1947-lincoln-continental/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:41:40 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=535 There’s a local auto-restoration company who had this beauty parked out in front of their business. There’s really no better advertising for their services than to show the fruits of their labor. The sleek lines and curves, and the color are truly amazing.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/1947-lincoln-continental/feed/ 0 Little Horses on the Prairie http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/little-horses-on-the-prairie/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/little-horses-on-the-prairie/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:26:00 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=527 We took a little family road trip to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet Friday night. If you haven’t been, it’s a good old-fashioned, low-tech family fun event. Volunteer actors audition for the roles of Pa, Ma, Laura, Mary, and the whole cast of Little House on the Prairie characters. Right after we rode the horse-drawn wagon, the girls got to pet the horses.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/little-horses-on-the-prairie/feed/ 0 Buzz, buzz, buzz. http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/buzz-buzz-buzz/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/buzz-buzz-buzz/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:10:20 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=523 We have been fortunate this summer so far. Normally it is 90-100 degrees, and drier than a tumbleweed. But we’ve had a good amount of rain and the temperatures have been hot, but cool off over night and in the early morning. The flowers, grass and trees are in full bloom in our yard. I found this little guy happily collecting nectar in the flower garden.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/buzz-buzz-buzz/feed/ 0 Kayaking http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/kayaking/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/kayaking/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:07:32 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=520 I was out and about today, scouting for new outdoor locations for high school senior portraits. I stumbled across a group of kids taking it easy on the lake in kayaks. I like the various bright colors of the kayaks and the vivid colors of the sky and greenery.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/kayaking/feed/ 0 Chair Shadow http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/chair-shadow/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/chair-shadow/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:04:49 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=517 Had a lunch meeting today, and on my way back to my car, I passed by this set of chairs on the patio area of the restaurant I was at. The negative space aspect of this photo intrigues me. Instead of seeing the actual subject matter (people at a table) you only see their shadows.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/chair-shadow/feed/ 0 Reflections of Downtown http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/reflections-of-downtown/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/reflections-of-downtown/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:00:24 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=514 Walking downtown on Phillips Avenue today, taking in all of the activities and set-up preparations for Hot Summer Nights this weekend. The streets will be filled with Corvettes Harley-Davidsons, and people. While walking along, I glanced over and noticed this cool reflection in the window of an office building. I like the distorted imagery in the glass, and the way the reflective colors appear in the glass.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/reflections-of-downtown/feed/ 1 Moon Over the Harbor http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/moon-over-the-harbor/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/moon-over-the-harbor/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:16:32 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=510 On our last night at Cedar Shore Resort, I found this moon over the boats at the dock inspiring.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/moon-over-the-harbor/feed/ 0 Geronimo! http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/geronimo/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/geronimo/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:19:01 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=497 On the river, we hooked up with friends Jack and Joelle who have a house boat. It took a little coaxing, and seeing dad do it, but finally the girls put on their Brave Faces and jumped off the top deck of the house boat. It’s about a 15 foot drop, and was even a little intimidating for dad at first. These 3 shots are a sequence of one of Gracie’s many jumps. View Post

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/geronimo/feed/ 0 Fun Filled Fourth http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/fun-filled-fourth/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/fun-filled-fourth/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:15:01 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=493 The day started out a little gray and gloomy, but at least we didn’t encounter any rain. As the afternoon progressed, we finally saw the sun! We had a great few hours on the boat with our friends Dave and Stacy. This photo is of Maddie and Gracie on the tube behind the boat. View Post

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/fun-filled-fourth/feed/ 0 Rainy Day Wishes http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/rainy-day-wishes/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/rainy-day-wishes/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:35:11 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=490 We stayed at Cedar Shore Resort in Chamberlain, SD for the Independence Day holiday weekend. We drove there Friday morning, hoping for a day of fun and sun on the boat. Instead we had a gloomy, rainy day. This photo of Gracie looking out the window of our room at the wet, dreary day says it all. View Post

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/rainy-day-wishes/feed/ 0 Softball http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/softball/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/softball/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:05:34 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=486 This is a shot looking down the 3rd base line as a girl makes a hit, at my oldest daughter’s softball game. View Post

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/07/softball/feed/ 0 This is The End http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/this-is-the-end-2/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/this-is-the-end-2/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:08:20 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=483 Goodbye all my friends at HenkinSchultz. I will miss you. We had some great times over the past 7 years.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/this-is-the-end-2/feed/ 0 Storm Spotting: 12:02 a.m. June 24th http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/storm-spotting-1202a-m-june-24th/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/storm-spotting-1202a-m-june-24th/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:10:55 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=475 The Fire Department was called out last night to help with storm spotting. We watched for tornados for about an hour and a half. After an exciting night of storms and tornado warnings, we were in the clear. The storm split-up and moved to the south. This is a few frames from the tail end of the storm as it moves south.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/flower/feed/ 0 Goodbye, baby girl… http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/goodbye-baby-girl/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/goodbye-baby-girl/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:56:46 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=468 Words cannot describe how sad losing a 10-day old baby must be. To my friend, we are praying for you. The sunset today made me stop and think for a good long time. I hope and pray that God be with you, and that your little girl be with Him in heaven.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/goodbye-baby-girl/feed/ 0 Gracie Reading http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/gracie-reading/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/gracie-reading/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:36:55 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=465 Gracie reading in the living room. Practicing my HDR skills.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/gracie-reading/feed/ 0 Tea Pot Days Carnival Panorama http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/tea-pot-days-carnival-panorama/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/tea-pot-days-carnival-panorama/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:32:46 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=463 Here’s some shots of the Main Street carnival blended together into one panoramic shot. This view is a nearly 180 degree view. The Police Station on the left, and the Body Shop on the right are on opposite sides of the street from each other.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/tractor-pull/feed/ 0 Stormfront Sunset http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/stormfront-sunset/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/stormfront-sunset/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:16:22 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=447 Last night’s sunset was affected by severe thumderstorms north of us, near Brookings. The colors and cloud formations are pretty impressive.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/stormfront-sunset/feed/ 0 Convention Center Art http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/convention-center-art/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/convention-center-art/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:04:11 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=442 In the main entry area of the Sioux Falls Convention Center is a piece of art by Dick Termes. It’s a large sphere, with illustrative renderings of well-known Sioux Falls landmarks. I was out at the Convention Center this afternoon photographically documenting some other areas of the facility. This angle really caught my eye as I passed by it. The second shot is looking down at a round mirror that lies on the floor below the sphere.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/convention-center-art/feed/ 0 Back, with attitude. http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/back-with-attitude/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/back-with-attitude/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:28:58 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=439 Two days ago, I posted the photo of the cows looking at the camera, as if they were waiting to have their portrait done. I was re-visiting the raw images that I snapped on Sunday, and noticed this one. I love the “expression” on this cow’s face. It compliments the story idea that the cows noticed their portrait on my blog, and came back to make a statement. It looks like he wasn’t too happy about the previous image. Interesting how something taken out of content can be so funny.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/back-with-attitude/feed/ 0 No. 786 P.I.C. 1864 http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/no-786-p-i-c-1864/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/no-786-p-i-c-1864/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:28:13 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=436 Civil War cannon at the South Dakota National Guard Museum in Pierre, SD.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/no-786-p-i-c-1864/feed/ 4 Moo. Or, “What You Lookin’ At?” http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/moo-or-what-you-lookin-at/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/moo-or-what-you-lookin-at/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:25:24 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=433 On my way home from Rapid City, I stopped for fuel and a quick break in Chamberlain, SD. These guys were standing in a pasture right behind the gas station. I barely gave them a second thought, as I was in a hurry to get home. But as I was pumping gas, they kept staring at me as though they knew I had a camera in the car, and were begging to have their picture taken. Fine guys. Here you go. You are on the web. The next time you’re surfing the web, stop by this blog and let me know what you think.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/moo-or-what-you-lookin-at/feed/ 1 8th Floor http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/8th-floor/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/8th-floor/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:47:25 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=430 This is a view looking down from the 8th floor of the Holiday Inn Rapid City. I was out there for State Fire School this past weekend. I like the geometry and repeating pattern of the floor from this angle.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/8th-floor/feed/ 0 Tea Fire Rescue http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/tea-fire-rescue/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/tea-fire-rescue/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:41:59 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=384 I’ve been experimenting with different lighting schemes the past month or so. Back in April, I found some success using hand-held flashlights, multiple exposures, and compositing. A couple nights ago I went back to the fire house after dark, and took new shots of our Ladder truck and Rescue truck. This is a collage I put together of the two trucks. The flag and flames are stock images. The phoenix logo I designed a couple years ago. This piece will be used as part of a framed collage of portraits of all the firefighters’ on the department. This portion will be at the bottom of the frame, with 35 cut-out holes in rows above for each firefighter’s portrait.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/tea-fire-rescue/feed/ 0 End of a Wonderful Vacation http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/end-of-a-wonderful-vacation/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/end-of-a-wonderful-vacation/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:47:45 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=425 We tried 3 times to catch the fireworks show at Magic Kindgom, over Cinderella’s castle. Our girls were too tired to stay the first time, and we were rained out the second time. Finally, on our last night at Dinsey World, we were able to catch the show. It was well-worth the wait. We have memories we’ll never forget.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/end-of-a-wonderful-vacation/feed/ 0 Golden Goofy http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/golden-goofy/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/golden-goofy/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:44:09 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=423 Disney doesn’t waste a single opportunity to immerse visitors in an experience. this metallic statue of Goofy sits right out side of Tony’s Italian Ristorante, where Lady and the Tramp have their famous spaghetti encounter.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/golden-goofy/feed/ 0 Top Secret Weaponry http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/top-secret-weaponry/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/top-secret-weaponry/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:39:58 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=421 Central Florida has some of the biggest grasshoppers I’ve ever seen. They are literally 4 or 5 inches long! Come to think of it… We were staying on a military-only resort. Maybe they’re secretly testing out a new form of advanced robotic weaponry. Hmmm….

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/top-secret-weaponry/feed/ 0 City Hall http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/city-hall/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/city-hall/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:36:41 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=419 The City Hall building at Magic Kingdom just before the park closed for the night.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/city-hall/feed/ 0 Back of the Bus http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/back-of-the-bus/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/back-of-the-bus/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:33:13 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=417 To get anywhere at Disney World, we rode our Resort’s bus. Sometimes we’d have some down time while we waited for the bus to leave.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/06/back-of-the-bus/feed/ 0 Spaceship Earth http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/spaceship-earth/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/spaceship-earth/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 22:15:48 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=415 The iconic sphere at Epcot. Inside is the ride Spaceship Earth.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/spaceship-earth/feed/ 0 Twirling Fire! http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/twirling-fire/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/twirling-fire/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 05:25:08 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=411 Part of the show at Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom Disney World. Everyone else at the show was using their point-and-shoot cameras with the flash. This one turned out nice because of the slower shutter speed that captured the motion of the twirling flame. I love how the glow of the flames lights up the crowd.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/twirling-fire/feed/ 0 Amazing Acrobatic Monkeys http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/amazing-acrobatic-monkeys/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/amazing-acrobatic-monkeys/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 22:22:02 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=409 Acrobatics at the Festival of the Lion King show at Animal Kingdom Disney World

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/amazing-acrobatic-monkeys/feed/ 0 Japan http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/japan/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/japan/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 22:18:30 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=407 On our trip to Disney World, we also saw Japan. At Epcot’s World Showcase Pavilion.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/japan/feed/ 0 32 Thousand Feet http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/32-thousand-feet/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/32-thousand-feet/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 02:14:10 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=403 We took a family vacation to Disney World. This is our flight to Orlando. We’re somewhere over Georgia.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/32-thousand-feet/feed/ 0 Air. http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/air/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/air/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 22:25:01 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=367 Air. You’ll notice that it’s not free here.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/air/feed/ 0 This Is The End http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/this-is-the-end/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/this-is-the-end/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 15:21:16 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=363 This old barn has been sitting on the North end of Tea for years, slowly decaying. This is the end of it’s time, as well as the end of the day.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/this-is-the-end/feed/ 0 Reflective Grid http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/reflective-grid/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/reflective-grid/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 02:18:39 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=359 I was so inspired by the gold reflective grid pattern, that I took it one step further.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/reflective-grid/feed/ 0 Robo Elvis http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/robo-elvis/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/robo-elvis/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 00:33:38 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=370 Meet Robo-Elvis. He’s a 22 inch high, Hound Dog singin’ machine. Literally. Robo-Elvis was conceived by my 9 year-old daughter for a school project. The assignment was “Junk Robots.” the kids had to build robots out of things found around the house. (Yes. The Elvis Sunglasses were lying around the house…)

Robo-Elvis has a mini-cassette recorder that plays “Hound Dog.”

When asked what Robo-Elvis’ occupation? Lounge Singer. Teacher’s Lounge Singer.

Great work, Maddie!

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/robo-elvis/feed/ 0 Turkey http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/turkey/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/turkey/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 02:17:50 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=353 These shots were taking at my youngest daughter’s birthday party at Suburban Lanes. Each of these shots on their own aren’t extraordinary. But the sequence is fun!

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/turkey/feed/ 0 Fore! http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/fore/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/fore/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 04:07:09 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=348 This is a simple hill on a golf course… But the compressed view of the two hills and the way the clouds shadow the far hill is pretty cool. I just love the way nature creates its’ own design.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/fore/feed/ 0 ART http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/art/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/art/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 01:51:18 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=342 The old Stewart Sign in downtown Sioux Falls

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/art/feed/ 0 Tulips… How Can You Go Wrong? http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/tulips-how-can-you-go-wrong/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/tulips-how-can-you-go-wrong/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 21:15:39 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=333 Tulips are probably one of the most iconic of all Springtime flowers. But sticking your camera down below them in the flower bed to get a low angle, “daunting” shot, amkes them appear 10 feet tall, and gives them a different attitude than normal.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/tulips-how-can-you-go-wrong/feed/ 0 Opposite Contrasts http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/opposite-contrasts/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/opposite-contrasts/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 04:01:25 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=338 Yesterday’s photo contrasted the flat lines of the roof with the soft, billowy clouds. Today, we see a flat-bottomed cloud contrasting with a curved roofline.

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]]> http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/opposite-contrasts/feed/ 0 Heavenly Skylight http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/heavenly-skylight/ http://points.donmcleer.com/2009/05/heavenly-skylight/#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 01:20:56 +0000 admin http://points.donmcleer.com/?p=330 The clouds this Spring have been absolutely picture-perfect. This is the roofline and skylight at Scheels Sporting Goods on Western Ave. The sharp angles of the roof and geometric lines in the building contrasting with the soft, puffy, organically-shaped clouds is nice.

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