tag:www.shuttersmack.com,2009-02-09://1 2012-02-06T02:38:49Z Movable Type 4.23-en tag:www.shuttersmack.com,2012://1.1142 2012-02-06T02:28:15Z 2012-02-06T02:38:49Z

Leslie ]]>
I was also tempted by the Elvis Fritter which was banana flavored donut with caramel, peanut butter and chocolate. However, I decided that just might be too rich for my blood.
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Leslie ]]>
I spent the day working at home. One thing about this class is that sometimes I need examples of good/bad photography and I can't find exactly what I need online (that is available to use). So today I just started using the dogs as models and shooting them the "wrong" way and then improving the shot by using a better angle or whatever. This was one of the shots I improved, and damn if I just fell in love with my dog all over again.

Also, I've been using Pinterest to get even more inspired lately. If you haven't checked that site out yet, you can see my inspiration boards here. Check out the dogs! Wow, I want to shoot more stuff like that.]]> tag:www.shuttersmack.com,2012://1.1140 2012-02-04T02:06:38Z 2012-02-04T02:13:30Z

Leslie ]]> Spruce, a new florist in town, and so I got to meet the owner Amy today. Can I tell you how adorable that shop is? Next time y'all are in South Minneapolis, stop in and buy some plants. Really adorable stuff. And I'm not even a flowery-kind-of-girl.]]> tag:www.shuttersmack.com,2012://1.1139 2012-02-03T01:57:52Z 2012-02-03T02:04:22Z

Leslie ]]> A little more like late October, eh? This morning the fog was back, so I stopped by Lake Harriet to shoot the running paths. To the right of this path is the wide open frozen lake and to the left is a very thin strip of woods before the million-dollar homes. It was super peaceful and nice down there today. Some of you guys love your sunshine and blue skies -- it puts you in a happy zone. But me? This is the weather that makes me happiest. It makes me think of wool blankets, fires crackling in the living room and a tasty cup of coffee. Yup, this is my time. tag:www.shuttersmack.com,2012://1.1138 2012-02-02T04:05:26Z 2012-02-02T04:17:28Z

Leslie ]]>
Anyway, I do think the buildings at the U of M are quite lovely. In fact, when I was in high school I applied to Minnesota, but never visited or took it seriously because all of the materials that were sent to me showed Washington Ave. and it looked extremely urban to me. I really wanted a more traditional campus feel, and I think had they sent me photos of these older buildings and all the green space, I might have given it more of a chance. Well... let's be real. They also would have needed to improve their basketball program.

And alas, I can't write this post without linking to my alma mater's library, which I have always found to be gorgeous in its church-like architecture.
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Leslie ]]> Today was pretty good. I came home from work and started on this new banana ice cream recipe I'm trying. If it's any good, I'll let y'all know later this week. For now, I gotta wait for the fruit to freeze. tag:www.shuttersmack.com,2012://1.1136 2012-01-31T03:29:41Z 2012-01-31T03:39:46Z

Leslie ]]> Rivets & Roses. The loft space over there is full fascinating things to shoot (old elevators, orange bathrooms and broken pianos, to name a few), which is good since I spent the rest of the day working my tail off on the sofa and doing absolutely nothing of any visual interest... Ah well. Better luck tomorrow...
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Leslie ]]>
After errands, my man took me out for a *delicious* dinner at Tilia. We hadn't been there in a long time -- months, at least -- and it was thirteen years ago today that he proposed to me, so we wanted to celebrate. Stop it. Stop doing that math right now. In your mind's eye, I should be about 31. Let's keep it that way.]]> tag:www.shuttersmack.com,2012://1.1134 2012-01-28T06:55:35Z 2012-01-29T07:05:55Z

Leslie ]]> The Current's birthday party down at First Avenue, and some of my very favorite local artists (Sims & Poliça) were playing. I know I've blogged about these kids before, but seriously, that Poliça just took the club by storm. Those double drums? A force to be reckoned with.

So that's my photo of the day, the extremely talented Ben Ivascu of Poliça. Every single time I see these guys play, I want to learn the drums. What am I? Fifteen years old?

Anyway, if you would like to see the full set of photos from this evening, they are over here. Enjoy!
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Leslie ]]>
So I layered back up, and ran back outside, and snapped a few shots. Man, was it pretty. And so quiet! Snow days are the best.
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Leslie ]]>
I have to say, each year I am pleasantly surprised at all the interesting folks and conversations. Tonight I had long talks about high school basketball, the art of coaching, a Motorhead show at First Avenue, volunteering more time for kids, painting murals that take up entire rooms of your house and landscape architecture. Another twelve hours of work, but the last four were entertaining to say the least.
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Leslie ]]>
As I was leaving for the paper after class, I passed this pole where all the kids hang their fliers. Man, did that take me back. See, back in the dark ages when I was in college, Jamie and I used to go on "flier runs" together to promote the shows we were putting on. And wow, was THAT a long time ago. The only thing that really surprises me is that kids still use fliers this much. I would imagine that most of these kinds of posts now happen on Facebook or Twitter or something.

Oh! And let's talk about my college for a minute, shall we? Did y'all watch the Kansas v. Texas game this weekend. SO. MUCH. FUN. Go watch the highlights here! Serioulsy. (Even you non-sports fans... Margaret).
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Leslie ]]>
But on a different note, how much do you love my new desk calendar!? I am such a sucker for the letter press. If you would like one of your very own, you can get one here. You're welcome.
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Leslie ]]> Man, this morning came early. I woke up at 5:45 and saw it was snowing pretty hard out. Knowing how traffic would be, I rushed out of the house in an attempt to beat rush hour, and lo and behold it worked! And I got to campus and it was dark and quiet and just me and the bunnies as I snapped this shot before sunrise. Pretty nice, eh? tag:www.shuttersmack.com,2012://1.1128 2012-01-22T23:24:56Z 2012-01-22T23:40:55Z

Leslie ]]>
Today we had a few Christmas gifts left to exchange and then we hit up the movies for Mission Impossible 4. It was fine -- a good popcorn movie. I think my favorite part was at the beginning when I got to see a preview for ANOTHER upcoming Riggins movie. Battleship? Oh yes. I will be seeing that one. Er, probably with a bunch of girls though. Jamie's love of Riggins only goes so far...
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