tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-299267525725884292012-02-10T19:41:52.820-06:00Cameras, Hockey and Kids... not always in that order.tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.comBlogger1421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-35275994981683567092012-01-06T22:03:00.001-06:002012-01-06T22:06:42.483-06:00

In the middle of hockey season and after the first of the year we seem to have tournaments every other weekend.   This weekend is no exception, I am hanging out in the Dells with a bunch of great kids and fun parents.  The Great Wolf Lodge is a real hit with the kids getting to play in the water park most of the night.  Our first game isn't until after lunch so the kids parents will

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-12426911690911637982012-01-04T23:15:00.001-06:002012-01-04T23:15:06.766-06:00

Let Me Try Something, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.My youngest out with me and one of my other sons on a photo walk. Each of us armed with a camera, gloves, hats and some hot liquid waiting in the car -- it was cold outside.Trying to get some photos of all the Christmas lighting in a Milwaukee area neighborhood called Candy Cane Lane. Almost every house is filled with lights for the season as

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-2294836260084329772011-12-08T22:17:00.002-06:002011-12-08T22:18:49.328-06:00

Boom, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.More hockey... what can I say, this is the time of year where hockey is what we do. Some days it seems like all we do but don't knock it until you try it... great family fun. Posted on Photofriday

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-45741068128744468262011-11-27T22:29:00.001-06:002011-11-27T22:29:22.221-06:00

Can't Hold Me Back, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.A great weekend of hockey playing in a tournament at The Blake School in Hopkins, Minnesota. This was our first game against the host team, the Blake Bears, they are a very good team and went on to win their own tournament with a 6-5 OT victory over another Minnesota team from Owatonna.Go USM!

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-40498105825677444392011-11-19T21:43:00.001-06:002011-11-19T21:43:17.696-06:00

Hockey Season is HERE!, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.The dream is finally here for my oldest son. He had just finished his last year of club hockey and was hoping to play for his new high school. He made the team and I don't think he could be anymore excited. This is #8 just coming out of the corner where he got the puck and passed it out the the point.Go USM!

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-76070294012482128402011-10-11T23:11:00.001-05:002011-10-11T23:11:34.707-05:00

Monkey See -- Blue Man Do, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.My youngest watching the soccer game found a friend with a bullhorn. He crept close enough and smiled like an innocent kid and then nicely asked....Can I yell into that thing? Yes, the blue man let him use the bullhorn and now he wants to know if he can get one of those things that make him loud... as if he is not loud enough without it.

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-58541588354885298442011-09-28T21:29:00.001-05:002011-09-28T21:29:24.866-05:00

Birds, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.For the most part this is just a shot with lots of birds in it. But I cropped it so that I could use it as my background on my notebook and think it turned out cool.

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-14302400138040638662011-09-24T23:52:00.001-05:002011-09-24T23:52:57.658-05:00

Rock-A-Billy!, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.Good music that is just plain fun to listen to. You would seriously have to try and not tap your toes or fingers.Just got home from Kochanski's on the south side of Milwaukee and listed to a local Rockabilly band call Crazy Rocket Fuel.

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-64137670519647801242011-09-16T23:47:00.001-05:002011-09-16T23:47:47.826-05:00

3-2-1 -- Score, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.Homecoming game for USM and the kids must have been fired up. They bring all they have against Dominican with a 46-8 victory. My son doesn't play football but he likes to hang out with the other kids and watch the game (or maybe just eat hot dogs and socialize with friends). In any event I showed up a bit early to pick him up and decided to see if

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-92095310001602519382011-09-15T23:52:00.001-05:002011-09-15T23:52:20.687-05:00

Using Your Head, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.Starting to enjoy the different aspects of soccer photography. Being a bit new to the sport the first few outings where not my best shots. I am finally starting to know where the players move, where the shots might come from and when to really pay attention. I think my shots are getting better.This is our goalie, we were up and he wanted to play

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-61351174750971640172011-09-14T22:29:00.001-05:002011-09-14T22:29:03.419-05:00

Calatrava, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.Very exciting. This photo was chosen to be part of the new Milwaukee Art Museum iPhone app. The Quadracci Pavilion iPhone app is now available in the App Store! You can follow this link:http://itunes.apple.com/app/the-milwaukee-art-museums/id460166101

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-40639456472413556782011-09-13T23:43:00.001-05:002011-09-13T23:43:27.168-05:00

OUCH!, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.I know, I know... a bit on the gross side. I am sure my wife will ask why I posted such a nasty shot. I don't have a good answer -- any ideas?Oldest kid took a finger to the eye during soccer match -- ouch! He didn't get home from the game until late. Called the eye doctor, who called me back at 10:15 PM and then offered to meet me in his office to take

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-13662966121634827002011-08-30T22:19:00.002-05:002011-08-30T22:27:41.042-05:00

Soccer, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.I know, I know... another soccer shot. What can I say, this is where quite a bit of my time is being spent lately and I tend have my camera with me. I also hope that being at a new school that getting some good shots of the other kids will be a great way to meet some of the other parents. I haven't shot much soccer so I am having fun trying to figure out

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-83690374943564370822011-08-25T20:03:00.001-05:002011-08-25T20:03:56.934-05:00

First Day of School, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.My oldest was very excited about the start of the school year this year. Being homeschooled his entire academic career this was truly a big day for him.

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-82556645591745144272011-08-22T22:34:00.001-05:002011-08-22T22:34:14.582-05:00

Joy of Victory, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.Starting at a new school, playing on a new team, making new friends.What a great way to start the new school year on a new team. First tournament they make it to the championship game against a very skilled Nicolet team. Regulation time expires and the scoreboard still reads 0-0.How fitting for a championship game to pit two teams that both bring

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-30038646550716251082011-08-20T00:20:00.001-05:002011-08-20T00:20:45.084-05:00

Workin' Hard, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.I haven't seen my son play any other sport except hockey for years. He decided to go out for soccer this year now that he is going to High School to make sure that he was in shape for hockey season. He has found that he loves playing, he has a great team with new friends and can't wait to take the field whether it be for a game or practice.I guess

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-71107008312884913092011-07-29T22:23:00.001-05:002011-07-29T22:23:45.536-05:00

Let's Go Swimming, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.Took my youngest, JJ, to Indian Mound Reservation (IMR). All three of my scouts really enjoy weekends at this campsite shooting bows, bb guns, playing with friends and when it was as hot as it was swimming was at the top for things to do. We skipped a bunch of the activities so that we could concentrate on swimming, playing mini-golf and shooting

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-37557766897564484592011-06-12T20:32:00.001-05:002011-06-12T20:32:48.508-05:00

End of the Walk, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.Took my two youngest on a photo walk around WEHR Nature Center. We had a great time and each of us took some cool shots of some of the flowers. JJ here somehow came across a mostly eaten and very decomposed deer carcase and I am happy to report that was able snap two most wonderful shots in perfect exposure before I nicely asked him if we really

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-7006596564816692072011-06-05T23:46:00.001-05:002011-06-05T23:46:16.677-05:00

Strange Look, a photo by tabrandt on Flickr.Never the same expression... the kid doesn't mind if I line him up in my view finder but he never gives me the same look. Not sure if this is a decision he is making or if he is just a natural. 8-)I will admit that he is at the age where actually asking for a smile is not always a good thing to do as they are almost always cheesy and virtually never

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-43865082402852193682011-05-24T18:40:00.001-05:002011-05-24T18:40:45.650-05:00

1-2-3 Release, originally uploaded by tabrandt.My kids just love going to buckrubarchery.com to target shoot. This is a great place with both indoor and outdoor ranges. We can't wait to try the outdoor range as so far we have only tried the indoor range.Bows in general seem to be a bit on the pricey side so this is a great alternative as you can rent a bow for only $6 and then another $6 for

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-65867305875784555742011-04-25T22:48:00.001-05:002011-04-25T22:48:43.677-05:00

Bad way to end the day..., originally uploaded by tabrandt.Shot this last week coming home from Best Buy around 9:00 PM. What a crappy way to end what was otherwise a not so good night to be out driving... hail, rain, wind -- hope nobody was hurt.Roads must have been slippery as this was one of 2-3 accidents in a 6 block area.Not sure if it was my superior driving skills 8-) or just luck that

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-61281582767281838622011-04-22T17:57:00.002-05:002011-04-22T17:57:54.386-05:00

minimalist, originally uploaded by tabrandt.A walk in the park during cleanup activities yielded a great shot for photofriday.com - minimalist.

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-57993631259454128242011-04-22T17:15:00.004-05:002011-04-22T17:19:56.866-05:00

Spring Cleaning, originally uploaded by tabrandt.The boys Scout Troop 599 had an outing last night where we went to a local park and did some spring cleaning. I am not sure how many bags of junk we accumulated but there were quite a few. They found bottles, paper, cans, wrappers and a few things that we couldn't identify... one scout even found a dollar bill. A local web reporter even stopped

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-34062854934161183362011-04-13T21:26:00.001-05:002011-04-13T21:26:10.305-05:00

Thrashing..., originally uploaded by tabrandt.JJ was out with his den working on the skateboarding belt loop. As you can see he is very serious about this belt loop and his concentration is second to none while hanging 10 in the parking lot.All in all it was a good night with no cub scout injuries and everyone had fun.

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-46057295745294712792011-04-03T19:49:00.001-05:002011-04-03T19:49:36.318-05:00

Mr. Mischief, originally uploaded by tabrandt.He is a really good 'HIGH Energy' kid. He is a goofy little boy that loves to sing, make movies staring himself and even lets me take his photo.... the problem is that normally when you ask him to smile he puts on one of those big CHEESY smiles. Not quite sure how I caught this one but he really had a nice smile on this shot and I even captured it!

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-65123713197409800872011-04-03T19:28:00.001-05:002011-04-03T19:28:22.353-05:00

Hail Storm, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Wisconsin... or maybe I should say south side of Milwaukee was treated to a downpour of hail around noon today.When I got home most of the hail had melted but there were some small piles at the bottom of my downspouts.Needless to say -- I am ready for some warmer weather.

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-27215149146256745622011-04-01T23:18:00.001-05:002011-04-01T23:18:31.968-05:00

Splash..., originally uploaded by tabrandt.My kids always enjoy their swimming lessons, well -- maybe not the lessons as much as they love to play around and splash, swim and goof around in the water.On the first and last nights of lessons parents are allowed to watch. This was the first night of lessons and my youngest was... well, lets just say he had lots of energy and swimming did a good job

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-28826392790456883682011-03-27T22:12:00.002-05:002011-03-27T22:19:05.577-05:00

Photo Friday - 'Mother Nature', originally uploaded by tabrandt.Another shot from our drive home from a Wausau hockey tournament. The weather made for a nightmare in driving home but provided a few good shots as a reminder of the Wisconsin winters and how much fun it is to drive. Visit photofriday.com to see other submissions or submit your own photo.

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-13984992222633611262011-03-15T23:32:00.003-05:002011-03-15T23:38:31.402-05:00

Church, originally uploaded by tabrandt.This is St Peter's Church, it was originally built in Milwaukee in the year 1839 and was from what I could find Milwaukee's first Catholic church, and now resides in Old World Wisconsin My wife took a handful of homeschooling families out to Old World Wisconsin in Eagle, Wi. We had a great tour and and overall enjoyable day. We try and visit Old World

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-23818705658955826062011-03-07T18:25:00.002-06:002011-03-07T18:27:55.876-06:00

Wisconsin Driving, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Driving home from Wausau Wisconsin in a freezing rain, snow, windy mess. Our last hockey tournament of this hockey season was the second time in about a month that one of the three hockey players we having living under our roof participated in a tournament in Wausau, home of this year WIAA State Champions. We didn't win, or even come close but

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-70205252191470016382011-02-13T20:24:00.001-06:002011-02-13T20:24:01.715-06:00

Camera Shy, originally uploaded by tabrandt.This is 'Tanner' the family dog. We picked him up from the local humane society when he was just a little puppy. We just love this guy to death, what a great pet he is... Always happy to see us and just plain fun to hang out with.He is quite funny given that he is part siberian husky and given the fact that he really does not like the Wisconsin

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-77215077979422952342011-02-04T23:01:00.002-06:002011-02-04T23:03:23.359-06:00

Celebrating the Goal, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Our Milwaukee Winter Club PeeWee A team had the opportunity to engage in a hockey game just a week or so ago. It was a game each and every one of our players looked forward to playing. They would play against the Wisconsin Warriors, a sled hockey team made up of players who suffer challenges that impair their ability to run, walk or skate.

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-63623522737182850262011-01-13T23:09:00.001-06:002011-01-13T23:09:53.791-06:00

Amazing Save..... almost, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Our yearly pilgrimage to Eagle River for some hockey in the Dome as well as the 'New Rink' I have renamed the 'Shed'. We are the team in yellow... played hard but ended up a goal short, losing 3-2 against a very formidable New Richmond team.I was hoping to capture our goalie making a great save, he had made so many over the course of the

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-12791264073890181262010-11-12T23:07:00.001-06:002010-11-12T23:07:12.686-06:00

Blue Streak, originally uploaded by tabrandt.My middle son was hanging out at the Boy Scout Store, trying to earn his first aid merit badge and I was getting a bit tired of sitting around. I decided to see if anyone I knew was playing hockey just down the street at the Pettit National Ice Center.Well, there wan't a hockey game happening but there was some speed skating time trials going on and

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-7490211958017814642010-11-12T22:48:00.001-06:002010-11-12T22:48:05.573-06:00

Retire with Honor, originally uploaded by tabrandt.My middle son was involved in a flag retirement ceremony which was held at the Harley Museum in Milwaukee. The boys had a pile of flags that had served their country well but they were now torn, tattered and tired and deserved to be retired with honor.The boys always do such a great job. They handle each flag with such respect and the care

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-48064445344023688102010-11-05T23:23:00.004-05:002010-11-05T23:32:34.538-05:00

Silence of night, originally uploaded by tabrandt. Used for photofriday and 'Dark'. Working late one evening and love the quietness of the normally busy downtown Milwaukee street.

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-61829881092163983042010-10-22T23:10:00.001-05:002010-10-22T23:10:20.441-05:00

View from below, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Out walking downtown I walked under this try and just loved the colors and the way the branches stretched out into the sun. The leaves were in full color and still on the tree which is a bit of a small window here in Wisconsin. I heard on the radio today that this may be one of the last decent weekends to drive around the state and see color in

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-91865312267130329972010-10-22T23:07:00.001-05:002010-10-22T23:07:15.441-05:00

Books, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Out for my daily walk around downtown... ok, I try and get out and walk daily but sometimes it doesn't happen. This bookstore is just a building with books everywhere... not even sure if it is open anymore. I looked through the windows and although it looks like people are around there are just books from floor to ceiling and many are just all over the

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-52195844219451153192010-10-04T19:35:00.001-05:002010-10-04T19:35:39.645-05:00

Fresh Popcorn, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Something different. A friend at work pointed me toward a weekly street photography assignment --> http://streetphotographynowproject.wordpress.com/I have been taking daily walks at lunch anyway to get my foot back in working order since the surgery as well as trying to get in a little better shape. I think this will be a good fit, I can walk and

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-21831131958331507352010-09-24T22:17:00.004-05:002010-10-12T22:41:25.684-05:00

Scavengers of the Dump, originally uploaded by tabrandt. Photofriday - 'Unforgettable' This photo truly is unforgettable to me as it represents time I spent working with kids down in Guatemala. We visited the city dump where so many people make a living by digging through the trash. This tree, like many of the other trees on either side of it were full of vultures. Like a scene right out of

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-55384339677939370062010-09-21T21:46:00.001-05:002010-09-21T21:46:44.234-05:00

Bench with a View, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Now that I am becoming quite mobile and walking really well I am able to take almost daily walks around downtown -- weather permitting that is, we do live in Wisconsin.I know, I know... I post lots of Calatrava shots. I can't help it, the amount of time I have to walk around with my camera seems a bit minimal these days and downtown Milwaukee

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-42714733826627578172010-09-03T23:28:00.001-05:002010-09-03T23:28:30.497-05:00

Calatrava, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I enjoy working downtown, partly because downtown is where all the excitement is --- right?Well, that may sound like a line but sometimes I think that is really part of the reason why I like downtown. When I go for a walk at lunch time or early in the morning before starting work I enjoy seeing the hustling of the people on their way to work or like me,

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-33235692834698322872010-08-14T21:54:00.001-05:002010-08-14T21:54:55.930-05:00

Takin' a Break, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I admit that I love being a Dad... well, some days more than others but for the most part I have found it to be fantastic. I constantly get to chuckle at the stuff they do... they don't even know they are being 'funny' they are just being kids.The other day my wife was at church doing a bit of work and my two youngest love to take their scooters/

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-42135450731532876572010-08-12T22:53:00.001-05:002010-08-12T22:53:34.950-05:00

Not Speaking, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Hmmm... maybe they are having a bad day together. They look as though they are being forced to pull the wagon but they are having a little spat and don't plan on talking to each other.... they must be teenagers.So... Is it HOT enough for anyone out there? I must be getting old. I hate the cold and shoveling snow and now I hate the heat and

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-89620176229687515502010-07-25T14:56:00.002-05:002010-07-25T15:00:49.540-05:00

Found Toad, originally uploaded by tabrandt. What a great weekend. Because of my foot surgery I was not able to take my little guy for his first over night cub scout camping trip. He was very sad as his two older brothers had told him how much fun they had when they were his age and went to camp. I decided to ask my brother, who has a wife and 3 kids of his own if he might be willing to

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          Fireworks2, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I had some people actually email me and ask me about my fireworks shots and how they were taken and if they could see some more shots.  So, here you go - they were all shot in manual mode with the camera set at F11 on a tripod with a cable release and set on bulb.  Most of the shots were captured by leaving the shutter open for anywhere from

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Happy 4th of July, originally uploaded by tabrandt.What a great night!I didn't want to go to the fireworks because I didn't want to battle the crowd on crutches. I didn't want my wife to drop me off and then park 10 blocks away and then have to figure out how she could find me and then the nightmare of trying to get the jeep and come back to get me. Just the thought of this made me think that

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Crazy Rocket Fuel, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Milwaukee has some great live music if you take the time to search it out. I am friends with the lead singer, Kari so I visit the Crazy Rocket Fuel website now and then to check out where they are playing. I found on their website that they were playing in my side of town so I headed over to Kohanski's one night back in April to see them play

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Through Rose Colored Glasses, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Well, the photos are getting a little strange around here, I know it but can't apologize. This is the type of stuff that happens when you really want to take photos and lack of mobility is keeping you from getting out and about to areas where there might be something of maybe a bit more interest. :-)So, until I am up and walking at a

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Street Dogs, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Mmm - Mmm Good. Not sure what it is about these corner hot dog stands downtown but there is something enjoyable about getting a dog or a brat and a soda and enjoy the weather, when it is nice outside. What is funny is I have been reading in some of my photography magazines about street photography and how more and more often taking these random

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When Pigs Fly, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Kind of a goofy photo I know... but when you are not too mobile and you have your camera you just take photos of the interesting stuff around you. Interesting being a relative term knowing that being on crutches does not allow me to lug my larger DSLR around so I keep my little Panasonic Lumix - DMC-LX2 with me.My middle son has been learning how to

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TUL, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Public Speaking... Just the very words strike fear into most people, I think I might be included in that group. Speaking in front of a small group of people I know is not a big deal but in front of a crowd of people that I really don't know.... not so much.Hoping that my kids don't have that same fear, my wife worked to put a Toastmasters class together.

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J's first sailing adventure last night.  As part of the Cub Scout Sailing merit badge we headed down by the Port of Milwaukee to take to the water.  Our oldest did this same merit badge a few years ago and when we first signed him up he was mad, frustrated and downright unhappy about being signed up for the class.  He wanted nothing to do with boating or the water.... this is until after the

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Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10This is my oldest of three. As part of confirmation class he had to goto class once a week for about 3 years, excluding summers. His instructor was a parent with a child in the class and hands down a wonderful guy. I actually sat in a few classes to get to know him and how he worked with the kids and found that he was a dedicated, Godly man that

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It is safe to say that the two things that really drive my kids is hockey and scouting. All three boys play hockey and wish they could strap on the skates almost every day of the year. They also simply love Boy Scouts. I am not sure what it is specifically about scouting that captures them but they just love the uniform, getting merit badges, outings, friends and almost everything else that

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As any of you know who might have stumbled through this blog I am currently a bit laid up with having surgery to remove a tumor from my right heel. It will keep me out of work for something like 6 weeks, driving for 3 months and walking for 6 months. It is a bummer but much better than the alternative of either losing my foot, finding cancer or any other number of things I would find to be much

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Road to Recovery, originally uploaded by tabrandt.OK... still one ugly looking foot, no doubt about that. It has been 3 weeks and a couple days since the surgery to remove the tumor in my heel. Most of the wound has healed up nicely, although there is one spot near the middle that is still a bit open and still draining quite a bit.Debbie stopped at Walgreens and picked up some really good

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Goggle Boy, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I am finding that being confined to minimal movement and absolutely no walking is a challenge. I am definitely making strides and continue to improve but still having trouble swallowing and accepting that I really can't walk on my foot for 6 months almost to the point where I am in full denial.Needless to say... for someone that loves photography and

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Ouch!, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Went to the doctor today where I actually got to see the damage. Nice lookin' foot, don't you think? Ouch!Interesting note. The doctor was actually kind of excited that the surgery seemed to go very well but also that the tumor was so large and the fact that I had the beginnings of a stress fracture in my heel and they were able to see it close up before

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Just when I really wanted to do a better job with posting photos to this site I get news that leads me to believe that entries may be about the same as always... too few and too far between.I found out a week or so ago that the pain in my foot/ankle wasn't just a sprain, pulled tendon or strained ligaments but was a HUGE as the doctor described tumor that had eaten all of the bone marrow out of

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Another Crown Vic's shot from Saturday evening. I just can't say enough about both bands that played at Kochinski's the other night. They both had lots of personality, energy and mixed a bunch of fun with some great music. What more can someone looking for a live music on a Saturday night ask.

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Rock and Roll, originally uploaded by tabrandt.One of my friends and co-workers plays in an all girl Rock a billy band called Crazy Rocket Fuel and when we bummed into each other at work last week I had asked about her band and if they had any shows. She told me yes, they had one on Saturday night at Kochanski's in MIlwaukee. I had never heard of this place so did a little search and found that

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Thirsty?, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Another great cub scout moment. My youngest and I spend the afternoon at his den leaders house tapping this try for a bit if sap to make some maple syrup. Leave it to my little guy to try and get right from the tree -- no pancakes, no waffles -- just a mouth full of maple tree sap. mmmmm. I will admit, I didn't open my mouth under the drip but I did

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By The Fire, originally uploaded by tabrandt.My boys and I are staring to pull the camping gear out and get it ready for the summer scouting activities. Today we pulled out the tents and are making sure they are water-proof, clean and well packed so that when summer camp gets here they will be all ready to go. Plus, we want to make sure we don't have any extra parts... or more dangerous --

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Drawing, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Hockey season is over.. but our family is still quite busy. My wife even commented the other day that I have not updated this blog in a while and I haven't been taking as many photos as I normally do. She was so right, I need to start pulling the camera out and do a better job of looking at all the wonderful things around me... I guess I am just walking

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Rough Game, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Once the kids get a little bigger, the game starts to get a little bit rougher. Certainly not as rough as high school hockey but well on its way. This young guy needed a little bit of neck cream between periods to get him back in the game and playing up to his potential. I like the intense way his teammate is watching... wondering if maybe he may

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No Goal, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I spend quite a bit of time watching my boys play hockey and subsequently take lots of hockey photos. Hockey is one of those activities where once your family gets involved you find out that it is a very time demanding activity.... with that said, I love it. I never was able to play hockey growing up and it has always been one of my favorite sports. My

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Wow - I haven't posted in quite a while, life at our house gets a bit crazy this time of year and my camera does not leave the bag near as often (other than hockey). Blessing to all of you and hope your Christmas is wonderful and you get to have some special times with your families.

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Young Couple, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Weddings are fun... ok, sometimes when you are the photographer for family they can be both fun as well as a bit stressful. This shot was from my sister-in laws wedding a few weeks ago. This is my youngest along with his cousin. They do not see each other very much but that did but that did not stop them from having the time of their lives running

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Classic, originally uploaded by tabrandt.My post for photofriday looking for "Vehicle"This was a great looking old car that just happened to pass by me a while back while I had one of my old Polaroid's in the car. I shot fast but the back end was all I was able to capture.Fast car... slow film. 8-)

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Celebration, originally uploaded by tabrandt.The third shot in the series of 2009-10 hockey season in full swing. This is my middle boy right after he had a shot go in... needless to say that this is a pose of complete excitement.His team had a good weekend, winning both games with the second game stealing the win with 4.3 seconds left on the clock when one of his friends put the puck in the net

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On the move, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Hockey, almost every day and most certainly every weekend from September through March... With 3 kids playing hockey I seem to live at the rink but honestly in this fast moving world we live in where it is easy to get caught up in the little things in life, hockey provides a great way to actually spend time with your kids, learn a great team sport and

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Another Season of Hockey, originally uploaded by tabrandt.This is my oldest hockey player... doing what he loves to do as much as anything in the world -- play hockey. He is on a team of really nice kids this year and they are off to a good start.It is amazing how much faster each and every level of youth hockey gets. This year being a Bantam he is just two years away from high school hockey.

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Well Groomed?, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Funny, my little guy was having the night of his life at a family wedding when all of a sudden he shows up with the garter of all things. Not quite sure how this happened but he thought he was funny. Later in the night I get some shots of him dancing (with almost everyone) wearing the garter on his head like a sweatband.... and we thought he was

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If you work downtown you will most likely know what the Roots & Wings race is and how many people run. This was just some fun I had while working the day of the race. I set my camera up to take a photo every 30 seconds and then put them together in a slide show to make a stop motion movie.The Big Race from Tom Brandt on Vimeo.

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Wholesome, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I enjoy taking photos as well as I enjoy giving photos away. I took a series of shots if this young woman, who is a very close friend of our family. I burned all the photos to a CD and on my way over to our friends out I wanted to also give some prints, even if they were only 4x6. Without having a lot of time to send them out to WHCC or one of the

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untitled, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I know... the shot is a bit strange. I was playing around in LightRoom and just liked how this one came out. The processing just seems to fit this ones personality.He is just one of my most easy going kids you will ever meet... that is until he gets his little nose bent out of shape about something and then WOW - instant "high maintenance child"This one

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Yashica Electro 35, originally uploaded by tabrandt.What a fantastic camera! The first time I ran a roll of film through this camera I didn't think it worked, it was just too quiet. Then after getting the photos developed I find that it did indeed work and it was wicked sharp (to quote a friend Bob from Notraces.com)This was Harry's camera. Harry was the grumpy old guy that lived next door.

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Pentax Auto 110, originally uploaded by tabrandt.My thrift store find of the year! What an awesome little camera. I found this smallest SLR made at a local thrift store for all of $2.00 and it included a working flash and 2 other lenses. I never knew something like this existed and now I am on the hunt for some 110 film so I can see how the Calatrava looks using this little guy.Now I just need

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Smooth Sailing, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I am not much of a sailor nor do I spend much time at or on the lake but I do enjoy watching the boats and enjoy the peacefulness. This shot was taken behind the Calatrava looking out over Lake Michigan.

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Pass the SPF-50, originally uploaded by tabrandt.No matter how many times you tell them they are fair skinned and need to put on sun block the first time you are not there hounding them they don't put it on and then we spend the night comforting them when they are sore and don't feel well. I wonder if he will put it on next time I am not around to remind him.Those were some sore shoulders and

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I now pronounce..., originally uploaded by tabrandt.I know, I know, this is a bit of a strange shot. You won't get any arguments from me about it being strange but I like it anyway. The Priest was very animated and made the service very nice as well as a bit entertaining.

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This shot is from a guest photographer - my middle son. My oldest is not really interested in photography but my middle son loves going for walks and taking photos. Well, he loves taking photos if I let him use my second DSLR - Canon 20D. We went for a walk the other night, me and the 3 boys around Whitnal Park and more specifically WEHR Nature Center. This is one of the photos I found on

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Signs of Summer, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Went for a long walk around Whitnal Park with my boys today. 3 of us had camera's snapping shots of this and that. So many of these flowers and many of them with attached bees and other little bugs. I haven't looked at what the other two cameras captured but this is one that I grabbed while staying on the trail.Such a great day for a walk -

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Lets Launch The Kid, originally uploaded by tabrandt.My youngest, only 5, loves to be one of the big kids. We went camping over the 4th of July with family and they had a nice swimming lake with this big floating trampoline and this thing called a 'blob'. The idea is if you crawl to the very end and then someone jumps on it you get launched into the water.All in all this is not too

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Spiderman ?, originally uploaded by tabrandt.We had a great 4th of July weekend hanging out with family at a campground near Portage Wisconsin called "Pride of America". Very nice campground and exceptionally friendly staff and great weather made for a fantastic weekend.This is my oldest giving me the look of "why are you taking my photo again"?

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Deep in thought..., originally uploaded by tabrandt.As a homeschooling family we value learning and the arts. We enjoy going to local productions at Wisconsin Lutheran College as well as First Stage. The other evening we were invited to Martin Luther HS to see a play that was both written and directed by our friends daughter, who although is out of HS has not been out for very long.I admit

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Let's Dance, originally uploaded by tabrandt.This was part of the really fun night that I was fortunate enough to be asked to document the party with many out of town relatives and friends coming together to celebrate their son graduating from UW-Madison.This little girl was simply enjoying all the party had to offer and couldn't wait to get on the dance floor. The band, "New Dog Trick" played

tabrandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985734051051477814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29926752572588429.post-72120826947175840562009-06-18T21:31:00.001-05:002009-06-18T21:31:58.259-05:00

Jump, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Not a recent photo but rather one from a couple years ago. I have been sorting and moving and tagging and doing all those other things to photos that you should be doing when you first put them on a disk. I now have Lightroom and thing that this program is the ultimate in cataloging photos. This shot was take at our campground during a birthday party. One

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Guatemala City Dump - TiltShift, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I happened to bump into someone in Milwaukee that freelances as a video editor. We got to talking and he told me about a personal project that he had put together and how it is posted on Vimeo. I did a search and found his video. I could not believe how fantastic his video, which was created with a small P&S camera. He used a

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Drummer, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Photofriday entry: MonochromeAnother is the "New Dog Trick" series. NDT will be playing at Summerfest here in Milwaukee on July 3rd.

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Jon E: Bass, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Another "New Dog Trick" shot. I just like this one, fills the frame and such a stoic look. Very little post processing as this was almost directly out of the camera shot with my 40D and 85 1.8 lens.New Dog Trick will be playing Summerfest on July 3rd. Not sure if I will be posting any more band photos as I hope to get out and do a bit of shooting

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New Dog Trick - Live, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Well, it's not the Calatrava. 8-)I took a handful of live music photos at the graduation party last weekend and think I came away with some fun shots. I will most likely send a few to the band. Who knows... maybe it will get me a paid live music photography gig."New Dog Trick" is the name of the band. If you are a music lovin' summerfest

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New Dog Trick, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I don't get many chances to shoot live music even as much as I enjoy live music. With that said, thanks to a good friend and fellow hockey parent I was asked to take photos at a UW-Madison graduation party last Saturday evening.The young graduate was a really nice young man and the party was really nice time and I am sure a lot of work for his

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Silence of night, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Downtown at night. To some it might be kind of spooky but since I work downtown and see the downtown with all the hustle and bustle during the day I really enjoy the "Silence of Night". Such a calm and peaceful feeling to enjoy the calm stillness of a silent downtown.Hope you enjoy as well.Listening to: Decypher Down - Crash

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Star Attraction, originally uploaded by tabrandt.Ok. The big reason I like this photo is the star that was formed in the wings of the Calatrava. I think this will be my last Calatrava post for a while for anyone tired of seeing me post nothing but Calatrava.What a great day to have off of work. I am hoping to get out and get some yard work done as well as finish installing my new screen

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Calatrava - Ready to fly, originally uploaded by tabrandt.As I have said before I walk to and from my car each and every work day directly past the Calatrava. I also carry a camera with me almost each and every day as well. Needless to say, with my busy schedule I tend to take quite a few shots of the Calatrava.This one if from last week lat in the day with my super little Lumix DMC-LX2. What

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The Kick, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I know... kind of a strange shot, no argument from me. Things were moving fast and although I did crop a bit off the top the original is 'headless' as well. What can I say, their faces didn't provide near the action as their feet. I really like the interaction of the legs and their competing movements in this shot. I also like the mud and the angle

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Calatrava - Ready to fly, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I admit to this being one of my favorite buildings. I walk by it almost every day and see it differently almost every time as well. View On Black

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Last Prom 2009, originally uploaded by tabrandt.I am very much a self taught amateur photographer. I do however like to shoot a few weddings, senior pictures and for a few select friends I shoot their daughters Prom photos.This young girl is the daughter of one of my very best friends, I have known her since she was about seven years old. This was her last prom. I just love the expressions

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