Auld Lang Syne

Nope, I didn't forget. The crew on New Years Eve. May 2009 be a great year. Love you all and hope you had a safe and happy holiday.

Like a kid again

© Matt McQuillan 2008
Nikon D80

I hate winter! No wait, I utterly LOATH winter. I can’t stand the cold, the snow, the dark and the all around craptastic-fullness of this season. I could go on and on and have written several great rants in the past about the winter. I will spare you any further whining and share with you my new ally in the battle against this sinister beast. What is it you ask?

My new waterproof boots! Yep, boots. I don’t know what it is about having warm dry feet that makes all the difference in surviving the winter. Yeah, they may look like moon boots or galoshes for adults, but it is well worth a little bit of friendly shoe-drobe criticism. I think of them as my snow going tank treds. No longer do I fear stepping in that puddle or snow bank. The one that will get my feet wet causing countless hours of freezing misery. I have even been shrugging off wearing a coat, because these boots are so warm. No, I can’t crawl into them and warm up my whole body, but the amazing -40 below Thinsulate® lining keeps the cold from sneaking in through my feet. I also get to sing a little Mr. Rogers tune as I change my shoes when I get to work. My wife also got some. She looks a lot better in them than me.

If winter is consuming your soul (no pun intended), then I suggest a great pair of winter boots.

Mine are Kamik ® - Wausau ® (Men) and you can see some great pictures of them here.

And so it begins...

© Matt McQuillan 2008
Nikon D80 – AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8G ED
Ap Priority – f/8 – 1/60 sec. – ISO-100 (No Post Editing)

Hello one and all. It is your old friend (at least I hope we are still friends). I am trying once again to BLOG. Not just BLOG, but Photo-BLOG and of the likes I have never done before. See, I am very lazy, as many of you already know. I am looking for any excuse, going into this New Year, to get off my lazy butt and do something. I spend too much time watching TV, playing on the computer and working. My body and mind just can’t take it anymore. I also have a fairly expensive camera and a desire to better my photography skills. I am not one to make New Years resolutions and they usually do not aspire to anything. Just hanging onto a date at the beginning of the year and thinking it will carry you to self change nirvana; is not the best way to get things done. You have to want to do it. Yes good people, I want to do it. I am currently watching several friends and family members change themselves and I want to ride the same happy train to happy town. WOO-WOO!

So, without further ado, I give you The Quotidian Photo Depository. A place I can share my daily thoughts and photos. Yes, daily photos. A very tall order I know, but hey this thing (Nikon D80) cost a pretty penny and should be put to good use. It will also give me a chance to rant more, just like my past BLOGs. So, sit back and enjoy. Please freely share your thoughts, feedback and encouragement. I know I can surely use it.