Brad'S Photo Blog

60 Degrees in February

2012-02-16T01:00:00.000-05:00

Gotham Bicycle Defense Industries

2012-02-15T15:13:00.000-05:00

I've got to put a short plug in here for the new company that I'm helping to launch. It's call Gotham - Bicycle Defense Industries. We are making the worlds first theft resistance bike light.

Check us out: http://kck.st/bikegotham

I'd really appreciate it if you shared the link to our kickstarter page.

Bike Messenger!

2012-02-15T01:00:00.000-05:00

One More Sunset Over Kendall

2012-02-14T01:00:00.000-05:00

Central Park

2012-02-13T01:00:00.000-05:00

Bike Wheels

2012-02-12T01:00:00.000-05:00

I like riding my bike.

Bird Prints

2012-02-11T01:00:00.000-05:00

From the archives. The beach in Chatam, MA.

Clean Energy

2012-02-10T01:00:00.000-05:00

More wind turbines. I drove past the windfarm on I-65 in Indiana again... it's so huge I had to post some more pictures. There are 222 wind turbines in about a 10 mile stretch of interstate.

The Saddest Looking Dog in the World

2012-02-09T01:00:00.000-05:00

Would you believe she only has 3 legs? She does. I only speak the truth.

Memorial City

2012-02-08T01:00:00.000-05:00

Indianapolis has the 2nd most monuments of any city behind Washington D.C. Here's one of them!

Chicago Theater

2012-02-07T01:00:00.000-05:00

New or old?

Brooklyn Bridge

2012-02-06T01:00:00.000-05:00

It was my first time on the Brooklyn bridge. It was a good time. I look forward to going back.

St. Clement in Chicago

2012-02-05T01:00:00.000-05:00

I've recently discovered some cool effects built into my camera. Here's a shot of St. Clement in Chicago.

Super Pre Bowl

2012-02-04T01:00:00.000-05:00

I luckily made it home to Indianapolis for some of the Superbowl Festivities! Streets were shut down for a huge outdoor party including a 800ft zipline running down the street. However, this was probably one of the cooler sights - 33 Indy cars in race formation in front of Monument Circle, one car for each of the 32 NFL teams and one car for the city of Indianapolis.

Times Square

2012-02-03T01:00:00.000-05:00

Another Sunset over Kendall

2012-02-02T01:00:00.000-05:00

NYC

2012-02-01T01:00:00.000-05:00

Getting ready to bike over the Brooklyn Bridge on a beautiful January day.

Sunset over Boston Harbor

2012-01-31T01:00:00.000-05:00

Probably almost the coolest picture I've ever taken from an airplane.

Times Square Pedicab

2012-01-30T01:00:00.000-05:00

Watching the streetlight, waiting for green.

Logan Airport

2012-01-29T01:00:00.000-05:00

Lovely sunrise at Logan.

Mushroom Risotto

2012-01-28T01:00:00.000-05:00

My first ever Risotto!

Gas Works

2012-01-27T01:00:00.000-05:00

A saturated shot of Gas Works Park (a turn of the century coal gasification plant turned modern public park) from the top of Queen Anne with the University of Washington in the background.

Fluffy

2012-01-26T01:00:00.000-05:00

From the archives, this fluffy dog was enjoying one of the last GREAT days of the fall.

Killer Sailing Picture

2012-01-25T01:00:00.000-05:00

This is a good one.

Falling Water

2012-01-24T01:00:00.000-05:00

From the archives.

Wisps in the Sky

2012-01-23T13:33:00.000-05:00

Looking out the window of my office at the wispy sky.

Purdue Belltower

2012-01-22T01:00:00.000-05:00

Great memories of this place!

Paramount Theater

2012-01-21T01:00:00.001-05:00

My fingers almost froze taking this shot.

Big Pot-o-Chili

2012-01-20T01:00:00.001-05:00

I love making chili.

12 ft Snowman

2012-01-19T01:00:00.001-05:00

The first snow of the year, brings out the first snowman of the year. Some MIT students had this finished around 1am in the park at the corner of Mass Ave and Main Street in Central Square.

First Snow of the Year

2012-01-18T01:00:00.001-05:00

I walked outside around midnight last night to find this snow! It's finally winter!

Dome

2012-01-17T01:00:00.000-05:00

A slightly different view of the famous MIT Dome.

Shinning Through!

2012-01-16T01:00:00.000-05:00

I take a lot of pictures of clouds. I like this one from my Thanksgiving trip to Indiana.

Sunset on the Stata Center

2012-01-15T01:00:00.000-05:00

It's winter... the sun sets at 4:30pm... there's no snow (yet)... I'm struggling for good photo opportunities.

The Loop

2012-01-14T01:00:00.000-05:00

Looking down on the north west corner of The Loop in Chicago from my cousin's apartment.

St. Cecilia's Boston

2012-01-13T01:00:00.000-05:00

Public Gardens at Night

2012-01-12T01:00:00.000-05:00

Winter Sky over Kendall

2012-01-11T01:00:00.000-05:00

I love looking out the windows at the office. They sky is so interesting these days!

Dandelion Wine

2012-01-10T01:00:00.001-05:00

My cousins have started a winery. They make lots of delicious and interesting wine - blueberry, strawberry, jalapeno, wild cherry, and dandelion wines just to name a few.

Eastern Washington Hills

2012-01-09T01:00:00.000-05:00

Archives. I've been slipping a bit lately on the picture taking!

Remember days that look like this?

2012-01-08T01:00:00.000-05:00

Don't get me wrong, I love winter. But we haven't really had much of a winter... yet!

Sunset over Innerbay

2012-01-07T01:00:00.000-05:00

Pulled this one from the archives. I like love the mountains over the water!

Shell Night

2012-01-06T01:00:00.000-05:00

The sign at night! I've lived here for almost 2 years and never saw this lit! I think it was turned off at night when I first moved to the area.

Shell Day

2012-01-05T01:00:00.000-05:00

A gas station near my house.

Leafy Lights

2012-01-04T01:00:00.000-05:00

Beautiful New Year

2012-01-03T01:00:00.000-05:00

Testing out my zoom lens on a southern Indiana sunset.

Fuzzy Slippers

2012-01-02T01:00:00.000-05:00

Sweet new slippers.

New Year, New Life

2012-01-01T01:00:00.000-05:00

My cousin got married on New Year's Eve. Her parents hosted a kick-butt reception looking out on Monument Circle in Indianapolis filled with Christmas lights and complete with a heart shape lit up in the windows of the IPL building.

Congrats Andrea and Michael!

Indiana Sunset

2011-12-31T01:00:00.000-05:00

A beautiful Indiana sunset. Mom and I were driving to our cousin's house for dinner and pulled over for this shot.

The Old House

2011-12-30T01:00:00.000-05:00

I visited my buddy who I used to rent a room from. The guardian of the front door is still at his post!

A lovely house on Beacon Street

2011-12-29T01:00:00.000-05:00

I literally stopped my bike ride in it's tracks to take this picture!

Chicago Sky in "the Bean"

2011-12-28T01:00:00.000-05:00

All I see are fingerprints!

Spice it up!

2011-12-27T01:00:00.000-05:00

Rocking the kitchen one Saturday afternoon.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-26T01:00:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Thanks for looking at my pictures. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy taking them!

Project

2011-12-25T01:00:00.000-05:00

Here's a little project I've been working on!

Guaca-mustache!

2011-12-24T01:00:00.000-05:00

My entry into a guacamole contest at a holiday party.

Lights!

2011-12-23T01:00:00.000-05:00

Lights!

Christmas Cookie Crime

2011-12-22T01:00:00.000-05:00

Do you know the Muffin Man?

Christmas in Cambridge

2011-12-21T01:00:00.000-05:00

That's a lot of decoration for one little yard!

Industry!

2011-12-20T01:00:00.000-05:00

I really like wind turbines!

Lincoln Park

2011-12-19T01:00:00.000-05:00

A street in Lincoln Park near the L... I think it's Armitage, but I honestly don't remember.

Watch Dog

2011-12-18T01:00:00.000-05:00

The watch-dog across the street from my sister's apartment in Lincoln Park.

Purdue!

2011-12-17T01:00:00.000-05:00

Can you see the forrest through the Trees?

2011-12-16T01:00:00.000-05:00

A hike in the Cascade Mountains.

Sunlit Trees

2011-12-15T01:00:00.000-05:00

Colors!

Seattle Park in the Sun

2011-12-14T01:00:00.000-05:00

Bhy Kracke Park in Seattle.

Early Morning Taxi Ride

2011-12-13T01:00:00.000-05:00

One of the few times I've been in a taxi in Boston and probably the only time by myself. It's 5:45am on my way to the airport.

Walk With a Smile

2011-12-12T01:00:00.000-05:00

Walk with a Smile... or drive your car with a frown... or just ride your bike!

The Family Matters House

2011-12-11T01:00:00.000-05:00

This is the Family Matters House in Chicago.

(Sorry if you have seen this before, I had a little slip with my postings)

Rusted Roost

2011-12-10T01:00:00.000-05:00

Get it? Rusted Roost? Did anyone else listen to Rusted Root back in the day... or continue to now? Ok. Just me.

Faucet Flowers

2011-12-09T01:00:00.000-05:00

I found these at the Cape. I suppose you don't have to water them very often.

Swan Pond in Boston Public Gardens

2011-12-08T01:00:00.000-05:00

Chatham Lighthouse

2011-12-07T11:49:00.000-05:00

Chatham Lighthouse in Chatham on Cape Cod.

Cape Cod November Sunset

2011-12-06T01:00:00.000-05:00

November Cap Cod beach sunset... at about 4pm. I'm ready for longer days.

Cape Cod Beach

2011-12-05T01:00:00.000-05:00

Beautiful but windy day at Cape Cod in late November.

Thickly Settled

2011-12-04T01:00:00.000-05:00

Apparently these signs are common for the New England. I never saw one before my trip to Cape Cod - and now I find them hilarious.

Holocaust Memorial

2011-12-03T01:00:00.000-05:00

The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston is a must see if you ever visit the city. It's right on the Freedom Trail - a path that takes you past all of the historic sights in Boston. The memorial is pretty moving. Here's a picture of it at night.

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

2011-12-02T01:00:00.000-05:00

This is a view of the Old North Church at night from the fountain in Pall Revere Mall in the North End of Boston.

Water Feature

2011-12-01T01:00:00.000-05:00

A different view of the Customs House (clocktower) from the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in Boston at night.

Copley Square Bike Naps

2011-11-30T01:00:00.000-05:00

The Boston Public Library in Copley Square with cyclists napping on the lawns across the street.

Tall Bikes

2011-11-29T01:00:00.000-05:00

I would love to build a tall bike someday when I have space for a workshop. But for now I just have to wonder how they get on and off of those things!

Sunset Ship

2011-11-28T01:00:00.000-05:00

Looking at the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound from the top of Queen Anne in Seattle.

Mountain

2011-11-27T01:00:00.000-05:00

The Cascade Mountains in Leavenworth, WA.

Spee-ider

2011-11-26T01:00:00.000-05:00

Any fans of Megamind out there?

Thanksgiving Leftovers

2011-11-25T01:00:00.000-05:00

I love making a "Thanksgiving Leftover Burrito" with Thanksgiving leftovers.

Apartment Space Needle

2011-11-24T01:00:00.000-05:00

This is a shot a few blocks from my old apartment in Seattle... great city... great views!!!

Ode To Yats

2011-11-23T00:07:00.000-05:00

I'm going to break my new photo blog tradition for a quick Ode to Yats.

Yats is one my favorite traditions when I return home to Indianapolis. I ALWAYS stop by for a meal. It's a Cajon Creole quick food restaurant with incredibly delicious food, a wonderful atmosphere, and overall a great personality. The workers are always in a great mood and greet you with the cool cat, laid back attitude shared by the gracious owner, Joe - who can be frequently found clearing tables and running dishes out to patiently waiting customers.

To any visitors to Indy, I highly recommend stopping by for a casual meal - there are locations downtown, in Broad Ripple (the original and best location), and on the north and south sides.

A huge plate of food costs about $7.50. Their menu is always changing (it's written on a chalkboard in the picture on the right below) so you never know what to expect. You can try a dish before you buy it to make sure you'll enjoy it. If you can't decide, go with most popular Chili Cheese Etoufee and you will be sure to love it!

I love YATS!

John Hancock Tower

2011-11-22T01:00:00.000-05:00

This is the John Hancock Tower in Boston, not to be confused with the Old John Hancock Tower (now the Berkeley Building).

John Hancock Tower, Boston

Lamp Post Graveyard Freedom Trail

2011-11-21T01:00:00.000-05:00

A Gas Lamp Post, a old Graveyard, and the Freedom Trail - all in one picture (and some tourists).

468 Beacon Street

2011-11-20T01:00:00.000-05:00

On the Ceiling of the Duck Tour

2011-11-19T01:00:00.000-05:00

Look up during a Duck Tour... not at the buildings but the roof over your head and you might just see something like this!

Duck Tour Kilroy

The Big Dig

2011-11-18T01:00:00.000-05:00

I can only imagine what this view would look like if the Big Dig never happened.

Green Line Tunnel

2011-11-17T01:00:00.000-05:00

Oh the Green Line, Boston's Oldest and most painful subway experience. The sudden turns of the over capacity cars as they whip down a 100 year old track is an experience that starts fun and quickly degrades if its your daily routine. Luckily, I live along the Red Line and only get to experience the Green Line on occasion. I recently had such occasion and took a picture of the tunnel for your viewing pleasure.

Blue Lights at Night

2011-11-16T01:00:00.000-05:00

Old Building, New Lighting. I like the glow of the blue lights behind the columns at the Christian Science Center in Boston. It makes for an eye catching photo.

Boston Approaching Sunset

2011-11-15T01:00:00.000-05:00

I like to ride my bike as much as possible for two reasons - it's the fastest way to get around the city AND gives me the most opportunities to take great pictures! Here's Boston just before sunset in the fall.

Old City Hall

2011-11-14T01:00:00.000-05:00

Here's the Old City Hall in Boston. It now houses a Ruth Chris Steakhouse.

Trees

2011-11-13T10:39:00.000-05:00

X Marks the Spot

2011-11-12T01:00:00.000-05:00

X in the sky at sunset.

Island House

2011-11-11T01:00:00.000-05:00

This family can't get anywhere without a boat!

Rocks in the Fall

2011-11-10T01:00:00.000-05:00

A pile of rocks from the fall.