Photos from Water Main Break in Ridgefield

Photos taken by me, Grant Hansen, at 6:30am, April 13, 2009. Hamilton Avenue, Ridgefield.

Look at that smile!

Deep in the shallow water off a Mexican beach. My horse was stoked to have me handling the reigns!

Diesel, Sound Asleep

I wish I could get this comfy!

Colors of Winter 2

Here's another nice contrast of colors. As a Web developer, photos like this come in handy when I want to choose a color palette. The hues and shades work well together.

Colors of Winter 1

Winter isn't my favorite time of year. It's cold, damp, and I can't get outside to do most of the things I love to do (tennis, BMX). Sometimes though, when nature hibernates, we're left with some brilliant colors and contrast. My next few posts will feature pictures from my hood.

Forest through the fog

This really isn't a forest. In fact, it's only a strip of 50 x 200 foot land with some trees. However, on a foggy day, it is hard to see through the trees. Better that way I think.

The Savellis

With a snowstorm heading our way, I was outside looking toward the gray sky to see if much had changed. From my vantage point I saw another one of Papa George's metalwork. He built the house; I have no right (nor desire) to take the sign down. Although, I must admit, a G. Hansen one would be pretty cool.

Let the cat out of the bag

Madison loves tiny spaces. Here she found my just emptied Brooks Brothers bag and nested in it for a little while.

Sticker bush

I was reading a photography blog (of course, I can't remember which one) where I saw a cool photo that looked like a painting. I wanted to try to replicate that style, so I kept playing around. I think this came a little close -- at least the background.

Diesel powered

This morning Diesel was outside running around like a little mad man. I set my shutter speed real slow and kept the aperture small. I did my best to keep up with his speed as he zoomed around, creating this nice image.

Perched too

I noticed Louis focused intently at something outside. Apparently, another critter made use of this massive fallen tree branch. Unlike the bird, I was not confident at all that I could open my sliding glass doors to get closer for a good shot. So, I took a really hard angle through my dirty glass doors and zoomed in as much as I could.

Christmas tree needles

Oh Christmas tree, thanks for a great season. Dried and browned, you served us well to the end. Let the wind spread your needles.

Perched

I woke up the other day and saw what I thought was a fallen tree in my neighbor's yard, peeking just over the fence into my yard. Upon further investigation, I saw that it was a massive branch from an even more massive tree. This little bird chilled camouflaged to other spying eyes. Getting close enough for a good photo was risky, but it paid off. Maybe it'll be the first resident in my bird house.

Madison and her tree

Poor Madison. She loves crushing presents, destroying ribbon, and playing in the branches. Soon her tree will be gone from the living room and she'll have to find other ways to make a mess.

Trellis with vine

This is another shot of the trellis my grandfather built.

Christmas Ornament

I'm just about ready for a couple days of non-stop eating and gift exchanging. Enjoy your time off and celebrate with friends and loved ones.

Longing for summer

Although Christmas is a few days away, the cold damp weather has me longing for warmer days of sun tanning, bike riding, and tennis. I'm sure Santa will bring me something to prepare me for the big thaw.

Trellis by Papa George

My grandfather George built this trellis I'm guessing long before I was born. Judging by the quality of his work, it'll still be standing long after I'm gone.

Curiosity

Madison checking out the camera as I try to get a good shot. Sometimes the unexpected makes for a good shot.

Ice fire

To me the growth in the background looks ablaze while this frozen branch looks on.