Shooting Things

Moving to tumblr

2010-03-24T13:09:00.003-05:00

Maybe a new home will rattle me towards better posts or more posts or something.

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Peter at The Grand

2010-03-22T23:50:00.000-05:00

He really did kick my ass repeatedly.

Lovejoys during SXSW 2010

2010-03-21T11:14:00.002-05:00

US Royalty setting up on stage while I enjoy a beer that hasn't had the price raised this week.

Clusterfuck of bicycles at the MWTX block

2010-03-20T12:41:00.001-05:00

The piles of SXSW refuse are mounting.

House on the corner of 42nd and Ave F

2010-03-13T17:58:00.000-06:00

Spring is sprunging.

Che at The Liberty

2010-03-12T23:01:00.000-06:00

Diligently text messaging.

Bottom of a glass of whiskey

2010-03-10T19:40:00.000-06:00

During a 4 hour phone call that started at midnight.

Men's room at Ruby's BBQ

2010-03-08T19:06:00.001-06:00

The only place I have RC Cola. Ruby's I mean, not specifically the men's room.

Location scout with director Billy

2010-03-04T22:14:00.001-06:00

Same house I parked a grip truck in front of in April of 2007.

The porch at Cherrywood Coffeehouse and a dammed poem

2010-03-03T20:49:00.002-06:00

We call home a town where the river is dammed.
Some days are hot, some nights are cold,
And we drift on hopes without any plans.
We huddle together and call ourselves cool
Beneath the hazy light of a waning moon.
Let it ride as the towers stretch high,
And the houses sprout along the flat out lines.
We'll become what we hate, and we'll never die,
floating lazy on the river that's dammed.

Gables Park Plaza from Spring Condominiums

2010-03-01T17:57:00.001-06:00

Looking south over Lady Bird Lake and the Lamar Bridge.

Spring Condo on Bowie and 3rd

2010-02-28T22:54:00.000-06:00

I don't consider myself a condo guy, but I see the appeal.

Day 1 in the alley

2010-02-27T22:09:00.001-06:00

It was a hard day. Not feeling good, and I'm second guessing.

Clouds and Chords video

2010-02-25T00:06:00.001-06:00

Clouds and Chords from Colin Harrington on Vimeo.

A time lapse of clouds for which I feel no great affection.

Spider House Coffee lit up at dusk

2010-02-24T23:40:00.002-06:00

First time I've been to Spider House in a long time.

Sky above Cherrywood Coffeehouse

2010-02-22T11:58:00.000-06:00

I spent all day reading the Hitchhiker's Guide.

Green lights over Congress

2010-02-21T12:00:00.001-06:00

Looking south from 10th St, and god damn I was too tired and just went home.

Guinness shamrock pour at The Gingerman

2010-02-20T20:22:00.000-06:00

That is not easy to do.

James audition tape

2010-02-14T21:41:00.000-06:00

Also rugged.

Telephone pole in front of Thunderbird on Manor

2010-02-09T19:07:00.002-06:00

Mi Madre's across the street. I'll be pining after today's light for a while.

Callie with chalk on her face at The Grand

2010-02-08T11:18:00.001-06:00

And her new haircut.

Head shot of Avi

2010-02-03T20:05:00.001-06:00

Looking rugged for True Grit. I think, I hope.

Rio Rita on East 6th

2010-02-02T01:44:00.001-06:00

The night started here. It ended elsewhere.

The back porch of Alecia's duplex

2010-01-30T19:56:00.000-06:00

I think this qualified as one of those cold crisp days.

Alley behind the Gingerman

2010-01-29T21:27:00.001-06:00

With shoes and electric meters.

Patio at Merrie Lynn

2010-01-28T21:52:00.001-06:00

It's red.

Old cars on the lot on East 6th between San Marcos and Brushy

2010-01-26T19:29:00.001-06:00

I never noticed this spot before. And I really don't like those lofts.

Trio of baby goats in the hay

2010-01-25T21:28:00.000-06:00

The ears help with the cuteness.

Ish of Coma in Algiers at Salvation Redemption

2010-01-17T12:29:00.001-06:00

House party.

Formerly Dillards at Highland Mall

2010-01-14T17:16:00.002-06:00

From the empty south parking lot on a nice dreary day.

Shangri La chandelier reflected in the bar

2010-01-11T23:38:00.001-06:00

It is a very nice solid wood bar.

Kristi on the floor after the Bridal Extravaganza

2010-01-10T21:24:00.001-06:00

Waiting to be picked up after the realization that the car could hold stuff or people, but not both.

Jeff and somebody under the heater at Mohawk

2010-01-08T11:54:00.001-06:00

God damn it was cold.

Jeff under the redlight

2010-01-06T18:54:00.001-06:00

Coma in Algiers show at Emo's during free week.

Callie and CJ at The Grand

2010-01-05T17:29:00.001-06:00

Sitting next to the women's room.

Random people at Red 7

2010-01-03T13:39:00.000-06:00

I don't remember taking this picture.

Cartright at Emo's free week

2010-01-02T11:44:00.000-06:00

Outdoor stage.

Kyle putting the moves on Vanessa's thingy

2010-01-01T15:20:00.002-06:00

Noisemaker, blower, whatever, those things are called. At Mark's New Years wedding party.

Thunderbird parking lot

2009-12-31T19:13:00.000-06:00

Scooter and a dumpster at the coffee shop on Manor Rd.

Blue Chair at Rio Rita

2009-12-27T22:52:00.001-06:00

I've been out on Southwest Parkway for the Christmasses which may as well be the moon. Today I was at the airport twice and Rio Rita when it was empty.

Justin playing guitar... sort of

2009-12-22T23:51:00.001-06:00

Actually, he's watching other people play Dr Mario.

Exit Nick at Rio Rita

2009-12-21T17:56:00.001-06:00

He's done with production on his thesis, and I think in that hmm place.

CJ playing at the Christmas party

2009-12-20T02:42:00.000-06:00

Kate and CJ's Christmas party goes acoustic, as it usually does.

Corner of W 23rd and Rio Grande

2009-12-19T19:12:00.000-06:00

After some quality time at Cain and Abel's.

Littlefield reflected in Bank of America Center

2009-12-18T21:17:00.002-06:00

Littlefield Building reflected in Bank of America Center across 6th St on Congress Ave.

Number 138

2009-12-16T22:49:00.000-06:00

Christian dicking around on his iPhone at The Jackalope.

Explanation: Not here for the moment

2009-12-04T19:59:00.002-06:00

Spent November in DC, Virginia Beach, Snead's Ferry, and Abel Springs. Except for this past week where I laid around and watched Carl Sagan's Cosmos. And tomorrow I'm driving off towards New Orleans. Hope to resume the photoblogging in the middle of the month.

Cars parked in driveways along East 32nd St

2009-11-03T23:25:00.000-06:00

Grassy.

Christian and Callie smiling at Shangri-La

2009-10-29T23:55:00.001-05:00

And playing pool.

Nathan gesticulating at Shangri-La

2009-10-23T23:03:00.001-05:00

Blurry shot from a a lovely evening.

Passing under I-35

2009-10-20T00:12:00.000-05:00

Interstate 35 from Airport Blvd driving home from The Grand.

Rob in the New Orleans coal power plant

2009-10-19T19:58:00.001-05:00

There were more interesting rooms, but this shot feels.

Starlight Vista in the fog

2009-10-14T23:56:00.000-05:00

Deep in a culdesac off a dead end road.

Avi at The Grand

2009-10-12T23:59:00.001-05:00

Fucking pool... god damn stupid game... god damn... fucking... fucking... I hate pool.

Horny goat

2009-10-11T21:16:00.000-05:00

Devastatingly handsome.

Christian playing pool at Shangri-La

2009-10-08T10:47:00.000-05:00

Seemed crowded for a Wednesday night.

Bleary eyed William P Clements State Office Building

2009-10-06T11:19:00.001-05:00

On 15th Street between Guadalupe and Lavaca.

Dreary day of fall

2009-10-03T19:41:00.001-05:00

Colors starting to come out. Rain all day.

Rough day

2009-10-01T17:01:00.000-05:00

On the corner of South Congress and Ben White.

Zamboni (TRADEMARK) ice resurfacer at the Cedar Park Center

2009-09-30T22:35:00.002-05:00

A standout case of a brand name becoming a noun. A fascinating machine. And a lousy photo.

Update: My first fan email. Or at least an automated bot that skims through every blog on the internet looking for the word Zamboni. So for anyone thinking the word Zamboni has gone over into a noun, I stand to testify that they are actively protecting their trademark from such abuse. I received a perfectly polite email with this letter: Zamboni Trademarks

And now you know.

Dead roses

2009-09-29T20:19:00.000-05:00

Buzzards circling over the ranch.

2009-09-25T13:11:00.002-05:00

Last day of two straight weeks of rain.

Cherrywood Coffeehouse Sunday crowd

2009-09-20T19:01:00.002-05:00

I'm spied, not sneaky enough with the camera.

Cool Cadillac at the used car lot

2009-09-19T21:03:00.001-05:00

On the corner of Manor and Airport.

Nightlife screening at Red 7

2009-09-16T11:17:00.001-05:00

Noelle, Darren, and Logan passing the evening after watching the movie.

Avi and Larkin at The Grand

2009-09-15T02:46:00.002-05:00

Awful night of pool. And I don't know why he's drinking Pabst over Lonestar either.

Just couldn't take the RED!

2009-09-14T20:10:00.001-05:00

Coca-Cola truck parked in front of The Monarch. It was really unnecessarily red.

Stuff in my living room

2009-09-13T23:50:00.000-05:00

Bookshelves with no master plan going on.

Striped shirt strangers at Shangri-la

2009-09-12T12:27:00.000-05:00

Around the pool tables.

Cinematography Reel

2009-09-09T01:09:00.002-05:00

Cinematography Reel from Colin Harrington on Vimeo.

After much procrastination, I have finally put together something that can be called a reel. I am pleased with my choice of music, too. Although, whenever I look at other peoples reels, I always mute the audio, as a song ties in a specific mood when the whole point of the reel is to demonstrate the ability to create multiple different moods with different techniques. Anyway...

Burn After Reading screenshot

2009-09-08T00:07:00.000-05:00

Caught a nice transition.

Coma in Algiers inside at Mohawk

2009-09-07T11:38:00.003-05:00

John onstage while Kyle and Jeff grind in the crowd.

In the corner at The Grand

2009-09-06T13:34:00.001-05:00

Alex, CJ, Abby, and Tiffany.

Souvenir Point in her stall at Retama

2009-09-04T13:15:00.001-05:00

After coming in 2nd in Race 6 at Retama Park.

Longhorn Dam

2009-09-03T19:03:00.000-05:00

The dam and the Pleasant Valley Bridge from the south side.

Smiley face door

2009-09-02T19:09:00.001-05:00

The chunk of building behind Zen on Guadalupe at 35th Street.

Callie at The Grand

2009-09-01T10:24:00.001-05:00

Playing pool.

Texting bartender

2009-08-30T23:21:00.000-05:00

Trevor behind the bar at Shangri-La.

Frog chilling on the window sill

2009-08-28T19:35:00.002-05:00

He seemed pretty cool about everything.

Hints of trees and power lines

2009-08-27T15:38:00.001-05:00

Thunderstorm coming in north of Clarkson Road.

Regal Arbor parking lot

2009-08-26T15:57:00.000-05:00

Light posts and cell tower outside the movie theater.

Ms Bea's parking lot

2009-08-19T23:30:00.001-05:00

Ms Bea's parking lot from the alley at night.

High voltage pole

2009-08-18T18:25:00.000-05:00

High voltage line on E 38th 1/2 Street.

Macro Cello

2009-08-17T17:59:00.000-05:00

Macro shot of cello, a plastic coated wire mesh.

Lonely Liberty

2009-08-16T23:10:00.000-05:00

Lone Star on the table at The Liberty on a quiet night.

Nathanael napping

2009-08-13T21:48:00.000-05:00

Nathanael taking a break on set in Barton Springs.

360 Condominiums sunrise

2009-08-12T23:57:00.001-05:00

360 Condominiums from the baseball field off of Robert E Lee.

Barton Springs Pool Lifeguard

2009-08-11T20:43:00.001-05:00

With some floating algae because that is part of the charm.

Stefan at Ramsey Park

2009-08-09T15:23:00.001-05:00

Day in the park.

Blurry bird and a stained vent

2009-08-04T20:07:00.001-05:00

Grackle with a manual focus long lens.

Center stripe donut

2009-08-03T18:48:00.001-05:00

Tar patch in the middle of the road.

Chandelier over the bar

2009-07-28T13:15:00.001-05:00

Chandelier over the bar at Shangri-La.

Excel picture car

2009-07-26T14:12:00.000-05:00

This car is a cocksucker.

Palm tree hidden house

2009-07-24T14:37:00.000-05:00

House on Larry Lane with lots of palm trees.

Another corn field

2009-07-19T00:00:00.003-05:00

Corn field north of Manor off of Schmidt Loop at Gregg Ln.

Round Rock Field

2009-07-18T13:45:00.001-05:00

Parched field south of the Dell Diamond.

Jungle parking lot

2009-07-17T16:44:00.000-05:00

Backside of the abandoned parking lot on Manor and Clarkson.

Silver fire hydrant

2009-07-15T21:24:00.001-05:00

Fire hydrant at the corner of Merrie Lynn and Clarkson.

Bank of America Tower windows

2009-07-12T19:50:00.001-05:00

Bank of America Tower at 515 Congress Ave in downtown Austin.

Tim at Shangri-La

2009-07-11T14:06:00.000-05:00

With his Nightlife T-shirt on out in the back.