Dalma, not feeling so well. @ImpossibleUSA @Polaroid

Impossible px600uv+ 2, originally uploaded by scotthuckphoto.

Monday morning I had a little adventure with Dalma. Dalma had been sick through the night on Sunday, she was up nearly ever hour needing to go outside to go to the bathroom (if you know what I mean).

Monday late morning I came home to check on her & her cage was filthy. I preceded to take her outside and put her in the neighbors fenced yard while I cleaned out her cage … I took it apart in the yard and sprayed in down.

After all the was done, I then attempted to put the cage in the car to take Dalma to Four Paws for Ability so the yet could see her. WELL, the cage did not fit in the car! I put Dalma in the cage in the yard while I prepared the car for our journey into Xenia. I put a blanket & plastic down on the front seat so Dalma could sit. The drive was uneventful, but I had to plan for the worst case scenario. It was fun!

Via Flickr:
Dalma in her cage outside in the front lawn. Shot with Polaroid / Impossible px600uv+

An evening ride on “Rideable Art”

After watching a game of high school soccer at Ankeney Fields in Beavercreek, I rode back with Jay on his wooden tandem. I had a great time, it only took 60 minutes to ride into Cedarville by way of the bike path.

Instant Love (Polaroid)

I do not generally post other peoples work or video’s but this time is an exception. I am a huge fan of Polaroid camera’s. There is a new book out on the market titled Instant Love.

Check out the trailer:

An Evening of Soccer …

It was an evening of soccer. Abby is playing in a spring soccer league in Beavercreek with several Cedarville friends. Dalma enjoys going to the soccer fields & watching the soccer balls being kicked around.

Cedarville ELLIV Awards Night

It was just a week before finals week and the students held the biggest student event of the year affectionately called “ELLIV”. ELLIV showcases talent in music & dance & videos. This years theme was “Color Me Loud”.

During the evening performance’s, students were prompted texted their vote for:

Most Notable Accomplishment

Best Athletic Accomplishment

Unsung Hero Award

Best Visual Artist

Best Dancer or Dance Group

Best Home Video

They had a ELLIV promo video that was put together very well. It’s a must see …

Students dressed up in a variety of costumes and characters.

It was a great evening of fun … I’m already looking forward to next years ELLIV.

Day 7 – Anza-Borrego / Geology Trip

It was our last day in southern California and it started as early as all the other days. We packed up the vehicles and took off from the hotel and headed to Loma Linda University. Dr. Leonard Brand, Professor of biology and paleontology gave us a grand tour of the facilities. We had the opportunity to meet many of the other geology department faculty.

Dr. Leonard Brand explains how he got the young fox he has in his hand, among others in the collection.

On the basement floor, it’s important to read all warnings on the doors before entering.

Alex calmly holds Alexandra, an adult female tarantula.

Dr. Kevin Nick demonstrates the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and how it works.

Dr. Paul Buchheim shows a collection of his cut & polished rock collection.

After our time in Loma Linda, we headed off to the airport to drop off the vehicles : / and to fly back to Cedarville. It was an uneventful return trip and relatively quick.

I shot about 680 digital images during the week & 6 rolls of 120 BW film, as well as about 20 Polaroid images. I was have a seperate post of some of my favorite Polaroid images in a few days.
I figured we drove about 130 miles a day on average.

All in all … it was a great trip.

Day 6 – Anza-Borrego / Geology Trip

Our last morning in the park.

As we completed our time in the Anza-Borrego Desert, we took a tour of the Begole Archaeological Research Center guided by Collections Manager Dr. Lyndon Murray.

As we drove throughout Borrego Springs during the week, we would to see these large metal creatures. As we drove out of town for the last time, the students take a moment for a fun group shot.

Dr. John Whitmore explains sand dune migration at the Barchan Sand Dunes at Salton Sea.

Dr. Whitmore describes how sand dunes form.

Students are asked to identify the different sand grain structures throughout the dunes.

Dr. Whitmore gets in on identifying sand grain size.

We stopped at the Salton Sea.

It smells really bad! Dr. Whitmore enjoyed taking a picture of me reacting to the terrible smell.

Dr. John Whitmore explained the history of the 50 mile long manmade lake & why the fish die and are washed to shore to rot and dry up.

Just behind the students, you can see a row of dead fish. The entire shoreline consists of crushed up fish bones & barnacles.

Day 5 – Anza-Borrego / Geology Trip

Wednesday morning several of us got up at sunrise, only to find out it was fairly overcast towards the east when the sun was coming over the horizon. I turned the camera around to the west to watch the sun hit the Santa Ysabel mountain range.

Can’t pass up a group photo. CU students w/ Dr. Austin & Dr. Whitmore.

Dr. Steve Austin gives directions for the students to form groups and measure strata along the Fish Creek Mountains.

Dr. John Whitmore assists Matt on using the Brunton compas.

Dr. John Whitmore explains how to use the Jacob Staff to Chris & Matt as they prepare to measure the strata.

Taking a moment with Dr. John Whitmore as he walks around to the several groups around the mountain range.

Alex measures the dip as Matt looks through the sight and tells Chris where to place the next cairn marker in measuring the strata.

After all the mapping is completed in the groups, they all got back together to discuss the project and share their findings.

Alex using a grid in order to find the median grain size of the deposit.

An overview look of the Fish Creek Mountains in the near distance.

Day 4 – Anza-Borrego / Geology Trip

After being able to sleep in Tuesday morning, we headed to Fish Creek Wash and Split Mtn. where we spent the whole day into the early evening. The weather forecast was for high winds throughout the day & we experienced the high winds the entire day. We followed the wash back 15 miles or more making stops along the way looking at folds, mudflow & debris flow deposits.

Dr. Austin pointing out important details in this flow deposit

Students discussing the evidence for three events or one event that formed this deposit

Dr. Whitmore drawing students’ attention to the dessication cracks and ripples in the sand

Students observing slicken sides and potential sand injectites in Split Mtn.

I can’t pass up an opportunity to take a group picture along the way.

Dr. Whitmore standing under a large anticline. The folds in this picture are evidence of soft sediment deformation. These layers must have been deposited rapidly!

As we headed out at dusk, we neared the entrance on our way out, it was nearly dark and difficult to see the trial with the winds. Shortly after getting back on the highway, a huge dust storm came up & at times we had zero visibility … but all is well & we made it back to the Church for a wonderful spaghetti dinner.

I can hardy imagine what our adventure will be tomorrow.

Day 3 – Anza-Borrego / Geology Trip

Day 3 we spent most of our day looking at the Sin Nombre Canyon.

Dr. Austin explaining the stratified layers at the entrance to Canyon Sin Nombre.

Discussing the mineralogy of the igneous dike (white vertical rock face) intruded in the surrounding metamorphic rock

Daniel trying to escape the hot sun.

April & Chelsea both had birthdays today.

Dr. John Whitmore discussing rock unconformity with Matt.

On our hike up in a hidden slot, we take a quick group photo.

A lunch break & quick lesson about using Brunton compasses to determine strike and dip by Dr. Steve Austin at the top after an interesting walk up the slot.

Metamorphic rocks tilted almost vertically in the Laguna Mtns. overlooking Anza-Borrego State Park.

Towards the end of the day after a long drive we stopped at a beautiful overlook.

We went to Dr. Steve Austin’s house for a wonderful steak dinner & celebrated Chelsea & Aprils birthday with cake … and pie.

Another long day.