Advanced Labs Lomo

Advanced Labs Lomo
Originally uploaded by jfravel.

I found a great new photoshop action that mimics the effect seen with Lomo cameras. Here's the first example I have. I really enjoy the effect without the difficulties of using film. Check www.flickr.com/photos/jfravel for more.

Rome Photos

I was published on a web 2.0 tourist map site for one of my photos at St. Peter's Square. Click on Vatican City photos, then scroll through.

Waterfall National Mini Golf

Waterfall National Mini Golf
Originally uploaded by jfravel.

Shellie and I went out to the Airport National Public Golf Course in Cedar Rapids to the Waterfall Mini Golf Course. Good clean fun. There were a lot of people there and with the option of having beer on the course plenty of twenty-somethings as well. I took a couple of photos as well which are up on my flickr site.

Tom Stone TV Interview on Comcast

Tom Stone takes amazing black and white portraits. Here is an interview on the documentary photographer.

Petrus Oud Bruin

Petrus Oud Bruin
Originally uploaded by jfravel.

Shellie and I went in search of some beer from the New Belgium Brewing Company, specifically Fat Tire. We had the beer at our friends wedding in Omaha but haven't found it since. We went to John's Grocery in town which is very well known throughout the midwest for its selection as the owners are very interested in beers and wine. In fact the group is now in Europe looking for beers to add to their selection. Unfortunately no one in Iowa can carry the line. Soon enough the company will bring their beer to Sioux City as I read. After finding the Sioux City Brew Blog (awesome site by the way), I was given a tip that South Sioux City Nebraska carries the beer. Sure enough we will be enjoying the brew as we celebrate our Indepence.

Focus

High Times
Originally uploaded by jfravel.

I have been keeping up with the pretty hectic schedule. I continued processing as many photos as possible so check out my Flickr site. Shellie and I ended up sticking in Iowa City instead of making it to Saturday in the Park because of a wedding, but it was nice for Shellie to see some of her College of Pharmacy friends. She was able to catch up and I took some photos that I hope the couple will enjoy. We plan on going back to both the Bluffs and Sioux City to see both of our families for the 4th. All in all I think I will get a bit of a break.