Aus der Traum Photography

The Working Summer!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:50:00 +0000

This summer has turned out to be a good summer for work, however, most of it private stuff I am not really at liberty to post on this site! I am looking forward to doing some travel in the near future and getting some new pics up on the site. For now I am going to default to my collection of random amazing photography for some interesting material. Today's theme is accidents! I hope you enjoy and I look forward to putting some new material up soon!

Interesting Photos of the Day!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:12:00 +0000

Due to some type of horse flu, I've been out of commission for the past week. I finally managed to stay conscious for more than a few minutes and decided to share with you some of my photo collection. These are from different photographers at different times. The first and last photos are credited, however, I dont have the names of the middle three to give them credit. If anyone knows who took these, please leave me a comment so these amazing photographers can get some credit.

Since I have been reading the Bob Woodward series of Bush at War, I decided to find photos from the conflict zone. I hope you enjoy!!!

Global Arms Trade Treaty

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:41:00 +0000

I should mention that I am a proud supporter of the second amendment and the owner of many guns. I believe that everyone has the right to defend themselves and their loved ones. I do support this global arms trade treaty, however, continuing to supply governments with weapons and munitions when they are blatantly violating international law, including human rights and humanitarian law, happens all to often.

Despite the suffering and poverty fuelled by irresponsible arms transfers, there is still no comprehensive, binding international treaty on the trade in conventional arms.

Check out the link at Controlarms.org

Amnesty International has a QVC spoof video which is quite hilarious and sobering.

Since 2003, the Control Arms Campaign has been calling for a strong and effective Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), a legally binding international instrument, which will draw together and consolidate states’ current obligations under international law. If properly implemented, such an ATT would reduce the human cost associated with the proliferation of conventional arms. It would prevent unscrupulous arms suppliers finding the weakest point in the supply chain, and ensure that all arms exporters and importers are abiding by the same high standards regarding the use, management and transfer of arms, leading to a more secure world.

The idea of a global ATT was inspired by Nobel Peace Laureates and developed by lawyers, human rights organisations, and humanitarian NGOs. It now enjoys the support of a growing number of governments (153 States), as well as more than 800 civil society organisations worldwide

What does the organization want?

We want a global ATT based on our “5 Golden Rules” to help stop those international transfers of conventional arms that are likely to be used for serious human rights violations, and fuel conflict and poverty:

States shall not authorise international transfers of conventional arms or ammunition where they will:

(i) be used or are likely to be used for gross violations of international human rights law or serious violations of international humanitarian law.

(ii) have an impact that would clearly undermine sustainable development or involve corrupt practices;

(iii) provoke or exacerbate armed conflict in violation of their obligations under the UN Charter and existing treaties.

(iv) contribute to an existing pattern of violent crime.

(v) risk being diverted for one of the above outcomes or for acts of terrorism.

Updated Portfolio!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:47:00 +0000

My new streamlined Carbonmade Portfolio can be viewed at http://ausdertraum.carbonmade.com

Zombies in Fremont!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:47:00 +0000

Shots from the 2009 Seattle Zombie Walk will be up on my Behance portfolio soon. Here are a few to whet the appetite.

Seattle Pride Parade 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:48:00 +0000

I have posted around 30 shots from the 2009 Seattle Gay Pride Parade that took place on Sunday, June 28th. The link is offsite due to some NSFW content.

2009 Seattle Pride Photos

Make sure to Stumble or Digg it if you like it! Thanks!

2009 Fremont Solstice Fair, Seattle, Wa

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:24:00 +0000

More pics from the Solstice Fair in Fremont!!! Working during the parade didn't bode well for my photography exploits, however, I hope you enjoy the shots I managed to get on Saturday evening and Sunday. I should have a few more to post in the next day or so.

Fremont Solstice Fair

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:48:00 +0000

Unfortunately, I missed the naked bicyclists and the parade, but here are a few shots from the 2009 Fremont Solstice Fair this past weekend.

Zoo Pics!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:56:00 +0000

Seattle Aquarium!!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:20:00 +0000

The Elephant Seals of San Simeon

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:12:00 +0000

I have decided to include only a few of my shots from the California trip on this site. The link to my Behance portfolio where you can see the rest of them is http://www.behance.net/Gallery/The-Elephant-Seals-of-San-Simeon/216041

California Trip

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:56:00 +0000

Hello! I have been in Morrow Bay, Ca, for a few days and will have some new photos up as soon as I get back to my computer in Seattle! Stay Tuned.

Back to Imagekind

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:45:00 +0000

I have placed some of my most popular images for sale at ImageKind. The URL is http://ADT_Photography.imagekind.com/. Dont forget the underscore between ADT and Photography!!!

Check out the shots and buy them up!

More Herons!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:13:00 +0000

It's been a while since I've added anything, and these photos are about a week old, but they are the Heron shots that I promised. I'll have shots from Julia Massey at the Showbox in a day or so. For anyone interested in chess, check out the ICC at www.chess.fm for some awesome commentary on the Amber Rapid tournament taking place (almost over actually) in Nice, France.

More Ballard Locks!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:48:00 +0000

I have a lot of good Heron shots from the Ballard Locks that I will be putting up in the next few days. I am running off to the Showbox in downtown Seattle to photograph my friend Julia Massey on the main stage. Here are a few that I took to keep you entertained in the meanwhile.

The Heron Tree

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:14:00 +0000

At the Ballard Locks yesterday I happened upon some nesting Herons! Enjoy the photos!!!

More Insect Macro Shots

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:40:00 +0000

Here are some more, sorry for the delay.

Insect Macro Shots are Coming!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:11:00 +0000

I will upload more later tonight or tomorrow. I hope this shot will satiate you for now.

Birding at the Locks

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:44:00 +0000

I've been stalking birds lately. Its good therapy. Some people meditate, I wait for birds to do something. Here are a few shots from the past couple of days. Enjoy.

Seattle Sunsets

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:50:00 +0000

I found a few of these while I was digging through some past shots. My apartment on South Lake Union allows me a wonderful vantage point, not of the West, but of the colors in the east as the sun drops below the horizon.

The other two are from Alki beach in West Seattle. I'm working on macro insect shots this weekend and should have them up by Monday or Tuesday. Keep your fingers crossed.

I'm off to the Chai House in Ballard to read Dominic Streatfield's book on the history of Cocaine, titled simply, "Cocaine: an Unauthorized Biography". It's an easy read as he is a great story teller. Check it out if you get the chance.

A few portraits before I go teach.

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:30:00 +0000

These were taken last year and have never seen the light of day until now.

The models are Nancy and Anna. You can see more of them on my portfolio page at http://ausdertraum.carbonmade.com

Crash of the Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:12:00 +0000

I was going to post this yesterday, but my chess studies got in the way. This crash happened on Saturday afternoon as I was driving around town looking for something to photograph. I didn't see how it happened, all I heard was the screeching tires and the crunching metal sound that means someone wrecked!

I was going to post the Soccer photos that I took later on in the day, but it was a clinic and I really didn't get any good action shots. I just practiced for my upcoming Summer sports shooting.

Just a reminder, I am doing portrait sessions in the Seattle area at $100 a session, which includes a CD of about 100+ images. For my portrait portfolio, see http://ausdertraum.carbonmade.com

The Internet!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:53:00 +0000

As someone who spends way too much time on the internet, I can personally identify with this cartoon. After a full day of photo editing and organizing, I came across this and felt that I had to share it with you. Those of you with the Stumble Upon tool bar will REALLY know how this feels.

I will have new photos up tomorrow, including a car crash that I saw today. Stay tuned...

Golden Gardens!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:58:00 +0000

Today was an amazingly sunny day in Seattle and I decided to pay Golden Gardens a much needed visit. I am working on my wildlife photography, so any constructive criticism is appreciated.

I am considering submitting some photos to magazines, but I need to get some really interesting stuff before I put together a portfolio. I am also thinking of getting a sailboat to live on! That is quite a big step, however, and really need to mull that over before committing.

I hope you enjoy today's post.

Shots from Today!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Opalewski) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:39:00 +0000

I started at Alki beach shooting the birds, but then decided I hadn't been to the zoo in a while. I'll upload a few more shortly, but here are a few to get started.