New one (Ty)

Okay, here we go again. I would love to know what you all think this time around.

Thanks!!!!!

honest opinions please

Ok, so I have been working on Ty's pic. I think I'm to a point where I'm done. I've had some people say that it may need a little something. I would like all of your honest opinions before I make the final cut and print it up for Mom and Dad.



Here are some other fun pics from this shoot. There were tons of fun ones. I'm just putting up a few that didn't make the cut.

Alexandria

I had the honor of photographing a beautiful little girl a few weeks ago. Her name is Alexandria and she just turned 1 yr old.

It took me a while to put these up. I was getting used to my new mac. I can't say which I like better yet, mac or PC. Once I am more comfortable with the functions on this one I may change my mind.

So here are a few of the pictures from the shoot. I had fun playing. Hope you enjoy.

Kristin, the disc will be in the mail on Monday. ;)

wild flowers

The wild flowers are gorgeous right now. There is a field that leads down into the canyon near my house that is covered in them. I thought I would share what I see everyday, taking and
picking up my kids from school
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Don't Be Afraid of a Little Freedom

I've neglected this blog for way too long so, in honor of our new beginnings here in California, I am starting up again. Please stop by when you feel so inclined. I won't guarantee you will always like my photographs, but I hope you will. Either way, you will be able to see things through my eyes and my lens.

Enjoy!

late day light

I know I haven't put much up here yet about how much I love my new camera. I let myself get sidetracked with family and schedules and bills and dinner, etc... and haven't picked it up as much as I should. Well a couple of weeks ago I was having one of those days. It was time to pick up my son from scouts and for some reason I was just in the blahs. As I was walking to my car I noticed how beautiful everything looked. The sun was getting ready to set and the light was just a little hazy and kind of an orangy, pinkish color. Almost all at once my mood changed. I looked straight ahead and saw the light bouncing off the horses with an early moon almost directly overhead. I ran back in the house as fast as I could and grabbed my camera.
As I was driving to the church building the sunset just became even more vivid. I couldn't resist getting a picture, but I was driving. So, I picked up my camera and without looking through or changing any settings I shot about 10 pictures out my window. This was my favorite.
I've taken about a million pictures of the sunset behind the trees out here. It will always amaze me. One time, however, the sight was even more amazing. This next picture was taken in June at about 5pm. It normally is not dark yet at that time, and it was this time either, other than the monsoon season hit early (I think in honor of my sister Emily visiting. She has a relationship with the monsoons.) The clouds created the most amazing effect and changed the sun to red. Emily ran inside to get me and I handed her my point and shoot and ran home to get my D300. Here is one of the results.
I don't know how anyone can look at these scenes and not believe in God. I know that is completely off topic, but comes to mind every time I see them. Nature is amazing and the way light bounces off everything is dazzling. It renews my spirit and can calm me and put perspective on my seemingly "hard days". Beauty is everywhere. If we don't take a breath and open our eyes we may miss it.

This is my new toy. I love it, love it, love it. I have been holding out on going digital for so long but when the Nikon D300 came along I decided it was time to make the switch. This is an amazing camera and I can't wait to start using it to it's full potential. That may be awhile though since I am so very overwhelmed right now reading the manual. Stay tuned for how it all goes.

I still have my tried and true F3. She is a great camera and will not be put out of commission. I even still have some good film. We'll see where it takes me.

Thank you to my amazing husband for making me take this step. I would not have got this beautiful machine if it were not for him.