#Jonas

January 25, 2016 by LB

I spent much of yesterday shoveling a foot of snow from my driveway, and if you know me at all, you know that I’m not complaining. You also know that I am a huge lover of snow, winter photography, and adventure.

So this week, in a change of pace for me, I’m going to post one image a day. The week ahead is pretty full, but right now I’m watching Peyton Manning and the Broncos take down the Patriots, and I have time to schedule some posts.

Thanks for checking out the photos this week. If you were in the path of Jonas, the Blizzard of 2016, I am hoping that you were nothing more than inconvenienced and that you are warm and safe.

Share Away, my Snow Loving Sisters and Brothers!

January 24, 2016 by LB

I’m very much looking forward to seeing your beautiful snow images. Since I’ll be out shoveling the snow, and glorying in the post storm beauty, please, please share a link in the comment section. I don’t want to miss an image!

Light

January 22, 2016 by LB

** Note! I scheduled this post a week ago, and completely forgot. After a week of hype and build up, I happily woke up to snow! Photos later 🙂 **

It was such a pleasure to have a little time at home, to get the house in order, to take care of some business details, and to visit with a few friends. As the day progressed, I couldn’t help but be distracted by the light.

Morning

Midday

Late Afternoon

and Evening

Thanks for your patience as I share the results of playing with the light.

Finally

January 17, 2016 by LB

My heart is happy

The Stones

January 14, 2016 by LB

Did I have you fooled for a second?

My friend Amy and I spent last Friday night in an historic theatre in Pulaski County, Va. Originally built in 1911, the Pulaski Theatre has been renovated and now hosts a variety of events. We attended the Rolling Stone Tribute Show, and had an absolute blast.

Trying to snap a few shots, in a fairly dark theatre, while dancing, singing, and jumping around, was a challenge.

Jumpin’ Jack Flash.

Angie

You Can’t Always Get What You Want.

Satisfaction.

Supporting a local historic theatre, hearing music that you grew up with, and hanging out friends … what a fun evening!

Have any of you seen the Rolling Stones in concert?

Oil Lamp

January 9, 2016 by LB

My contribution to Monochromia this week! Have you visited this incredible blog yet?

Started by Joe Giordano (thanks Joe!), Monochromia showcases images from photographers the world over! It’s worth a visit!

Monochromia

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First Ride, and First Pictures, in 2016

January 4, 2016 by LB

The day dawned bright with sunshine and 40 degree F temps, and soon the text came in to ride. I worked quickly to get the groceries purchased, the Sweet Potatoes baked, and the Chicken Noodle Soup made and finally, it was time to pile on the clothing for a cold winter ride.

It should go without saying that I brought the camera, so not only did I get to ride, I got to shoot! Happy, happy me!

We stopped for lunch at Beamer’s 25, a local restaurant in Roanoke, and since it had warmed up a bit, we were able to sit outside.

We weren’t the only ones sitting outside, even though you’d never know it by these images.

The Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale was the perfect photo subject … and tasted good, too!

Don’t you love the reflections in this one? and yes, that is a photo of Coach Beamer on the wall.

My buddy, Dave, was willing to sit for a portrait, and I learned that he used to have his own light room. We’ve ridden together for years, and I had no idea!

What a great way to start off the year … 90 miles on the bike, with the camera, and a good friend. A short ride but oh so sweet!

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Hope the year has started off just as well for you!

My 2015 Photography Year in Review

December 31, 2015 by LB

Thanks to Edith from Edith Levy Photography, I learned of a blog project run by Jim Goldstein of JMG Galleries. In her most recent post, Edith shared that Jim encourages photographers to post their best images of the year. Thanks Edith, for inspiring me to give it a shot. Be sure to visit Edith’s blog. Her images are wonderful, including incredible shots from Cuba and Israel.

As you know, the year started as I neared complete recovery from my motorcycle wreck, and promptly jumped into a race for the Virginia House of Delegates. At the midyear point, my medical practice closed, and I worked to start a new one from the ground up.

This has been quite the year, and needless to say, photography (and riding the bike) took a back seat. Even still, time with the camera provided me much needed breaks from the wild ride that was 2015.