There will be many more shots from a farm I was given permission to wander around yesterday. For now, I kinda liked this one …
Tag Archives: Photography
Raleigh: Perfect Opportunity to Practice Portraits!
I have so much to learn about photography, and even though I am thoroughly enjoying the process, I am often impatient with my less than rapid growth. I particularly need to improve my skill with photographing people.
On Monday, I had the chance to visit with Amy and Debbie, and while we enjoyed our catch up time, sweet little Raleigh enjoyed her snacks and playtime. It was the perfect chance to practice and I had fun photographing her.
Raleigh chattered all evening, and was often smiling and playful, but my favorite shot was this one. Don’t you wonder what she was thinking?
She sure loved those apple slices!
And managed to entertain us as she ate.
This was the best one in B&W
Was she ready to get out of the highchair?
Or just ready for bed?
Either way, she’s pretty darn sweet and made the perfect subject for portrait practice!
Who Said Winter Has No Color?
Reflections
Yesterday was very cold, with an almost bone chilling rain.
Today, the sun returned! And it cast lovely reflections on the puddles and creeks that I passed on the way to work. As I was running alongside the road to get these pictures, I had 2 people stop to offer help. It must look strange to see a woman running down the side of the road in skirt and heels. I hold my camera high so folks can see what I’m up to, but it must not be obvious enough!
As I turned around to get back in the truck, I was taken by the pretty green color of the tree lichen.
Not a bad way to start the work day!
Evidence!
I was heading home last evening after a long (but good) day when the shadows that appeared like stripes on the grass caught my eye. The scene revealed evidence of the past winter, the recent flood and the coming of spring.
What a lovely way to end the work day!
History Preserved: Williamsburg
The majority of my time in Williamsburg was spent in meetings and seminars related to Nurse Practitioners and healthcare. Thankfully I found one hour of time, early one morning, to walk the restored area and take some pictures.
I’m back home after an 8 day, 900 mile trip for business and pleasure around Virginia! Thanks for following me along the way!
Light The Way
Opening or Closing?
Practicing Macro on the Signs of Spring
I love all seasons and types of weather – seriously!
If you follow my blog at all, you’ve heard me express joy for rain, ice, snow and wind, as well as sun and the beauty of fall.
What I particularly love about a seasonal change is that a new season starts arriving right when you are tired of the one you are currently experiencing (obviously, I would not be a good one for living in a southern locality).
Yesterday, I posted pictures of ice … today it’s about the signs of spring … and a few minutes practicing in the macro setting!
Slow Down, Breathe, Create … Then Have Wine!
I tend to be an organizer … a doer, planner and task master … with few outlets for creativity. Photographing what I see around me and blogging about the stories of my life and the lives of those that I love, may just be my only creative outlets.
Yesterday, as I was rushing to take lunch and visit with a dear friend and from there, head to a birthday celebration at a local winery, I felt such a strong urge to stop and photograph the scenes around me. What I photographed wasn’t so amazing as much as it was the time I took to do it. It gave me a few moments to breathe, to compose, and to embrace bit of creative energy.
And it felt good (as did the wine I drank afterwards)!! I enjoy red more than white, but this vignette at the table nearby caught my eye.
Another post will follow shortly but the four other pictures begged for a different venue.
Life on the Bike and other Fab Things 