“Infinity” With the posting of this photo I have completed my first project 365 without missing a single day throughout the year. It was challenging; it was fun; it was frustrating; it was validating; it was daunting; it was amazing! I have learned so much this year, a lot of it about photography, but also much about myself, others and the world. I have learned what it is like to see the world, both the interior and the exterior, with…
As we get older and really don’t need anything, it becomes harder to find and give meaningful Christmas gifts, gifts that aren’t simply a placeholder beneath the tree. This year we all made lists. Because this is a family of avid readers, most of the lists included several books. We are also a family of foodies so many of those books were cookbooks; along those lines, there were also a few kitchen sundries on various lists. Though Weber did ask…
“Out of Power” After three birthdays and Christmas I am officially our of power. Seemingly so is the Internet at our house. AT&T can’t do anything about that until tomorrow afternoon. I guess we all need a break every now and then. It is amazing how disconnected I feel without an Internet connection! There is nothing creative at all about this photo, but it pretty much sums up the day…
“The Greatest Gift” After sleeping in this morning, I spent some time this afternoon playing with my new Christmas toy, a Lensbaby lens. This is a mirrorless special effects lens system that has a very small “sweet spot” of focus that is achieved manually. My vision makes it a little challenging, but I am having fun trying to conquer the learning curve. I had in mind a different quote to accompany this image, one that more directly speaks to today’s…
“Happy 24th, Brooke!” Let the celebrations begin! Today is the first in our week of birthday celebrations – Brooke, Erin and me and sandwiched there in the middle is Jesus. Being the creature of habit that she is, we celebrate Brooke’s birthday the same way each year – dinner out and a movie. Tonight’s dinner was supposed to be Ethiopian fare, but the restaurant of choice was closed for a private party. How rude! Plan B was Indian food. It…
‘A Different Perspective On Light” We have officially made it to Christmas break! If I had an extra week I might be ready to face Christmas. As things stand right now, I’m not. Most of the “stuff” that needs to be done is done. I have even wrapped most of what needs to be wrapped. My issue this year seems to be a mental thing. My head just can’t wrap itself around the fact that Christmas is five days away….
“Not Stirring” I didn’t have as much quiet in my day today as I would have liked. I had to go to school this afternoon to meet with a prospective student and then give a placement exam. This evening we had a fantastic dinner with friends. It is so nice to share a meal in the quiet of someone’s home rather than amidst the noise of a restaurant. So many eating establishments now have multiple TVs and music playing as…
“Through the Window to the Door” “They’re home. They’re home! THEY’RE HOME!!!
“12-13 Ice Storm” One more photo comemmorating the early December ice storm that has caused complete chaos with this semester’s final exam schedule! Yet, it is so beautiful when you look at it from this perspective rather than on the roads.
“Peace” Peace should always be at the center. I also had some fun playing with quotes on this one.